Five facts about the CLT
What is the CLT? The CLT is a standardized college entrance exam that evaluates a student's aptitude in critical thinking, reasoning, and analytical skills. It is designed to measure a student's ability to engage with classic literature, philosophy, history, and mathematical problem-solving. Click this link to see which colleges and universities use the CLT: https://www.cltexam.com/colleges/. When can I take the CLT? The CLT is offered several times a year, allowing students flexibility in choosing a test date that aligns with their college application timeline. Additionally, the CLT offers remote proctoring options, allowing students to take the test from the comfort [...]
Five facts about the ASVAB
What is the ASVAB? The ASVAB is a standardized test administered by the United States Military Entrance Processing Command (MEPCOM) to assess the aptitude and skills of individuals seeking to enlist in the military. It measures abilities in various areas, providing the military with information for assigning job roles and determining enlistment eligibility. When can I take the ASVAB? The ASVAB is available year-round at Military Entrance Processing Stations (MEPS) across the United States. It can also be administered in high schools as part of the ASVAB Career Exploration Program. To take the ASVAB, you need to meet the eligibility [...]
Five facts about the SSAT
What is the SSAT? The SSAT, short for Secondary School Admission Test, is a standardized test designed to assess the academic abilities of students seeking admission to independent or private middle and high schools. It is one piece of the puzzle and serves as a benchmark for schools to evaluate applicants for admission. When can I take the SSAT? The SSAT is offered multiple times throughout the year, typically on Saturdays. The test dates are announced in advance, and you can register to take the SSAT at a convenient testing center near you. It's advisable to check the official SSAT [...]
New Math Foundations Courses – Fall 2020
Math Foundations Courses Denver Test Prep (DTP) is proud to announce the launch of our new Math Foundations courses! These 13-week small group courses are designed to introduce students to the fundamental concepts typically covered in first semester math classes. Students will build strong foundations that will help them not to fall behind this school year and position them for success in higher level math courses. Each course will include one 75-minute session per week of live online instruction and weekly homework assignments. The second semester version of each course will be offered this spring.
Small Group Academic Coaching Course – Fall 2020
Small Group Academic Coaching Course – Fall 2020 This class is intended for rising 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students. Each week, this small group course will address a common school challenge, and students will practice and apply research-based strategies. In addition to the group class, each student will have a weekly one- on-one coaching session to check grades, monitor progress, and problem-solve. Course Goal: Students become more effective learners and develop habits for success in school and beyond. Expected Outcomes Better grades Improved self-confidence Greater independence Structure 1. Private 1-on-1 Initial Family Meeting 2. Group Classes will be [...]
Small Group Academic Coaching Course
Small Group Academic Coaching Course - Fall 2020 This class is intended for rising 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students. Each week, this small group course will address a common school challenge, and students will practice and apply research-based strategies. In addition to the group class, each student will have a weekly one- on-one coaching session to check grades, monitor progress, and problem-solve. Course Goal: Students become more effective learners and develop habits for success in school and beyond. Expected Outcomes: Better grades Improved self-confidence Greater independence Structure: Private 1-on-1 Initial Family Meeting Group Classes will be held on [...]
Pay What You Can SAT/ACT Class
In light of our current reality, Denver Test Prep is offering an online SAT/ACT class to any student who qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch (or has a need-based scholarship). These next couple of months will be a great time for motivated students to work on increasing their SAT and/or ACT scores, thereby improving their odds of college acceptance and merit scholarships. This course will run on Thursdays from 4:00 to 6:00pm MST from April 30th through June 4th (with an additional class on June 11th for any students taking the ACT). The cost of the course will be ‘pay-what-you-can.’ [...]
Free Academic Coaching Workshops: 4/27, 5/4, 5/11
Dear Parents and Students, With the end of the school year quickly approaching, Denver Test Prep will be offering a series of three free workshops to help students finish strong. Our Director of Academic Coaching, Kelly Schlegel, will be leading these online conversations using Zoom to help you: Plan and complete long-term projects Reduce stress around essay writing Get the most out of note-taking Understand and retain information from lectures Improve test scores with effective study strategies Make a study plan for final exams Learn more about each workshop and register below! Workshop #1: Strategies for completing long-term assignments (projects and essays) [...]
Free Science Nights at DTP
We are excited to announce that this spring Denver Test Prep will be holding free Science Nights! As part of the launch of our new Enrichment Programs, Science Nights are open to DTP students, friends, and family at no cost. Feel free to stop by for a few minutes, or stay for the whole time. Science nights will focus on chemical reactions and robotics. Activities and experiments include cubelets, drawbots, robotic mice, boo bubbles, lava lamps, and elephant toothpaste! Science nights are led by Enrichment Director and resident scientist, Emily Prengaman. All science nights will be held in the DTP [...]
Holiday Chemistry STEM Workshop
Holiday Chemistry STEM Workshop This holiday season, Denver Test Prep is offering at-home science learning and discovery with our 2-hour STEM Workshop: Holiday Chemistry. We’ll bring chemistry to life by experimenting with the chemical elements that shape our world. How does matter change from gas to liquid to solid? Can we separate out components of mixtures and solutions? We’ll combine chemistry with arts and crafts, mixing solutions to make crystal ornaments and ornaments that explode. We’ll build snowmen that hilariously melt before our eyes and capture the process on video. This workshop is aimed at scientists in grades 2-6 who [...]
