Bring Jean Burk to Your Event: The Leading Expert on Test Prep & Scholarships
Helping Students Earn Top Scores, Win Scholarships, and Unlock College Opportunities
Author Jean Burk is a homeschooling mother and creator of the revolutionary and award-winning College Prep Genius curriculum which has helped thousands of high school students prepare for the SAT & PSAT/ NMSQT. and CLT. Her expertise has been featured on FOX, CBS, NBC, ABC, WE, ION, Forbes Living TV, UShopTV, Choice Media TV and The Homeschool Channel. She has been a keynote and featured speaker at numerous homeschool conferences, schools, clubs, college nights, and is a Fox News contributor. Jean currently travels across the United States as well as other countries speaking about how to go to college for FREE!
Meet the college prep genius founder
SAT/ACT Instructor, Jean Burk, is a homeschooling mother and creator of the revolutionary College Prep Genius curriculum which has helped thousands of high school students prepare for the SAT, ACT & PSAT/NMSQT. Her expertise has been featured on FOX as a news contributor, CBS, NBC, ABC, WE, iON, CW, TXA21, and The Homeschool Channel.
She also serves as a frequent contributor to newspapers, magazines, educational resources, and online publications.
Jean currently travels across the United States and abroad teaching students how to improve their standardized test scores and speaking to parents about how to get college for FREE!
As a single income family, Jean Burk and her husband did not have the financial resources to send their children to college. When Jean discovered the SAT,ACT & PSAT were the keys to getting huge scholarships, she began to research the test to understand how to prepare her children for it. She discovered that these tests could be taught! They weren’t IQ tests, but rather critical thinking exams.
After both her children received full scholarships, Jean began teaching these secrets to other homeschooling, public school, and private school students alike. Her program ,College Prep Genius, is the culmination of more than 15 years of research, classroom experience and SAT/ACT expertise, extending worldwide.
As a homeschooling mom, Jean did send her children to college. When she discovered the SAT & PSAT were the keys to getting huge scholarships, she began to research the tests to understand how to prepare her children for them. She discovered that these tests could be taught! They weren’t IQ tests, but rather critical thinking exams. After both her children received incredible scholarships, Jean began teaching these secrets to other homeschool, public, private and charter school students. Her program College Prep Genius is the culmination of more than a decade of research, classroom experience and SAT expertise.
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Our most popular 1 Hour seminars | YOUR STUDENTS CAN BEAT STANDARDIZED TESTS
“HOW TO ACE THE SAT/ACT"*
(one hour for parents and teens)
Discover how this is a learnable test and every question can be answered in 30 seconds or less.
Test-prep Guru, Jean Burk, will share her secrets of test success that have helped tens of thousands of students raise their SAT scores as much as 700 points, ACT 11 points, CLT 26 points! Learn how to find shortcuts in test patterns and save time on all types of questions. Math, Writing, Reading, and Science are all covered in this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. If you have kids in high school, you can’t miss this seminar about preparing them for the SAT and ACT!
“LOOKOUT SAT AND ACT, THERE’S A NEW TEST IN TOWN-THE CLT”*
(one hour for parents and teens)
This alternative test is setting a new standard and giving the big guys a run for their money.
College entrance tests are here to stay but students now have a new option that doesn’t include the dreaded SAT or ACT. The Classic Learning Test (CLT) is quickly being adopted for entrance and scholarships by colleges across the nation. Families will love this test because they will find that the test’s content isn’t at odds with their core beliefs; the exam’s approach represents traditional values that families adhere to by reconnecting intellectual pursuit and virtue. Learn insider information since the CLT partnered with College Prep Genius as the ONLY test prep company they recommend!
“SAT vs ACT –The RealTruth”*
(one hour for parents and teens)
They are more alike than you think or have been told.
Which one is better? We’ve got you covered- no problem! Learn all about the crossover, what colleges take what score and how no matter which one you take, both are accepted nationwide! Discover what to do if the SAT/ACTs are canceled again to make sure you can submit a college entrance exam. Find out little-known secrets about both the SAT and the ACT and who wrote both of the tests even though they are from different companies. Be amazed at how these tests are beatable and there is a crossover of information that works on both. Most importantly, discover why a high ACT and SAT scores can yield amazing scholarships!
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Our most popular 1 Hour seminars | DEBT-FREE DEGREE – A REALITY
“FREE COLLEGE AT YOUR FINGERTIPS”*
(one hour for parents)
Learn different ways to get scholarships as well as FREE college!
Are you ready to make $500 an hour? Although it sounds too good to be true, it’s possible to earn this much in scholarships for college. Author, Jean Burk, will teach you two important concepts: how to get into the college of your choice and how to find the scholarships to pay for it. You will learn methods of receiving substantial scholarships that go beyond tuition and may include room and board, graduate school, and money to study abroad! Unlock the keys to finding free college at your fingertips!
“THE BEST KEPT SECRET TO FREE COLLEGE: THE PSAT”*
(one hour for parents and students)
Parents and teens will learn about amazing scholarships from this misunderstood test.
