WELCOME, LEIGH HIGH PARENTS AND STUDENTS
to the Spring/Summer 2020
Pay-What-You-Can
Zoom ACT Boot Camp
Matt Hallock
Lead ACT Conqueror
From the Owner, Lead ACT Conqueror, the one who will be teaching your students, and the guy in the picture and video above:
Here we are, a couple months into this quarantine, and I know that many families and students have been hit hard. Many of us are missing out on an entire season of high school sports, possibly endangering scholarship hopes. Many of us are having to take AP tests after not being in class to effectively prepare and review for the last two months.
And many families who were looking at a temporary vacation from work are having to now find OTHER work.
And, I just want to say, “I’m sorry.”
This is not how things were meant to be, and this is not the best version of life here on this planet together.
And if you’ve been one who is significantly affected by all of this, you have my deepest compassion.
That said, I know, judging by the OVERWHELMING response to the SAT class I just taught for you all at Leigh High, that we are all fighters. We do not give up. We do not lie down in the face of opposition. Nope.
Instead we stand taller, stronger, more resolute, more determined to fight back the enemy and take more ground toward our future…parents and students alike.
And with the SAT class, so many of you said, “This is not the end. Life will go on. I need to get ready for it.”
So, welcome to another iteration of the same fighting spirit: The More Than Standard ACT Class.
The whole college entrance process can be formidable, intimidating, overwhelming (just a few words that come to mind), etc. Now, on top of that, we have this crazy school shutdown. And with many families, as we’ve said, having to figure out how they will keep paying bills, how they will keep businesses open, how they will bounce back, be resilient, and keep fighting through trial…
College admissions and test prep can feel like salt in a wound.
That’s why, now for the second time at Leigh High, I am addressing both potential points of pain–so that I can keep promoting, challenging, and equipping your students to keep pursuing their futures with every bit of tenacity, grit, and power that they’ve got.
So, whatever your family situation, I’m excited to now be partnering with Leigh High to offer a Pay-What-You-Can Zoom ACT Workshop.
Remember, nothing can stop your kids and the hundreds of kids I’ve worked with:
- not a bad GPA,
- not a mistaken identity as a “bad test-taker,”
- not a learning difference condition (ADD/ADHD, dyslexia, etc.)…
- and now, DEFINITELY not a virus.
Whatever your family situation, this ACT prep class will be available to you. You are welcome, as long as you pay something even as little as $1.
There is no interview process, no financial application to fill out to justify your amount paid. You simply type in the amount you are choosing to pay, and then your student is admitted, no questions asked.
However, this is my actual job. This is not a side hustle or creative way to serve the community on the side of my regular work. This is how I take care of my amazing family…here we are 🙂
That being the case, a seat in my test prep workshops normally costs $600.
And, the classes offered through Leigh’s partners in the past have cost $145.
So this is a fantastic opportunity for all students, regardless of financial status, to get the solid, premier ACT training they need in order to truly CONQUER THE TEST.
And, just like with our recent hugely successful SAT class, it’s exclusive to Leigh High students.
WHAT YOU GET IN THE CLASS
In my class, your student will learn how to get out of the victim mentality that keeps many, many students stuck in test anxiety, thoughts of worthlessness, and the panic mode that comes from the pressure to perform.
They’ll learn how, instead, to think the way a Conqueror thinks and to see themselves and their futures through eyes of grit, determination, and confidence. I show them that they are more than conquerors and fully capable of making a significant impact and bringing immense value to the world.
We are going to cover SO MANY THINGS, including:
- The ACT Reading Battle Plan…which will help the students know what to look for in the passage, how to find it most quickly, and how to make sense of the questions.
- Specific reading exercises that train students to THINK and not let their brains fall into autopilot mode.
- The ACT Math Battle Plan…how to approach the Math questions in an entirely different way than you would in math class. You’ll learn that A+ math class thinking isn’t necessarily top-score ACT thinking.
- A bunch of real ACT practice questions so we can get used to thinking outside the box, the way the ACT math section requires.
- The ACT Science Battle Plan…where you’ll learn what the ACT Science section ACTUALLY is (hint: it’s not a science test).
- You’ll learn powerful critical reading techniques that eliminate your need to bring any scientific knowledge to the table.
- The ACT English Battle Plan…how to attack the writing section in an organized, systematic fashion, and how to find the “formula” in ACT writing questions, so that you’re not left to guessing by what “sounds right.”
- Specific grammar topic practice and style question practice.
- The specific method for writing a top-scoring essay.
- Incredibly powerful mindset, and life principles on building confidence, eliminating test anxiety, not being a victim of the test, how to set goals for success, and how to create an ACT practice plan.
Some more details:
1) The price is PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN
2) The class includes a TON of value.
