Mercer Education offers a wide range of private and group classes as well as month-long summer programs, practice SAT testing and evaluation, college counseling, application essay assistance, and educational consulting. See below for details.



 Private Classes - Grades 3 and Higher 

1. Private Classes in Multiple Subjects

ME conducts classes 12 months a year and is open from 9am to 9pm, seven (7) days a week. Students can enroll at any time and start classes on a "first come-first serve" basis. Tuition is based on 2-month blocks of pre-scheduled, non-refundable classes. (Contact Mercer Education or refer to our "Fee Schedule" for private class rates.) Private one-to-one class can be individually tailored to you or your child's specific needs, and ME offers private classes on both a short-term and long-term basis. Our private classes are typically 50 minutes, 1 hour & 20 minutes or 1 hour & 50 minutes, and these can also be set up for two or three students. Private class subjects and programs at ME include the following:

2. College Counseling and Admissions Prep (“CAP”) – Private class option with Eric Cohen, School Director

This is a rigorous college admissions preparatory course offered year-round to students on a private, one-on-one basis. Classes are taught by Eric Cohen, Mercer Education’s owner and director. It is intended for those who wish to take charge and maximize their chances of gaining access to the college(s) of their choice. Through carefully planned classes and assignments, the course provides students with the necessary tools and guidance to tackle all aspects of the application process thoroughly and with quality results. At the outset of the course, each student completes a “college readiness” assessment from which the instructor formulates an action plan, including a calendar with deadlines for tests, essays and all other elements of college admissions preparation. The instructor then provides in-depth help with the entire application process, from generating a list of suitable schools to conducting mock interviews and assisting with application essays.
(See "College Counseling and Admissions Prep" course description for more details.)

 Group Classes - High School Students 

1. College Counseling & Admissions Prep (“CAP”)

This is an intensive college admissions preparatory course offered in the fall (September through December;) each year to assist high school students with college admissions deadlines (applications, personal statements, letters of recommendation, interviews, profiles, resumes, tests, campus visits, interviews, scholarship applications). Course content mirrors that for private students (see above) but with peer editing of essays and group discussion of assignments and course content. Each session lasts one hour and fifty minutes and is limited to no more than eight students.
(See "College Counseling and Admissions Prep" course description for more details.)

2. College Application Essay Writing

This course, intended as a follow-up option for students who have already attended Mr. Cohen’s College Admissions Prep (CAP) summer camp (and for other students who have already decided to which colleges they will apply), focuses exclusively on completion of application essays (“personal statements”) and/or short-response college application questions. The course runs for six (6) weeks from approximately mid-September through the end of October and again from approximately the beginning of November through mid-December. Students may attend the first or second sessions of the course or both.
(See "College Application Essay Writing" course description for more details.)

3. SAT Verbal Prep (students grouped by age and level)

This course is designed to prepare students for the grammar, timed essay, and critical reading sections of the SAT and other similar tests. The course materials have been especially developed by MERCER EDUCATION and offer each student a uniquely comprehensive, effective learning experience. Students increase their competency in grammar, essay writing essentials, critical reading skills, and test-taking strategies. Students further develop discussion, research, and presentation skills as they become very familiar with test formats, broaden their vocabulary, develop time management, analyze specific strengths and weaknesses, and receive in-depth feedback on all of their work from experienced instructors. Each session lasts one hour and fifty minutes and is limited to no more than eight (8) students.
(See "SAT Verbal Prep Group Classes" course description for more details.)

SAT Math Prep (students grouped by age and level)

This course is designed to prepare students for the math portions of the SAT and other similar tests. Students learn various test-taking strategies and become familiar with pertinent SAT Subject Test topics. Students explore the types of logic and problem solving questions on the SAT by dissecting the math behind the problems and developing a toolkit of skills with which to approach problem-solving situations. For groups in 10th or 11th grade, there will be an emphasis on PSAT preparation in September and October. Students acquire a strong foundation in fundamental concepts and skills through regular assignments and have the option to pursue advanced topics at a moderate or more challenging pace. Each session lasts one hour and fifty minutes and is limited to no more than eight (8) students.
(See "SAT Math Prep Group Classes" course description for more details.)