Imagine throwing away seven trash bags full of college offers! It happened to my family and it could happen to yours. How? The PSAT. Contrary to popular belief, “P” does not stand for practice. In reality the PSAT is a scholarship qualifying test; a high score can help write your ticket to just about any college. Discover the 4 little-known secrets about the PSAT and 11 steps to success! Learn how to get colleges begging you to enroll and pick up the tab at the same time.
"A DEBT-FREE DEGREE REALITY—PUT THAT 200K BACK IN YOURPOCKET"*
(one hour for parents)
College is a lousy investment if you must borrow from your future.
There’s nothing scarier than many of today’s graduates who are like the walking debt, hoping the apocalypse comes so
they can get out of paying their student loans. Crippling debt is harming our young people: they can’t buy a house,
start a business and are even delaying starting a family after receiving their degree. You can save your students, and your pocketbook by being deliberate with the money talk, defining the real cost of college and discovering that the dream college is the one they don’t have to pay for.
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Our most popular 1 Hour seminars | PAYING FOR COLLEGE 101
“THE SECRET COLLEGE FUNDING FORMULA”*
(one hour for parents)
Learn to play the game when it comes to receiving the most college funding, even full-rides.
Whether you are high, low, or caught in the “middle”… class, you can learn the blueprint that colleges use to give you money. Once you know where you are at, you can then make plans to pay for college using the systems that are already in play.
“DE, AP,CLEP,DC,JE –NAVIGATING THE ALPHABET SOUP OF EARLY COLLEGE”*
(one hour for parents)
Middle and high school families will walk away amazed at how valuable early college can be!
Your teen can earn early college and receive credit for high school and college simultaneously and save thousands of dollars in college tuition! During this essential workshop, Jean will lay out early college options along with a full-ride to a four-year university while helping parents
and teens understand the differences. Jean will share a dozen reasons to consider early college, how you can position your teen as well as what the requirements for early college are and how to choose your first college classes. Dual enrollment paired with AP and CLEP opportunities, allows your teen to earn early college credits and take challenging courses he or she will enjoy! You’ll be glad you came to this money saving information exchange!
“CHRISTIAN COLLEGE ON A SHOESTRING!"*
(one hour for parents and students)
Families considering Christian college education will learn the cost may totally surprise them.
If your family is anything like most home school families, you’ve been educating your children at home and supporting the family on the salary of a single wage earner. For 12 years you have given your children a Godly heritage and strong Biblical foundation; a foundation you pray will continue through their college and adult years. With price tags starting around $150K for a four year education, most families believe a Christian college is way beyond their financial means. In this workshop, you’ll learn the secrets to Christian College afford ability including early college options, grants, scholarships and home- school friendly colleges. This workshop will focus on specific institutions and how tuition can be reduced dramatically with a bit of advanced planning. If you have a middle or high school student, start planning NOW; you’ll be glad you did!!
“FAFSA Means Free Money”*
Help your senior not make one or more of the 60 identified errors.
Imagine over 120 billion dollars of available college funds annually, yet 80% of families will make errors on the FAFSA and miss out on financial aid! Learn why EVERYONE should file the FAFSA, regardless of their income bracket. Discover how you can legally use “loopholes” to get more money and put yourself in the best position possible for your economic situation.
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Our most popular 1 Hour seminars | adMISSION POSSIBLE
"WALK, DON’T RUN —THE PATH TO COLLEGE IS ALREADY PAVED FOR YOU"*
Believe it or not, homeschoolers often have more of an advantage by NOT having a guidance counselor for the matriculation process.
Whether you are high, low, or caught in the “middle”… class, you can learn the blueprint that colleges use to give you money. Once you know where you are at, you can then make plans to pay for college using the systems that are already in play.
"PREPARE LIKE AN IVY APPLICANT"*
(one hour for parents and teens)
Learn the one thing that can make the difference to admission’s counselor that could put an applicant over the top.
Most students won’t be accepted or really don’t care to go to a top-tier or Ivy League school; they are extremely selective regardless of high stats. But what if you knew the criterion to get into one? This information could be used to over-prepare for other schools, especially if they are test blind. Ultimately it could help you to stand out at other colleges or just in case you did want to attend one of “The Ancient Eight.”
“KNOWLEDGE TO COLLEGE YOUR KEYS TO GO FROM A-Z”*
(one hour for parents and students)
Finding the perfect college goes beyond cost, size and location.
Did you know there are over 100 things to consider when choosing a college? Discover everything from searching for the perfect college to going to an Ivy-League school for FREE! Learn the one thing that can set your student apart for college acceptance and scholarships. The right information can make the difference between your student going to a safety school or to his or her dream college!
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Our most popular 1 Hour seminars | INSIDER SECRETS EXPOSED
"SECRETS TO THE SCHOLARSHIPS SEARCH!"*
(one hour for parents)
Learn the keys to easily finding and receiving college scholarships.
