Amy Dulan, -

"Conquering the ACT Math and Science"

Congressman Alcee L. Hastings, Florida -

"Higher Education: An Investment in Society, An Investment in Yourself"

Alcee L. Hastings represents his native state of Florida by serving as Congressman for District 23, which includes parts of Broward, Palm Beach, Hendry, Martin, and St. Lucie Counties. Congressman Hastings was first elected in 1992 and is currently serving his 10th term in the Congress. Born in Altamonte Springs, he attended Florida’s public schools, and graduated from Fisk University in 1958. He earned his law degree from Florida A&M University in Tallahassee. Known to many as “Judge,” Alcee Hastings has distinguished himself as an attorney, civil rights activist, judge, and now Member of Congress. Appointed by President Jimmy Carter in 1979, he became the first African-American Federal Judge in the State of Florida, and served in that position for 10 years. Since his election to Congress as the first African-American from Florida since the post-Civil War period, Congressman Hastings has been an outspoken advocate for Floridians and our nation as a whole. Throughout his lifetime, Congressman Hastings has championed the rights of minorities, women, the elderly, children, and immigrants. In the 112th Congress, Mr. Hastings’ legislative priorities include continued efforts to create jobs and provide training and re-education for displaced workers; make our country safer and more secure; ensure that our election systems are easier and more fair; support small businesses; invest in green energy and infrastructure; increase access to quality, affordable health care for all; ban assault weapons; fund Head Start and other education programs; strengthen and improve Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid; protect the environment and pursue environmental justice; and provide family and medical leave to all workers. Furthermore, known throughout the world as an expert in foreign policy, Mr. Hastings continues to advocate for diplomacy before military action to settle disputes with established and emerging nations. As a Senior Democratic Whip, Mr. Hastings continues to be a leading voice in the Democratic Caucus, underscoring his commitment to work closely on a bi-partisan basis with his colleagues in both the House and Senate. He also serves as Co-Chairman of the Democratic Caucus’ Jobs Task Force and is Co-Founder and Co-Chairman of the Congressional Caucus to End Homelessness, the Congressional Pollinator Protection Caucus, and the Tunisia Caucus. In addition, as the Democratic Chairman of the Florida Delegation, Mr. Hastings works closely with his Florida colleagues on issues of particular importance to the State. With over 10 years of experience in the intelligence community, Mr. Hastings remains committed to ensuring our national security and protecting the American people. In the 111th Congress, Mr. Hastings served as Vice Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was a member of its Subcommittee on Terrorism, HUMINT (Human Intelligence), Analysis, and Counterintelligence

David Montesano, Author of Brand U: A 4-Step Process for Getting Into the College of Your Dreams -

"Improving your Transfer Admission Outlook by getting off the Waitlist"

For college-bound students, David Montesano is an internationally-recognized college admission advisor who provides strategic coaching that results in a higher percentage of successful admissions, scholarships and awards for students. Over the past 10 years, David Montesano, Admission Strategist and Founder of College Match US (www.CollegeMatchUs.com) has offered individualized counseling and a summer College Application Academy for seniors-to-be ( http://www.collegematchus.com/caa2010.html). In 2010-11, 97% of his clients gained admission to at least one of their top choice colleges and a majority of his clients won merit scholarships, averaging $57,000 over four years. David gets consistently high approval ratings from his clients and has been profiled by Washington Post education writer, Jay Matthews and is a frequent contributor to articles in publications including, US News & World Report, CBS Money Watch, and The Daily Beast.

Esther Shein, Principal, Exceptional Essays -

"Writing the College Essay—the good, the bad and the ugly’’"

Jennifer Kelly, Senior Consultant - ACT, Inc.

"Preparing For The ACT"

In my role, I strive to make sure that students, parents, and educators are equipped with the necessary tools for College and Career Readiness. Prior to my tenure at ACT, Inc., I was an Admissions Officer.

Katie Mang, Senior Manager Member Engagement - National Society of Collegiate Scholars

"5 Simple Steps for Transition Success"

Katie Mang joined the NSCS Staff in October 2010 working with the West Coast College Chapters. Since then, she has worked with the online institutions and Community College Chapters of NSCS, and now oversees the Member Engagement TEAM that support all 300 chapters across the United States. Prior to working at NSCS, Katie gained diverse experience in Student Affairs, including Career Services, Student Activities and Athletics Administration. She graduated from Kent State University with a Master of Education in Higher Education Administration and a BA in Communication Studies, with a concentration in interpersonal communication.

