Prerequisite

Successful completion of ENGLISH IV, or consent of instructor based upon student writing sample.

WHICH FORMS OF WRITING WILL BE EMPHASIZED?

Timed essays, akin to those required on the PSAT and SAT
In-class essays, covering material learned through lectures and readings
Persuasive and informative essays, using the five-paragraph model
Extended essays and research papers
Literary analysis of assigned readings

EXACTLY WHAT ARE THESE “SUCCESS TACTICS?”

An advanced note-taking technique that saves the student valuable time both inside and outside of class
A “guest professor” lecture series to immerse students in the intellectual atmosphere of a real college classroom
A sneak pre-view of the most discussed European authors / philosophers and their works, taught from a Christian worldview.
Distinguishing how to write to each professor’s individual tastes and preferences
Tested techniques for persuasive speaking, ideal for presentations and interviews