2010: 8th Grade Parent Feedback – Complete List
“We felt that we were as prepared as we could possibly be and that was an advantage. We particularly liked SelectivePrep’s Math/Verbal Clinics. These were very helpful since they were informal, open and relaxed. Anybody could ask a question.”
“SelectivePrep was really good for my daughter. Your program did a great job. We got into our first choice.”
“I believe that the SelectivePrep program our daughter participated in was very instrumental in her success on the test. I will highly recommend it to my friends who have kids that are getting ready for next year’s test.”
“Whatever you’re doing, you’re doing a good job. My daughter has a lot more choices now.”
“Do the SelectivePrep program. It really helps. It’s the last chance that you have to raise your kid’s score.”
“The SelectivePrep program is twice as difficult as the actual test — which is good. This really gets students prepared.”
“We thought that our son was very well prepared for the test. He enjoyed the classes and learned a lot.”
“I’d recommend the SelectivePrep course even if you’re at the top. There is nothing like a refresher. The program helps you know the format so nothing is a surprise.”
“Helps even if you’re near the top”
“We truly think that he got picked because of your program. There were subjects on the test that were not well covered in his school that he learned in your program.”
“My son said that he felt better prepared after your program. There were plenty of topics that you guys covered that he had never been exposed to in his regular school.”
“Your class really made a difference. I know my son is not a good test taker. He would never have done as well. I must tell you that my son did fabulously on the test and it is all because of SelectivePrep. Thank you for everything.”
“Fills in any gaps in knowledge”
“Preparing for the test helped reduce our daughter’s anxiety. I know what a difference your program made. I’m very glad that we sent her to your program.”
“SelectivePrep offers an overview of what’s going to be on the test so students can master the content. This helps take the fear out of the process.”
“Builds confidence and reduces stress”
“Your class was wonderful. It really helped build our daughter’s confidence and gave her an edge.”
“I want to thank you for all of the support and assistance that you gave my son as he was preparing for the Selective Enrollment Exam. The SelectivePrep course was well worth the fee! Thanks again!”
“I just got my test results and I got 961 out of 1000. This means that I got a nearly perfect score on the entrance exam. The points that I got taken off were because of a B in Math and my ISAT scores. I would like to thank you for all of your help. I am so glad I was able to get into all of these great schools.”
“I was very pleased with my daughter’s scores on the recent Selective Enrollment Exam. I am sure this is due to the various testing strategies that she was taught by Selective Prep. We are very grateful that SelectivePrep was there.”
“My daughter scored a 99% on the test. SelectivePrep’s materials are thorough without being ponderous, and professionally prepared. The classes themselves are rigorous and the instructors are skilled in teaching.”
“I am happy to inform you that both my brother and I were accepted into Northside College Prep. Thank you for helping us achieve this goal and getting into one of the most prestigious schools in the country. Without your program’s help, we don’t know if we could have achieved this esteemed honor.”
“I wanted to tell you how much we appreciate your swooping in and helping our sons. You truly made the difference for us. You have changed our lives. If you ever want testimony to your all-around excellence, I hope you’ll call on us.”
“Helped us get great scores on test day”
“Take both SelectivePrep courses. They’ll help with preparation and calm your kid down.”
“If it weren’t for the program, we would not have gotten in and be accepted into such an excellent school choice. If anytime you need me to say anything regarding your program, I would be happy to testify.”
“If you ever need a reference for anyone or have someone on the fence, have them give me a call. SelectivePrep did a great job for us.”
“We are thrilled that our son received his acceptance letter Saturday for Walter Payton.”
“I just wanted to let you know that the Selective Enrollment course did help my son. He said some of the things that the Instructor went over in the course were on the test, and that he had not seen them before. He was accepted into his first choice Jones College Prep, as well as Brooks College Prep.”
“The real competition is the entrance examination. It is easier to get a high score in three other parts, a high score on entrance examination is essential. Many smart kids have failed the test simply due to the reason they are not familiar with the test style and have not practiced much at home. My son got 1,000 points has been selected by his favorite high school. I don’t think he is smarter than other kids. We just simply sent him to SelectivePrep, an intensive training course exclusively designed for CPS high school entrance examination.”
“My daughter did do well and will be going to Lane Tech in the fall. Selective Prep must have helped because she got in there on the foundation of straight B’s. She is thrilled and so are we since our older one already attends high school there.”
“She took her exam on this past Saturday and was extremely confident afterwards that her performance was excellent. She stated that you had more than prepared her, since your class was more difficult than the actual test.”
“The class was a big help. Please continue to send me info on your programs. I will need to put my youngest in a course to help with the 7th and 8th grade admission test.”
“My daughter did very well and was selected to all the schools she listed.”
“I can’t believe after all of the hoopla, she’s actually got CHOICES. Some of her friends didn’t get in anywhere – although none of those were kids who took your course.”
“I just wanted to give you feedback our son’s score on the Selective Enrollment Exam. He got an 82 which was very good for him. He got an 88 in reading which he has never gotten before. The best news was that he was accepted to all four schools that he applied to. He is going to go to Walter Payton College Prep! Thank you again for all the help that you gave him!”
“Our daughter was thrilled that she got into Northside, Jones and Lane Tech Honors and Alpha School program. She will enroll at Northside.”
