Hi Parents! Welcome to the
2021 More Than Standard
SAT Prep Boot Camps
Hi! I’m Matt Hallock, and I’ve been teaching students how to conquer the SAT for over 10 years.
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 to, instead, think the way Jesus thinks and to see themselves and their futures through his eyes. I show them that they are more than conquerors and fully capable of making a significant impact and bringing immense value to the world.
Psalm 37 says to “delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.” This is the imprint I hope to leave on my students as we work together.
We are going to cover SO MANY THINGS, including:
- The SAT 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 SAT Math Battle Plan…talking about “the trail”
- A bunch of real SAT practice questions so we can get used to thinking outside the box, the way the SAT math section requires.
- The SAT Writing Battle Plan…how to attack the writing section in an organized, systematic fashion, and how to find the “formula” in SAT writing questions, so that you’re not left to guessing by what “sounds right.”
- Specific grammar topic practice and also style question practice.
- The formula and structure for putting together 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 SAT practice plan.
Some more details:
1) The price for either boot camp session is $650.
2) The class includes a TON of value.
You get the 12 hours of actual class time.
You get the huge online SAT training course that I created.
You get, as a free added bonus, the at-your-own-pace college essay training course that I created.
You get a free private zoom session with me, where I can meet with parent and student to help you strategize your SAT/College app process…or I can meet with just the student to do some more private SAT help…you choose.
You get my newly published book, More Than Standard, which teaches students how to abandon the all-too-common victim mentality and to instead adopt a Conqueror’s Mindset empowered by Jesus and his gospel
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 COURSES AND BOOK.
3) Logistics:
Saturday session – Saturdays 10am – 12pm Pacific — Zoom
Monday session – Mondays 6pm – 8pm — Zoom
When you sign up, I will email you all the information you need.
God bless you and your student. Jesus, thank you for this family, this parent, this student. I pray that you would fill them with your joy, your peace, your supernatural power right now during this often-pressure-filled, uncertain, stress-inducing time. I pray that your kingdom would come in their home and that you’d bring so many fulfilled dreams to them. Amen.
Here’s a Snapshot of what we’ll cover in the class
How to Conquer SAT 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 SAT Math
-1 Powerful strategy that will unlock every math question.
-13+ 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 SAT math.
How to Conquer SAT 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 SAT.
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 🙂
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…
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.