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SAT PREPARATION

By Singaporean Ivy League Graduates & Perfect SAT Scorers

As seen on The Straits Times & The New Paper Sunday

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THE MOST SUCCESSFUL SAT PREP

CENTER IN SINGAPORE

Unique SAT Prep Curriculum Created by Two Singaporean Perfect SAT Scorers.

Improve 300 Points in 8 Weeks or Less.

Specially Designed for Students with High SAT Score Targets of 2200 to 2400 Points.

Master the SAT exam

with IvyPreP,

the preferred choice for

students aiming for

the Ivy League and

top U.S. universities.

About IvyPreP & SAT 3

SAT Prep Options 5

IvyPreP SAT 2400 Masterclass 7

IvyPreP SAT Private Tutoring 10

How to Register 14

Reviews & Success Stories 15

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SIngaPore’S MoSt SucceSSful Sat courSe

Master the SAT exam with IvyPreP, the preferred choice for students in Junior Colleges and International Schools in Singapore who are aiming for the Ivy League and top U.S. universities.

DeSIgneD by toP Ivy league graDuateS

& Perfect Sat ScorerS

Get first-hand training by Ivy League graduates, perfect SAT scorers, and a team of SAT experts who have among the world’s top SAT scores in the high-99th percentiles.

revealIng SecretS to a Perfect 2400 Score

Built around the same strategies used by IvyPreP’s perfect-score SAT instructors, the SAT Masterclass deconstructs the entire SAT exam for you — and reveals the secrets to achieving a top SAT score.

In the course, you will learn important test strategies and problem-solving techniques, and you will learn to master every question type you will encounter on your SAT exam day.

We are most confident that our SAT Masterclass, highly rated by hundreds of past IvyPreP SAT students from top junior colleges and international schools across Singapore, will prepare you thoroughly for the SAT exam.

The training you receive in the IvyPreP SAT Masterclass will set you apart from the other exam takers, and will give you a strategic advantage over your schoolmates for your upcoming SAT exam.

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IvyPreP founDer – alvIn foo

Perfect SAT Scorer, Yale University (2009)

IvyPreP founder, Alvin Foo, is a perfect SAT scorer and a 2009 graduate of Yale University, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Political Science. In developing the IvyPreP

SAT Masterclass syllabus, Alvin combines his personal insights on the SAT exam with a unique pedagogical methodology influenced by his Ivy League background.

Alvin was a recipient of a prestigious overseas scholarship offered by a leading government agency. Cross-admitted to top universities in the world, including Cambridge University in Britain, Alvin is an expert on U.S. and U.K. university admissions. He has a keen understanding on what it takes to craft compelling and winning application essays, and what it takes to help students make their applications stand out. Over the last several years, Alvin has been instrumental in advising IvyPreP students and helping them secure admissions to prestigious U.S. and U.K universities.

IvyPreP PrIncIPal Sat InStructor – SIM PIng Khuan

Perfect SAT Scorer, Dartmouth College (2011)

IvyPreP’s principal SAT instructor, Sim Ping Khuan, has a perfect 2400 score on the SAT (Critical Reading: 800, Math: 800, Writing: 800 — Essay: 12/12). A 2011 graduate of Dartmouth College, the smallest Ivy League university, Ping Khuan has over 2,000 hours of SAT teaching experience. Having taught the SAT in the U.S. and in Singapore for the past six years, he is keenly aware of what it takes to help students achieve a top score on the SAT exam.

Ping Khuan has a track record of delivering strong results — with some of his students now attending top universities globally, including Harvard, Yale, Stanford, Columbia, Dartmouth, Brown, Cornell, Duke, UC Berkeley, UCLA, Wesleyan, Carnegie Mellon, Swarthmore, New York University, Oxford University, Yale-NUS College, NUS Law and SMU Law.

the IvyPreP Sat teaM


IvyPreP

SAT Prep Options

One Unique Curriculum.

TwO Ways to Learn.

oPtIon 1

IvyPreP SAT 2400 Masterclass

Interactive Classroom Group Learning

oPtIon 2

Private Tutoring

100% Personalized Attention

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IvyPreP

Sat 2400 MaSterclaSS

Unique Syllabus Designed to Help Students

Achieve the Perfect 2400 Score.

10 Masterclass Modules to Help You

Reach a 300-Point Improvement.

The Most Challenging SAT Course in Singapore.

6 Months Unlimited Access from

Your Sign-Up Date

100% Repeatable Classes.

Ultimate Flexibility.


Sat 2400 MaSterclaSS

(Complete)S$1,650

Recommended for all first-time SAT test takers.

