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Busting the myth about college admission & preparations - 2019
A FREE Seminar for parents and students who want to be accepted to, do well in, and graduate from a prestigious university. Can you distinguish a Myth from a fact?
Date/Time: March 30, 2019 9:30 AM
Location: Northland Public Library Room #148-1, 300 Cumberland Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Contact: 412-701-1011, cla@clacenter.com
- SAT and ACT. Why not both?
- GPA number is the only thing they see from a transcript.
- What and how you study as a High School Senior really matters.
- Most people start thinking about College when the 10th grade is over.
Date/Time: March 30, 2019 9:30 AM
Location: Northland Public Library Room #148-1, 300 Cumberland Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Contact: 412-701-1011, cla@clacenter.com
AP Free Response Questions Practice and Grading Session
This Session is for all who are preparing to take the AP Exam in May 2018. Complete Learning Academy(CLA) is offering a Free Response Questions practice session and professional grading of the Free Response Questions for free. In addition, a representative from CLA will answer any questions you have about the AP Exam to the best of our ability. To register please contact CLA with AP Exam subject of interest. It will help if the student can provide any details about Free Response Questions the student has already seen, or is planning to see before the practice session, as well as any question you have about the AP. Students will take the practice test at Library room 148-2. The Math, History, and Science AP Exam’s grading will be done on site, and other subjects’ grading will be done after the session is over. The score report will be mailed or emailed to the student. If interested, please contact Complete Learning Academy via email at cla@clacenter.com or by phone at 412-701-1011. Korean service is available.
Date / Time: Saturday, April 14th, 2018 / 1:30 – 3:30 pm
Contact: 412-701-1011, cla@clacenter.com
Location : Northland Library Room #148-2, 300 Cumberland Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Registration needed.
Date / Time: Saturday, April 14th, 2018 / 1:30 – 3:30 pm
Contact: 412-701-1011, cla@clacenter.com
Location : Northland Library Room #148-2, 300 Cumberland Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Registration needed.
Busting the Myth about College Admission and Preparations - December, 2017
This is a seminar presented by Complete Learning Academy, for any students and parents thinking about going to college. There are many myths surrounding the college admissions and preparations. CLA hopes to show why some commonly held notions are myths and what they need to do. The myths to be discussed include, but are not limited to:
Any specific questions received in advance will be given special attention during the seminar presentation. Please send any questions you may have to Complete Learning Academy via email at cla@clacenter.com or by phone at 412-701-1011. Korean service is available.
Registration : Not needed
Date: Tuesday Dec 19, 2017
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Contact: Wontaek Yoo 412-701-1011 cla@clacenter.com
Location: Northland Library Room #148-1, 300 Cumberland Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237
- SAT/ACT score is the most important thing
- The cumulative GPA is the only thing that matters from the High School Transcript
- Grades after you sent your application does not matter
- You can simply apply as undecided and not worry about what you will major.
- SAT/ACT is unrelated to what you study in school
- SAT Subject Tests are only for very special schools.
- Studying for a Month or two is enough to prepare for SAT/ACT/AP Exams/SAT Subject Tests.
- 7th grade is too young to worry about college
Any specific questions received in advance will be given special attention during the seminar presentation. Please send any questions you may have to Complete Learning Academy via email at cla@clacenter.com or by phone at 412-701-1011. Korean service is available.
Registration : Not needed
Date: Tuesday Dec 19, 2017
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Contact: Wontaek Yoo 412-701-1011 cla@clacenter.com
Location: Northland Library Room #148-1, 300 Cumberland Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237
ACT Math and Science Immersion Class
In order to help students with Math and Science studies, Complete Learning Academy decided to run an ACT Math and Science immersion class for the summer of 2017 at a greatly discounted price. ACT Math and Science covers broad number of topics that will help students with various Math and Science subjects.
ACT Math Content: Mostly what is covered in standard Algebra II and Geometry textbooks, but will have a small number of questions from Pre-Algebra to PreCalculus, and occasionally from AP Statistics. (Try the following link for more information: https://uniontestprep.com/act/study-guide/mathematics/pages/1 )
ACT Science Content: The test is about basic knowledge, understanding, and practical use of introductory Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Earth Science, Astronomy, and Engineering. There will be at least one question that involves very advanced concepts like Particle Physics, Nuclear Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Genetics and Biochemistry.
