Jane Landis – SAT Math Success Story
A Brief Note From The Instructor:
Some students just get it. When Jane came to me I found myself working with a student that I could count on to do what I suggested. If I told her she needed to work on a few math sections, or practice her mental arithmetic, or sit down and do a timed practice exam on a Saturday she would do it. Students like this end up eating everyone else’s lunch because they understand the value of working with a coach.
If you ever get the opportunity to meet Jane you can be sure that you will be greeted with a smile and a kind word. She has a positive mental attitude that seems to carry her through anything that is thrown her way and surrounds herself with intelligent people who are going places.
World renowned business philosopher, Jim Rohn, teaches that there are, ultimately, two primary indicators that will determine where someone ends up in five years: 1.) The books they read, and 2.) The people they associate with. Jane Landis has created a powerful environment for growth in her own life and as long as she sticks to her principles she will dominate in whatever field she pursues. It’s one thing to be really smart – it’s quite another to have an endearing personality to back it up.
An Interview With Jane Landis
What was your score before you took the class?
Before I took the class, I had and SAT score of 1160 (on a scale of 1600), and my math score was what brought me down.
What was your score afterwards?
I took the SAT again about a week after I completed Andrew’s class, and my score was a 1270! He helped me improve my score by 110 points.
How many hours per day did you study?
During the class, I studied for about an hour or two a day, about 4 days a week
How did you study?
I would read over the lessons and concept that were in the class materials, and learned to think differently about math when answering SAT questions. I timed myself doing the practice tests in the College Board book, then would check my answers afterward. If there was a concept that I couldn’t grasp or a problem that was giving me trouble, I just called Andrew and he was always glad to help!
Which study materials did you use?
I used the College Board practice tests and my Think Archimedes binder.
How many books do you read per month?
I read about two to three books a month (I can be a bookworm)
What did you feel helped you the most to prepare for the exam?
I honestly think that Andrew’s logical math concepts were what helped me, because I had this fixed concept that math was impossible for me.
How many times did you take the SAT?
I took the SAT 2 times, because the second time gave me the score I was looking for.
How many hours of TV do you watch each week?
I watch around an hour or so of television a day.
Were you involved with extracurricular activities at the time? (if so, which and what type of time commitments were involved?)
My two big extracurriculars were tennis and Mock Trial. I was the team co-captian for tennis, and that was a fairly big commitment. Practice was everyday but Sunday and would last for around two hours. Mock Trial (in case you’ve never heard of it) is a program in which students act as lawyers or witnesses, and we must memorize affidavits, write opening and closing arguments, and so on. Basically, it’s a lot of work, but somehow I’m addicted to it.
What would you say to someone thinking about taking the Think Archimedes SAT Prep class?
I’m very glad I took the Think Archimedes class because I know I learned basic math concepts from Andrew that I would never have learned elsewhere! To all those who are considering enrolling in this class: just keep an open mind, DO ALL THE PRACTICE WORK, and it will all pay off, I guarantee it!!!
What do you plan on studying in college?
I’m going to Queens University of Charlotte to major in Spanish (because I just have a natural disposition for languages), but I will always value what I learned in Think Archimedes.
Do you feel that the concepts you learned in class will be relevant in college?
After Andrew’s class, I look at mathematics in a whole new light and actually like it! I know for sure that seeing math from this more logical, positive angle is going to help me in my college math classes.
