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My name is Jessica Boozer and I have been doing SAT and ACT test prep for 10 years. I have written my own programs and books that have proven to raise scores. I have a BSEd from The University of Georgia. I have found tutoring more challenging and more rewarding than teaching in a classroom because of the individual focus on each student. I truly love what I do and I know that plays a significant role in the success of my programs.

Colleges and Universities of Former Students

The University of Georgia
Georgia Tech
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Virginia Tech
University of Iowa
University of Oregon
University of Alabama
Auburn University
Georgia College and State University
Azusa Pacific

Proud Parents

"Jessica flew to Chicago for ACT test prep for our first two sons. Her teaching results were amazing and effective. She raised our two sons scores a total of 8 points. She made the exercise of test prep into a fun adventure, making our sons motivated to take the ACT."
-J.B., Chicago IL

"My son, Josh, had expressed a desire to be a journalist. Josh was not a very good writer at the time. It was time for Josh to take the SAT, so we sought assistance from Jessica. Josh's writing skills soared as did his SAT scores. It is an honor to gain entry into the University of North Carolina, it is an even greater honor for out of state resident. I am convinced that Jessica's tremendous academic influence made this a reality for Josh."
-F.M., Athens GA

"Jessica establishes an immediate rapport with kids and they respond by wanting to learn and exceed expectations. Having someone you can talk to and feel comfortable with as a teenager is rare and it creates a great environment for empowerment that goes beyond taking the SAT or ACT."
-L.D., Athens GA

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Wednesday, February 10, 2010

fun

Fact: if kids are bored when stuff that they are meant to learn is presented to them, they will tune you out.
You can argue with me if you like, but I am right. You remember things better when you are engaged in what you are learning.
I try to make learning for standardized tests something fun.
Huh?
I know, you think it's impossible to do. It's not. I've worked really hard at it. I have to make what I do fun. Do you honestly think that at first any 17 year old is going to come willingly to SAT/ACT tutoring? The answer to that is "no".
However, I make this fun. I make it engaging. I make them want to come back. I have to. Or I wouldn't be in business.
I do this many different ways, but the key is to keep the kids on their toes, engage them, and be a little bit of a dork.
I don't mind if they laugh at me. At least I know that they are paying attention.
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  1. Joni MFebruary 11, 2010 at 6:36 AM

    Jessica, even as a little girl you were smarter than a whip and could get practically anyone to pay attention to you to get the desired result, which is no doubt why you are so successful at what you do today in grabbing your students attention! Of course you had 3 doting Aunts to appease you along the way and we certainly did! Way to go sweetie!!!

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