This course helps students rapidly organize their thoughts and write effective essays under time pressure for exams that incorporate essay sections such as the T.J. Exam, the SSAT, and the SAT.
Topics include exam essay strategies, essay organization, essay scoring, grammar, usage, and style. Activities include writing short essays under simulated testing conditions, discussion and peer-review of student essays, grammar exercises, and practice on actual T.J., SSAT, and SAT writing exams.
| Class Sections | ||
|---|---|---|
| Session 1: 6/25 - 7/6 | Chantilly | Afternoon Class |
| Session 1: 6/25 - 7/6 | Fairfax | Afternoon Class |
| Session 1: 6/25 - 7/6 | Falls Church | Morning Class |
| Session 1: 6/25 - 7/6 | Leesburg | Afternoon Class |
| Session 1: 6/25 - 7/6 | Reston | Afternoon Class |
| Session 2: 7/9 - 7/20 | Alexandria | Afternoon Class |
| Session 2: 7/9 - 7/20 | Ashburn | Morning Class |
| Session 2: 7/9 - 7/20 | Fairfax | Morning Class |
| Session 2: 7/9 - 7/20 | Herndon | Morning Class |
| Session 2: 7/9 - 7/20 | Leesburg | Morning Class |
| Session 2: 7/9 - 7/20 | McLean | Afternoon Class |
| Session 3: 7/23 - 8/3 | Chantilly | Afternoon Class |
| Session 3: 7/23 - 8/3 | Fairfax | Morning Class |
| Session 3: 7/23 - 8/3 | Falls Church | Afternoon Class |
| Session 3: 7/23 - 8/3 | McLean | Morning Class |
| Session 4: 8/6 - 8/17 | Chantilly | Morning Class |
| Session 4: 8/6 - 8/17 | Falls Church | Morning Class |
| Session 4: 8/6 - 8/17 | Herndon | Afternoon Class |
| Session 4: 8/6 - 8/17 | Leesburg | Afternoon Class |
| Session 4: 8/6 - 8/17 | McLean | Afternoon Class |
| Session 5: 8/20 - 8/31 | Alexandria | Morning Class |
| Session 5: 8/20 - 8/31 | Falls Church | Afternoon Class |
| Session 5: 8/20 - 8/31 | Reston | Afternoon Class |