Su '13 Class Info

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217-586-7560 PO Box 3608, Champaign, IL 61826 BetterTestScores.net

Summer13 ACT Prep Class

Student & Parents of Student:

Making up Missed ClassesEnclosed is a copy of the schedule and directions to each location. If a student misses a class then he or she is morethan welcome to makeup the class at another time and/or location. Each class is important, and I encouragestudents 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 classbegins, so I can record attendance appropriately.

Payment OptionsPayment 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 cardicon 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 processit at the class location.

Spots still availableWe 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 [email protected] your safe list or address book. Most ofmy communication to the class will be via email.

Contact InformationIf you need anything or have any questions, please give me a call at 217-586-7560 or send an email [email protected]. Im here to help.

Sincerely,

JasonJason FranklinTest Prep Specialist

REBATE COUPONSWe offer $25 off rebates to students who have already taken the class, students whohad an older sibling take the class, and siblings who are taking the class at the sametime. Go to BetterTestScores.net, click on Classes, and you will find the rebatelink. Just print out the coupon, follow the instructions, and bring it to class.
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Dates 1:45 - 3:15 pm 3:15 - 4:45 pm Dates 9 - 10:30 am 10:30 - 12 noon Dates 5:30 - 7 pm 7 - 8:30 pm

June 13th Reading #1 English #1 June 14th Reading #1 English #1 June 18th Reading #1 English #1

June 20th Reading #2 English #2 June 21st Reading #2 English #2 June 25th Reading #2 English #2

June 27th Reading #3 English #3 June 28th Reading #3 English #3 July 2nd Reading #3 English #3

July 11th Reading #4 Math #1 July 5th Reading #4 Math #1 July 9th Reading #4 Math #1

July 18th Science #1 Math #2 July 12th Science #1 Math #2 July 16th Science #1 Math #2July 25th Science #2 Math #3 July 19th Science #2 Math #3 July 23rd Science #2 Math #3

July 31st (Wed.) Science #3 Math #4 July 26th Science #3 Math #4 July 30th Science #3 Math #4

Dates 9 - 10:30 am 10:30 - 12 noon Dates 5:30 - 7 pm 7 - 8:30 pm Dates 1:15 - 2:45 pm 2:45 - 4:15 pm



June 26th Reading #3 English #3 July 1st Reading #3 English #3 July 2nd Reading #3 English #3

July 3rd Reading #4 Math #1 July 8th Reading #4 Math #1 July 9th Reading #4 Math #1

July 10th Science #1 Math #2 July 15th Science #1 Math #2 July 16th Science #1 Math #2

July 17th Science #2 Math #3 July 22nd Science #2 Math #3 July 23rd Science #2 Math #3July 24th Science #3 Math #4 July 29th Science #3 Math #4 July 30th Science #3 Math #4

Dates 9 - 10:30 am 10:30 - 12 noon Dates 1:15 - 2:45 pm 2:45 - 4:15 pm Dates 9 - 10:30 am 10:30 - 12 noon



July 1st Reading #3 English #3 July 1st Reading #3 English #3 June 27th Reading #3 English #3July 8th Reading #4 Math #1 July 8th Reading #4 Math #1 July 11th Reading #4 Math #1

July 15th Science #1 Math #2 July 15th Science #1 Math #2 July 18th Science #1 Math #2

July 22nd Science #2 Math #3 July 22nd Science #2 Math #3 July 25th Science #2 Math #3July 29th Science #3 Math #4 July 29th Science #3 Math #4 July 31st (Wed.) Science #3 Math #4

Dates 1:15 - 2:45 pm 2:45 - 4:15 pm Dates 9 - 10:30 am 10:30 - 12 noon

June 12th Reading #1 English #1 June 18th Reading #1 English #1

June 19th Reading #2 English #2 June 25th Reading #2 English #2

June 26th Reading #3 English #3 July 2nd Reading #3 English #3

July 3rd Reading #4 Math #1 July 9th Reading #4 Math #1

July 10th Science #1 Math #2 July 16th Science #1 Math #2

July 17th Science #2 Math #3 July 23rd Science #2 Math #3July 24th Science #3 Math #4 July 30th Science #3 Math #4

Dates 9 - 10:30 am 10:30 - 12 noon Dates 1:15 - 2:45 pm 2:45 - 4:15 pm Dates 5:30 - 7 pm 7 - 8:30 pm

Mon., Aug. 5th Reading #1 English #1 Mon., Aug. 5th Reading #1 English #1 Thurs., Aug. 1st R#1 (9 - 10:30 am) E#1 (10:30 - noon)Tues., Aug. 6th Reading #2 English #2 Tues., Aug. 6th Reading #2 English #2 Fri., Aug. 2nd R#2 (9 - 10:30 am) E#2 (10:30 - noon)Wed., Aug. 7th Reading #3 English #3 Wed., Aug. 7th Reading #3 English #3 Mon., Aug. 5th Reading #3 English #3

Thurs., Aug. 8th Reading #4 Math #1 Thurs., Aug. 8th Reading #4 Math #1 Tues., Aug. 6th Reading #4 Math #1

Fri., Aug. 9th Science #1 Math #2 Fri., Aug. 9th Science #1 Math #2 Thurs., Aug. 8th Science #1 Math #2

Mon., Aug. 12th Science #2 Math #3 Mon., Aug. 12th Science #2 Math #3 Mon., Aug. 12th Science #2 Math #3Tues., Aug. 13th Science #3 Math #4 Tues., Aug. 13th Science #3 Math #4 Tues., Aug. 13th Science #3 Math #4

Note: 5 minute break wi l l be given between c lasses

No te : 5 m in ute b rea k w ill b e g iv en betw ee n c las se s N ote : 5 m in ut e b re ak will b e g iv en bet we en cla ss es

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: THE FRIDAY BEFORE THE CLASS STARTS ASSUMING SEATS ARE STILL AVAILABLE.