A comprehensive introduction to all three sections on the SAT:

Critical Reading, Writing & Mathematics

6 MonthS unlIMIteD acceSS to all Sat claSSeS

• Attend as many IvyPreP SAT Classes as you want for six months from your sign-up date

• Make-up classes are readily available• You can repeat any class as many times as you like

IvyPreP Sat StuDy MaterIalS

• IvyPreP Complete SAT Strategy Guides• Full-length SAT Practice Tests• Detailed Feedback & Progress Reports• Access to IvyPreP’s Large Library of SAT Resources

unIverSIty aDMISSIonS conSultIng (1 hour)

Free personalized, one-on-one University Admissions Consulting session (1 Hour) when you update us about your latest SAT score.

guaranteeD Score IMProveMent

With Singapore’s best SAT instructors, top-notch study notes, full-length practice tests and constant expert feedback, IvyPreP promises a world-class SAT preparation experience.

In a ruSh to taKe your Sat exaM?

Cram all 10 IvyPreP SAT Masterclass Modules in 4 weeks. Our SAT Masterclass is designed in such a way that you can actually cover all of the modules in 4 weeks or less.

really buSy In School?

You can choose to spread out your SAT Masterclass Modules and take up to 6 months to complete your IvyPreP SAT Course.

Sat 2400 MaSterclaSS (Without Math)

S$1,400For students who are strong in Mathematics and who want

to focus solely on the two verbal sections of the SAT:

Critical Reading & Writing.

IvyPreP SAT 2400 Masterclass

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IvyPreP Sat MaSterclaSS SyllabuS

IntroDuctIon crItIcal reaDIng WrItIng MatheMatIcS

IntroDuctIon to the Sat

• What is the SAT?• How to approach the SAT• SAT patterns• SAT study strategies by perfect SAT

scorers • The role of the SAT in U.S.

university applications

u.S. unIverSIty aPPlIcatIon SeMInar

• University Application Process• University Application Strategy• Application Essays• Interviews• Explaining the Ivy League, the

Liberal Arts, Engineering & Business Schools

revIeW

• Challenge 700+ Level SAT Math Questions

• Comprehensive Math Review• Challenge 700+ Level Grammar

Questions• Complete Grammar Review• Challenge 700+ Level Reading

Questions• Complete Critical Reading Review

crItIcal reaDIng 1

• Vocabulary• Introduction to Passages• Approach to Single Short Passages• Approach to Double Short Passages• Reading Exercise

crItIcal reaDIng 2

• Approach to Single Long Passages• Approach to Double Long Passages• Question Analysis Techniques• Answer Choice Analysis Techniques• Passage Analysis Techniques

WrItIng 1: graMMar

• Pronouns and Declensions• Verb Tense & Conjugations• Subject-Verb Agreement• Comparison • Parallelism

WrItIng 2: graMMar

• Sentence Fragment• Comma Splice• Transition Errors• Wordiness & Redundancy• Ambiguity• Subjunctive Mood

eSSay 1

• The Art of Argument on the SAT• IvyPreP Perfect-12 SAT Essay

Template

eSSay 2

• Introduction & Conclusion Paragraphs

• Example Paragraphs• IvyPreP Essay Idea Generator• Writing Essay Under Time Pressure• Comprehensive Review of Past

Actual SAT Essay Prompts

arIthMetIc & algebra

• Fractions, Decimals, Percent• Ratios & Proportions • Factors & Multiples • Polynomials & Quadratic Equations• Exponents & Roots• Absolute Value & Inequalities

functIonS

• Principles of Functions• Symbol Functions• Graph Functions• Lines, Slope & Parabolas

geoMetry

• Lines & Angles • Triangles, Special Right Triangles • Polygons, Circles, Squares• Solids & 3-D Visualization

Data analySIS & StatIStIcS

• Graphs, Charts, Tables• Statistical Analysis• Probability• Permutations & Combinations• Counting Problems & Sequences


IvyPreP

PrIvate tutorIng

A Fully-Customized SAT Study Plan

100% Maximum Attention

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focuS courSe (9 Hours)S$1,650

For students focusing only on specific SAT sections.Add more hours later at $180/hour.

balanceD courSe (15 Hours)s$2,700

The perfect balance of guided self-study and tutoring. Best for students with some experience on the SAT.

Add more hours later at $170/hour.

coMPrehenSIve courSe (24 Hours)s$3,950

For students shooting for 2200+ and 2300+ scores. For students who prefer a thorough introduction to the SAT.

Add more hours later at $160/hour.

hourly tutorIng (3 Hours MInIMuM)s$225 / Hour

Recommended for students with specific questions.

