High School Placement Test Preparation
Gallagher Prep is a research-based program proven to increase student performance on High School Placement Tests. The program addresses all the criteria admissions directors review for acceptance entrance exams by developing the holistic skills needed to stand out in the high school admissions process and excel in rigorous high school courses. Other test prep programs just “drill and kill” their students with pages and pages of sample test questions. They assume students will “figure out” the test content through repetitive practice and erroneously believe high-test scores are all that is needed to gain acceptance into their school of choice.
Gallagher Prep empowers highly trained teachers, with strategic mini lessons, to teach students the concept strategies needed to master the test material and each element of the high school admissions process. By teaching and practicing specific skills, students make significant gains on practice assessments, grow in self-confidence, and develop effective communication and test taking strategies that will go well beyond a high school entrance exam and application.
How the program works:
- 37 Hours of Live Class Instruction - More than any other course
- 3 Full-Length Practice Tests
- Essay Instruction - We teach how to approach the essays, then essays are reviewed for content and grammatical content
- Proprietary Curriculum Developed from over 30 years of learning
- Interview Guidance and practice so students will present their best selves and avoid pitfalls
- Extracurricular Consultation - Choose ECs for 8th grade & which ones to exclude
- In-class time to complete homework with the instructor so kids aren't burdened with more homework
- Make-Ups Are Easy - Classes are recorded via Zoom for make-ups and to review key concepts from class
- Small Class Sizes - Our average class size is seven. All of our classes are held live via Zoom with cameras on, class participation required, and individual instruction given.