[OPLINLIST] ACT and SAT Parent Edition Course for your patrons

[Eileen McNeil]

Dear OPLIN colleagues,


For the past 3 years The Grandview Heights Public Library in Columbus, OH, has been hosting free ACT courses led by community member Dr. Srinath Sampath.  Additionally, he has been offering a Parent Edition to help parents understand the importance of both the ACT and SAT, the impact COVID-19 has had on test dates, successful study methods, and more.



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 to their college prospects.



Please note that registrants do not have to be library members or Ohio residents.



In response to our previous announcement, some of you had sought our permission to announce this event on social media. Please feel free to inform interested parties via any or all of the following channels:

  1.  Social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.)
  2.  Posting on your website
  3.  Email to partner high school principals and guidance counselors
  4.  Email to patrons, especially parents



Our continuing goal is to provide such opportunities to your patrons and associated school districts. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.



ACT and SAT Parent Edition

Date: Sat, June 27, 2020

(this shortly ,follows the ACT Crash Course for students)



Time: 7p-8:30p Eastern

For: Parents

Cost: FREE

Length: 1 hour 30 minutes

Registration Link: Parent Edition Registration<https://www.tickettailor.com/events/prepaccelerator/369989>

Registration Deadline: 4p, Friday, June 26.

Content: A clear understanding of the ACT and SAT, the impact of COVID-19 on testing and colleges, and when your student should start to prep.  Topics include:

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  *   The importance of standardized tests and how they differ from high school testing
  *   Differences between ACT and SAT and how to select one for your student
  *   Calculating your student's target score
  *   Successful study methods
  *   Sample ACT scores for select universities
  *   The all-important study timetable
  *   The last 20 minutes will be Q&A




Eileen McNeil
Patron Services Director
Grandview Heights Public Library
Where the Community Connects
614-486-2951
www.ghpl.org<http://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.




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