St. Michael’s Episcopal Church in Milton to Host SAT Prep Course

St. Michael’s Episcopal Church in Milton is partnering with Episcopal City Tutoring (ECT) to offer individualized SAT prep to local students preparing for college entrance exams.

The test prep program, which begins this August, offers students high-quality one-on-one tutoring at competitive rates. In addition, students help make a positive impact on their community as all profits provide tutoring for students at Jeremiah E. Burke High School in Dorchester.

“At St. Michael’s, our mission includes assisting and serving those in our community,”said the Reverend Hall Kirkham of St. Michael’s Episcopal Church. “Young people are our future, and we’re pleased to host ECT’s top-notch tutoring program at our church so that every student, regardless of finances, has the opportunity to improve test scores and gain access to higher education.”

ECT is a non-profit collaborative of Massachusetts-based education professionals, churches and schools. The prep course curriculum is non-religious and focuses only onSAT preparation for English and math. A student or family need not have any church affiliation to register for classes. Tutors at the program are qualified educators and experienced with helping students prepare for standardized tests. The one-on-one tutoring allows teachers to focus on a student’s unique needs and challenges, and communicate the most helpful strategies in a way that makes sense to the student. Tutors are also equipped to work with students that have special needs.

The program provides participants 10, 90-minute one-on-one tutoring sessions. Total cost of the program at St. Michael’s is $850 per student and takes place every Wednesday evening beginning August 28 and running until October 30. Visitepicitytutoring.com for more information on registration and scholarships, or contact ECT Site Manager Alison Cook at alisoncookphd@gmail.com or 603-686-6365.

About St. Michael’s Episcopal Church

Founded in 1895, St. Michael’s Episcopal Church in Milton, MA is s a community of faith consisting of nearly 300 households. We embrace diversity and believe that every person is a beloved child of God. Our mission is to support and foster spiritual growth within our parish family, in the town of Milton, and in the world beyond through worship,education, stewardship, and outreach. All are invited to “Come and See,” and to join our spiritual journey. Visit St. Michael’s website at: http://www.stmichaelsmilton.org, or find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/StMichaelsEpiscopalChurchMiltonMa.

About Episcopal City Tutoring (ECT)

ECT is a non-profit collaborative of education professionals, churches, and schools providing high-quality SAT tutoring at competitive rates so that every student, regardless of finances, has the opportunity to improve test scores and gain access to higher education. ECT partners with churches and schools to offer tutoring centers staffed by qualified, paid tutors who use strategic methods to establish individualized learning plans and improve test-taking techniques. Profits from the program pay for tutoring in underserved neighborhoods. ECT currently maintains tutoring partnerships with Christ Church, Hamilton, MA, St. Mary’s Church, Dorchester, MA, St. Michael’s Church, Milton, MA,Alison Cook Tutoring at Beaver County Day School in Brookline, MA, and hopes to expand the program throughout Massachusetts in 2013-2014. ECT can be found online at epicitytutoring.com, or find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pages/EpiscopalCity-Tutoring.