(Try following link for more information: https://uniontestprep.com/act/study-guide/science/pages/1
The above link contains a claim that “doing well on this section requires very little scientific background knowledge” which is not correct. There will be at least one question in each sub-section of the Science test that students will be able to solve at a faster rate with the related scientific knowledge.)
Duration : June 19th to August 29th, 2017
Class Time : MTWThF 9 – 10 am – ACT Math
MTWThF 10:15 – 11:15 am – ACT Science
There is no minimum amount of hours a student needs to attend. It is possible for a student to come during June, take a break during July, and then resume studies in August.
ACT Math Content: Mostly what is covered in standard Algebra II and Geometry textbooks, but will have a small number of questions from Pre-Algebra to PreCalculus, and occasionally from AP Statistics. (Try the following link for more information: https://uniontestprep.com/act/study-guide/mathematics/pages/1 )
ACT Science Content: The test is about basic knowledge, understanding, and practical use of introductory Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Earth Science, Astronomy, and Engineering. There will be at least one question that involves very advanced concepts like Particle Physics, Nuclear Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Genetics and Biochemistry.
(Try following link for more information: https://uniontestprep.com/act/study-guide/science/pages/1
The above link contains a claim that “doing well on this section requires very little scientific background knowledge” which is not correct. There will be at least one question in each sub-section of the Science test that students will be able to solve at a faster rate with the related scientific knowledge.)
Duration : June 19th to August 29th, 2017
Class Time : MTWThF 9 – 10 am – ACT Math
MTWThF 10:15 – 11:15 am – ACT Science
There is no minimum amount of hours a student needs to attend. It is possible for a student to come during June, take a break during July, and then resume studies in August.
Free ACT/SAT Essay Practice and Grading
his Session is for all who are preparing to take an ACT or SAT Exam soon. Complete Learning Academy is offering a Free Essay practice exam and professional grading. To register please contact Complete Learning Academy with information regarding the student in interest in the ACT’s Essay or SAT’s Essay. Please provide any details about Practice SAT or ACT Essay prompts the student has already seen, or is planning to see before the practice session. The student will take the practice test in Library room 148-1. The grading will be done after the session is over and the score report will be mailed or emailed to the student. If interested, please contact Complete Learning Academy via email at cla@clacenter.com or by phone at 412-701-1011. Korean service is available.
Date / Time : Saturday, July 15th , 2017 / 9:30 – 11:30 am
Contact: Wontaek Yoo, 412-701-1011, cla@clacenter.com
Location : Northland Library, Room #148-1, 300 Cumberland Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Registration needed
Date / Time : Saturday, July 15th , 2017 / 9:30 – 11:30 am
Contact: Wontaek Yoo, 412-701-1011, cla@clacenter.com
Location : Northland Library, Room #148-1, 300 Cumberland Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Registration needed
Literature and Math Workshop
On June 17th, CLA will have another workshop, this time focusing on Literature and Math
The Literature workshop will use the SAT Literature Subject Test for the practice exam part, but it really is a general overview of what a student needs to know about Literature from 9th to 12th grade English courses. The contents of the lecture will help not just those who are preparing for the SAT Literature test, but also those getting ready for the AP English Language, AP English Literature, IB Literature, SAT/ACT Reading test, and even those preparing for 9th grade English Studies or the GRE. The lecturer will be Dr. Zedolik who has received a Doctorate in English Literature and has taught English Literature at various universities.
The Math workshop will use the SAT Math Level II Subject Test for the practice exam part. It will cover everything from PreAlgebra to Application of Calculus. There are some problems only solvable with Algebra I knowledge, but can be done much faster if you know Calculus. It will help anyone getting ready for Algebra II, PreCalculus, Calculus, AP Calculus, IB Math tests, SAT/ACT Math, and even Math Olympiad or other Math competition tests. Special emphasis will be placed on Number theories, Estimation tactics, Calculator tips, vectors, counting, probabilities, graphing, and equation manipulations.
The schedule of day will be as follows
9:00 - 10:00 am : Practice Exam
10:00 - 10: 15 am : Grading and break
10: 15 - 11:35 am : First lecture period
11: 35 - 11:45 am : 2nd break
11:45 am - 1:00 pm : Second lecture period
We at CLA understand that students have differing time constraints, and may miss the practice Exam or lecture period(s). If the student is unable to come for the practice exam, please notify me in advance so I may forward the practice exam to the student so they may study it before coming to the lecture.
