About SAT Trail Mix
Success on the SAT depends on three factors: skills, technique, and confidence. SAT Trail Mix takes a holistic approach, and addresses all three aspects. Tricks, no matter how clever, will not make up for a lack of fundamental skills. On the other hand, once you know the basics, there are general techniques that can and should be learned to solve problems and eliminate incorrect answers. Finally, confidence is an often overlooked factor in preparing a student for a standardized test. The philosophy of SAT Trail Mix is to build confidence through a steady pattern of successes in mastering increasingly difficult problems, taking into account the student’s ability. The best part of this approach is that it is “reality based” – the student actually sees the improvement from week to week!
Motivation
Motivation is a key factor in determining how successful a tutoring program is for a student. My sessions, while challenging, are customized to the abilities of the student and rely heavily on positive reinforcement. There is no such thing as a “wrong answer” when we are working through a problem, and I use humor whenever possible to keep things light. Similarly, assigned work takes into account the abilities and outside commitments of the student, so that he or she does not feel overwhelmed. The result is that the student is not resistant to the tutoring sessions, and in many cases actually looks forward to it.
Solutions
SAT Trail Mix offers a variety of solutions which can be combined or customized based on your child’s individual needs. I offer private tutoring in my own home for those who are in the Florham Park, NJ area. Alternatively, I offer tutoring via Skype. I have also developed a complete set of streaming instructional videos, which can be used on their own or in conjunction with individualized instruction. I would be more than happy to discuss with you the pros and cons of each option, and to customize an approach to meet the needs of your child.
Additional Services
In addition to SAT Tutoring, I offer services in the following areas:
• College counseling, including college selection and application preparation
• Essay Coaching
• Math Preparation
Contact Lonnie Glyck at Support@SATTrailMix.com to discuss how we can best address your child’s college preparation needs.