TESTING PERFORMANCE – Get the facts on proven
“At Mathnasium, it costs
$349 for 16 one-hour
sessions. We have other
flexible options that range
from $18-$28 an hour.”
results from the test prep center of your choice and be honest with yourself on
how well you perform without professional help.
• Studies show that, on average, overall ACT scores boost by 3 points and SAT
by 200 points, while individual subjects may show more improvements.
• Boosts in English or Math scores can keep students out of remedial classes in
– Monica Virgil, Center
Director at Mathnasium
in Montgomery
college, which saves an average of $1,062 per course.
Test prep courses can be worth the investment, but it depends heavily on the student’s
performance. Encourage your teens early on to fully apply themselves to their studies
they do. It could be the difference between graduating in debt or debt-free.
Good luck!
$500
COULD
$20,000+
$32k
SCHOLARSHIPS
TEST PREP
COURSE
A 1-point increase in your ACT score from
a 29 to a 30 can mean the difference
between a $12,000 4-year scholarship
or more than $32,000 in scholarships at
Auburn University. Even a test prep course
that costs $500 can bring a great return on
your investment!
$12k
29
30
ACT SCORE
A love of math and
helping students
succeed led Monica
Virgil to open
Montgomery’s
first Mathnasium
center in 2012. She
has a Bachelor’s
in middle school
science & math and a Master’s
in secondary math education. Prior to
opening Mathnasium, she taught math and
science in public schools and as a private
tutor for 12 years.
Take a glance at the chart to scope out full-ride and full-tuition merit scholarships
offered by various Alabama colleges to students based on their academic performance.
Yearly In-State Costs and Aid
Full-ride
Institution
Full-tuition
Covers tuition, books,
required fees, room and
board, etc.
SAT Score
Conversion
Chart
Covers tuition
ACT
SAT
Value/yr
ACT
GPA
20
950
$9,826
30
3.5
$8,720
20
3.0
21
990
—
$8,592
30
3.5
23
1070
—
—
$9,080 +
$500 stipend
30
3.5
25
1150
—
—
$3,500 - 17,020
23
26
1190
$15,966
30
$9,056
26
27
1220
—
—
$3,408
—
2.5
28
1260
Troy University
$14,520
31
$8,704
27
3.5
30
1340
Southern Union
—
—
$3,120
—
2.5
31
1380
Value/yr
ACT
—
—
$18,286
25
Auburn University
—
Auburn University at Montgomery
Faulkner University
University of Alabama
Alabama State University
Jacksonville University
Central Alabama Community College
GPA
3.5
3.7
*The scholarships listed above are as seen on each institution’s website for the 2014-2015 academic year. This information is subject to change,
so check with the enrollment office at your prospective institutions for more information.
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