The Literature workshop will use the SAT Literature Subject Test for the practice exam part, but it really is a general overview of what a student needs to know about Literature from 9th to 12th grade English courses. The contents of the lecture will help not just those who are preparing for the SAT Literature test, but also those getting ready for the AP English Language, AP English Literature, IB Literature, SAT/ACT Reading test, and even those preparing for 9th grade English Studies or the GRE. The lecturer will be Dr. Zedolik who has received a Doctorate in English Literature and has taught English Literature at various universities.
The Math workshop will use the SAT Math Level II Subject Test for the practice exam part. It will cover everything from PreAlgebra to Application of Calculus. There are some problems only solvable with Algebra I knowledge, but can be done much faster if you know Calculus. It will help anyone getting ready for Algebra II, PreCalculus, Calculus, AP Calculus, IB Math tests, SAT/ACT Math, and even Math Olympiad or other Math competition tests. Special emphasis will be placed on Number theories, Estimation tactics, Calculator tips, vectors, counting, probabilities, graphing, and equation manipulations.
The schedule of day will be as follows
9:00 - 10:00 am : Practice Exam
10:00 - 10: 15 am : Grading and break
10: 15 - 11:35 am : First lecture period
11: 35 - 11:45 am : 2nd break
11:45 am - 1:00 pm : Second lecture period
We at CLA understand that students have differing time constraints, and may miss the practice Exam or lecture period(s). If the student is unable to come for the practice exam, please notify me in advance so I may forward the practice exam to the student so they may study it before coming to the lecture.
AP Free Response Questions Practice and Grading Session
This Session is for all who are preparing to take the AP Exam in May 2017. Complete Learning Academy is offering a Free Response Questions practice session and professional grading of the Free Response Questions for free. To register please contact Complete Learning Academy with the AP Exam subject of interest. It will help if the student can provide any details about Free Response Questions the student has already seen, or is planning to see before the practice session. The student will take the practice test at Library room 148-2. The grading will be done after the session is over and the score report will be mailed or emailed to the student. If interested, please contact Complete Learning Academy via email at cla@clacenter.com or by phone at 412-701-1011. Korean service is available.
Date / Time : Sunday, April 9th , 2017 / 1:30 – 3:30 pm
Contact: Wontaek Yoo, 412-701-1011, cla@clacenter.com
Location : Northland Public Library, Room #148-2, 300 Cumberland Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Register needed
Date / Time : Sunday, April 9th , 2017 / 1:30 – 3:30 pm
Contact: Wontaek Yoo, 412-701-1011, cla@clacenter.com
Location : Northland Public Library, Room #148-2, 300 Cumberland Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Register needed
Busting the Myth about College Admission and Preparations - January, 2017
his is a seminar presented by Complete Learning Academy, for any students and parents thinking about going to college . There are many myths surrounding the college admissions and preparations. CLA hopes to show why some commonly held notions are myths and what they need to do. The myths to be discussed include, but are not limited to,
1. SAT/ACT score is the most important thing
2. The cumulative GPA is the only thing that matters from the High School Transcript
3. Grades after you sent your application does not matter
4. You can simply apply as undecided and not worry about what you will major.
5. SAT/ACT is unrelated to what you study in school
6. SAT Subject Tests are only for very special schools.
7. Studying for a Month or two is enough to prepare for SAT/ACT/AP Exams/SAT Subject Tests.
8. 7th grade is too young to worry about college
Any specific questions received in advance will be given special attention during the seminar presentation. Please send any questions you may have to Complete Learning Academy via email at cla@clacenter.com or by phone at 412-701-1011. Korean service is available.
Date / Time : Tuesday, January 28 , 2017 / 9:30 AM
Location : Northland Public Library, Room #148-1, 300 Cumberland Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Register : Not needed
1. SAT/ACT score is the most important thing
2. The cumulative GPA is the only thing that matters from the High School Transcript
3. Grades after you sent your application does not matter
4. You can simply apply as undecided and not worry about what you will major.
5. SAT/ACT is unrelated to what you study in school
6. SAT Subject Tests are only for very special schools.
7. Studying for a Month or two is enough to prepare for SAT/ACT/AP Exams/SAT Subject Tests.
8. 7th grade is too young to worry about college
Any specific questions received in advance will be given special attention during the seminar presentation. Please send any questions you may have to Complete Learning Academy via email at cla@clacenter.com or by phone at 412-701-1011. Korean service is available.
