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A Plus Test Prep & Academic Services

12/15/2017

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If your teen has a huge test in their near future or you need help getting back into the swing of things with an exam on the horizon, A+ Test Prep is here to help. They've helped thousands of "students earn an average increase of 147 points on the SAT and 4.5 points on the ACT." Their workshops and tutoring have real results that enable their students to compete on a higher level for and earn millions in scholarships every year. A+Test Prep is locally owned by Sustain-a-Bull members and SoDu Parents Vince and Sheba Brown. You can find out more about their passion for learning in the video below.

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At A+ Test Prep, they are . . .
  • are trained teachers who are experts in our field.
  • help students focus not just on improving scores but also on turning their scores into SCHOLARSHIPS.  The top three APlus students alone for the Class of 2016 earned over $1 million in scholarships.
  • are parents of four teens and understand firsthand what parents are feeling as they help their students through the process of planning after high school.
  • continuously learn ourselves so that our classes reflect the best experiences for our students
  • believe in helping students and their families be most informed about the college admissions process.
  • committed to helping students improve their academic habits for success beyond the SAT and ACT.
  • will take our program anywhere our clients request: church, schools, community centers, etc.
  • know that our work makes a difference in the lives of our students, their families, and communities.

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What does A+ Test Prep offer?
They proudly offer Tutoring Services for essential life-changing tests, including the SAT, ACT, Praxis and more, serving  students in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and Rocky Mount.  For the ACT and SAT they offer classes both weekly and one-time workshops on weekends. They also offer private SAT & ACT tutoring for families looking for more customized academic preparation. If your school or a group you belong to wants to have their own class or tutorial at your location, A+ Test Prep offers FlexPrep on your own schedule, and brings the learning to you. Additionally, they offer Praxis, Pearson, GMAT and GRE exam preparation for adult learners - invaluble for many. Throughout the year A+ Test Prep also offers free seminars for parents to help families learn about the various tests and have any questions answered about what to expect. 



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Parents, Adult Learners, and teen students are all singing the praises of A+ Test Prep. Just read some of their many recommendations below:
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"This class motivated me to study at home and made me feel more confident after seeing improvement on the second test in only three days!"
— Sandy S.

"There are not enough words to articulate how much I appreciate the services of A+ Test Prep. Vince and Sheba Brown have hit the nail on the head with this service. Vince connected with my son and drew him right on in to begin practice questions using the clicker while Sheba and I talked. My son took their PSAT prep course, their ACT course, and their SAT refresher course. I appreciate Sheba’s “make no bones about it’ approach to teaching the students what they need to know and then some. She has the uncanny ability to keep their rapt attention... [and] throws in real life considerations about the application process, encourages students to find their own voices and to be confident in doing so. She also follows up weekly with parents by email; one week when several students hadn’t done their practice homework, she made sure that the parents knew this. We have had good results with the testing and good results with college admissions!"
— Michelle C.

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​"A+ built his confidence as it related to test prep which not only helped with the ACT, but also in his study habits for his class work.  Parents shouldn’t wait until their students are juniors or seniors to expose them to A+ Test Prep.  Being able to test well throughout high school is valuable when trying to establish a strong GPA. If parents and students take advantage of every tip you provide and simply follow the blueprint you expertly put together, the fear of taking a standardized test will be minimized and the chances of getting scholarship money to help pay for college will be higher.  Again thanks for all that you do and for caring about Trey’s success."
— A. Murphy

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​With all this talk of testing, does your high school Junior know what to expect in the New Year? Now is the time to start thinking about exams and beyond for the class of 2019! Don't be overwhelmed. Instead come to one of A+ Test Prep's FREE info sessions on college and testing, starting in January. Just go to aplushigherscores.com/justintime to find out all the dates.

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Interested? Below are just some of the upcoming workshops and courses offered by A+ Test Prep:

Prepare for the Praxis & Pearson Tests: An Introductory Class (Free): We will cover the core structure of the exam, examine basic question formats, and discuss strategies for answering. 

ACT Prep. Durham. February 2018 Test: This course prepares students for success on the ACT. Students receive a workbook and dynamic instruction for English, math, reading, science, and writing. Meets weekly: 6:30 pm--8:30 pm February 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 2018.

ACT Prep. Durham. Weekend Course. February 2018 Test: This course prepares students for success on the ACT. Students receive a workbook and dynamic instruction for English, math, reading, science, and writing. Weekend Course Dates: February 10. 10 am--12 pm February 11. 2 pm--4 pm February 17 10 am--12 pm February 18 2 pm--4 pm February 24. 10 am--2 pm

SAT Prep. Durham. March 2018: This comprehensive course includes dynamic instruction for reading, math, English, & writing. February 19, 21, 26, 28 March 5, 2018. 6:30--8:30 pm.


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Give the gift of success this holiday season! Invest in your student’s college future now by signing up for ACT/SAT college test prep classes with APlus Test Prep! Register now for all Spring 2018 courses for the special price of $350. Price increases $45 as of January 1st so don't delay!

To find out more about A+ Test Prep, check them out online at aplushigherscores.com, on instagram, facebook (lots of great events there), or twitter for reminders and important announcements.  You can never be too prepared, and A+ Test Prep is here to help!

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The Glass Lady Handmade Ornaments

12/13/2017

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Christmas is getting close! 
Have you found all your presents? 
I'm here to save you! 
My mom  hand makes lovely little glass ornaments 
that will light up the eyes of your friends and family.
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My mom Kathy, The Glass Lady, creates these beautiful glass Christmas trees up in her home studio up in the birthplace of real Christmas trees, Boone, North Carolina. She loves how the color sparkles in the light, and enjoys using dichroic glass the most. Dichroic glass is glass which displays two different colors by undergoing a color change in certain lighting conditions.  You can really see the beauty in this short video.
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​She also uses mosaic patterns like snowflakes and hearts, called miliflori that make beautiful little accents throughout the tree. Each ornament is unique and completely one of a kind. They each also come with a ribbon for hanging it in your own tree and then displaying year round.

​She has also enjoyed making cute snowmen, swirly hearts and colorful stars this year, perfect for trimming any tree or to hang in a window.




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Each of the glass ornaments below is not only unique in it's color and style, but also completely one of a kind. Each tree, star, and icicle is available for purchase. To see them in full, click on any of the pictures in the gallery below.

When you've chosen the ones you like best, please look at the captions and jot down the item numbers and descriptions and PM me. Remember, they are available first come first served in order of who contacts me so you gotta act quick! Last year I sold out in two days!

How to buy these lovely ornaments? It's super easy! Just PM me, Kat over on FB. Comments here on blog or on the FB post do not count. The ornaments are yours once I have replied to you to confirm. Then we'll find a place to meet. Can't wait to share our art with you!
  • All sales are final and need to happen by the evening of Thursday, December 21st.
  • Porch pickup is in South Durham (naturally).
  • First come, first served. So please PM me as soon as possible with the specific item numbers you want. The pictures might remain on this site even after sold so the only way to confirm an item is still available is by PM'ing me.
  • ​Trees are all roughly 6" tall and 3" wide and cost $15. 
  • Stars are roughly 6" in circumference and cost $15.
  • Snowmen range in size but are between 4" to 6" tall and cost $15.
  • Hearts are roughly 6" in circumference and cost $15.
  • Birds are roughly 6" in circumference and cost $15.
  • Items can be personalized on the back for $1 more, pending space on item. 
  • Payable via cash at delivery or paypal before delivery. 
  • Everything will be gift wrapped unless you prefer otherwise.
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