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Why should you choose E.C.T. Test Preparation, Inc.

 

 

 

All our teachers are New York State Certified and teach only in the area of their certification. Most teach at Chaminade High School.
(See "Our Faculty" below for teacher credentials).

 

 

One three hour class per week for seven consecutive weeks.

 

 

Scheduled extra-help ½ hour before and ½ hour after class time.

 

 

All homework is scored to check progress.

 

 

A progress report is sent home after week five.

 

 

Additional practice after the course ends via 4 separate practice test mailings.

 

 

 

 

One final 2½ hour review class on a Saturday at the end of September.

 

 

All classes are taught in a rigorous academic environment.

OUR FACULTY

 

 

 

Peter Piro
°  B.A., M.S. English
°  39 years experience
°  33 years at Chaminade H.S.
°  23 years with E.C.T.

Andy Habermann
°  B.A., M.A. Mathematics
°  42 years experience
°  34 years at Chaminade H.S.
°  Founder of E.C.T. (Founder – 30 yrs.)

 

 

Mike Ruiz
°  B.A., M.A. English/Language
°  32 years experience
°  5 years at Chaminade H.S.
°  28 years with E.C.T.

Steve Toner
°  B.A., M.S. Mathematics
°  34 years experience
°  34 years at Chaminade H.S.
°  29 years with E.C.T.

 

 

Ken Frank
°  B.F.A., M.S. English
°  9 years experience
°  9 years at Kellenberg H.S.
°  3 years with E.C.T.

Tom Giovannetti
°  B.A., M.A. Mathematics
°  31 years experience
°  31 years at Chaminade H.S.
°  28 years with E.C.T.

 

 

 

Pete Accardi
°  B.A., M.A. English
°  29 years experience
°  29 years at Chaminade
°  18 years with E.C.T.

Alice Accardi
°  B.A., M.S. Mathematics
°  27 years experience
°  20 years at Kellenberg
°  12 years with E.C.T.

 

John Laddomada
°  B.S., M.S. Secondary Ed
°  17 years experience
°  9 years at Chaminade H.S.
°  4 years with E.C.T.

• Graham Otton

Robert Hazelton
°  B.A., M.A. Education (Math)
°  24 years experience
°  21 years  Chaminade H. S.
°  21 years with E.C.T.

• Peter Carriero

     ᴼ  B.A., M.S.E.D. English                    ᴼ  B.A.

       5 years experience                          ᴼ  2 years experience

       3 years at Chaminade H.S.             ᴼ  1 year at Chaminade H.S.

       3 years with E.C.T.                            4 years with E.C.T.

 

Here's what some students from past year's have to say about E.C.T

 

·        At first, I didn’t like my SAT score…but now I do.  By completing the assignments each week, I increased my score by 150 points.  Additionally, taking advantage of the extra-help sessions before and after class gave me an opportunity to review tricky problems one-on-one with an expert.

(Michael Cuozzo – Chaminade H.S.)

 

·        The E.C.T. course was fantastic in preparing me for the SAT.  My scores increased significantly.  I was especially pleased by the help I received from the staff, namely Mr. Toner.  I highly recommend the program for all those struggling with the test or if you just wish to do better.

(James P. Igoe – Chaminade H.S.)

 

·         I found the course very helpful.  One of the best aspects of the ECT course is that it is given during the summer.  I was able to give my full attention to my studies.  This ultimately increased my SAT score by 240.

(Joseph Sweeney – Chaminade H.S.)

 

·         My SAT scores went up 200 points in no small part due to this course.  Being exposed to and seeing the test broken down by the teachers helped me greatly with the test.

(John McSparron – Chaminade H.S.)

 

·         The E.C.T. course provided a very comprehensive view of what should be expected during the test.  If one honestly follows the assignments, the course is definitely effective and helped me improve my score by over 120 points.

(Jakub Lewkowicz – Chaminade H.S.)

