Thank you for the honor of working with you and your family as we all pursue more of Jesus, the Spirit, and the Kingdom, and as you learn to overcome the SAT and walk in a Conqueror’s Mindset through the college entrance obstacle course.
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Video #1: The More Than Standard Story, and Jimmy’s Life-Change
Video #2: Students Launching into their Dreams
Video #3: How the More Than Standard Institute Works
Welcome to the
More Than Standard
Training Institute
The Kingdom of God and the SAT collide in SAT prep classes around the Monterey Bay
More Than Standard Classes vs. Private Tutoring
How would you describe Matt as a teacher?
What’s your favorite part of the class?
Would you recommend the class?
Before and After
In-Class
Enroll in one of the live SAT Prep and Life-Change Workshops in Santa Cruz, Monterey, Gilroy, or Los Gatos.
In your class sessions, you’ll encounter the power of the Holy Spirit as he reveals to you his dream for your life, heals your broken ways of thinking, and maybe even heals your physical injuries and conditions.
I’ll teach you how to overcome self-doubt and paralysis and to start creating a written plan for your future in the world and in the Kingdom.
I’ll teach you how to similarly create a powerful, actionable SAT practice plan so that you can ACTUALLY raise your SAT score, and not just learn a bunch of top-notch SAT strategy without being able to make good use of it.
I’ll teach you what it REALLY takes to conquer the test and why you don’t have to be a super smart 4.0 student to do it. And if you ARE a super smart 4.0 student, I’ll teach you why your SAT scores may not always match your high GPA.
We will learn and practice the SAT-conquering strategies that you need in order to overcome that thing. Our time together will be a combination of you receiving instruction and then actually DOING the work, practicing solo, in groups, and as a whole class.
Online Library
The Training Institute is a combination of your in-class learning with Matt and your enrollment in the online More Than Standard Institute. That’s a fancy way of referring to your library of courses about SAT Prep, College Essay Writing, Kingdom-driven Mindset, Hearing God’s Voice, Building Confidence through the Gospel, and more to come.
We will be using this alongside our class time so that we can cover twice the amount of material in the same amount of time.
Zoom Calls
As a student of More Than Standard, you will be invited to my regular Zoom calls, which are a combination of Q&A about tough SAT material, teaching on how to experience the Presence of God and the power of Jesus in everyday life, and prayer and ministry time.
During these calls, students receive extra support in the practicalities of their academics, almost like having a private tutor.
They also receive sincere, Spirit-filled support and ministry on a regular basis. Lives will be changed.
Questions?
Text or call: 805-748-6800
Email: matt@morethanstandard.com
From School Officials
Matt has such a great sense of purpose and care for his subject and his students. He has the unique ability to instantly connect with his students and also able to meet them where they are. We are so impressed not only with his command of the material but presenting it in a way that not only makes it relevant, but gives all the kids’ purpose and meaning. He comes to every organization with our highest recommendation!
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 was extremely patient in working with our school. There were portions when he had to wait for documents and paperwork to be processed, which he handled very well and gave us plenty of time to ensure they were completed. Academically, Matt was able to connect with the students. As a school counselor, I appreciate when presenters/teachers are able to provide background info about themselves to better help the students become comfortable with who they are learning from; Matt did well with this! He introduced himself and the overall mindset that students should have when preparing for the SAT before he began discussing the actual course content. I think this is an effective method that allows students to see that the SAT is not a typical exam and, in fact, is multifaceted, requiring more preparation than most exams.
When Matt Hallock came to our school for a Spiritual Emphasis Week, he engaged us and the process with his whole heart; and it’s not like he just showed up for the gig. He sat down with us weeks in advance to hear our hearts — to seek the Lord and plan together. He prayerfully customized the week with us and even helped us reflect after the week. Here are some things we learned about Matt in the process. He takes the right risks. He calls students to Christ winsomely, gently, humbly, powerfully, and poetically. He avoids cliches. Like Christ, he is a wonderful storyteller, captivating even the skeptical student in the back row who can’t help but be won over by the sincerity with which Matt approaches everything — and everyone. He empties himself to be filled with Christ and and to make Christ known. Ultimately, Matt excels because he wants to be filled with the Spirit and cares more about making Christ known and adored than himself.