IvyPreP PrIvate tutorIng

* SAT Masterclass students receive 20 % discount on Private Tutoring


IvyPreP Sat PrIvate tutorIng

Design Your Own Course ü Choose Your Modules ü Determine How Many Tutoring Hours You Need

crItIcal reaDIng WrItIng MatheMatIcS

crItIcal reaDIng 1

• Vocabulary• Introduction to Passages• Approach to Single Short Passages• Approach to Double Short Passages• Approach to Single Long Passages

crItIcal reaDIng 2

• Approach to Double Long Passages• Question Analysis Techniques• Answer Choice Analysis Techniques• Passage Analysis Techniques• Speed Reading

crItIcal reaDIng 3: aDvanceD

• Toughest Reading Passages & Vocab Questions• Introduction to Logical Reasoning• Logical Fallacies on the SAT• Types of Right and Wrong Answer Choices

revIeW

• 700+ Level SAT Challenge Questions• Comprehensive Review of Math, Critical Reading and Writing

WrItIng 1: graMMar

• Pronouns and Declensions• Verb Tense & Conjugations• Subject-Verb Agreement• Comparison • Parallelism

WrItIng 2: graMMar

• Sentence Fragment & Comma Splice• Transition Errors• Wordiness & Redundancy• Ambiguity & Subjunctive Mood

WrItIng 3: eSSay

• The Art of Argument on the SAT• IvyPreP Perfect-12 SAT Essay Template• IvyPreP Essay Idea Generator• Introduction, Conclusion & Example Paragraphs

WrItIng 4: aDvanceD eSSay

• Writing The SAT Essay Under Time Pressure• Review of Past Actual SAT Essay Prompts

geoMetry

• Lines & Angles • Triangles, Special Right Triangles • Polygons, Circles, Squares• Solids & 3-D Visualization

arIthMetIc, algebra, Data analySIS

• Fractions, Decimals, Percent• Ratios & Proportions • Factors & Multiples • Polynomials & Quadratic Equations• Exponents & Roots• Absolute Value & Inequalities• Graphs, Charts, Tables• Probability• Permutations & Combinations• Counting Problems & Sequences

functIonS

• Principles of Functions• Symbol Functions• Graph Functions• Lines, Slope & Parabolas

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IvyPreP Sat 2400 MaSterclaSS

Interactive Classroom Group Learning

SAT Masterclass

(Complete)

$1,650

SAT Masterclass

(Without Math)

$1,400

Sat PrIvate tutorIng

One-to-One Lessons

Focus Course

(9 Hours)

S$1,650

Add more hours later at S$180/hour

Balanced Course

(15 Hours)

S$2,700


Comprehensive Course

(24 Hours)

S$3,950


Hourly Tutoring

S$225/hour

Minimum of 3 hours

courSe regIStratIon & feeS


regIStratIon & PayMent InStructIonS

onlIne regIStratIon & PayMent

Please complete your course registration online: http://ivyprep.com.sg

You may also email IvyPreP to let us know the course(s) you are interested in: [email protected]

An IvyPreP consultant will contact you and guide you to complete your registration.

In-PerSon regIStratIon & PayMent

Please complete your course registration by visiting our centre at: 177 River Valley Road, Liang Court, Unit #05-01A, Singapore 179030

oPenIng hourS

Mondays – Fridays: Saturdays: Sundays:

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IvyPreP In the PreSS

As Seen On The Straits Times & The New Paper Sunday

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By AMELIA TENG

AS MORE Singaporeans competeto get into America’s most prestig-ious universities, an increasingnumber are turning to tuition tohelp them ace the SAT.

Catering to the trend, a groupof young Singaporeans – four ofwhom graduated recently fromIvy League universities – have setup a SAT centre called Ivyprep.

While the concept of SAT tui-tion is not new, Ivyprep brands it-self as one that serves Singapore-ans as it is run solely by Singapore-ans who are well versed in both lo-cal and US education systems.

The four Ivy League graduatesare part of a five-per-s o n g r o u p t h a tlaunched Ivyprep lastM a r c h w i t h j u s t$5,000 in start-upcapital, breaking eveni n a r o u n d t w omonths.

The SAT, formerlyknown as the Scholas-tic Assessment Test,is an entry test for UScolleges.

The five Singapore-ans saw the businessopportunity as achance to make use oftheir own undergradu-ate experiences in theUnited States.

It started with MrSim Ping Khuan, 27, a DartmouthCollege graduate, who spentabout three years helping stu-dents prepare for the SAT duringhis undergraduate years.

