Everything is crazy right now, but is this a crazy idea? My 5th grader does very well in school and is a good writer. I think she has a good shot at HCHS but her school (K-8 private) does not do a lot of testing so I think she needs more practice in taking tests and getting used to what that is like. Would it be crazy to have her take a prep course this spring? I know there's a lot up in the air -- no idea what the entrance exam is going to look like next year, no idea about qualifying tests this year -- but I'm thinking maybe we should take advantage of this time we are trapped at home to get this done. I expect her extracurriculars, which she enjoys, will be back up late spring, summer, fall so why not work on this now instead of when things will get busier later?
If so, can anyone recommend a prep course? One place quoted me $2000 for a weekend zoom prep course, is that crazy expensive or just the going rate?
Not crazy at all. I know 2 other families prepping their kids for it right now. I cannot speak to the cost of of the courses, but I wouldn't be surprised if that is a normal price.
Not crazy! Go for it!
It would be crazy NOT to.
For one weekend? Or, over several weekends? If one weekend, you are getting ripped off. You can get a private tutor for about $125-$150 a week AND your child is getting individual attention. Beware of burnout on your daughters part though.
No, a whole semester of weekly classes. I guess it's not crazy if you spread it out over that many classes. I've just never paid that much for an extra class ...I'm cheap!
I thought I'd get flamed for being too tiger-y but I guess my plan is not so crazy after all! I think just having one class a week will work against burnout -- it will be more gradual this way. I saw summer classes which go M-F for weeks, now that seems like it would lead to burnout!
@Anonymous I think it's a great idea. It will gradually help her get more and more comfortable with the test without putting crazy pressure on her. Good job, Mom!
@Anonymous Sounds like a good plan. Good luck with everything.