Summer 13 ACT Prep Class Student & Parents of Student: Making up Missed Classes Enclosed is a copy of the schedule

and directions to each location. If a student misses a class then he or she is more than welcome to make up the class at another time and/or location. Each class is important, and I encourage students to attend every session. Students do not need to tell me in advance. However, when coming to a make-up class, please tell me before the class begins, so I can record attendance appropriately. Payment Options Payment is not due until the first day of class. Payment can be made be doing any of the following: 1. Student can simply bring a check to class on the first day. The check should be made out to Better Test Scores. 2. For those that prefer to pay with a credit or debit card, go to BetterTestScores.net and click on the credit card icon on the index page. Payment can be made whenever you like before the first day of class. Please do not have your student bring a credit or debit card to class expecting to pay for the class as I cannot process it at the class location. Spots still available We still have spots available in all classes. If you know any student that may be interested, please pass along our website address. Email Please add my email address Jason.Franklin@BetterTestScores.net to your safe list or address book. Most of my communication to the class will be via email. Contact Information If you need anything or have any questions, please give me a call at 217-586-7560 or send an email to Jason.Franklin@BetterTestScores.net. Im here to help.

Sincerely,

Jason
Jason Franklin Test Prep Specialist

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BETTER TEST SCORES SUMMER '13 SCHEDULE

SUMMER SESSIONS FINISH BEFORE THE START OF SCHOOL & NATIONAL ACT FALL TEST DATES (Saturday, Sept. 21st and Saturday, Oct. 26th)
Champaign Classes Thursday Afternoons at Judah Christian HS 1:45 - 3:15 pm 3:15 - 4:45 pm Reading #1 Reading #2 Reading #3 Reading #4 Science #1 Science #2 Science #3 English #1 English #2 English #3 Math #1 Math #2 Math #3 Math #4 Champaign Classes Friday Mornings at Judah Christian HS 9 - 10:30 am 10:30 - 12 noon Reading #1 Reading #2 Reading #3 Reading #4 Science #1 Science #2 Science #3 English #1 English #2 English #3 Math #1 Math #2 Math #3 Math #4 Champaign Classes Tuesday Evenings at Judah Christian HS 5:30 - 7 pm 7 - 8:30 pm Reading #1 Reading #2 Reading #3 Reading #4 Science #1 Science #2 Science #3 English #1 English #2 English #3 Math #1 Math #2 Math #3 Math #4

Dates

Dates June 14th June 21st June 28th July 5th July 12th July 19th July 26th

Dates June 18th June 25th July 2nd July 9th July 16th July 23rd July 30th

Note: 5 minute break will be given between classes

Note: 5 minute break will be given between classes

Note: 5 minute break will be given between classes

June 13th June 20th June 27th July 11th July 18th July 25th July 31st (Wed.)

Bloomington Classes Wednesday Mornings at Illinois Wesleyan University Dates 9 - 10:30 am 10:30 - 12 noon
Note: 5 minute break will be given between classes

Bloomington Classes Monday Evenings at Illinois Wesleyan University Dates 5:30 - 7 pm 7 - 8:30 pm
Note: 5 minute break will be given between classes

Bloomington Classes Tuesday Afternoons at Illinois Wesleyan University Dates 1:15 - 2:45 pm 2:45 - 4:15 pm
Note: 5 minute break will be given between classes

June 12th June 19th June 26th July 3rd July 10th July 17th July 24th

Reading #1 Reading #2 Reading #3 Reading #4 Science #1 Science #2 Science #3

English #1 English #2 English #3 Math #1 Math #2 Math #3 Math #4

June 17th June 24th July 1st July 8th July 15th July 22nd July 29th

Reading #1 Reading #2 Reading #3 Reading #4 Science #1 Science #2 Science #3

English #1 English #2 English #3 Math #1 Math #2 Math #3 Math #4

June 18th June 25th July 2nd July 9th July 16th July 23rd July 30th

Reading #1 Reading #2 Reading #3 Reading #4 Science #1 Science #2 Science #3

English #1 English #2 English #3 Math #1 Math #2 Math #3 Math #4

Springfield Classes Monday Mornings at the University of Illinois at Springfield Dates 9 - 10:30 am 10:30 - 12 noon
Note: 5 minute break will be given between classes