At the end of 2011, he felt hecould not “handle the overwhelm-ing demand”. This, in turn,spurred him to launch the busi-ness with his friends.

The other co-founders are MrAlvin Foo, 28, a Yale graduate; MsJoanne Teh, 28, (Harvard); MsGlenda Tan, 26, (Brown Universi-ty); and another individual whoasked not to be named due to com-pany policy. All five hold jobs in

banks and the civil service.While competitors like Study-

works, Testtakers and Prep Zonecater primarily to internationalstudents, Ivyprep plans to stick toSingaporeans. “Being on the sametrack as our students helps usteach them better,” said Mr Foo.

Ivyprep has more than 50 stu-dents. Most are locals; the othersinclude Americans, Britons and In-dians. Classes are held at a rentedroom at Suntec City Mall, andeach student pays $1,400 foreight four-hour sessions.

The tutors designed a syllabusmodelled on their SAT experienc-es, with methods they say willhelp Singaporeans better.

For instance, theyhelp students changetheir writing styles tosuit the preferencesof US graders bypointing out stylisticdifferences betweenAmerican and Singa-porean writing.

Examples includewhere to place thesisstatements and usingshorter or longer sen-tences with clauses.

Last year, morethan 4,500 Singapore-ans were enrolled inAmerican institu-tions, the highest fig-ure in 11 years.

The SAT is offeredsix times a year here. It consistsof a reasoning test and subjecttests. A perfect score is 2,400.

Mr Reuben Ramen, 23, whohopes to enrol in New York Uni-versity this September, said hefelt at ease with Ivyprep’s tutors.“They knew how Singaporean stu-dents work.”

But some, like former RafflesInstitution student Jasmine Liu,19, feel that prep classes are not amust. She said: “It is possible tostudy for the SAT on your own, us-ing library books. I did that andscored 2,300.”

[email protected] co-founders (from left) Alvin Foo, Sim Ping Khuan, Glenda Tan and Joanne Teh graduated from top US colleges. They designed a syllabus modelled on theirexperiences of taking the SAT which they say will help Singapore students better prepare for the test. ST PHOTO: NURIA LING

Owners – all US grads – say their methods tuned to needs of local students

SAT tuition for S’poreanIvy League hopefuls

SAME TRACK

Being on thesame track asour studentshelps us teachthem better.– Mr Alvin Foo,co-founder of Ivyprep,on focusing onSingaporean students

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“Seriously I’ve never dreamt of such a score! I have you to

thank...”

Michelle N., National Junior College & Harvard University,

2330 SAT Scorer, Perfect 800 in Writing

“The strategies taught to tackle many of the problems were all

very practical...”

Grace G., Raffles Institution & Carnegie Mellon University,

2360 SAT Scorer, Perfect 800s in Critical Reading and Math

“Your SAT lessons definitely helped me a great deal in my

preparation...”

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2390 SAT Scorer, Perfect 800s in Critical Reading and Math

“Thanks for all your help and advice!”

Kim M., Raffles Institution & Oxford University, 2320 SAT Scorer

“...(You) taught me what the correct answers would look like, so

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Gerald W., Raffles Institution & University of Pennsylvania (Wharton),

2320 SAT Scorer, Former Raffles Swim Captain

“...(The SAT is) completely beatable through the right kind of

practice – after incorporating the instructor’s tips and tricks, I

ended up scoring 800s...”

Daniel W., Raffles Institution & University of California - Berkeley,

2300 SAT Scorer, Perfect 800s in Math and Writing

REVIEWS

Students across Singapore are raving about IvyPreP

“I would just like to convey my thanks for helping me with the

SATs...”

Izumi T., Hwa Chong Institution & New York University,

2260 SAT Scorer, Former Hwa Chong Student Council President

“...I can honestly say that IvyPrep had a big impact on my SAT.

I’m now confident I can enter a good college.”

Prannoiy C., Anglo-Chinese School (Independent),

2230 SAT Scorer, Perfect 800 in Critical Reading

“Your lessons put me in excellent stead to take the SAT. I even

found the experience remarkably enjoyable—haha.”

Kit Lea C., Anglo-Chinese School (Independent),

2330 SAT Scorer, 240 points increase (May 2014 SAT Exam)

“You really turned a spotlight on the SAT and how it works.

Thanks for being our secret weapon!”

Daryus M., United World College (Dover),

2340 SAT Scorer, 230 points increase,

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“...Not only teaches you how to tackle the SAT head-on, but

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“...Very good at preparing you for the SAT. It feels almost like

cheating.” Julius T., Nanyang Polytechnic

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