 

·         At first I assumed that studying for the SAT would be impossible.  However, the examples, notes, and practice of this course allowed me to truly feel prepared.  My results speak for themselves: 240-point overall increase.

(Matthew Heffernan – Chaminade H.S.)

 

   For me, ECT was an important component to learning how to approach

     and take the SAT, rather then cramming unnecessary amounts of

     information that would most likely not help me during the test.  These

     effective methods allowed me to earn an additional 240 points on the SAT.

     (Andrew Campanella – Chaminade H.S.)

 

●   ECT has a great program.  For me, the summer hours were convenient and

     the teachers were great. ( I knew them as Chaminade Teachers ) They

     were a big reason why my score went up 220 points.

     (Elias Panagiotakes – Chaminade High School)

 

·   Through my diligence and the guidance of my teachers from the E.C.T.

     Class, I was able to raise my score significantly, increasing my verbal score

     40 points to 650 and my math score 70 points to a 710.  E.C.T. is a proven

     system where the effects of teachers and students are strongly reflected

     in the results. (Thomas Perotta – Chaminade H. S.)

 

·   When I first took the PSAT, I was so scared and definitely discouraged. By

     Taking the E.C.T. course, I have learned various strategies and different

      tricks for taking the test.  It not only boosted my confidence, but my

      PSAT score by 220 points. (Lauren Doodian – Kellenberg H.S.)

 

·   After taking the ECT Prep Course, my math score went up 290 points, and

     my reading and writing each went up 100 points.  I would highly

     recommend the course.  It helped me greatly.  (Aaron Sedlacek – C.H.S.)

 

·   E.C.T. was a great prep course.  The teachers were smart and helpful, but

     also made the course fun.  I raised my scores by more than the 150 points

     I was looking for.  I could not have done this without ECT 

     (Matt Dunn – Chaminade High School)

 

·   At first, I was skeptical about how much a SAT course could teach me.

     however, what I learned from this course was not how to do math or

     how to write.  Instead, I learned what to look for in a question, how to

     avoid trick questions, and how to move through the test quicker.  By

     learning all of this, I raised my score from 1240 to 1360.[Out of 1600]

     (Mike Short – Chaminade High School)

 

·   The E.C.T. course taught me discipline when it came to practicing for

     the S.A.T.  Knowing the teachers ahead of time helped make this the

     best course I have taken and helped raise my score by 130 points.

     (Robert Scaduto – Chaminade High School)

 

·   The tips and techniques I learned at E.C.T. gave me a huge confidence

     boost.  The highly trained staff really know what they are doing.  My

     non-writing score increased by 170 points. (Connor Kasny – C.H.S.)

 

·   E.C.T. pushed me to do the work that I had to do to improve my score.

     It costs much less than the “big name” test prep centers, and I still raised

     my math score by 100 points. (Sean Dolan – Chaminade High School)

 

·   Due to the moderate price, my parents enrolled me in E.C.T.  The teachers

     were great and their close personal attention helped increase my scores by

     by more than 200 points. (Namarata Bhasin – Our Lady of Mercy)   

    

·   I was always a good student, but rather dismayed when I got my May SAT

     scores back.  After taking the E.C.T. summer course, and being taught by

     experienced professional teachers I knew, my score rocketed 320 points.

     (Stephen Magi – Chaminade High School)

 

·   I wasn’t too sure about taking an SAT Course during the summer, but I

     quickly came to find that E.C.T. provided a great learning environment,

     and even better teachers.  Thanks to E.C.T., my scores went up 250 points.

    (Steven Arning – Chaminade H.S.)

 

 ·  I took the E.C.T. summer program at Chaminade and it really helped me

     sharpen my math skills for the October test.  Taking the course was one of

     my best decisions and I am really glad I took it.  (Michael Henne

     Chaminade High School)

 

·   It is a very good course that kept my mind occupied during the summer.

