If anyone is looking for an intensive SAT/ACT prep option, check out the below information. There is a cost to sign up. This is not through Beaumont, but an outside opportunity I wanted to make you aware of.
Invested Learning is offering the classes on Sunday evenings via Zoom. Additional information can be found here: https://investedlearning.net/collections/classes
SAT Success starts November 2 and leads up to the December 6 SAT
ACT Advantage starts January 11 and leads up to the February 14 ACT
All Juniors will take the PSAT in October. In preparation, Beaumont has partnered with Revolution Prep to offer an online PSAT 101 course and Practice Test. Both are free but require registration in advance. Registration can be found here.
PSAT 101 Strategy Session: Sunday, Saturday, September 28, 2025 | 7 – 8pm
PSAT Practice Exam: Saturday, October 4, 2025 | 9am – 12pm
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--Additionally, for those looking for a more intensive option please see the email below for information on a paid-for PSAT Power Class offered locally by Dr. Dan Reynolds:
from: Dan Reynolds <dan@investedlearning.net>
Subject: New PSAT Power Class to help Beaumont students ace PSAT, compete for NMSC [w/ Beaumont discount]
Dear Ms. O’Connor,
Hello! My name is Dr. Dan Reynolds. I’m a teacher, researcher, and ACT/SAT tutor based in University Heights. My company, Invested Learning, and I have supported many Beaumont girls to thrive in their test prep.
I’ve created a 5-week Zoom PSAT Power Class, starting September 7. It’s on Sunday nights so even the busiest kids can take it and so I can personally teach it. The class is not built around test prep tricks, but mastery learning for reading, writing, and math that will stick with them. I’ve also designed the course around motivational principles from 10 to 25 by Dr. David Yeager to inspire students to embrace challenge and persist as they approach the highest PSAT scores.
Because we want to support our local Catholic high schools, the discount code BEAUMONTPSAT25 will get Beaumont families $50 off the $399 course. Could you share that code and the attached flyer with your junior parents? To maximize student success, the course is limited to 15 kids, and since the course starts in 3 weeks, the registration is going quick. Registration deadline is September 4. FYI, we plan to offer similar classes for the SAT and ACT later in the year.
Wishing the Blue Streaks all the best,
Dan
Dan Reynolds, PhD
Founder & Learning Director, Invested Learning
Senior Education Researcher, SRI International
Former Associate Professor and Chair of the Education Department, John Carroll University
Google Scholar Research Profile | Recently published book Tackling Tough Texts: A Research-Based Guide to Scaffolding Learning in Grades 6-12
As required by the State of Ohio, Beaumont will hold a College Credit Plus (CCP) information session on Thursday, February 6 from 5-6 pm via Zoom.
A representative from Kent State University will present information for the 2025-26 school year. Topics will include the CCP program in general as well as specific options at Kent State.
Families interested in learning more about CCP should visit the Ohio Department of Education/CCP website for an overview of the program and then join us on February 6 for the virtual presentation.
If you plan to attend, please fill out this short registration form by 9 a.m. on Wednesday, February 5 so we can provide you with the Zoom link.
Questions? Please contact Ms. O’Connor
Our friends at Revolution Prep are excited to help students reach their 2025 academic goals by offering a $400 gift card toward a private tutoring package (12+ hours) and $100 off small group test prep courses for the SAT® & ACT®. (Quick note: the private tutoring gift card value will change to $250 on 12/1, so take advantage of the full savings before then!)
If you’re considering tutoring to support your student’s success, Revolution Prep offers a range of options.
Your gift card can be applied toward programs that help with:
Bridging learning gaps and accelerating progress
Preparing for midterms, finals, quizzes, essays, and high-stakes exams (i.e. PSAT/NMSQT®, ACT®, SAT®, AP®)
Developing strong study habits and interpersonal skills
Improving organization, time management, and task prioritization
To learn more about Revolution Prep’s tutoring options, check out the flyer below:
2024 Holiday Gift Card & Tutoring Program Support
If you’d like to get your gift card, visit the page below:
Revolution Prep Holiday Gift Card
On January 17, 2024, Mary Lynn Delfino from Kent State University presented on College Credit Plus (CCP) opportunities for students in the state Ohio. Check out her informational slide deck here. The program is open to students in grades 7-12 who meet the requirements. Please visit the Ohio Department of Education's CCP page to learn more.
Big points to remember for nonpublic school students:
This process requires independent, self-driven work on the part of the student/family.
Starting in February: A parent must create an OH|ID Account (if you don’t already have one) at https://ohid.ohio.gov. A parent or guardian must establish an OH|ID to file the CCP Funding Application.
February 1 - April 1: Students should apply to the college or colleges of their choice. Start early! Check with your preferred university or college for their CCP deadlines. You must have an acceptance letter to submit with your funding application. Parents must then upload a copy of the admission letter to their College Credit Plus Funding Application located in your OH|ID Account. If your student gets an admission letter from more than one college, you must upload each college's admission letter.
April 1 at 5:00 p.m. is the HARD DEADLINE to submit an application for funding. Any families that do not submit an application prior to 5 p.m. will be financially responsible for any courses their student enrolls in. This deadline is set forth by the Department of Education and cannot be extended.
By May 6: You will receive your funding award notification within your College Credit Plus Funding Application located in your OH|ID Account. Once you receive your award notification, you can have your child register for college courses.
Students must fill out the counseling session template to show they have discussed the pros and cons of taking courses before scheduling (see Ms. O'Connor for the form)
Rebekah O'Connor is the Beaumont School CCP contact.
You may find it interesting to research statistics on colleges and universities your daughter is interested in. Looking at retention rates and graduation rates may be of particular interest. The information is only as accurate as what each institution provides, and we would caution you against relying on it too heavily since, in many cases, the differences among institutions are small, and the numbers don’t reflect what your daughter’s lived experience will be on a particular campus.
Paying for college generally comes from a variety of sources. School scholarships and grants, state grants, federal grants, federal loans, private loans, and savings. Scholarships and grants do not need to be repaid while loans do. Most schools also offer payment plan options.
Federal and State Aid:
External Scholarships:
Many colleges use ScholarshipUniverse. Students access this directly through a college's website. It allows students to search and apply for both college and external scholarships approved by the school.