Kelly C. Roell, Author - About.com Guide to Test Prep

"Scores, Registration and Anxiety: Answering the Most Popular SAT, ACT and TOEFL Questions "

As an author, certified teacher, and lecturer, Kelly has had an array of test preparation experience. She worked as a high school English and Reading teacher for years in one of the nation's top-ranking school districts, instructing students in the many facets of local, state and national testing. Her test prep skills helped her administer an SAT test preparation course to advanced high school students, guiding them to focus their potential and increase their scores. She has also worked in the private sector as a tutor, motivating students to move from failure to excellence in reading, writing, and speech. Most recently, Kelly has authored an ACT test prep book through Research & Education Association, Inc. which will be released in 2012. Kelly has her master's degree in Secondary English Education, and her BA in English with a creative writing specialty.

Linda Carnevale, ACT/SAT Verbal Expert, BARRON'S Author -

"ACT College Admissions Test: Verbal Spotlight"

Linda Carnevale has been writing college preparatory books for BARRON'S Educational Series Publishers since 2000. Titles include HOT WORDS for the SAT, ACT English, Reading and Writing Workbook, and SAT2400: Aiming for the Perfect Score with CD-Rom. An alumna of Columbia University's Teachers College where she earned her M.A. in English Education, Carnevale (a sought-after SAT/ACT verbal coach) is founder of websites specializing in academic and college admissions support: www.CollegeEssayDoctors.com and www.SelectTutorsPrep.com. Mrs. Carnevale was granted a tenure as a teacher of English at Cold Spring Harbor High School, a nationally-ranked TOP 100 Gold Medal School. Among her published credits are Long Island Quarterly literary journal, Conde Naste's BRIDE'S Magazine, Modern Bride magazine, and - most recently - PAUMANOK I: Poems & Pictures of Long Island and PAUMANOK II (hardcover anthologies, 2010 & 2012).

Marty Bennett, Marketing Coordinator - EducationUSA

"Transfer Issues for International Students"

Marty found his calling—international education—at his alma mater, Marquette University. After 6 ½ years in admissions and international student services at Marquette, he worked at an international school outside of London. Mr. Bennett also served at Saint Mary’s College (Notre Dame, IN), and as Director of International Services at Ball State University. Since November 2008, Marty has served as the first EducationUSA Marketing Coordinator. Marty is committed to advancing the EducationUSA network and establishing stronger partnerships with the U.S. higher education community in the international education priorities.

Melani Pratt, Regional Account Manager - CollegeSource, Inc.

"Will My Courses Transfer?"

With over 10 years of experience in both the Higher Education and software development industry, Melani works extensively with colleges and universities interested in incorporating software solutions designed to promote student success. As an Account Manager for CollegeSource, Inc., Melani works with the team at transfer.org to help prospective transfer students find the information they need to make informed decisions related to the transfer process.

Mike Barrett, Tutor and Author -

"11.3.11- Fall 2011-Strategies From A High-Scoring, Non-Prepping Tutor"
"Strategies From A High-Scoring, Non-Prepping Tutor."

In the last 10 years, Mike Barrett has helped thousands of people with their standardized tests, through seminars, online videos, books, and individual tutoring. Unlike most other test prep tutors, Mike doesn't take tests at face value. Instead, he digs beneath the surface to figure out what really makes a test tick. He evaluates each test as a system of rules, patterns, and standards designed by a testing company bent on achieving a specific strategic goal. Then he exploits the inherent weaknesses in the test's systems. The result is a style of preparation that focuses on effectively leveraging a student's existing knowledge, rather than cramming for weeks or months with little result. Mike also seeks to connect with his students, helping them bring their unique gifts to bear on the test. He compares standardized tests to things like languages, sports, and video games, so students can see that doing well on standardized tests can involve skills they've already mastered in other areas of life.

Philip Keller, Author of The New Math SAT Game Plan -

"Going it Alone: Math SAT Prep Without a Tutor or a Course"

Teaching SAT math has been Philip Keller’s “other job” since 1985. While studying mechanical engineering at Princeton University, he taught SAT classes for a company called Pre-Test Review, a pioneer in SAT preparation. After graduating, he became a high school math and science teacher, teaching mostly physics but also chemistry, calculus and geometry. All through his years of teaching, he has continued to work with students to prepare them for the SAT. Currently, he teaches physics at Holmdel High School, in Holmdel, New Jersey. He also teaches the math classes for Keller and White, a small SAT and PSAT preparation program in Red Bank, NJ.

Shaan Patel, 2400 Expert Founder -

"Perfect 2400 SAT Essay Secrets"

Shaan Patel grew up in a small motel his parents managed in Las Vegas, Nevada. After learning many effective strategies of the SAT elite in the summer of 2006, Shaan was able to improve his score from 1760 to a perfect 2400. Of the 10 million students who have taken the SAT, only about 2,000 have gotten a perfect score. Because of his score and other academic achievements, he was was Nevada's Presidential Scholar, a National Merit Finalist, on the USA Today All-USA High School Academic Team, and received over $230,000 in other scholarships and awards, which can be found here: http://www.2400expert.com/meet-shaan Shaan is now the founder of 2400 Expert, an SAT preparation company based in Las Vegas. He is also the author of McGraw-Hill's SAT 2400 in Just 7 Steps.

