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Get in touch with me, and I’ll construct a specialized plan tailored specifically to your abilities, needs, and goals. Let me know what you’re looking for, and let’s create a plan. https://www.drstephantutoring.com/writingandrhetoric daily 0.75 2020-01-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e239138d5824c7138948113/1579658227899-4S93G604964LF853VUT6/hand-writing-paper-with-pen_800.jpg Writing and Rhetoric - Why PWR? You can have all the talent in the world, but if you can’t communicate it, nobody’s going to hear about it. Students often struggle with sophisticated, academic composition because they don’t get individualized feedback on their writing. While you might teach trigonometry the same way to everyone, each student is going to have different strengths and weaknesses - and thus need different guidance - when it comes to writing. This program will teach you to write in a sophisticated manner, helping you earn better grades, compete for better colleges, and secure better jobs - both now and for years to come. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e239138d5824c7138948113/1579658254784-3PXJNZ0ZAXOE20X9SUP6/neonbrand-y_6rqStQBYQ-unsplash.jpg Writing and Rhetoric - The PWR Process In this program, students learn to write by doing. First, they’re introduced to the concepts and strategies of classical rhetoric, learning to tailor their unique argument to their specific audience. Next they focus on the complex process of integrating and synthesizing the ideas, evidence, and research of others into a framework of their own construction. Finally, students learn to build off previous texts to construct their own powerful and persuasive research-based argument. Along the way, students will develop the skills to elevate and professionalize the stylistic elements of composition: diction, sentence structure, rhetorical variation, paragraph organization, and logical argumentation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e239138d5824c7138948113/1579658831488-KE39PXDL0O1B0GWSL3WE/1280px-Fountain_pen_writing_%28literacy%29.jpg Writing and Rhetoric - Beyond PWR In addition to the Program in Writing and Rhetoric, I offer a series of other specialized writing and editing services. If you’ve got a something specific you’re interested in learning or a particular piece of prose you need edited, just let me know, and we can come up with a plan tailored to your needs. Overall, these services include: The Program in Writing and Rhetoric (PWR) College essay editing and consulting Academic article and dissertation editing Standardized test essay tutoring English class tutoring Resume consulting and editing https://www.drstephantutoring.com/aboutme daily 0.75 2024-11-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e239138d5824c7138948113/c847c9b9-112a-4cc1-888c-47b3a2bb6965/Stephan+1.jpg About Me - Greetings! I’m Dr. Rob Stephan! When it comes to a successful tutoring fit, I think it’s incredibly important to feel comfortable with the people you’re working with. Below I’ll tell you a little about myself, my journey, and how I teach. If it sounds like we might be a good fit, shoot me an email! About 10 years ago, I was in the middle of my PhD program at Stanford University studying ancient Roman archaeology. The goal, of course, was to become a modern day Indiana Jones. 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Think about it. You spend 8 hours a day, 5 days a week, 35 weeks a year busting your butt in school. All those years of hard work count about as much as a 3 hour test you take one Saturday morning. Standardized tests might not be be the best measure of future success, but they’re a great way to put in a little effort now to get a huge payoff later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e239138d5824c7138948113/1579661954870-HH2JJ9YAF09GF15WMR9E/test Test Preparation - Dr. Stephan’s Test Prep Process For such an intimidating test, my process for teaching the SAT and ACT is straightforward. First, make sure students are familiar with the format and content of the tests. This gives students confidence. Second, identify any knowledge gaps and fill them. This gives students skill. Third, practice and rep these skills - and official practice tests - until the knowledge becomes internalized. This gives them the ability to perform on test day. Like playing a sport or an instrument, practice makes perfect. With standardized tests, it’s no different. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e239138d5824c7138948113/1579662584129-QT6LVMJK7RMHI4959IGV/21116637046_511df7af1f_b.jpg Test Preparation - Tests Tutored The SAT and ACT are the tests that I tutor for most frequently. However, I also tutor a variety of similar tests at both the high school and middle school level. If there’s a test out there, I’ve likely seen it (and taken it). Here are the most common, but feel free to get in touch if there’s something you need and don’t see here. SAT ACT SAT Subject Tests SAT / ACT Optional Essays High School Entrance Exams (ISEE/SSAT) https://www.drstephantutoring.com/college-admissions daily 0.75 2020-01-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e239138d5824c7138948113/1579719989804-W858053OXE3W1AADSB5U/image-asset.jpeg College Admissions - College Consulting You’ve worked hard for 12 years just to get to this point! All that stands between you and college is an admittedly daunting application. Extracurriculars, honors, accomplishments, essays, supplemental questions - taken together, college applications can feel like another AP class on top of an already loaded schedule. Working with someone who has an in-depth understanding of the process will ensure that all your hard work is conveyed in the most powerful manner possible. I’m not going to pretend you were on the crew team to get you into USC, but I will make sure you present the best version of yourself. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e239138d5824c7138948113/1579720557274-PR9DBWP0ZQ9M1CC5JHOJ/image-asset.jpeg College Admissions - The Admissions Process The college process starts long before senior year. I’ll help lead you through the entire process to make sure you’ve got the application content - and application quality - to achieve your college goals. 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Start this process early so that you’re submitting a powerful, concise piece of prose along with your application. https://www.drstephantutoring.com/test-advice daily 0.75 2020-01-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e239138d5824c7138948113/1579918184771-KSQ92VNPTLO716A1XN92/ACT+vs+SAT.jpg Test Advice - SAT vs ACT There’s no one-size-fits all answer to this question. The tests are, indeed, slightly different. The ACT tends to be more time sensitive (great if you’re a fast worker!) but have slightly easier questions, whereas the SAT has tougher questions but gives you more time to answer them. If you’re great with graphs and charts, the ACT Science section will fit your strengths, while the SAT has 2 math sections if that’s more your thing. From the college’s perspective, they tend not to care which you do, so choose whichever you’re better at, prep hard, and go for it. Dr. Stephan’s Advice: The best thing you can do is take a diagnostic test for both the SAT and ACT and put your efforts towards whichever you’re better at. If you’d like a free diagnostic SAT and ACT, just click below and let me know. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e239138d5824c7138948113/1579919675874-UF5SL4PYZJHI90K0A29A/Prototypical+plan.jpg Test Advice - Test Timeline Most universities assess your test scores either by (a) taking your best score from any single exam, or (b) “superscoring” and combining your best section scores from separate exams. Either way, it’s to your advantage to take the test multiple times, both because you’ll improve as you go and because there’s essentially no downside. Dr. Stephan’s Advice: I’d shoot for three times: twice during your junior year, then assess your scores and how they match with your target schools. Then take it once more in the fall of your senior year if you’d still like to improve. If you’d like me to put together a personalized plan for you, just click below and let me know. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e239138d5824c7138948113/1579923236142-5M91BH9ABTI5UT7X4MWY/image-asset.jpeg Test Advice - Prep Schedule This will vary from student to student based on their goals, their baseline, and the amount of time they’re able to dedicate to studying and practicing. One of the tough things about the tests is that they’re as much about speed as they are knowledge. You have to have the skills internalized to the point they’re basically instinctual. Dr. Stephan’s Advice: I’d say start at least 12 weeks before the test to give yourself time to learn the material and rep it enough to internalize the knowledge and strategies. 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