Date / Time : Tuesday, January 28 , 2017 / 9:30 AM
Location : Northland Public Library, Room #148-1, 300 Cumberland Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Register : Not needed
Advanced Placement Information Session at Northland Library
Advanced Placement (AP) courses are very different from typical high school classes and many students are shocked by all the new demands they have to face in order to be successful. Complete Learning Academy is offering an information session on how a student should prepare for AP courses and what needs to be done in order to score well in the AP Exams.
The issues covered will include, but are not limited to
- The difference between AP and typical high school classes
- How many AP classes should a students take
- How to deal with Free Response Questions
- Resources for AP
- What APs should a student consider
- What is a good score for the AP Exam, and much more.
Please send any questions you may have to Complete Learning Academy via email atcla@clacenter.com or by phone at 412-701-1011. Korean service is available. No registration required.
Date: Saturday July 30, 2016
Time: 1:30 PM
Contact: Wontaek Yoo 412-701-1011 cla@clacenter.com
Location: Northland Public Library Room #148-1, 300 Cumberland Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237
The issues covered will include, but are not limited to
- The difference between AP and typical high school classes
- How many AP classes should a students take
- How to deal with Free Response Questions
- Resources for AP
- What APs should a student consider
- What is a good score for the AP Exam, and much more.
Please send any questions you may have to Complete Learning Academy via email atcla@clacenter.com or by phone at 412-701-1011. Korean service is available. No registration required.
Date: Saturday July 30, 2016
Time: 1:30 PM
Contact: Wontaek Yoo 412-701-1011 cla@clacenter.com
Location: Northland Public Library Room #148-1, 300 Cumberland Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237
College Preparation for 10th and 11th graders
This is a seminar presentation and a discussion group meeting for 10th and 11th grade students and their parents about what they need to do to become ready for the college application process. The topics to be discussed includes, but are not limited to
- Which tests to take and when
- How many AP subjects should a student consider
- Why is choosing a major so important
- Extracurricular activities
- How to balance life, study time, and rest
Questions received in advance will be given special attention during the seminar presentation. Please send any questions you may have to Complete Learning Academy via email at cla@clacenter.com or by phone at 412-701-1011. Korean service is available.
Date / Time : Friday, April 22nd, 2016 / 3:30 – 5:30 pm
Location : Northland Library, Room # 148-1, 300 Cumberland Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237
- Which tests to take and when
- How many AP subjects should a student consider
- Why is choosing a major so important
- Extracurricular activities
- How to balance life, study time, and rest
Questions received in advance will be given special attention during the seminar presentation. Please send any questions you may have to Complete Learning Academy via email at cla@clacenter.com or by phone at 412-701-1011. Korean service is available.
Date / Time : Friday, April 22nd, 2016 / 3:30 – 5:30 pm
Location : Northland Library, Room # 148-1, 300 Cumberland Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Free Practice SAT Chemistry Subject Test
CLA is offering a Free Practice SAT Chemistry Subject Practice Test to anyone interested. The practice test will take place on March 5th, Saturday, between 7:45 am and 11:45 am.
This practice test will closely model the Chemistry finals students will likely face at the end of their 10th or 11th grade years. It also models the actual SAT subject tests and multiple choice portion of AP Chemistry exam. Anyone taking this practice test on March 5th is eligible for a free one hour long SAT Chemistry Test review session. Please inquire at cla@clacenter.com or call us at 412-701-1011 if interested.
This practice test will closely model the Chemistry finals students will likely face at the end of their 10th or 11th grade years. It also models the actual SAT subject tests and multiple choice portion of AP Chemistry exam. Anyone taking this practice test on March 5th is eligible for a free one hour long SAT Chemistry Test review session. Please inquire at cla@clacenter.com or call us at 412-701-1011 if interested.
College Application-Last Full Year
This Seminar and discussion focuses on what students and parents need to do, and perhaps alleviate worries, during senior year before applying for a college. There will be a presentation of a typical time table for students, along with level of expectations colleges probably have, and then discussion about how to best utilize the limited time a student has before he/she sends out the application and test scores. Please contact Complete Learning Academy at cla@clacenter.com or call 412-701-1011 for any questions about the seminar.