You get the actual class times. This will be two hours per week for 6 weeks.
You get access to your own Online ACT Training Course dashboard. Where students can work through powerful ACT strategy training at their own pace, even outside of our class times. This will supplement our live class times together.
The course has strategy videos, powerpoints, practice tests, etc.
You get my 14 day money back guarantee. If for any reason whatsoever you feel like the class is not a good fit, let me know within 14 days of the start of the class, and I’ll refund your entire purchase AND LET YOU KEEP YOUR ONLINE MATERIALS
3) Logistics:
Wednesdays and Fridays for four weeks. From May 20 through June 12.
Zoom Video Calls, 3pm to 5pm.
God bless you and your student. Instead of stress and high pressure, I’m praying you have joy, and peace, HEALTH, and fulfilled dreams.
How to Conquer ACT Reading
-The most powerful 3-phase system for conquering the Reading section.
-The 3 types of questions students must be able to identify.
-7 essential tactics for understanding the passage…including only 3 things they need to look for while they read.
-The simple, but reliable 5-step process for tackling every reading question.
How to Conquer ACT Math
-1 Powerful strategy that will unlock every math question.
-Specific problem solving strategies that are crucial for conquering the Math.
-A single fundamental perspective shift that will totally change the way they think about ACT math.
How to Conquer ACT Science
-The secret about the ACT Science section that some people know about, but fewer know HOW to handle.
-Powerful passage and question mapping techniques to help you cut through all of the jargon and vocabulary clutter so that you can find exactly what you need to answer your questions.
How to Conquer ACT Writing
-The 3-phase battle plan to use for every writing question.
-11 must-know strategies that demystify specific question types.
-The only 17 grammar lessons they’ll ever need to know for the ACT.
How to Conquer the Essay
-The exact method for structuring and executing a top scoring ACT essay.
-A simple structure that puts them on track for a high score.
How to Think Like a Conqueror
-How to stop believing lies that hold you back on the test, and in life
-How approach the test in attack mode, rather than survival mode
-How to craft a solid ongoing SAT practice and prep plan so that you don’t cram at the last minute.
-How to eliminate test anxiety.
-How to build confidence.
ABOUT ME, MY QUALIFICATIONS
I am a husband to a clearly beautiful wife; a father to three beautiful girls; an owner of a lightning bolt of a dog (Cooper), a soft rabbit (Theo), and two faithful egg-laying ducks (Snowdrop and Lollipop).
I have served in church leadership many times.
I have taught Freshman English.
I have published two books with many more coming.
I run a podcast helping men be better men.
I have been tutoring and teaching the SAT for 10 years, helping dozens of students significantly, and sometimes drastically, increase their SAT scores.
I scored a 1340 on the SAT in high school with no training other than a book.
I accidentally scored a 1550 when I was interviewing for a job at a tutoring center. I told them I couldn’t tutor SAT math, and I ended up getting an 800 on the math and a 750 on the reading…thereby proving myself wrong 🙂
I didn’t take the ACT officially in high school. But I have taken it since. And I have studied it in depth. And I have helped students raise their ACT scores just like I have helped others with their SAT scores.
And in my study of the two tests, a TON of the strategies that are powerful on the SAT transfer directly over to the ACT.
In high school I graduated with a 4.0+ GPA
I passed five AP tests: Lit, Calc, European History, US History, and Govt/Econ
I scored 5, 5, 4, 4, and 3, respectively.
I graduated cum laude from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.
I have two slightly different colored eyes.
I have many success stories, as you’ll see below…
REGISTER FOR THE CLASS
Some more details:
1) The price is PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN
2) The class includes a TON of value.
You get the actual class times. This will be two hours per week for 6 weeks.
You get access to your own Online ACT Training Course dashboard. Where students can work through powerful ACT strategy training at their own pace, even outside of our class times. This will supplement our live class times together.
The course has strategy videos, powerpoints, practice tests, etc.
You get my 14 day money back guarantee. If for any reason whatsoever you feel like the class is not a good fit, let me know within 14 days of the start of the class, and I’ll refund your entire purchase AND LET YOU KEEP YOUR ONLINE MATERIALS
3) Logistics:
Wednesdays and Fridays for four weeks. From May 20 through June 12.
Zoom Video Calls, 3pm to 5pm.
God bless you and your student. Instead of stress and high pressure, I’m praying you have joy, and peace, HEALTH, and fulfilled dreams.
TESTIMONIAL LIBRARY
WHAT A BUNCH OF PARENTS, STUDENTS, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS HAVE SAID…
My son is a senior in high school and applying to several universities. After only several SAT tutoring sessions with Matt Hallock, he was able to increase his SAT score by 120 points with improvement in all three test areas. Matt Hallock is affirming, focused and patient. He was able to assess my son’s strengths and weaknesses quickly and foster confidence with sound advice and specific practice.
