In response to Covid-19, we are offering online SAT / ACT test prep classes and have adapted methods for effective distant learning, including 1-on-1 test review conferences and interactive lesson materials.
At Insight Education, our 21 years of experience in college admissions counseling, coupled with our mastery of academic tutoring and the Insight Method, give our students the best possible preparation for standardized tests like the SAT and the ACT and their academic subjects. Our test prep and tutoring philosophy takes into full account the college admissions method employed by colleges instead of simply pushing kids to get the highest possible score at any and all costs.
2020-2021 Winter Class Overview
SAT Winter Boot Camp / SAT Saturday Boot Camp
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- 10-day course (Starting date varies, please see schedule)
- 30 hours of online instruction, including 1:1 private test review sessions
- Includes all class materials and 10 full-length practice tests (including essays)
- Limit 10 students per class
Click Here to see our SAT schedule
ACT Winter Boot Camp
- 10-day course (December 21, 2020 – January 30, 2021)
- 30 hours of online instruction, including 1:1 private test review sessions
- Includes all class materials and 10 full-length practice tests (including essays)
- Limit 10 students per class
Click Here to see our ACT schedule
AP Test Prep
- Small group test prep (Starting in January 2021)
- Three course format – suits your time and need perfectly, whether you are self-studying, needing comprehensive review, or intensive test prep
- Meet weekly to ensure mastery of concepts needed to succeed in the AP tests in May 2021
- Includes all class materials and test simulations
- Subjects offered: Calc AB, Calc BC, APUSH, AP Bio, AP Chem, AP EnviroSci
Click Here to see our AP Test Prep classes
What distinguishes Insight Test Prep?
- Practical test-taking skills and strategies
- Bridging gaps in content and conceptual knowledge on a subject by subject basis
- Learning from errors and from correct answers (Why did I eliminate the correct answer?)
- Diagnostic practice tests & instructor review
- Critical thinking and analysis skills
- Anxiety management exercises
- Pushing our students to excel, meeting and exceeding their potential
Who teaches Insight’s class & tutoring students?
Our instructors all hold at least a conferred undergraduate degree or higher. We seek out only experienced instructors who are experts in their subject areas. In order to confirm their abilities, all of our instructors must take one or more diagnostic exams during the hiring process. Once they are hired, we train our instructors and prepare them to teach to the Insight Method.
Insight One-on-One
Our private tutoring option is suited to students who are very busy and therefore cannot squeeze in a structured class or boot camp. It is also great for students who prefer personalized attention and tactical guidance suited to their specific strengths and weaknesses.
Insight Classes
With regularly scheduled full-length diagnostic exams and subsequent review, students will become more comfortable with the target exam and garner an increasing level of confidence that will help them succeed when they take the real test.
What Are Insight Students & Parents saying?
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“I just got my SAT scores on Friday, and I am happy to let you know that I scored an 800 on both the Biology-M and Math II tests. Thank you s”
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“Our ACT instructor methods were so helpful and wonderful to have.”
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“Zach, thank you so much for helping me become a confident and successful writer”
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“We were extremely happy throughout the process – got much more than what we invested in Insight counseling.”
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“From their knowledge of all the colleges and resources, professionalism and the hands-on coaching, Insight has raised the bar! ”
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“Insight counselors truly care about students not only during their time at Insight but further along the road.”
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“I am currently a student at Carnegie Mellon University and I can honestly say that without Insight Education, I would not have gotten in.”
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“Sarah was a great mentor & worked with our kid in keeping him motivated & focused along the way. She is extremely knowledgeable ”
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“I wanted to thank Purvi from the bottom of my heart for guiding both of my kids through the maze of high school education.”
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“Our counselor really helped in educating us – the parents – on the process.”
Newsletter
UPCOMING TEST
PREP CLASSES
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College Board is Dropping Subject Tests and the Essay Portion of the SAT: What This Means For You
January 20, 2021
Quick Summary: The College Board said on Tuesday, January 19, 2021, that it will stop administering the SAT Subject Tests. It will also almost entirely eliminate the optional essay-writing component. In their statement, the College Board shared tha..
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A Lesson from the Pandemic: How Project Management Skills Lift Introverts
January 13, 2021
We in the United States glamorize extroversion – being outgoing, so much so that Susan Cain shook the world some years ago with her book, “ Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking .” Why? Because her..
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Hidden Benefits of College Admissions Interview
January 6, 2021
By now, you’ve submitted your applications, and you may have the option to interview with college alumni. You might wonder whether or not they’ll positively affect your admission decision. More importantly, honing your interview skills goes beyon..
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6 Warning Signs For Teen Mental Health, and What To Do About Them
December 28, 2020
It’s no secret that the pandemic is an isolating time, however together with this isolation comes an increased risk of loneliness, depression, anxiety, and other mental health challenges for teens...
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Should I self-study for AP?
December 22, 2020
You probably know about Advanced Placement or AP courses. You may have even heard of AP Self-Study, and might be considering it. But should you? Does it help demonstrate your strength?..
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Insight Alma Mater: Mitchell Hamline
December 14, 2020
My decision to attend Mitchell Hamline School of Law (MH) in Saint Paul, Minnesota started out as just a marriage of convenience. When I applied, all I knew as a Bay Area native was that Minnesota was home to Jesse Ventura, who had made his wa..
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Class of 2025 Early Decision / Early Action Notification Dates
November 25, 2020
For many of you, your college admissions season is almost wrapped up (and there is light at the end of the tunnel, we promise). The next big item coming up is early admissions decisions! Like many things this year, the college admissions lands..
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Best Way to Prep for PSAT? Study for the SAT!
November 21, 2020
The Preliminary SAT, also known as the PSAT/NMSQT (National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test), is a part of the SAT suite. This test is offered annually to students in the 10th and 11th grades. You can only take the PSAT once per year. What&#..
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Picking a High School? Forget about College (for now)
November 4, 2020
Question: My child is in 7th grade right now and my husband and I are trying to figure out which is the best high school for him to attend so that he can get into the best colleges? If he attends a private school, does he have a guarantee at one of ..
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Early Decision vs. Early Action – Which to Choose?
October 8, 2020
If you are entering the college admissions process, you might have heard of these terms. You might even wonder what they are. What is the difference? Which is better for your college admissions strategy, if at all? Insight College Admissions counselo..
