The University of Houston (UH) Bonner Test Preparation Model offers a framework to other Bonner schools to start their own test preparation program(s). The UH Bonner program has been operating an SAT entrance test preparation program, “Lobo Prep,” for four years with a history of data-driven success. Interested Bonners can learn about Lobo Prep’s tutoring and mentoring model.

1. The UH Bonner Test Prep Model:
Increasing the Availability of SAT
and College Preparatory Services
Karina Bhattacharya

2. The Proposal
Income inequality in education
University mentors to mentor low-income
students on the SAT/ACT and to guide with
college admissions

3. History
Spring 2015: Group review
Fall 2015: Subject mentors
Fall 2016: College Prep,
Mentors for all subjects
Spring 2017: Website
Fall 2017: Leadership roles

4. Lobo Prep
Cesar Chavez High School
➔ SAT and College Preparation
➔ Semester-long program
➔ Senior program

5. ImpACT
KIPP Sunnyside High School
ACT Test Preparation
Short, intensive program

6. Part 1: Framework

7. Framework
1) Fall and Spring Schedules and Curriculum Outline
2) Lobo Data Report
3) Leaders’ Guide

8. Data (SY 2016-2017)
1) Averaged 26 hours of instruction over 11 weeks
2) SAT scores increased by an average of 84 points
3) Scores increased 2.82 points per hour attended

9. Timeline
➔ Manual edits
➔ Recruit mentors
➔ Training mentors
➔ Contacting school to recruit students
➔ Publish curriculum calendar
➔ Diagnostic Exam
➔ Sessions
➔ Official SAT
➔ Data analysis

10. Part 2: Student Manual

13. Part 3: Teaching Manual

16. Thank you!