I have referred students to Matt Hallock Tutoring for years and the students, their families and myself have been very pleased with the results. The student’s overall grades improved in the subject they were tutored in. Matt Hallock has been very encouraging to the students. He has a gift in the way he relates to the students. The students really like Matt and look up to him. I have seen the student’s SAT scores improve after working with Matt and attending his SAT prep classes. I have been an College Admissions Counselor for 15 years in Santa Cruz area. I also work with students from every state. I have found Matt’s tutoring abilities to meet the student’s needs and I highly recommend him.
[Matt] is a positive and inspiring person.
Our child has struggled for years in school due to dyslexia and dysgraphia. The school system was not helpful in providing the skills he needed to succeed. Matt was patient and took the time to understand how he learned. Matt then taught him learning skills to be able to succeed while assisting him with math, reading and writing. Our son has improved from “far below basic” to working at grade level. Last quarter he received a 4.0 in 8th grade! Matt is awesome and we have really enjoyed working with him.
My son is a senior in high school and applying to several universities. After only several SAT tutoring sessions with Matt Hallock, he was able to increase his SAT score by 120 points with improvement in all three test areas. Matt Hallock is affirming, focused and patient. He was able to assess my son’s strengths and weaknesses quickly and foster confidence with sound advice and specific practice.
According to my daughter she feels that she is more equipped and prepared and will approach the test with less anxiety.
Matt was flexible and awesome to work with and helped our son a lot with his SAT prep!!
Matt tutored my daughter. He is a fabulous tutor as well as a very nice person. It was a great experience for my daughter and she increased her total SAT score by 190 points.
I would highly recommend “Conquer the Test” with Matt Hallock. The 4 week session class prepared my daughter to take the test with confidence and less anxiety. According to her, Mr. Hallock was very attentive, caring and always willing to help and take the time necessary to answer her questions. As a parent, I was impressed that he took the time to send me a follow up email reporting on how my daughter did in the class and what he noticed about her personality and talents. He strikes me as a very spiritual and caring teacher who truly cares that your child will succeed in life. Overall “conquer the test” was an outstanding experience for my daughter and as a parent I am grateful and at ease knowing that she is well prepared for the SAT test.
Mr Hallock is a wonderful and amazing example of possibility and positive character traits!
Math has never come naturally to my youngest daughter, and she was really struggling in 5th grade. We enlisted Matt’s help about half way through the year and he really helped her to understand the process and her grades were pulled up considerable. I feel like she’s better prepared for middle school math, and we will likely be looking to Matt for his help throughout this school year again.
Matt helped me to increase my SAT score from a 1440 to a 1860! His sessions were well planned and he provided lots of great study materials. My reading and writing skills have improved considerably thanks to him.
Thanks Matt!
I have never been very good at math. I struggled through pre calculus, barely keeping my head up. With Matt Hallock’s help, I was able to pass the class! I don’t know that I could have without his help.
I also got his help on SAT prep for my second time on that test. He figured out where I needed the most help, prioritized accordingly, and helped me raise my scores in every area. I highly recommend his services to anyone who needs help with either math or SAT and ACT prep. He’s wonderful.
I am a high-school senior and I took the SAT in may. After receiving my scores I wanted to gain at least an extra 100 points for the next SAT. After a few sessions I was able to increase my scores for all three areas at the october test. I achieved my goal of an extra 100 points and went a little bit beyond! Matt Hallock was effectively able to find my weak spots and show me ways to get better in those areas.
The class is very helpful and he gives you everything you need to succeed but it’s completely up to the student whether they decide to use the online resources in their free time. You get out what you put in.
It was very fun. I loved the experience with it only being two of us in the class, it felt very personal and one on one, in a sense. It provided a lot of help and guidance to how to truly conquer the SAT and I will use the methods when I take the test.
REGISTER FOR THE CLASS
Some more details:
1) The price is PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN
2) The class includes a TON of value.
You get the actual class times. This will be two hours per week for 6 weeks.
You get access to your own Online ACT Training Course dashboard. Where students can work through powerful ACT strategy training at their own pace, even outside of our class times. This will supplement our live class times together.
The course has strategy videos, powerpoints, practice tests, etc.
You get my 14 day money back guarantee. If for any reason whatsoever you feel like the class is not a good fit, let me know within 14 days of the start of the class, and I’ll refund your entire purchase AND LET YOU KEEP YOUR ONLINE MATERIALS
3) Logistics:
Wednesdays and Fridays for four weeks. From May 20 through June 12.
Zoom Video Calls, 3pm to 5pm.
God bless you and your student. Instead of stress and high pressure, I’m praying you have joy, and peace, HEALTH, and fulfilled dreams.