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Practical Preparation for PSAT/NMSQT

Ages 14+. Review basic math through geometry including quantitative comparison and calculation practice. Verbal review covers sentence completion, critical reading, and writing skills that identify sentence errors. Take both math and verbal in a one-week time frame. This course is recommended for students who have taken algebra and geometry. You must bring a calculator for the math section and a comprehensive dictionary for the verbal section. Textbook is provided. Students taking this full day class must also register for supervised lunch. 1 week/full day.

Tuition: $329 (includes $79 in fees*)

Mon-Fri Jul 29-Aug 02 8:30AM-4:30PM Hickory Ridge XK-318 1165 #6303

You must register for both the class (XK-318 1165 #6303) and the lunchtime supervision (XE-666 1296 #9987)

Jul 29-Aug 02 12PM-1PM Hickory Ridge XE-666 1296 #9987

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Preparation for Math Placement Test Online

This course is an online version of Preparation for Math Placement Test. Basic knowledge of fractions, decimals, and percents is required.

Tuition: $145 (includes $70 in fees*)

Mon Jun 03-Jun 24 Online YD-266 9301 #1063

(Required on-campus orientation on Mon Jan 3, 6:30pm-7:30pm at Hickory Ridge)

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Preparation for the SAT

Ages 15+. If you are planning to take the SAT, this updated course will prepare you for both the verbal and math sections. Verbal preparation will ask you to interpret the meanings of relevant words and phrases in context, utilize close reading to increase comprehension, and identify central ideas and themes of a text. The optional essay section will also be covered. Math preparation includes mastery of linear expressions, creating and solving equations, using ratios, percentages and units, problem solving, and data analysis. Students should have completed Algebra II. Test taking tips will be covered. The class simulates a test-taking environment with practice tests and exercises. Textbook is provided. You must bring a calculator. This course is for high school students.

Tuition: $375 (includes $96 in fees*)

Sat Mar 23-Apr 27 9AM-4:30PM Hickory Ridge XK-132 6733 #5770

(No class Apr 20) Drops can be made online via HCC Express (howardcc.edu/gohccexpress). If the class is dropped by the Monday two weeks prior to the class start date, 100% refund of tuition and fees will be issued. For drops processed after two weeks before the class start date and before the first day of class, fees will be withheld. No refunds will be given on or after the class start date. Refunds will not be made for non-attendance.

Mon-Fri Jun 24-Jun 28 9AM-4:30PM Hickory Ridge XK-132 1169 #6223

(Lunch break on your own from 1pm-1:30pm.) Drops can be made online via HCC Express (howardcc.edu/gohccexpress). If the class is dropped by the Monday two weeks prior to the class start date, 100% refund of tuition and fees will be issued. For drops processed after two weeks before the class start date and before the first day of class, fees will be withheld. No refunds will be given on or after the class start date. Refunds will not be made for non-attendance.

Mon-Fri Jul 08-Jul 19 8:30AM-12:30PM Health Sciences Building XK-132 1166 #6114

Drops can be made online via HCC Express (howardcc.edu/gohccexpress). If the class is dropped by the Monday two weeks prior to the class start date, 100% refund of tuition and fees will be issued. For drops processed after two weeks before the class start date and before the first day of class, fees will be withheld. No refunds will be given on or after the class start date. Refunds will not be made for non-attendance.

Mon-Fri Jul 22-Aug 02 1PM-4:30PM Health Sciences Building XK-132 1168 #6222

Drops can be made online via HCC Express (howardcc.edu/gohccexpress). If the class is dropped by the Monday two weeks prior to the class start date, 100% refund of tuition and fees will be issued. For drops processed after two weeks before the class start date and before the first day of class, fees will be withheld. No refunds will be given on or after the class start date. Refunds will not be made for non-attendance.

Mon-Fri Aug 05-Aug 16 8:30AM-12PM Health Sciences Building XK-132 1167 #6224

Drops can be made online via HCC Express (howardcc.edu/gohccexpress). If the class is dropped by the Monday two weeks prior to the class start date, 100% refund of tuition and fees will be issued. For drops processed after two weeks before the class start date and before the first day of class, fees will be withheld. No refunds will be given on or after the class start date. Refunds will not be made for non-attendance.

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Preparation for the SAT Math Test

Ages 15+. If you are taking the SAT and only need preparation in the math section, you should take this updated
course. Math preparation includes multi-step problems with applications in science, social science, career scenarios,
and other real-life contexts. Students should have completed Algebra II. Test taking tips will be included. The class simulates a test-taking environment with practice tests and exercises. Textbook is provided. You must bring a calculator. This course is for high school students.

Tuition: $239 (includes $94 in fees*)

Sat Mar 23-Apr 27 1:30PM-4:30PM Hickory Ridge XK-133 6734 #5771

(No class Apr 20) Drops can be made online via HCC Express (howardcc.edu/gohccexpress). If the class is dropped by the Monday two weeks prior to the class start date, 100% refund of tuition and fees will be issued. For drops processed after two weeks before the class start date and before the first day of class, fees will be withheld. No refunds will be given on or after the class start date. Refunds will not be made for non-attendance.

Mon-Fri Jun 24-Jun 28 1:30PM-4:30PM Hickory Ridge XK-133 1170 #6225

Drops can be made online via HCC Express (howardcc.edu/gohccexpress). If the class is dropped by the Monday two weeks prior to the class start date, 100% refund of tuition and fees will be issued. For drops processed after two weeks before the class start date and before the first day of class, fees will be withheld. No refunds will be given on or after the class start date. Refunds will not be made for non-attendance.

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Preparation for the SAT Math Test: Advanced

Ages 15+. Do you want to improve your math score on the SAT? This course will focus on the more difficult problems including solid and coordinate geometry, polynomials, probability, word problems, and logic reasoning. Tips and strategies for solving difficult problems will also be included. Students should have taken Algebra II and Preparation for the SAT Math. Textbook is provided. Bring calculator to class. 1 week.

Tuition: $269 (includes $94 in fees*)

Mon-Fri Aug 12-Aug 16 9AM-1PM Hickory Ridge XK-706 1171 #0018

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Preparation for the SAT Verbal Test

Ages 15+. If you are taking the SAT and only need preparation in the verbal section, you should take this updated
course. Verbal preparation includes vocabulary and reading comprehension such as understanding the author’s message, rhetoric, synthesis, and understanding relationships in passages. Test taking tips will be included. The class simulates a test-taking environment with practice tests and exercises. Textbook is provided. This course is for high school students.

Tuition: $269 (includes $94 in fees*)

Sat Mar 23-Apr 27 9AM-1PM Hickory Ridge XK-134 6735 #5772

(No class Apr 20) Drops can be made online via HCC Express (howardcc.edu/gohccexpress). If the class is dropped by the Monday two weeks prior to the class start date, 100% refund of tuition and fees will be issued. For drops processed after two weeks before the class start date and before the first day of class, fees will be withheld. No refunds will be given on or after the class start date. Refunds will not be made for non-attendance.

Mon-Fri Jun 24-Jun 28 9AM-1PM Hickory Ridge XK-134 1172 #6226

Drops can be made online via HCC Express (howardcc.edu/gohccexpress). If the class is dropped by the Monday two weeks prior to the class start date, 100% refund of tuition and fees will be issued. For drops processed after two weeks before the class start date and before the first day of class, fees will be withheld. No refunds will be given on or after the class start date. Refunds will not be made for non-attendance.

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