1. Language Arts and Test Prep
    (entering grades 5-8)

Class emphasizes grammar, vocabulary acquisition, and essay writing skills. Through weekly reading assignments, students strengthen and build skills in reading comprehension, study several genres of literature, and tune in to current events through newspaper and magazine articles. Additionally, students learn research techniques, proper documentation, practice oral presentations, as well as become familiar with standardized test formats such as the ISEE, ITBS, and WASL. The materials used in this course have been especially developed by MERCER EDUCATION and offer each student a proven comprehensive learning experience. Each session lasts one hour and fifty minutes and is limited to no more than eight (8) students.
(See "Language Arts & Test Prep" course description for more details.)

2. Math & Problem Solving (entering grades 5-8)

MERCER EDUCATION'S instructors use comprehensive diagnostic materials to assess students' abilities and weaknesses and tailor classes accordingly. Core subjects include: problem solving techniques for standardized tests such as the ISEE, SSAT, PSAT, and WASL (as appropriate), computation, arithmetic, geometry, and introductory probability and statistics. Students acquire a strong foundation in fundamental concepts and skills through regular assignments involving a variety of problems working from texts individually and together. Each session lasts one hour and fifty minutes and is limited no more than eight (8) students.
(See "Math & Problem Solving" course description for more details.)

 Summer Camps 

ME has gained recognition for its exceptional summer programs in language arts, mathematics, test preparation, college admissions, and ESL. Students are carefully assessed and attend group courses (limited to 6 students per group for Learning Camp and 8 students per group for other camps) customized to meet their academic needs and to prepare them for the challenges of the coming year.

1. SAT/College Prep Camp (entering grades 9-12)

Students receive 100 hours of instruction (5 hours a day) over 4 weeks. Classes cover writing, critical reading, and math sections of the SAT. Students further develop their writing skills as they create professional resumes and college application essays. Our integrative curriculum surpasses standard test prep programs and prepares students for academic success in high school as well as college.
(See “SAT/College Prep Camp” for details.)

2. Advanced SAT Verbal Camp (entering grades 11-12)

This group is designed for students who have scored at least 680 on the critical reading and 680 on the writing sections (with a timed-writing score of 4 or higher) on one of ME’s Practice SAT tests (or other recent SAT test). This group follows a fast-paced, intensive curriculum designed to fine-tune students’ performance on the SAT. Group meets 20 hours (2˝ hours twice a week) for 4 weeks. Meeting times to be announced.
(See “Advanced SAT Verbal Prep Camp” for details.)

3. College Admissions Prep Camp (entering grades 11-12)

This course is for students who wish to take charge of the college admissions process to maximize their chances of gaining access to the college(s) of their choice. Course work focuses on curriculum planning, profile and resume development, test deadlines, college selection, application preparation, admission essays, and interview practice. Group meets 20 hours (2.5 hours twice a week) over four weeks. Meeting times to be announced.
(See “College Admissions Prep Camp” for details.)

4.Learning Camp (entering grades 5-8)

This innovative course provides 100 hours (5 hours a day) for 4 weeks of focused instruction in language arts, math, test-taking strategies (WASL, ISEE, SSAT) and LEGO Mindstorms (a course in robotics developed by MIT and used internationally). Students gain a lasting learning experience in which they develop language, math, problem-solving, computer, and cooperation skills.
(See “Learning Camp (grades 3-8)” for details.)

5. ESL Camp (entering grades 5 and higher)

This intensive program provides 60 hours (3 hours a day) for 4 weeks of direct instruction in reading, writing, vocabulary, and pronunciation combined with conversational activities to develop competence in English. Students learn about American culture, family life, ethnic diversity, education, and the media. Those planning to attend college in the US will also develop their classroom language skills, academic writing, public speaking, and note-taking strategies.
(See “ESL Camp” for details.)

 Practice SAT Tests 

ME offers full SAT practice tests for students who wish to assess their ability before taking the official SAT. ME’s practice SAT’s last approximately three hours and forty five minutes (3’45”) and are administered twice on Saturdays from 9am-12:45pm and 12:30-4:15pm. Because of the length of the test, students generally cannot take it on weekdays, though Mercer Education does administer practice tests by appointment. For a fee, students have the option of taking the test and receiving a score or taking the test and receiving a comprehensive analysis of errors by category and a synopsis of the timed-writing essay.
(See the “Practice SAT Registration” form for more information.)

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