Carraway Center
for Teaching & Learning
ACT, SAT & PSAT Courses & Individual Tutoring
Digital PSAT & SAT
Prep Course
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The Digital PSAT & SAT Prep Course covers specific test-taking strategies for taking the new Digital PSAT. These classes will increase familiarity with the types of questions, the test layout, essential grammar and math content, and best practice techniques for improving scores on the PSAT. Students will learn techniques for taking the digital version of the PSAT and will practice taking parts of the PSAT.
2-Hour Class (Virtual)
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Saturday, October 7, 2023 (9:00 - 11:00)
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1-Hour Class (Virtual)
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Monday, October 9, 2023 (3:30 - 4:30)
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Location: Virtual / Zoom
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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 22 - 26, 2024
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Time: 5:30 - 7:30 (Monday - Friday)
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In Person
Location: Carraway Center
3135 Green Valley Road
Birmingham, AL 35242
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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 Courses
The 3-hour course provides a general overview of the ACT test, as well as strategies for the above topics. The 10-hour course provides a deep dive into the content and allows for multiple practice sessions.
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Saturday, August 31:
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Time: 9:30 - 12:30
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Location: Virtual
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Saturday, October 12:
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Time: 9:30 - 12:30
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Location: Virtual
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Saturday, November 16:
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Time: 9:30 - 12:30
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Location: Virtual
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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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Science Reasoning Workshop:​
TBD
Math Intensive Workshop
TBD
English/Grammar Workshop​
TBD
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Critical Reading Intensive Workshop:​
TBD
Location: VIRTUAL
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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 topics.
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​Saturday, August 10:
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Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
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Location: Virtual
New Digital SAT Prep Course
The New Digital 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 different sections of the SAT.
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SAT 5-Hour Intensive Course
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August Intensive Course (August 5-6 & 28)​
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Math Intensive Course:
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August 5 (9:30 - 11:30)
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Writing and Reading Intensive Course:
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​​August 6 (9:30 - 11:30 am)
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1 Hour Review: August 28 (5:45 - 6:45 pm)
Location: Carraway Center
3135 Green Valley Road
Birmingham, AL 35242
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