Carraway Center
for Teaching & Learning
ACT Intensive 10-Hour Workshop
The ACT Intensive Workshop covers specific test-taking strategies in depth for the English, Math, Reading & Science portions of the test. This intensive will increase familiarity with test question types and provide a deep dive into key content on the ACT. Students will take multiple practice tests, review crucial grammar and math concepts, develop reading strategies for different passage types and learn how to master the science reasoning portion of the ACT.
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July ACT Intensive Workshop (July 10-14)​
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Time: 3:00-5:00
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Location: Carraway Center in Cahaba Heights
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July ACT Intensive Workshop (July 17-21)
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Time: 5:30-7:30
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Location: Carraway Center in Cahaba Heights
ACT Prep Course
This course, created by a Harvard educated cognitive learning specialist, is designed to teach students how to succeed on the ACT.
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General Standardized Test-Taking Strategies
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English Test Strategies
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Mathematics Test Strategies
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Reading Test Strategies
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Science Test Strategies
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Strategies for Strategically Improving Your Score
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Time-Management, Working Memory and Cognitive Efficiency Technique
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Common Tricks to Avoid
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Planning and Preparation Strategies
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ACT 3-Hour Overview Course
The 3-hour course provides a general overview of the ACT test, as well as strategies for the following topics. The 10-hour course provides a deep dive into the content and allows for multiple practice sessions.
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August Overview Course: August 26
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Time: 9:00 - 12:00
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Location: Virtual
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Fall Dates will be released soon.
ACT, SAT & PSAT Courses & Individual Tutoring
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SAT 3-Hour Overview Course
The 3-hour course provides a general overview of the SAT test, as well as strategies for the above mentioned topics.
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August Overview Course: August 19, 2023
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Time: 9:00 - 12:00
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Location: Virtual
SAT Prep Courses
The SAT Overview Course is designed by a Harvard educated cognitive learning specialist to teach students how to succeed on the test using strategies informed by current Cognitive Neuroscience.
The SAT Intensive Workshops cover specific test-taking strategies in depth for specific portions of the test. These intense classes will increase familiarity with both the test question types and provide a deep dive into key content on the Evidence Based Reading, Writing, and Math sections of the SAT.
SAT 5-Hour Intensive Course
August Intensive Course (August 2-3 & 24)​
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Math Intensive Course:
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August 2 (9:30 - 11:30)
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Writing and Reading Intensive Course:
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​​August 3 (9:30 - 11:30 am)
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1 Hour Review: August 24 (5:45 - 6:45pm)
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Location: Carraway Center in Cahaba Heights
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PSAT PREP Course
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The PSAT Prep Course cover specific test-taking strategies for taking the PSAT. These classes will increase familiarity with the types of questions, layout of the test, key grammar and math content covered and best practice techniques for improving scores on the PSAT. Students will also practice taking parts of the PSAT under timed conditions during the class.
Dates & Times:
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PSAT Writing and Reading Course: August 7th (9:00 - 11:00 am)
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PSAT Math Course: August 8th (9:00 - 11:00 am)
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1 Hour Review: October 3rd (5:45 - 6:45pm)
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Location: Carraway Center in Cahaba Heights
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ACT Content Intensive Courses
ACT Intensives are 1.5 hour long sessions intensely focused on learning core content that will be assessed on each section of the ACT. These classes provide direct instruction on key grammar rules, mathematical formulas, and other content and skills needed for peak performance on these tests.
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English/Grammar Intensive:​
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New Dates to Be Announced Soon
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Math Intensive:​
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New Dates to Be Announced Soon
Science Reasoning Intensive:​
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New Dates to Be Announced Soon
Critical Reading Intensive:​
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New Dates to Be Announced Soon
Location: Carraway Center in Cahaba Heights