Dates June 17th June 24th July 1st July 8th July 15th July 22nd July 29th

Decatur Classes Monday Afternoons at Millikin University 1:15 - 2:45 pm 2:45 - 4:15 pm Reading #1 Reading #2 Reading #3 Reading #4 Science #1 Science #2 Science #3 English #1 English #2 English #3 Math #1 Math #2 Math #3 Math #4

Bourbonnais Classes Thursday Mornings at Olivet Nazarene University Dates 9 - 10:30 am 10:30 - 12 noon
Note: 5 minute break will be given between classes

Note: 5 minute break will be given between classes

June 17th June 24th July 1st July 8th July 15th July 22nd July 29th

Reading #1 Reading #2 Reading #3 Reading #4 Science #1 Science #2 Science #3

English #1 English #2 English #3 Math #1 Math #2 Math #3 Math #4

June 13th June 20th June 27th July 11th July 18th July 25th July 31st (Wed.)

Reading #1 Reading #2 Reading #3 Reading #4 Science #1 Science #2 Science #3

English #1 English #2 English #3 Math #1 Math #2 Math #3 Math #4

Peoria Classes Wednesday Afternoons at Peoria Christian High School Dates 1:15 - 2:45 pm 2:45 - 4:15 pm
Note: 5 minute break will be given between classes

Peoria Classes Tuesday Mornings at Peoria Christian High School Dates 9 - 10:30 am 10:30 - 12 noon
Note: 5 minute break will be given between classes

SUMMER SCHEDULE FLEXIBILITY

The summer schedules are flexible, so you can work around vacations, work, sports, etc. The Wednesday /Friday classes are always a week ahead of the Monday/Tuesday classes. The Thursday classes are a week ahead of the Monday/Tuesday classes, but after July 4th they are a week behind the Wednesday/Friday classes.

June 12th June 19th June 26th July 3rd July 10th July 17th July 24th

Reading #1 Reading #2 Reading #3 Reading #4 Science #1 Science #2 Science #3

English #1 English #2 English #3 Math #1 Math #2 Math #3 Math #4

June 18th June 25th July 2nd July 9th July 16th July 23rd July 30th

Reading #1 Reading #2 Reading #3 Reading #4 Science #1 Science #2 Science #3

English #1 English #2 English #3 Math #1 Math #2 Math #3 Math #4

LATE SUMMER AUGUST CRASH COURSE Champaign Classes Late Summer August Crash Course at Judah Christian High School Dates 9 - 10:30 am 10:30 - 12 noon
Note: 5 minute break will be given between classes

Bloomington Classes Late Summer August Crash Course at Illinois Wesleyan University Dates 1:15 - 2:45 pm 2:45 - 4:15 pm
Note: 5 minute break will be given between classes

Peoria Classes Late Summer August Crash Course at Peoria Christian High School Dates 5:30 - 7 pm 7 - 8:30 pm
Note: 5 minute break will be given between classes

Mon., Aug. 5th Tues., Aug. 6th Wed., Aug. 7th Thurs., Aug. 8th Fri., Aug. 9th Mon., Aug. 12th Tues., Aug. 13th

Reading #1 Reading #2 Reading #3 Reading #4 Science #1 Science #2 Science #3

English #1 English #2 English #3 Math #1 Math #2 Math #3 Math #4

Mon., Aug. 5th Tues., Aug. 6th Wed., Aug. 7th Thurs., Aug. 8th Fri., Aug. 9th Mon., Aug. 12th Tues., Aug. 13th

Reading #1 Reading #2 Reading #3 Reading #4 Science #1 Science #2 Science #3

English #1 English #2 English #3 Math #1 Math #2 Math #3 Math #4

Thurs., Aug. 1st Fri., Aug. 2nd Mon., Aug. 5th Tues., Aug. 6th Thurs., Aug. 8th Mon., Aug. 12th Tues., Aug. 13th

R#1 (9 - 10:30 am) R#2 (9 - 10:30 am)

E#1 (10:30 - noon) E#2 (10:30 - noon)

Reading #3 Reading #4 Science #1 Science #2 Science #3

English #3 Math #1 Math #2 Math #3 Math #4

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: THE FRIDAY BEFORE THE CLASS STARTS ASSUMING SEATS ARE STILL AVAILABLE.
$140 - Math Classes $140 - Reading Classes $110 - English Classes $110 - Science Classes

$475 - ALL FOUR SUBJECTS (that's a $25 savings off the $500 total)
WE REWARD PERFECT ATTENDANCE! In order to encourage students to attend all 14 sessions and to make-up missed classes whenever possible, we give students a $20 Perfect Attendance refund check (written directly to them) on the last day of class if they attend all 14 sessions. Students are welcome to make-up missed classes on other days and at other locations if necessary.

