ACT Fall/Winter 2010
Carnegie Pollak ACT Blitz and Blast Courses

ACT Blitz and Blast Course Descriptions

The ACT Blitz is a two session course designed to orient students to layout, subject matter and time constraints of this test.  The classes will cover how the test is administered, which subject categories and sub-categories appear on the test, and how the rigorous time limits affect test-taking strategies.   The classes will also afford an opportunity to take entire sections of the test under timed conditions.  The ACT course covers all sections of the test: English, Reading, Math and Science.

The ACT Blast is an intensive four session review for seniors who have previously taken the ACT, and are planning to take the September 11th exam.  The classes will identify and target the portions of the exam that offer the greatest opportunities for improvement, and provide content and  strategies to achieve this improvement. During the Blast, students will also have the opportunity to take a fully-timed exam, as well as several portions of other exams.

ACT Test Dates: Sept. 11, Oct. 23, & Dec. 11

Course Location:

Greenwich - Greenwich Country Day School

Important Information:

  1. Classes fill quickly. We recommend that you return the registration sheet as soon as possible.
  2. It is your responsibility to register for the ACT.  To register, go to www.actstudent.org and sign up for the test with Writing.  We recommend ordering the Test Information Release (TIR) and information ordering it is available at: CarnegiePollak.com/sat_registration.asp
    • Sept. 11– ACT – Registration Deadline: 8/6 – Late Registration Deadline 8/20
    • Oct. 23 – ACT – Registration Deadline: 9/17 – Late Registration Deadline 10/1
    • Dec. 11 – ACT – Registration Deadline: 11/5– Late Registration Deadline 11/19
  3. The ACT course covers all sections of the test: English, Reading, Math and Science.
  4. The students are divided into two groups based on their previous test scores and current math course. One group has math while the other group has verbal. After an hour and a half, the groups switch.
  5. Timed practice sections will be given during the course.
  6. Please check your vacation schedule, sports schedule, and extra-curricular activities before choosing a session.
  7. In the event of snow, a make-up class will be scheduled.

Note to Parents

Please keep in mind that we are working with the schedules of at least 15 different schools.  With this in mind, please choose a session that best fits your child’s schedule and school holidays.

If your student is unable to attend a class, he or she should email his or her teachers directly.

If you have any questions, please call Lynn or Bud at 203-352-3500 Lynn Carnegie lynncarnegie@gmail.com; Bud Pollak BPollak64@yahoo.com

"Blast" for September 11th ACT Test  (Greenwich Country Day School)

Session 12: September ACT "Blast"  CLOSED
Location: GCDS
Teachers:
David Heyman (thewave@luckymail.com)
Austin Lehn (alehn@GCDS.net) Rick Columbo (rcolumbo@gcds.net)

  1. Monday,        8/30:   6:30-9:30 pm  
  2. Thursday,      9/2:    6:30-9:30 pm
  3. Monday,        9/6:    6:30-9:30 pm  
  4. Thursday,      9/9:    6:30-9:30 pm  

"Blitz" for the October 23rd ACT Test (Greenwich Country Day School)

Session 13:  October ACT "Blitz"
Location: GCDS
Teachers:
David Heyman (thewave@luckymail.com)
Austin Lehn (alehn@GCDS.net)

  1. Sunday,        10/17:   2:00-5:00 pm
  2. Thursday,      10/21:   6:30-9:30 pm

"Blitz" Course for the December 11 Test (Greenwich Country Day School)

Session 13:  December ACT "Blitz"
Location: GCDS
Teachers:
David Heyman (thewave@luckymail.com)
Austin Lehn (alehn@GCDS.net)

  1. Saturday,         12/4:   2:00-5:00 pm
  2. Wednesday,      12/8:   6:30-9:30 pm