Note - This opportunity is not exclusive to Ohio residents. Stay well, everyone! ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Eileen McNeil via OPLINLIST <oplinlist@lists.oplin.org> Date: Fri, Apr 10, 2020 at 4:54 PM Subject: [OPLINLIST] FREE ACT Crash Course for your patrons To: oplinlist@lists.oplin.org <oplinlist@lists.oplin.org> Dear Colleagues, For the past 3 years The Grandview Heights Public Library in Columbus, OH,has been hosting ACT courses led by community member Dr. Srinath Sampath. Dr. Sampath Bio <http://prepaccelerator.com/about/> Dr. Sampath has received extremely positive feedback about his classes and rising ACT scores have given parents and students proof that these classes can make a world of difference. *In partnership with Grandview Heights Public Library, Dr. Sampath is generously offering his ACT Crash Course (4 hours worth of instruction) for students AND his Information session for parents FREE of charge online on Saturday, April 18, 2020. * (should these classes fill up, Dr. Sampath has agreed to offer additional dates to accommodate the registration numbers) These classes were originally going to be hosted in person by Grandview Heights Public Library, but in light of COVID-19 the Grandview Library is now hosting Dr. Sampath's classes online. *You do not have to be a library member or an Ohio resident to regist**er*. Please feel free to share this information with your patrons. *EVENT #1: ACT CRASH COURSE* *For*: High school students. *Length*: 4 hours. *Content*: For each of the 5 ACT sections, we will rapidly work out and discuss retired ACT questions in a timed setting. *Have on hand: A calculator, pens/pencils, and a notebook. There will be a 1-hour lunch break. * *Complexity/Pace*: This is a fast-paced, rigorous, and intensive crash course. Dr. Sampath will analyze a variety of ACT questions from simple to complex. *SAT/PSAT*: Students have utilized this course to improve their SAT performance as well. Rising juniors who are gearing up for the PSAT in October will also benefit from this crash course. *Cost*: FREE Register for ACT Crash Course Here <https://buytickets.at/prepaccelerator/365053> *EVENT #2:** ACT and SAT Parent Edition* *For*: Middle and high school parents, educators, and families. *Length*: 1 hour 15 minutes. *Content*: A clear understanding of the ACT and SAT, and when your student should start to prep. Topics include - The importance of standardized tests - How standardized tests differ from high school testing - Differences between ACT and SAT - How to choose between ACT and SAT for your student - How to determine your student's target score - Successful study methods - Sample ACT scores for select universities - How to create the all-important study timetable - Impact of COVID-19 on the testing cycle - How universities are responding to COVID-19 developments The last 20 minutes will be Q&A *Cost*: FREE Register for Parent Edition Here <https://buytickets.at/prepaccelerator/365059> *please note that by registering for these classes your information is registered with the ACT instructor, not the library. Your email will be on a NO SPAM mailing list and will not be sold. http://prepaccelerator.com/ Eileen McNeil Patron Services Director Grandview Heights Public Library Where the Community Connects 614-486-2951 www.ghpl.org *The Grandview Heights Public Library (GHPL <http://www.ghpl.org/>) is an award-winning, independent suburban library system known for progressive leadership and friendly, personalized service. GHPL has received 11 consecutive five-star ratings <https://www.libraryjournal.com/?page=americas-star-libraries-2018> from Library Journal. GHPL is founding member (1988) and Administering Library of the Central Library Consortium (CLC) <http://www.ghpl.org/about-page/#toggle-id-3>. This cooperative of <http://www.ghpl.org/about/#branches>17 Central Ohio library systems <http://www.ghpl.org/about-page/#toggle-id-3>, in partnership with statewide networks SearchOhio <http://searchohio.westervillelibrary.org/index.php?title=Main_Page> and OhioLINK <https://www.ohiolink.edu/content/about_ohiolink> <https://www.ohiolink.edu/>, provides 67 million items <http://www.ghpl.org/2018/02/21/67-million-items/> to member library cardholders. * See less _______________________________________________ OPLINLIST mailing list -- OPLINLIST@lists.oplin.org http://lists.oplin.org/mailman/listinfo/oplinlist *** OPLIN can provide security awareness training and email phishing simulations for all Ohio public library staff at no cost to the library! https://www.oplin.ohio.gov/securityiq *** -- Janelle Thomas Executive Director *NORWELD* 181 1/2 S. Main Street Bowling Green, OH 43402 Office: 419-352-2903 X1001 norweld.org <http://www.norweld.org>