For the past 26 years, Advantage Educational Programs benefited thousands of students in Minnesota by preparing them for the college entrance exams. They offer ACT Preparatory Courses in more than 40 high schools in Minneapolis/St. Paul and the surrounding area. These courses are designed for students who wish to improve their test-taking skills and improve their overall scores on the college entrance exams. Students who finish the course increase their scores significantly. Advantage Education will provide an introduction to the ACT format with strategies for answering questions, as well as instruction for the specific subject areas tested. Focal points of the program include diagnostic testing, vocabulary development, intensive mathematical review, reading comprehension improvement, science reasoning, concentration improvement, overcoming test anxiety, essay writing, and time management. Three learning opportunities are available to register for the ACT Test Prep Course: In-person classroom: the course includes diagnostic testing, instruction in time management, overcoming test anxiety, science reasoning, English strategies and review, essay writing, reading comprehension, and math strategies and review. Students enrolled in these classes not only benefit from personal instruction taught by our experienced instructors but also have free access to our online course. Students may repeat this course online at no extra charge. This is held at MHS. Virtual classroom: virtual classroom meets for three hours, one day each week, for four weeks and is taught live, via Zoom, by an Advantage instructor who provides instruction and interaction with the students. Internet connection and access to a computer or laptop is required. Online at your own pace: online students prep for the ACT at their own pace and around their busy schedules. Instruction is pre-recorded and provided online via videos and slides. Students may access this course at any time and as often as needed. Students can make up any class they miss at other available class locations and may repeat any of the ACT prep courses by requesting the Self-Paced Online ACT Prep Course free of charge. For further information, please call Advantage Educational Programs at 612-222-5108, or visit their website at www.AdvantagePrep.net.

For the past 26 years, Advantage Educational Programs benefited thousands of students in Minnesota by preparing them for the college entrance exams. They offer ACT Preparatory Courses in more than 40 high schools in Minneapolis/St. Paul and the surrounding area. These courses are designed for students who wish to improve their test-taking skills and improve their overall scores on the college entrance exams. Students who finish the course increase their scores significantly. Advantage Education will provide an introduction to the ACT format with strategies for answering questions, as well as instruction for the specific subject areas tested. Focal points of the program include diagnostic testing, vocabulary development, intensive mathematical review, reading comprehension improvement, science reasoning, concentration improvement, overcoming test anxiety, essay writing, and time management. Three learning opportunities are available to register for the ACT Test Prep Course: In-person classroom: the course includes diagnostic testing, instruction in time management, overcoming test anxiety, science reasoning, English strategies and review, essay writing, reading comprehension, and math strategies and review. Students enrolled in these classes not only benefit from personal instruction taught by our experienced instructors but also have free access to our online course. Students may repeat this course online at no extra charge. This is held at MHS. Virtual classroom: virtual classroom meets for three hours, one day each week, for four weeks and is taught live, via Zoom, by an Advantage instructor who provides instruction and interaction with the students. Internet connection and access to a computer or laptop is required. Online at your own pace: online students prep for the ACT at their own pace and around their busy schedules. Instruction is pre-recorded and provided online via videos and slides. Students may access this course at any time and as often as needed. Students can make up any class they miss at other available class locations and may repeat any of the ACT prep courses by requesting the Self-Paced Online ACT Prep Course free of charge. For further information, please call Advantage Educational Programs at 612-222-5108, or visit their website at www.AdvantagePrep.net.

The college search continues to become more complex, making it harder for families to identify right fit schools. Challenges include: Substantial changes to the FAFSA and financial aid may make college more expensive. Admission trends and how colleges admit students. Testing - some require it now and some don't - what path makes sense? Join us to learn how these changes may impact your family, and new strategies to consider to give your student the best opportunity to be admitted and maximize scholarships and financial aid. If you are the parent of a HS student in grades 9-11, this is incredibly important info you will not want to miss. Access to Zoom required.

Learn defensive and distraction-free driving! Mahtomedi Community Education partners with A+ Driving School to offer students 14-years or older 30 hours of Minnesota state-approved classroom instruction. The curriculum includes education in a variety of areas such as the financial impact of poor driving, at-fault accidents, liability, and others to illustrate to young drivers the consequences they could face when operating a vehicle. Easy make-up classes are available! Once you’ve finished the 30 hours of classroom and received your blue slip, you are eligible to take the 40-question permit test on one of the computers in the office at A+ Driving School in White Bear Lake. Use this link to schedule. Fee: $450 - Payment plans are available. You are not registered until you sign up with A+ Driving School. You will pay on their website. *Register with A+ Driving School at www.APlusDrivingSchool.net Two learning opportunities are available to register for Student Drivers Education: In-Person at Mahtomedi High School: Mondays-Thursdays, November 2nd-17th, 3-6pm Online Self Paced: A+ Driving School has designed our own comprehensive 30-hour on-demand self paced class with the Minnesota student in mind. Our industry leading video series utilizes our proven teaching methods that will keep the student engaged throughout the learning process. Students may start classes anytime and take all 30 hours at your own pace up to 3 hours per day, within six months of starting. Students will receive a study guide and have access to 24/7 instructor support. This program contains hands-on activities to reinforce information and is approved by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, created by Minnesota Licensed Instructors. Closed Captioning options are available. Questions? Contact: www.APlusDrivingSchool.net/contact, or call (651) 653-3959. Parents are encouraged to attend a free Parent Informational Meeting. Details at www.APlusDrivingSchool.net***