PAYMENT NOT DUE UNTIL THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS. GO ONLINE & REGISTER IN ORDER TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT TODAY.


Wednesday Afternoons

at Peoria Christian High School


Thursday Afternoons

Wednesday Mornings

at Illinois Wesleyan University

Bloomington Classes

Peoria Classes



LATE SUMMER AUGUST CRASH COURSE

Champaign Classes Bloomington Classes Peoria ClassesLate Summer August Crash Course Late Summer August Crash Course Late Summer August Crash Course

at Judah Christian High School at Illinois Wesleyan University at Peoria Christian High School

Springfield Classes

Monday Mornings

at the University of Illinois at Springfield

Note: 5 minute break wi l l be given between class es


Bloomington Classes

Monday Evenings Tuesday Afternoons

Bloomington Classes


Tuesday Mornings

at Peoria Christian High School


SUMMER SCHEDULE FLEXIBILITYPeoria Classes

at Judah Christian HS

Champaign Classes

Friday Mornings


No te : 5 m in ute b rea k w ill b e g iv en betw ee n c las se s N ote : 5 m in ut e b re ak will b e g iv en bet we en cla ss es

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).

SUMMER SESSIONS FINISH BEFORE THE START OF SCHOOL & NATIONAL ACT FALL TEST DATES (Saturday, Sept. 21st and Satur day, Oct. 26th)

BETTER TEST SCORES SUMMER '13 SCHEDULE

Bourbonnais Classes

Thursday Mornings

at Olivet Nazarene University



Decatur Classes

Monday Afternoons

at Millikin University

Champaign Classes



Champaign Classes

Tuesday Evenings

$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 notpossible, 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 taking ourclasses 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 schoolwho have participated in Jason Franklin's ACT Prep classes. Ask those students - and their parents - what they thought of the class and Jason'steaching methods.

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.


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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

Academic Buildings Administrative Buildings Athletic Facilities Residential Building Other

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

A) Acacia (Park Place)

B) Adams Hall

C) Alpha Gamma Delta

D) Blackstock Hall

E) Dodds Hall

F) Dolan Hall

G) East StreetApartments

H) Ferguson Hall

I) Gates at WesleyanApartments

(opening Fall 2013)

J) Gulick HallK) Harriett Fuller

Rust House

L) Kappa Delta

M) Kappa KappaGamma

N) Kemp Hall(International Ho

O) Magill Hall

P) Martin Hall

Q) Munsell Hall

R) Pfeiffer Hall

S) Phi Gamma De

T) Phi Mu Alpha

U) Sigma Alpha Io

V) Sigma Chi

W) Sigma KappaX) Tau Kappa Epsi

Y) Theta Chi

Z) Wilder House

Campus Living Units:

11) Evelyn Chapel

12) Fort Natatorium

13) Hansen Student Centerand University Bookstore

14) Holmes Hall(Administration Building)

15) Horenberger Field

16) Information Technology

17) Joyce Eichhorn AmesSchool of Art Building*

18) Mark Evans Observatory

19) McPherson Theatre*

20) Memorial Center

Joslin Atrium

Young Main Lounge

21) Myers Welcome Center

Admissions Office

Hart Ca reer 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 andMailing Services

31) Security Department

32) Sesquicentennial Gates

33) Shaw Hall

34) Shirk Center

35) IWU Softball Field

36) Stevenson Hall(School of Nursing) Mellon Center

37) Tucci Stadium

* Alice Millar Center foFine Arts (Schools of Music, and Theatre A


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1. CBM WUIS/WIPA Radio Station

2. SLB Student Life Building

3. BSB Business Services Building

4. CPV Visual Arts Building

5. SAB Student Affairs Building

6. HRB Human Resources Building

7. BRK Brookens Library

8. HSB Health & Sciences Building

9. PAC Public Affairs Center

10. UHB University Hall

Campus Housing11. LRH Lincoln Residence Hall

12. SFL Sunflower Court

13. CLV Clover Court

14. BBL Bluebell Court

15. LKR Larkspur Court16. PRL Pennyroyal Court

17. FXG Foxglove Court

18. MGR Marigold Court

19. Homer L. Butler Commons

U N I V E R S I T Y O F I L L I N O I S

A T S P R I N G F I E L D NORTH


7/9

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 whatthey 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 andprayed 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 itwas 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 verysame 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 comprehendthose passages. Your strategies on looking for key words and really analyzing the graphs helped me tremendously. The Nationa

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 filledwith excitement from my good news. I was in the schools gymnasium. All of my classmates were in there with me. We tookthe 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 undermy 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.


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What wil l your story be?

Learn from Jims ClassmatesJims 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 PlanStep #1: Take the ACT in JuneTake 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 summerclasses. 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 helpedhim mature. Hes was ready forhigh 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 answersjust like the June ACT. Again, thisallows 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 CourseSome 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 todo 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 signup for the June 8th

ACT TestRegister 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.


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217-586-7560 P.O. Box 3608, Champaign, IL 61826 BetterTestScores.net

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, 16

th, and 17

th) 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 PDFof 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 [email protected].

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