SAT Prep / ACT Prep Courses

A college test prep course preparing students in Buffalo and WNY for exam success

Led by high-scoring, experienced instructors, this preparatory course offers a strategic-based approach to exam success. Through a comprehensive look at test structure, most effective test-taking strategies and a hands-on learning approach, students will acquire the skill and aptitude necessary to master each section of the exam.

*The ACT test preparation is offered as a shortened extension course and can be purchased in conjunction with the SAT preparatory course at a discounted rate of 15%, or on its own at the regular rate.

Undergraduate and Graduate College Application Essay Workshop

One of the most important components of your college application is the essay. This is your opportunity to set yourself apart from the hundreds of other applicants who have comparable grades and test scores. It’s also the portion of your application that admissions offices use to determine who you are as an individual and whether you would fit well within the University.

In this workshop participants will be offered comprehensive instruction in
the fundamentals of a successful college admissions essay, along with an individualized look at personal goals and strengths to produce a highly effective and distinctive admissions essay.

Meet the Instructor, Melissa Hooper, M.Ed.

"Most students look at Critical Reading passages the same way they would study for a History test. They view the passage as a big list of facts and statistics they have to memorize before answering the questions. Bad idea! To get a better score, students need a better method." - Melissa Hooper

SAT Preparatory: four week course

Saturdays, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

October 6, 13, 20, 27
November 3, 10, 17, 24
December 29 & January 5, 12, 19
February 9, 16, 23 & March 2
April 6, 13, 20, 27
May 4, 11, 18, 25 

Cost: $595*

*This cost includes an SAT workbook, vocabulary flashcards and binder with practice problems, helpful hints and each session's Lesson Plan.

ACT Preparatory: two week course

Saturdays, 2–5 p.m., for two weeks


November 24 & December 1
March 16 & 23
January 26 & February 2
May 25 & June 1 

Cost: $395*

*This includes all prep materials

College & Graduate Application Essay Workshop

Cost: $99 Saturdays, 2–4 p.m. 

October 27
November 24
December 1
January 19
February 2
March 2
March 23
April 27
May 25
June 1 

NEW: SUMMER LEADERSHIP PROGRAM FOR JUNIORS & SENIORS

Location:

Canisius College Center for Professional Development
300 Corporate Parkway, Suite 130N
Amherst, NY 14226

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