     My SAT scores increased by 220 points and my parents said that it was

     an excellent value for the price.  (Phil FalzoneChaminade High School)

 

·   The E.C.T. summer program improved my score dractically, (240 points)

     and helped me get accepted to my first choice college.  (Robert Cahill –

     Chaminade High School)

 

·   After taking a more expensive prep course, my scores did not increase

     significantly.  After taking the ECT summer course, my total score

     increase of 230 points made my college application much more

     competitive. (Brian Green – Chaminade High School)

 

·   ECT motivated me to take an active role in my SAT preparation.  The

     teachers are dedicated to helping their students reach full potential.

     Their time saving methods made the SAT seem much easier the second

     time around.  (Frank Emanuele – Chaminade H.S.)

 

·   With all the unprecedented hype over the new SAT, ECT helped me prepare

     for all sections of the test.  It was great having real verbal and real math

     teachers teaching their fields of expertise.  My improvement of over 200

     points is the result of hard work and this expertise.  All juniors should take

     this course.  (Chris Devlin – Chaminade High School)

 

·   The ECT program at Chaminade High School helped me improve my score

     by over 300 points.  The atmosphere with familiar teachers created an

     environment which is conducive for learning.  Other programs I have used

     have not provided this experience.  ( Joseph Gambino – Chaminade H.S.)

 

·   Seeking higher scores, I decided to take the ECT Prep Course at Chaminade

     given by Chaminade teachers.  The combination of interested teachers and a

     challenging curriculum helped me increase my scores by 200 points.  I made

     my top choice college.                  (Joseph MearesChaminade High School)

 

 

 

 

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E.C.T. helped me reach my goal by providing a small concentrated environment whose teachers cared about my areas of weakness and drilled me in these areas.  My score increased by 290 points. (Rob Gassmann – C. H. S.)

 

 

 

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I knew that I needed a high SAT score in order to be a competitive candidate for the colleges I was interested in.  Doing the weekly assignments really helped me become comfortable with the test format, and the relaxed atmosphere and small class size helped me achieve that illusive 800 on the verbal section.

 

 

 

(Eric Shannon – Chaminade High School)

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I had previously taken another "big name" S.A.T. course but had only a small increase. By taking E.C.T. over the summer I was able to raise my S.A.T. score by 170 points. By completing all the homework assignments and studying my notes, I found success with E.C.T. (Rich Coppola - Chaminade High School)

 

 

 

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E.C.T. taught me time management, which helped me achieve the score I needed. This, when combined with athletics, enabled me to earn a full college scholarship. (Katherine Hock - Mineola H.S.)

 

 

 

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I never thought that an average student like me could ever do well on the SAT. However, after taking the E.C.T. course, all of the pressure and nervousness disappeared. My score improved by 130 points, which opened up new opportunities for me. (Kevin Bell - C.H.S.)

 

 

 

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E.C.T. is the best course at the best price, which yields the greatest results. It helped me raise my score from a 1070 to a 1340. [Out of 1600]

(Dan Delargy – C. H. S. )

 

 

 

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After taking the E.C.T. course, my SAT score improved by 150 points. I believe the course was the reason for the significant increase. The teachers were very dedicated and extremely knowledgeable. The exposure to the types of questions on the actual SAT was the best type of preparation.

 

 

 

(John Murray - Chaminade High School)

 

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The remarkable aspects of E.C.T. for me were the timing (Summer Time), the teaching of time saving tips and tactics, the confidence instilled by additional practice tests sent home after the course was over and the final review class.

 

(Brian Foley - Regis High School 240 point increase)

 

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The E.C.T. course at Chaminade played a major factor in my increase of 140 points on my final SAT. The things I took out of the course were time management, study techniques, and motivation. (Ron Loosen – C. H. S.)

 

 

 

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I did both the required and optional assignments and it really paid off. I earned that elusive 800 in math and my verbal score increased by 200 points.

 

(Matt Faranda - Chaminade High School)

 

 

 

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