When: December 13th, Sunday, 2:00 - 4:00PM
Location: Northtland Library room #148-1, 300 Cumberland Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237
When: December 13th, Sunday, 2:00 - 4:00PM
Location: Northtland Library room #148-1, 300 Cumberland Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Free Practice SAT Subject Test at Northland Library
Free Practice SAT Subject Test available to anyone interested. This is a great opportunity to find out where a student is in terms of academic achievement of a particular subject. It is also an opportunity for those who want to practice for Real SAT Subject Tests in October and November. Limit of one test per individual. Grading and basic analysis of the test performance will be done on the spot. More detailed analysis can be made available by Complete Learning Academy. To register, it is necessary to contact Wontaek before September 17th with information on which is the interested subject, and what workbooks the student has already seen. Available Subject Tests are:
Literature, U.S. History, World History, Math Level 1, Math Level 2, Biology E/M, Chemistry, Physics, French, German, Spanish, Modern Hebrew, Italian, and Latin.
Please register and contact Complete Learning Academy via email at cla@clacenter.com or by phone at 412-701-1011. 한국어 질문 답변 가능합니다.
Date / Time : Saturday, Sep. 26th, 2015 / 10:00 – 11:50 am
Registration deadline: Sep. 17th
Contact: 412-701-1011, cla@clacenter.com
Location : Northland Public Library Meeting Room 148-2, 300 Cumberland Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Literature, U.S. History, World History, Math Level 1, Math Level 2, Biology E/M, Chemistry, Physics, French, German, Spanish, Modern Hebrew, Italian, and Latin.
Please register and contact Complete Learning Academy via email at cla@clacenter.com or by phone at 412-701-1011. 한국어 질문 답변 가능합니다.
Date / Time : Saturday, Sep. 26th, 2015 / 10:00 – 11:50 am
Registration deadline: Sep. 17th
Contact: 412-701-1011, cla@clacenter.com
Location : Northland Public Library Meeting Room 148-2, 300 Cumberland Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Free Practice SAT Subject Test at Northland Library
Time : July 18, Sat., at 10:00am
Location : Northland Public Library Meeting Room 148-1, 300 Cumberland Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Complete Learning Academy is offering a free practice test to anyone who is interested in the SAT Subject Test. Please contact Complete Learning
Academy at cla@clacenter.com or call 412-701-1011 before July 11th to reserve your spot.
Available Subject Tests:
Literature U.S. History World History Math Level 1 Math Level 2
Biology/EM Chemistry Physics French German
Spanish Modern Hebrew Italian Latin
Limit 1 free test per person. Grading and brief analysis will be done on the spot. Detailed analysis for some subjects can be sent to the test
taker upon request.
Location : Northland Public Library Meeting Room 148-1, 300 Cumberland Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Complete Learning Academy is offering a free practice test to anyone who is interested in the SAT Subject Test. Please contact Complete Learning
Academy at cla@clacenter.com or call 412-701-1011 before July 11th to reserve your spot.
Available Subject Tests:
Literature U.S. History World History Math Level 1 Math Level 2
Biology/EM Chemistry Physics French German
Spanish Modern Hebrew Italian Latin
Limit 1 free test per person. Grading and brief analysis will be done on the spot. Detailed analysis for some subjects can be sent to the test
taker upon request.
College Preparation: When and How Much
The Complete Learning Academy will hold an informational meeting regarding when to start planning for college and what to prepare in order to make sure that the student will graduate from the college with success.
Points of Discussion
Free for parents and students of all ages. Registration is not necessary.
Time : May 10th, Sunday, at 2:00pm
Location : Northland Public Library Meeting Room 148-1, 300 Cumberland Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Please contact Complete Learning Academy with any question you may have before the meeting so it may receive more attention at the meeting.
Email : cla@clacenter.com, Tel : 412-701-1011
Points of Discussion
- When a student should chart a path to the college and commit to it
- How many tests should a student take before completing a college application
- What other things should a student do outside of school
- How many AP courses should a student take in any given year
Free for parents and students of all ages. Registration is not necessary.
Time : May 10th, Sunday, at 2:00pm
Location : Northland Public Library Meeting Room 148-1, 300 Cumberland Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Please contact Complete Learning Academy with any question you may have before the meeting so it may receive more attention at the meeting.
Email : cla@clacenter.com, Tel : 412-701-1011
Presentation outline is available in the following download link.
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In The Media
Interview with INCOMMUNITY Magazine. Click here and look for p44 "A New Approach to Learning has arrived".