“Our daughter did extremely well on the exam. She received the highest score of 99% overall and was selected into the two schools of her choice: Payton and Jones.”
“Our son got an excellent score on the test — he received all 300 points — thanks for an outstanding prep class.”
“Thank you for your prep courses, both the ISAT and Selective Enrollment. Our son felt it was a good review of the material. I told my sister about your courses and she enrolled my niece in the ISAT prep course.”
“Our son scored a perfect score of 1,000. We are very proud of him. He will be going to Northside College Prep.”
“Our son’s score on the Selective High School Entrance Examination was 99. The final application score was 1,000 out of 1,000.”
“My son got into his first choice, Jones College Prep. We were so pleased about that!”
“My daughter’s first choice had always been Payton, and we were so happy when she got in. We couldn’t quite believe it at first. We are so grateful for your program.”
“Our son was accepted to Lane Tech and invited to join the Alpha Honors Program. Only 28 out of the 1,200 freshman get selected.”
“Here’s the best part: on her Selective Enrollment test, she obtained a 99% in math, a 99% in reading, a 98% in language, for a total of 99%! Our daughter said that your program, and especially the wonderful teacher that she had helped get her these scores!”
“Our son got into Walter Payton!!! He scored a 98% on the Selective Enrollment Exam and ended up with 895 total points. Thank you so much for your help. We couldn’t have done it without you.”
“Here’s the best part: on her Selective Enrollment test, she obtained a 99% in math, a 99% in reading, a 98% in language, for a total of 99%! Our daughter said that your program, and especially the wonderful teacher that she had helped get her these scores!”
“Our daughter was selected for Payton, her first choice and Lincoln Park IB. Her score on the Selective Enrollment Exam was 99%. Thank you for all of your help and support.”
“Our daughter was accepted at Whitney Young and Lincoln Park IB. We are very pleased. Thank you for the extra work that helped get her this far.”
“Our daughter scored a 99% in all categories on the test. She was offered a spot at Whitney Young and Lincoln Park’s IB program. Thanks for your help.”
“My daughter was accepted to Payton, her first choice with a total score of 889 points. She received rankings in the 99th percentile in all four areas of the Selective Enrollment Exam. She felt that your program helped her score her best on this exam.”
“The preparation you provided made all the difference in getting accepted into Jones. Put us down as one happy customer. We have highly recommended your program.”
“My daughter is going to her first choice, Northside College Prep. Thank you so much.”
“Our son scored between 96% and 99% on all of the tests and was accepted at Lincoln Park IB, St. Ignatius, and Jones College Prep.”
“Our son received a perfect score of 900. He was accepted into his first choice, Whitney Young and the Lincoln Park IB program. Thank you for all of your help!”
“I have been accepted at Northside College Prep with a perfect score for the entrance exam. Thank you for your great program!”
“Our son was offered at admission to Northside College Prep and will be deciding between it and Lincoln Park IB. He received a 97% on the Selective Enrollment Exam. We have no other conclusion other than that your course was invaluable to him.”
“Our son received a 99% on the Selective Enrollment Exam (96 Vocabulary, 99 Reading, 97 Math, and 96 Language). Lane Tech invited him to join their Alpha Program, however he chose the Lincoln Park IB Program.”
“My daughter’s admissions scores were a perfect 900. She was accepted into Lincoln Park IB, St. Ignatius and Northside College Prep! She jumped for pure joy when she opened the envelope.”
“I got 892 out of 900 and am going to Walter Payton College Prep this fall. Thank you so much for the wonderful class! It really helped me.”
“My daughter was accepted to her first choice, Brooks. We want to thank you very much!! I know that the additional support and reinforcement that you provided helped her succeed on this test.”
“Our daughter was accepted into Lane Tech, her first choice. She couldn’t have done it without you.”
“My son was given an offer to attend Whitney Young, which was his first choice. He scored a 95% on the exam. I have another son in 6th grade. I’m sure that he will be taking your course as well.”
“Even with 3 B’s in 7th Grade, our daughter got into Jones College Prep, Lincoln Park Double Honors, and was invited to apply for a full scholarship to St. Scholastica. The SelectivePrep classes improved her confidence so she could perform well when it counted the most.”
“Our son was selected to attend Jones College Prep. We both feel that your course provided the additional support that was needed to get him into one of the Selective Enrollment schools. Three of my son’s classmates attended your program and were also selected into their school of choice.”
“Our daughter was admitted into her first choice, Whitney Young. She scored a 96% on the Selective Enrollment Exam (Vocabulary 90%, Reading 98%, Math 85%, Language 98%).”
“Our daughter made it into Lane Tech. Thank you for your program.”
“Our son got 900 out of 900. Thank you for all of your help!”
“Our daughter was accepted into Whitney Young, her first choice.”
“Our daughter said that your course was excellent and that it helped her a great deal for both tests. The SelectivePrep course for both 7th and 8th grade is well worth it. It is a very tiny investment that helped our daughter feel confident and prepared. Thank you again.”
“Our son made it into Northside College Prep along with three other classmates who also took your classes.”
“Our daughter’s overall Selective Enrollment Exam score was 99 and her total points were 897. She was accepted to her first choice, Walter Payton.”