Wait before you fill out any scholarship applications and waste precious time. You can learn the contests that are legitimate and, easiest to win and why sometimes you
should NEVER apply for a single one. Discover the one place that contains nearly 85% of all the award money and how you can get your hands on it! There are 24 billion dollars’ worth of private scholarships each year. Discover key words to search for little-known scholarships and find out the key that the library holds to unknown money. No matter how old your child is,
you can’t miss out on the money that is
available NOW!
"popular 1 Hour seminars “Revealed: The Top Confidential Tricks Used by Colleges and Companies"*
(one hour for parents and students)
Knowledge is power and what families don’t know can cost them money.
Unfortunately, hidden resources and unethical practices are rampant in the college prep journey. Many students miss out on real college money every year by three unsuspecting sources. Learn how scholarship companies dupe families, while test prep companies fool their customers, and finally, discover how the colleges themselves often withhold big money from trusting families.
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Inspiring & Actionable 1-Hour Seminars for Families & Students Engaging, Educational, and Packed with Real-World Strategies
“Love,God, and the Rod"
(one hour for parents of students of any age)
Is corporal punishment the missing ingredient that society has deemed as child abuse?
You give your kids love, and you try to bring them closer to God. But do you include the crucial third piece of Love, God, and the Rod? Kids need equal doses of all three, or you risk raising children who are out of balance and out of touch with God. In this one-hour workshop, Jean Burk gives you the keys to Godly discipline in parenting. You’ll learn how to teach your kids that it is harder to disobey than obey and that partial obedience is still disobedience. You’ll learn the secrets to using these rules to bring your family closer together and closer to God. Ultimately, you’ll learn to raise kids that you will want to be friends with as adults
“How to Raise Horrible Kids”
(one hour for parents of students of any age)
This is what is happening when we look at today’s parenting skills or lack of it?
Are you tired of kids who think the world owes them something? Do you worry that, in fact, sometimes your kid falls prey to this sense of entitlement? And why wouldn’t he or she, when they get a trophy just for showing up? The secret to raising a horrible child lies in precisely that by over-rewarding paired with underdisciplining, and to prove it, we have a generation of out-of-control kids who can’t stand the word “no”. Spend an hour with Jean Burk to successfully learn how to take back the authority over your family and raise kids whose hearts are pointed to Christ.
“How Counselors, Coaches and Coffee are Keeping You From Free College"
(one hour for parents of students of any age)
Learn the lies that parents believe that can actually derail the plan for higher education.
Do you want your child to be among the 24% who receive a college degree? Despite what news media seems to suggest, nearly three-quarters of American students won’t graduate from college and those that do often are stuck paying back loans for twenty years. Students are unprepared academically, and parents are unprepared financially—but it doesn’t have to be that way. Take the College Prep Genius test to find out if you’re on the right track. You’ll learn the common myths about preparing kids for higher education and about navigating college tuition. Jean Burk will give you the three keys to FREE college and teach you how to avoid the two main reasons why most students drop out of school.
“The Grass Isn’t Greener on the Other Side-It’s Still Grass”
(one hour for married spouses)
Changing spouses generally means your just trading problems and often adding to existing ones.
Once you get closer to the grass, you realize it’s either fake or has worst problems than you could see from afar. Grass grows where you water it and the difference in a garden and wilderness is the cultivation and nurturing given. Learn the land mines that can sabotage your marriage and the Miracle Grow key that will give your relationship the excitement you once had when dating
“FREEZE Your Teenagers Until they’re 23”
(one hour for parents of students of any age)
Yes, give your teenagers responsibility, but don’t trust them.
This seminar is for any parent who wishes they could freeze their child in time. Sometimes, we want to savor the preciousness of this particular moment. For parents of teens, however, sometimes we just want to put them on ice for a decade and hope they emerge as a mature, productive, grateful citizens. After all, we are surrounded by a culture with no moral compass and our teens are inundated with technology that overpowers our principled standards. But don’t give up hope! Jean has successfully piloted two teens to adulthood, surviving the rocky shoals and stormridden waters. She’ll teach you the three keys to capturing (or recapturing) the heart of any teenager.
“Is There Someone OutThere For Me? “
(one hour for parents of students of any age)
Spoiler Alert: A “soul-mate” is a worldy term that can confuse, distract and distort our idea of a future mate.
We live in a world of instant gratification—on-demand TV, same-day shipping, fast food, and (in many cases) fast kids. How can we direct our kids to purity in a promiscuous society and teach them to just be friends in a just-do-it world? The key to successfully shepherding your child to righteousness is in the truth about sin, not standards. Jean Burk will teach you the steps: from how to talk to your child about sin as hostility toward God, all the way to the reward of waiting for God’s best in a mate. Whether your family is teaching courtship or allowing your kids to date, you will leave with the knowledge you need to keep your child in pursuit of righteousness.
“The Grass Isn’t Greener on the Other Side-It’s Still Grass”
(one hour for married spouses)
Changing spouses generally means your just trading problems and often adding to existing ones.
Once you get closer to the grass, you realize it’s either fake or has worst problems than you could see from afar. Grass grows where you water it and the difference in a garden and wilderness is the cultivation and nurturing given. Learn the land mines that can sabotage your marriage and the Miracle Grow key that will give your relationship the excitement you once had when dating