Fall 2012 Classes

MCA 2012 Fall Semester SAT Program Registration Information

What does SAT stand for and why do students have to take it?

SAT is originally an abbreviation of Scholastic Assessment Test, the name College Board is actually not using any more. It is an important admission criterion for American colleges and universities. A high score can help you stand out from other applicants and give you more chances for various scholarships.

What is the MCA SAT program?

The MCA SAT program is a test preparation program designed specifically for immigrant students by MCA (Minnesota China Academy). The program provides students with skills needed to succeed on each section of the SAT. The program first started in 2001 and has successfully operated for 10 years and trained more than 500 students. Many students who participated in the program got high scores on their SAT tests and got accepted into prestigious universities.

The 2012 Fall classes will start on September 22th (Saturday). There are two classes, Class A and Class B. Class A is designed for 10th grade students. Class B is designed for 11th grade students who are going to take SATs in 2012-2013 school year.

Schedule and fees for Class A (10th-Grade Group):

There are 12 sessions, including 3 SAT diagnostic exams (September 22, 2012 - January 12, 2013). Class will run from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon on Saturday mornings except for the three days of the diagnostic exams, which will run from 8:15 am to 12:15 noon. The class will be taught by experienced teachers from Princeton Review (Princeton Review is a famous national test-preparation school. It has roughly 500 locations around the country).

10-Grade Class Schedule:

9/22/12 - class - 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

9/29/12 - class - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

10/06/12 - test - 8:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

10/13/12 - class - 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

10/20/12 - class - no class (PSAT day)

10/27/12 - class - 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

11/03/12 - class - 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

11/10/12 - test - 8:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m

11/17/12 - class - 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

11/24/12 - no class

12/01/12 - class - 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

12/08/12 - class - 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

12/15/12 - no class

12/22/12 - no class

12/29/12 - no class

01/05/13 - test - 8:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

01/12/13 - class - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

The fee is $555 per student, which covers class instruction, diagnostic exams and materials from Princeton Review, and four-month free access to the Princeton Review Online Student Center. The fee may increase if enrollment is small (if less than 12 per class).

Schedule and Fees for Class B (11th-Grade Group):

Session 1 will consist of 1 PSAT diagnostic test and 10 content classes (September 22th through December 8th.) Session 2 will consist of 4 SAT diagnostic tests and 5 pre-test preparation classes (January 5th through March 2nd, 2013.)

Session 1 is designed to enhance students' English and math skills and to help students prepare specifically for the PSAT test in October, a very important test for 11th-grade students. This class will be instructed by experienced MCA English and math teachers.

Session 2 is designed to provide intensive pre-test preparation to help students prepare for the real SAT test in March, 2013. This class will divide student into small groups (no more than 6 students per group) and will be instructed by instructors from Princeton Review.

The fee is $595, which covers class instruction, diagnostic exams and materials for both sessions, and four-month free access to the Princeton Review Online Student Center. The fee may increase if enrollment is smaller than 12 students in Session 1 or smaller than 6 students per group in Session 2. If spaces are available, Session 1 and Session 2 can be taken separately. If taken separately, the fee is $230 for Session 1 and $405 for Session 2.

11-Grade Class Schedule

Section 1

Schedule:

09/22/12 - Mock PSAT Test - 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

09/29/12 - PSAT Class - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

10/06/12 - PSAT Class - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

10/13/12 - PSAT Class - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

10/20/12 - no class (PSAT day)

10/27/12 - English - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

11/03/12 - English - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

11/10/12 - Math - 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

11/17/12 - Math - 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

11/24/12 - no class

12/01/12 - English - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

12/08/12- English - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

12/15/12 - English - 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Section 2 (Small-groups)

1/05 - Test 8:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. (Macalester College)

1/13 - Class 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (Princeton Review Center)

1/19 - Test 8:15 a.m.-12:15 pm. (Macalester College)

1/27 - Class 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (Princeton Review Center)

2/02 - Test 8:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. (Macalester College)

2/17 - Class 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (Princeton Review Center)

2/23 - Test 8:15 a.m.-12:15 pm. (Macalester College)

2/24 - Class 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (Princeton Review Center)

3/03 - Class 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (Princeton Review Center)

Address of Princeton Review Center

2929 University Ave SE, Ste 210

Minneapolis, MN 55414