CABPES Course Descriptions – SAT Program

Course Prerequisites: None
Grade Level: Students must be in grades 10, 11 or 12
Maximum Class Size: 12 students

Course Description:
The SAT Tutorial Program is sponsored by the Colorado Association of Black Professional Engineers & Scientists in association with the Denver Chapter of the Hampton University Alumni Association. The course of study is offered for six weeks in both fall and spring semesters to sophomore, junior and senior high school students who are preparing themselves to take the Scholastic Aptitude Test.

The program goal is to assist students in their preparation for the SAT. We will familiarize the student with: (1) what is measured by the SAT, (2) the structure of the test. (3) test taking tips to enhance performance, (4) the major concepts of the test and (5) strategies for each test section. The course is based upon The College Board (the test maker) recommendations and utilizes their teaching materials, test taking skills and practice tests. 

Classes meet on Wednesday evenings from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. The fall semester SAT classes are: SEP 27, OCT 4, 11, 18, 25 & NOV 1. The spring semester SAT classes are: FEB 21, 28, MAR 7, 14, 21 & 28

Co-Advisor: John Young
John earned an undergraduate degree form Hampton University and an MBA at Clark-Atlanta University. He has extensive and varied experience in the corporate world, as well as the in the not-for-profit sector. John is co-owner of a real estate consulting business and is a sub-contractor to Gart Properties in Denver. John is the originator of the SAT Program and has been a volunteer with CABPES for 20 years.

Co-Advisor: Jane Doyle
Jane has a Bachelor of Science degree from Iowa State University in secondary education and taught at the high school level. Jane has also worked in both the corporate and not-for-profit sectors and is John Young’s business partner. In addition to 8 years with CABPES, Jane has extensive volunteer experience with Girl Scouts-Mile Hi Council and Jefferson County Schools.

2006-2007 SAT TEST SCHEDULE