MCVSD, SSAT, HSPT & PRIVATE HIGH SCHOOL ADMISSIONS TEST PREP

PREPARE FOR MCVSD, SSAT, HSPT, CBA, Trinity Hall, Ranney, Magnet and Boarding Schools admissions tests

At WaveLength we bring private tutoring into the classroom with our trademark fresh, effective teaching, combining innovative material with an engaging approach that flexes to suit the learning style and aptitude of each student we teach. This summer we will be offering a course session, at 50% off the price of our private tutoring.

Register Online or by Mail; directions for both are below!

To Register Online:

  1. Click the button of the Session and Time you prefer.
  2. Check out through our secure Registration Center.
  3. Fill out our Contact Form so that we have your info and the name of your student.

SSAT, HSPT, MCVSD ADMISSIONS TEST PREP, FALL SESSION

September 7- October 12, 2024

Saturdays

$1500/student (Includes materials)

  • 10:30- 1:30pm

SSAT, HSPT, MCVSD ADMISSIONS TEST PREP, WINTER SESSION

November 24- January 12, 2025

Sundays: 11/24, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15 *HOLIDAY
BREAK* 1/5, 1/12

$1500/student (Includes materials)

  • 10:30- 1:30pm

SSAT, HSPT, MCVSD ADMISSIONS TEST PREP, SUMMER SESSION

July 7- August 11, 2025

Mondays

$1500/student (includes materials)

  • 10:30-1:30pm

Register by MAIL:

  1. Download and print the Registration Form.
  2. Check off the session and time you prefer.
  3. Mail the form with payment to reserve your spot.

High School Admissions Registration by Mail pdf

HS Admissions Registration Form full year

N.B. Space is limited and reserved on a first come first serve basis. All schedules are subject to change pending enrollment; if changes are incompatible with the student, a full refund will be issued. Students dropping course by the end of Week 2 will receive a prorated refund less the cost of books and materials.

Curriculum Overview

Math

Matthew Makrinos

Curriculum Designer

My teaching focuses on problem solving through pattern recognition and streamlined mental flow-charting. This foundation upon which SAT materials and life situations are based is the constant underpinning of my class. I avoid teaching “tricks” to solving problems and focus on one universal problem solving method which functions as the corner stone of SAT reasoning and of all deductive logic. I stress study skills, mental acumen, time management, awareness and elimination of silly mistakes, and conditioning by encouraging students to do head math and discouraging the constant use of calculators, which drain confidence and encumber.

Critical Reading and Writing

Marlee Napurano

Curriculum Designer

My approach to the Critical Reading and Writing sections centers on exposing how literal and formulaic the verbal questions are. On that platform I have built structured and efficient techniques for each type of question and my students practice these techniques until their familiarity with the material makes them virtually immune to silly mistakes and the stress of the test. Along the way, I teach students to point out (and laugh at) all the tricks and traps in the questions and answer choices so that these can no longer intimidate or confuse. Focusing on what you know, not what you don’t, living by the Law of the Dictionary, staying literal, and breaking the test into a series of short, concrete missions (in 5-15 minute intervals) are the main principles of my curriculum.

Our small, seminar-style Private & Magnet School Test Prep course spans 6 weeks and readies students for high school admissions and placement tests. It includes:

  • 18 hours of instruction
  • class capped at 10 students (minimum 2)
  • 1 full-length take-home test
  • convenient location
  • group rate savings
  • pizza & snacks
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