Tuesday, May 31, 2016

Did you know? Offering Private College Essay Workshops This Summer!

Here at Linder Educational Coaching we are offering a private workshop with Kristin Carpenter. The workshop is 10 hours total and has flexible scheduling.

During the workshop your student will have completion of common core essays, as well as at least one additional school specific essay.

The dreaded college essay can overwhelm students (and parents!). While there are many “how-to” guides and sets of “rules,” we feel that a great essay leaves the admissions officers with a strong sense of who the student is as a person. Only then can they decide if this person is the right match for the school. We consider college essays to be a personal strength, and have many references upon request. By crafting strong essays that highlight a student’s character, we have had many students gain acceptance into universities with requirements that were above their SAT/ACT scores and GPA. Further, we have had many students gain scholarship money through submission of elective essays. Feel free to contact Kristin to discuss if we are the right match to help your child and family in this process!  Visit www.lindereducationalcoaching.com to learn more!

We only have 4 slots available for the coming school year so don't wait to sign up! 



Monday, May 23, 2016

Don't Wait! Restore Your Relationship With Your Child Today!

Good morning,

Are you tired of fighting over school with your child? Did you know that one of our main roles here at Linder Educational Coaching is to offer mediation between parents and students, as well as the students and school.
We can help reduce the conflict in the home by taking over the management of a student. We will encourage them, hold them accountable, and also teach them how to advocate at school. This allows many families to get their relationships back with their children, and leave the worry and stress of
school to us.
Don't wait until it's too late to get help and get your child on the right track for the following school year! Contact us today at: http://www.lindereducationalcoaching.com/


Monday, May 16, 2016

Talking About Failure: What Parents Can Do to Motivate Kids in School

Good morning,

Today we are sharing an article from http://ww2.kqed.org/mindshift entitled 'Talking About Failure: What Parents Can Do to Motivate Kids in School.' We often speak with parents who seem frustrated and don't know what else they can do to help their children succeed in school. Helping parents work through these obstacles and find ways to motivate their children is just one small part of the process here at Linder Educational Coaching.
To learn more about how we can help you and your child visit:  http://www.lindereducationalcoaching.com/

"Is failure a positive opportunity to learn and grow, or is it a negative experience that hinders success? How parents answer that question has a big influence on how much children think they can improve their intelligence through hard work, a study says."

To read the article and find out some ways parents can help motivate their children in school click here: http://ww2.kqed.org/mindshift/2016/05/08/talking-about-failure-what-parents-can-do-to-motivate-kids-in-school/


Monday, May 9, 2016

Comparing the New SAT to the ACT (And How Linder Can Help!)

Good morning,

As many of you may or may not know, the new SAT test was launched in March of this year. We often get a lot of questions on the new test format, how it compares to the old SAT and the current ACT test. Here at Linder Educational Coaching we offer many SAT/ACT test prep options for your child. If you are not sure which test your child should take? We can also help you navigate through the process and make the best decision for your child! To help make things a little easier we are sharing a basic comparison chart. Take a look below and contact us today at http://www.lindereducationalcoaching.com/  to discuss a plan of action for your child!



Compare the New SAT to the ACT
Taking the SAT is the best way to show colleges you have the skills and knowledge they want most. Find out how the new SAT, launched in March, compares to the ACT.*

Monday, May 2, 2016

Did You Know? Offering SAT/ACT Test Prep for students!

Not sure which test is right for your child? Feel free to call us or contact us through our website, http://www.lindereducationalcoaching.com/  to discuss the pros and cons of each exam!
We are here to help your child be prepared!

 2015-2016 Student Success Stories so far:

  • Over 75% of the students we prepped scored in the top 10% of all testers nationwide (composite of 28+)
  • Over 60% of the students we prepped scored in the top 3% nationwide (composite 31+)
  • Biggest composite score increase: 24 to a 33 (74th to 99th percentile)
  • Best overall composite: 35

 2014-2015 Student Success Stories:

  • Best single score increase: An ACT increase from 16 to 29 on the math portion with two hours of tutoring (an increase from the 23rd to the 97th percentile)
  • Biggest composite score increase: An ACT increase from a 22 to a 30 (from 62nd to 95th percentile)
  • Highest composite score of the year: Composite of 33 on the ACT (over the 99th percentile) after 9 hours of tutoring (began with a 28 -90th percentile)
  • We had 4 students score a perfect 36 on at least one section of the ACT

More about our Private ACT/SAT Workshops:

  • 15 hours of private instruction
  • Hours divided according to student’s needs and goals
  • All materials provided
  • 4 spots available per test date
  • Our private ACT/SAT workshop totals 15 hours of personal tutoring. We create a custom schedule for each student, planning more time to focus on areas of weak performance. Sessions are twice weekly, with study materials and assignments to be completed in between. We cover more than just the subject material, including test-taking strategies, study techniques, and time management through the test. In this manner, we bring our skills of educational coaching to the SAT/ACT, creating students that not only know the material, but also how to prepare for and perform well on a standardized exam.


• Works best for students: that have moderate to severe learning disabilities, are aiming for the top percentiles, or are unable to meet during a consistent class schedule.

More about out Group ACT Workshops:

  • 18 hours of small group instruction with Kristin Carpenter
  • All materials provided
  • Includes two fully proctored 4 hour exams outside of the counted session hours
  • 3-6 spots available per test date
  • Our small group ACT workshop totals 18 hours of instruction. Sessions are twice weekly, with study materials and assignments to be completed in between. We cover more than just the subject material, including test-taking strategies, study techniques, and time management through the test.
• Works best for students: that need to review all sections of the exam thoroughly, enjoy working with peers in a group setting, need monitored and proctored practice tests to stay on track, and can attend a regular class schedule in the summer leading up to the test.