From Parents
What a pleasure it has been to watch Matt at work with our son! He is so impressive and knowledgeable. We interviewed 4 different tutors while looking for an instructor to help our son with the SATs. After all the interviews, my son and husband looked at me and said, “there is no comparison, no question…. Matt Hallock is the one”. His process for teaching the SAT test was very specific, with individual needs being addressed with each step. Matt was responsible and reliable and worked very well with our son. I would recommend Matt to ANY student or level. My son’s score increased by nearly 300 points!! THANK YOU MATT!!
[Matt] is a positive and inspiring person.
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.
Mr Hallock is a wonderful and amazing example of possibility and positive character traits!
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.
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.
From Students
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!
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.
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.
My Commitment to You
When you join the More Than Standard Training Institute by enrolling in one of the upcoming workshops, you will…
Learn why “being a bad test-taker” on the SAT is a lie. Learn what it ACTUALLY takes to get a top score.
Discover the exact skills you need to be able to conquer the SAT
Reading – follow a powerful process for each passage, and each question
Writing – stop thinking like an English class student and learn the SAT-specific concepts
Math – dramatically shift your Math mindset so that difficult questions become easy
and the Essay – learn the simple (not very creative) formula that leads to top scoring essays
Cut the legs out from under low confidence, anxiety, and depressing, defeating feelings as we, together, abandon a victim mentality.
Walk in strength, joy, confidence, and security as we take action and put into practice the Conqueror’s Mindset.
Create a WRITTEN, Holy Spirit-inspired plan for your next five years. Including your career dreams, your college (or alternative) dreams, your impact dreams, and your detailed action steps for getting there.
Create and adhere to your own personal SAT prep plan, whether the test is next week, next month, or next year.
Connect, or reconnect, with Jesus in a way that infuses you with new life and security. He will raise your self-worth.
Okay, But What EXACTLY Do I Get?
I’m glad you asked…
18 hours of in-person class time.
Class materials, including manual, and practice materials.
Hardcopy of the More Than Standard book, which has 18 five star reviews on Amazon.
Enrollment in the More Than Standard Training Institute (online).
- Includes the entire Online SAT Training Course (60+ videos detailing SAT strategy, examples, etc.) I’m adding to this as we speak.
- Includes the College Essay Crash Course
- Includes Navigating in Confidence, the online course on hearing God’s voice for your future.
- Includes Campfires and Battlegrounds, the course on how to relate with God in a way that actually produces REAL interaction, relationship, answers to prayer, miracles, and transformation
- Includes powerful trainings on the Gospel and how it infuses us with worth, confidence, and eternal life that starts right now.
- Includes trainings on how to prosper and find success.
Regular Zoom calls for SAT Q&A and individualized coaching, prayer ministry, and ongoing Kingdom, Holy Spirit, Gospel training.
14-day Money Back Guarantee: If you aren’t happy with the class, contact me within 14 days of the start of class, and I will refund you entirely…no questions asked.
Questions?
Text or call: 805-748-6800
Email: matt@morethanstandard.com
Register for a Workshop and Join the
MORE THAN STANDARD
Training Institute
space is limited
Scotts Valley/SLV Workshop
Dates: Saturdays March 14, 21, 28, April 4, 11, 18
Time: 10:30am – 1:30pm
Location: The Satellite Center at Felton,
6265 Hwy 9, Felton CA 95018
Price: $897 or 2 monthly payments ($465 each)
Registration Deadline: March 2, 2020
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Gilroy Workshop
Dates: Thursdays March 12, 19, 26, April 2, 9, 16
Time: 5pm – 8pm
Location: Greenhouse Coworking,
7500 Monterey St., Gilroy CA 95020
Price: $897 or 2 monthly payments ($465 each)
Registration Deadline: March 2, 2020
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Monterey Workshop
Dates: April start date, runs for 6 weeks. TBD
Time: TBD
Location: TBD
Price: $897 or 2 monthly payments ($465 each)
Los Gatos Workshop
Dates: Saturdays April 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Time: 10:30am – 1:30pm
Location: The Satellite Center at Los Gatos,
20 S. Santa Cruz Ave #300, Los Gatos CA 95030
Price: $997 or 2 monthly payments ($515 each)
Registration Deadline: April 1, 2020
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Online Only
Can’t make it to a workshop? No problem.
Join the More Than Standard Training Institute and receive access to the full library of training materials, including your top-of-the-line life-changing SAT training.
And you still get to interact with Matt and other students during the regular Zoom calls.
Discounted Price: $497 or 2 monthly payments ($265 each)
No need to apply. Click the button below to enroll.
Questions?
Text or call: 805-748-6800
Email: matt@morethanstandard.com