LOCATIONS: Go online to get detailed directions for each class location.

MAKE-UP CLASSES: Students are more than welcome to make-up classes during any of the summer classes listed above. If that is not possible, classes can be made up during the fall semester.

REBATES: We offer $25 off rebates to returning students, students who had an older sibling take our classes, and siblings who are t aking our classes at the same time. Go to our website, click on the REBATES button, print out the rebate coupon, and turn it in on the first day of class.
TESTIMONIALS & PAST STUDENTS : Go to our website - BetterTestScores.net - in order to find a list of former students from your high school who have participated in Jason Franklin's ACT Prep classes. Ask those students - and their parents - what they thought of the class and Jason's teaching methods.

PAYMENT NOT DUE UNTIL THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS. GO ONLINE & REGISTER IN ORDER TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT TODAY.
NOTE: last two Champaign Late Summer Crash Course days (Aug. 12th & 13th) will be at the Holiday Inn Conference Center (less than 5 minutes from Judah).

Campus Living Units:

A) Acacia (Park Place) B) Adams Hall C) Alpha Gamma Delta D) Blackstock Hall E) Dodds Hall F) Dolan Hall G) East Street Apartments H) Ferguson Hall I) Gates at Wesleyan Apartments (opening Fall 2013) J) Gulick Hall K) Harriett Fuller Rust House L) Kappa Delta M) Kappa Kappa Gamma N) Kemp Hall (International House) O) Magill Hall P) Martin Hall Q) Munsell Hall R) Pfeiffer Hall S) Phi Gamma Delta T) Phi Mu Alpha U) Sigma Alpha Iota V) Sigma Chi W) Sigma Kappa X) Tau Kappa Epsilon Y) Theta Chi Z) Wilder House

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Campus Buildings and Sites:

1) Alumni Relations Office 2) The Ames Library 3) Arnold Health Center (Magill Hall, north entrance) 4) Beadles-Morse Courts 5) Buck Memorial Library 6) Center for Liberal Arts 7) Center for Natural Science 8) DeMotte Hall 9) Eckley Quadrangle 10) English House 11) Evelyn Chapel 12) Fort Natatorium 13) Hansen Student Center and University Bookstore 14) Holmes Hall (Administration Building) 15) Horenberger Field 16) Information Technology 17) Joyce Eichhorn Ames School of Art Building* 18) Mark Evans Observatory

Visitor Parking: F3, F4, S4, S6, S7; Student Parking: S1S9; Faculty/Staff Parking: F1F5

Academic Buildings

Administrative Buildings

Athletic Facilities

Residential Building

Other

Disability Access or Parking 34) Shirk Center 35) IWUSoftball Field 36) Stevenson Hall (School of Nursing) Mellon Center 37) Tucci Stadium *Alice Millar Center for the Fine Arts (Schools of Art, Music, and Theatre Arts)

19) McPherson Theatre* 20) Memorial Center Joslin Atrium Young Main Lounge 21) Myers Welcome Center Admissions Office Hart Career Center 22) Multicultural Center 23) Neis Soccer Field

24) New Classroom Building (opening Fall 2013) Commencement Plaza 25) Office of Residential Life (Gulick Hall, north entrance) 26) Presidents House 27) Presser Hall* (School of Music) Westbrook Auditorium

28) Music Building* E. Melba Johnson Kirkpatrick Laboratory Theatre 29) Physical and Heat Plant 30) Publications, Printing and Mailing Services 31) Security Department 32) Sesquicentennial Gates 33) Shaw Hall

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11. LRH Lincoln Residence Hall 12. SFL Sunflower Court 13. CLV Clover Court 14. BBL Bluebell Court 15. LKR Larkspur Court 16. PRL Pennyroyal Court 17. FXG Foxglove Court 18. MGR Marigold Court 19. Homer L. Butler Commons

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Jim attends a small high school. He sent this letter to Test Prep Specialist Jason Franklin.