Teresa Axe, Associate Director, Global Client Relations, ETS -

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Terry Axe is an Associate Director for Global Client Relations at Educational Testing Service (ETS). Terry has been with ETS for over 20 years and has extensive experience with TOEFL and GRE. She is responsible for outreach and communication to score users, overseas educational advisors, and international guidance counselors.

John Baylor, Principal - John Baylor Test Prep

"ACT Overview and ACT English"

John Baylor graduated from Middlesex School in Concord, Massachusetts and then Stanford University. A brief career in banking convinced him that his true passion was teaching. Since returning to his boyhood home of Lincoln, Nebraska in 1994, John-through his company, Baylor Test Prep- has prepared thousands of students in Nebraska and Iowa for the ACT and SAT. John's passion for teaching and his contrarian test taking techniques have inspired students and increased scores for nearly two decades. Since 2003 Baylor Test Prep has gone into Schools during the school day to increase an entire high school's average ACT score form 1 to 3 points. John Baylor Test Prep is the online version of this entertaining, proven ACT Prep course a means to reach more schools and students so as to help even more achieve their college goals.

Bara Sapir, Founder and Executive Director - New York Test Prep

"Time Management Strategy and Anxiety-Free Test Taking with TPNY"

BARA SAPIR, M.A., CHt, CNLP, Reiki (practioner) is an internationally recognized expert in high-performance coaching, personal empowerment and transformative test preparation. She partners with each of her students to achieve success. She is an inspirational, highly skilled, passionate expert and teacher with over fifteen years' experience teaching test prep, including six years as an instructor for The Princeton Review. Sapir holds masters degrees in Education from the Jewish Theological Seminary and Art History from the University of Michigan. She has certification in Hypnosis, Neurolingistic Programing and is Reiki practicioner. She is a published author and professional artist. She conducts workshops for students, parents, educators, business people, and creative professionals seeking high-performance results at school, work, and in life. She lives in New York City.

Jon Denning, SAT Course Developer & Instructor - PowerScore Test Preparation

"SAT Tips and Tricks"

Jon Denning is one of the top SAT instructors in the nation, and he has taught thousands of students how to improve their SAT scores using PowerScore’s revolutionary techniques. After scoring a 1550 on the SAT (out of 1600), Jon attended Georgia Tech on a Governor’s Scholarship, and he later graduated with a degree in Molecular Biology and a minor in Applied Psychology. As an instructor, Jon brings humor and enthusiasm into the classroom, coupled with a wealth of knowledge borne from years of experience. Currently, Jon works as a course developer for PowerScore SAT Test Preparation. Along with co-authoring the PowerScore Live Online SAT Course, Jon oversees all PowerScore online course offerings and assists thousands of students every year. A sought-after speaker, Jon frequently represents PowerScore in interviews. Along with his large number of speaking engagements, Jon has also written several best selling LSAT publications.

Dr. Gary Gruber, Author - The Gruber Complete SAT and ACT Guide Series

"Thinking Your Way to Great SAT/ACT Scores"

Dr. Gruber is recognized nationally as the leading expert on standardized tests and originator and developer of the critical thinking skills necessary for use on standardized tests. It is said that no one in the nation is better at assessing the thinking patterns of “how” a person answers questions and providing the mechanism to improve the faulty thinking approaches. His SAT score improvements with students have been documented to be the highest in the nation. Dr. Gruber’s unique methods have been used by Public Television (PBS), Sylvan Learning Centers, Grolier’s Encyclopedia, and are being used by school districts throughout the country, in homes and workplaces across the nation, and by a host of other entities. Most recently he has trained the University of California ’s teachers to create programs for specific critical thinking and problem solving skills for the minority programs.

Allen Grove, College Admissions Guide - About.com

"Good and Bad Reasons to Transfer"

For five years, Allen Grove directed Alfred University's First-Year Experience Program to help students make the challenging transition from high school to college. He is also a professor of English who regularly teaches first-year experience courses, first-year composition, and British Literature. He has published numerous peer-reviewed journal articles and has edited several British novels. In addition to his day job, Allen is a freelance writer who has written for a web-based company specializing in student enrollment, retention, and success. He earned a B.S. in Materials Science and Engineering from M.I.T. and, with some course work at Harvard and Wellesley, a B.S. in Literature from M.I.T. He then abandoned his plans to go to graduate school for engineering, instead going on to earn his master's and PhD in English from the University of Pennsylvania.