I had several reasons for taking your summer course. I wanted to get a head start on preparing for this very important test. My sister took your class and told me that it really helped her. I, looking for a rewarding and constructive summer activity, listened to her advice and signed up for the class. Many people are misinformed about the ACT and form unrealistic or arbitrary goals about what they want their results to look like. I, however, do not fall into that category. I understand that an ACT score in the high 20s is very pivotal to my future plans. I have had the desire to attend the University of Illinois for a very long time. Understanding the importance of the ACT for acceptance at the U of I, I wanted to do everything within my power to achieve a good score. That was the primary reason for taking your summer class. Initially, your class didnt pay quite the dividends that I expected. That was my fault. I was overwhelmed by the ACT. At my high school, we dont cover any ACT material until the 11th grade. I was completely ignorant when it came to the ACT. I was intimidated by all of those bright kids who were in their comfort zones, already knowing what they were doing. They would always do so well on those practice tests you gave out; meanwhile, I was terribly confused. I listened to most of the things you said. I read for usually 2 hours a day, I really wanted to do well, and I signed up for the September test. Leading up to the September test, I began feeling some anxiety. In response, I basically stopped studying and prayed that my natural abilities would take over come test day. I didnt take the ACT on September; it took me. A couple of weeks later, I came home from school and got the news from my mother that I got a 20! I was demoralized and embarrassed. I knew that that score didnt accurately represent my abilities. I ended up having to shrug it off and pretend like it never happened. Unfortunately, I told my English teacher about you and my September test and my plans to improve my score. She told me that I was making too big of a deal about the ACT. She thought it was foolish to take the ACT early and often and told me that it was improbable to change my score by that much. With the exception of Emma (a Christmas Break student of yours who took the February test), no one in my school took the ACT before the PSAE. My peers and teachers found out about me taking the ACT early and they were thoroughly confused. The concept of taking the ACT a couple of times before the PSAE was completely foreign to them. They thought I was crazy. It was November, basketball had just started and our school musical was coming up. I was very busy and this helped me keep the ACT out of my mind. The December ACT kept on approaching. Around Christmas time I found out that I score a 25 on it. I was very happy with my score. I knew I needed to improve it by a few points. My oldest brother scored a 27 and my sister got a 26. Both were accepted into the General LAS program at U of I. I wanted to beat both of them and get accepted into the very same program. With basketball season in full swing during January and February, I put the ACT thing to rest for a little bit. In mid-March I started studying a lot. I memorized all of the Math formulas and shortcuts. I went over my English rules. Your information about the Reading and Science tests really helped me. Basically, I sucked it up and learned how to comprehend those passages. Your strategies on looking for key words and really analyzing the graphs helped me tremendously. The National April ACT came and I was in the zone. Everything went perfectly. The PSAE ACT was a very interesting day. That morning I found out that I got a 28 on the National April ACT! I was filled with excitement from my good news. I was in the schools gymnasium. All of my classmates were in there with me. We took the PSAE ACT. Most all of my classmates didnt feel like the day went well. The whole day was a complete circus. It is funny. The people who thought I was crazy for taking the ACT four times are now jealous of the fact that I have a 28 under my belt. They are anxiously awaiting their PSAE ACT results and are preparing for the June test. I do not care if those scores ever come back and I am thrilled that I do not have to worry about the ACT any longer. I want to thank you, Mr. Franklin, for introducing me to the ACT. I strongly believe that all students should take your class the summer before they become juniors.

Learn from Jims Classmates

Jims classmates thought he was crazy for taking a summer ACT class before his junior year. Jims teachers discouraged him from taking the test early and often. And yet when April rolled around, Jim was the one who was prepared, not his classmates. Jims classmates didnt do anything extra to prepare and paid a price. The ACT is an international competition against the best students in the world as this test is given in over 100 countries; students need to do extra to get ahead. Jim found the best instruction available, developed a plan, executed a plan, and reaped the benefits.

Long-Term Plan
Step #1: Take the ACT in June Take the ACT in June right after the end of the sophomore year. The ACT allows a student to buy back a copy of the June ACT and the students answer sheet. The ACT only offers this service for the National June, December, and April ACT tests. This is invaluable. One, colleges dont care how many times you take the ACT; they just want to know what your highest ACT score is. Two, the student will learn what the test feels like. Three - and this is most important - the student can learn what to specifically focus on by reviewing their actual results. Step #2: Take the Summer ACT Classes Summer is an ideal time to prepare because there is no school day to worry about. Students can focus on the ACT and learning how to be a better test performer. After one of our summer classes was completed, a father called and said, I am so thankful our son took your summer classes. You got him motivated about college. He started talking about his future and what he wanted to study. He changed his habits and we could see that your class helped him mature. Hes was ready for high school when it started up. Thank you. Research shows that the better a student does on the ACT, the better they will do in college. The ACT reveals what a student needs to work on. The ACT is not testing how well a student did in high school, but rather is the student ready for college. Knowing how to prepare for the ACT is really learning how to prepare for college. Step #3 (optional): Take the September or October ACT The point of the summer class is to teach students how to be a better test performer not only for the ACT but in high school as well, especially since the junior year is much more challenging than the sophomore year. Many summer students are motivated after the class is completed and will want to take the September or October ACT because they want to see how much they improved. Encourage this. Step #4: Take the December ACT The December ACT allows you to buy back a copy of the test and students answers just like the June ACT. Again, this allows the student to see their specific mistakes, so they have a better idea of what to focus on next time. This also allows students to compare their June and December answers. Were the same mistakes made? What areas showed improvement? Our ACT classes teach students how to self-assess which in turn leads to long-term success. Step #5: Spring Semester Focus At this point the student has taken the ACT two or three times going into January of their junior year. This gives the student a better idea of what they need to focus on during the spring of their junior year in order to get ready for the April ACT. This puts the student way ahead of most juniors who they will be competing with on the April ACT exam.

Long-Term Plan Alternative: June ACT Test Prep Crash Course

Some students do not feel comfortable taking the June ACT test without any preparation. In recent years, more and more sophomores have taken the June ACT Test Prep Crash Course prior to the June 8th ACT test date. Some choose to do this because there summer schedules are so busy they just do not have time to take the summer class. This has been a successful alternative. Jason Franklin has worked with over 9,000 students and those that start preparing prior to their junior year tend to do better when it counts: the April ACT of junior year.

How to sign up for the June 8th ACT Test

Register for the June ACT test at ACTstudent.org. The registration deadline is May 4th. Late registration is allowed between May 4 17th ($22 late fee required). Order the Test Information Release ($19). This is how you get back a copy of the test and answers. Students should do the writing option.

What will your story be?

SUMMER 13 CLASS LOCATIONS Bloomington These classes will be held at Illinois Wesleyan University. The class will be in the Center for Natural Science. The physical address is 201 Beecher Street in Bloomington. Students should park at the Myers Welcome Center located at 1211 Park Street. It is just under a five minute walk from the parking lot to the classroom. We will be in classroom C102. NOTE: The week of July 15th (15th, 16th, and 17th) only we will move across campus to the Ames School of Art (#17 on map) in room 218 on the second floor. After that week, we move back to C102. Bourbonnais: These classes will be held at Olivet Nazarene University. The class will be in the Burke Administration Building. The room number is #307, which is located on the third floor. Students can park in the parking lot in front of the Burke Administration Building. Champaign: Judah Christian High School is located at 908 N Prospect Avenue in Champaign. It is off Prospect Avenue, south of Bradley Avenue and north of University Avenue. When arriving at Judah Christian, enter the doors under the sign that says Judah Christian Junior & Senior High Schools. Follow the hallway all the way around to the right. We will be in room #112. NOTE: the last two Champaign Late Summer August Crash Course sessions will be held at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Conference Center located at 1001 Killarney Street in Urbana. It is located right off the Lincoln Avenue/I-74 exit. Go south at the exit, turn right at the first light and the Holiday Inn will be on your left. Decatur: These classes will be held at Millikin University. The class is in the basement of Staley Library. The room number is #8. Students can park in the parking lot in front of the Kirkland Fine Arts Center or in front of Staley Library. Peoria: Peoria Christian High School is located at 3506 North California Avenue, Peoria, IL 61603. California Avenue is off War Memorial Drive, across from the Peoria Public School stadiums. We will be in room 209 on the second floor. When you enter the building, follow the hallway to the right, go up the stairs, turn left and then turn right. Springfield: These classes are at the University of Illinois at Springfield, in University Hall, room 2034 the first two days (June 17th and 24th) and then the rest of the classes will be down the hall in room 2021. Both classes are located on the second floor. University Hall is #10 on the UIS Campus Map. Students should park in Parking Lot D. A downloadable PDF of the University of Illinois at Springfield campus map can be found at BetterTestScores.net. Campus maps can be found online at BetterTestScores.net or on each universitys respective websites. Campus maps were emailed home after student registration was received. Look for emails received from Jason.Franklin@BetterTestScores.net.

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