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Survey Comments from the Seminars

• Comment about "Pass the TExES Math 4-8":
  ...I was so relieved to go through your book on the Music TExES exam. I knew in my mind exactly what I wanted the review to have, and I was so relieved when I opened your product to know that it read my mind...it is written from a basic yet thorough perspective, and I know it is exactly what I have been looking for to feel confident in my preparation. Thank you!!
  - B.H.

• Comment about "Pass the TExES Math 4-8":
  Trying to study for the Mathematics 4-8 exam independently has been like trying to staple jam to the ceiling. Unsuccessfully, I've tried using several if not all of the books on the market to pass this examination. The OBJECTIVE SPECIFIC APPROACH this book takes, coupled with CLEAR EXAMPLES, MUST REMEMBER FORMULAS, WORD PROBLEMS, etc. is a "must have" for anyone wishing to pass this examination.
  - A Math 4-8 Customer, Houston, TX




• "I have been using the seminar version of the Pass the TExES and I am happy with the results of using the techniques learned and my score on my departmental exams! The methods are great and can be applied to content exams as well." 
  - Marcy Ludmer, UNT Grad Student, Celina ISD
  
  
• "It gave me a means to understand the Competencies and to score higher on the test...I have a study regimen now - thanks!...He was just very effective." 
  - Rosalina Castillo, Region 12 Seminar Attendee
  
  
• "Book is excellent...great presenter...motivational and inspirational" 
  - Nancy M., Sam Houston Univ.
  
  
• "Great ideas and process to help pass the test...I feel confident after the seminar. He was a very informative and intelligent speaker with great ideas." 
  - Jason A., Region 6 Seminar Attendee
  
  
• "This will help me tremendously! I love acronyms! This gave me a great way to organize the abundance of information. He allowed for questions and discussion which enabled better understanding." 
  - Jennifer Emola, Region 6 Seminar Attendee
  
  
• "The information was presented on a level I understood. He made it interesting." 
  - Stacie Watson, Region 6 Seminar Attendee
  
  
• "The book has wonderful step-by-step instructions to work through the Competencies...I will take a completely different approach to studying. The seminar doesn't provide "answers" but a process that will require us to personally find the connections between Competencies and correct answers." 
  - Shana Obermiller, Region 6 Seminar Attendee
  
  
• "I learned what I needed to focus on to study for the test. I feel now I can go home and study what I need to study to pass. Clear and gave good examples." 
  - Annette Robinson, Region 12 Seminar Attendee
  
  
• "Mark really had some good strategies to study the PPR. He brought up points that I had never considered before. Down-to-earth, and has a good command of the English language."
  - Julie Brightwell, Region 12 Seminar Attendee
  
• "Acronyms and other info. will be helpful on test...gave in-depth explanations and info about potential test questions." 
  - Wayne Baur, Region 12 Seminar Attendee
  
  
• "He was very helpful and cleared up many questions!" 
  - Laura Diaz, Region 6 Seminar Attendee
  
  
• "I liked the information shared relating Competencies to questions. I feel that this was a very informative seminar. I feel that I have alternative ways to prepare...Mr. Mentze appeared to believe in his plan for success on the PPR test." 
  - Sharon Yarbrough, Region 6 Seminar Attendee
  
  
• "(I liked) guidelines on what, how, when, and why to study. He kept us focused, on task, and he allowed us to ask questions." 
  - Sonya Taylor Staten, Region 12 Seminar Attendee
  
  
• "I learned a process to study...I thought the exam would use your common sense and I now know it doesn't. I would not have been prepared properly to take this exam." 
  - Liz Krottinger, Region 6 Seminar Attendee
  
  
• "I liked the thoroughness of the materials...the study materials are great. Mr. Mentze is an engaging speaker who completely keeps your attention." 
  - K.W. Sikes, Region 6 Seminar Attendee
  
  
• "Interesting, exciting...never got sleepy! I think these strategies will help." 
  - Sul Ross State Seminar Attendee
  
  
• "I think the seminar brought up good comments and issues that will benefit students who are in the process of taking the test. It will also raise the study skills of each individual." 
  - Rosa Gutirrez, Sul Ross State Seminar Attendee
  
  
• "The book is outlined for easy learning and memorization. The speaker was very sincere about the class passing." 
  - Tanisha Owens, Dallas ISD Seminar Attendee
  
  
• "I know where to start and how to use prep materials. Guided you toward the correct way of thinking...especially if you have the correct answer but wrong Competency." 
  - Sherry Caldwell, Dallas ISD Seminar Attendee
  
  
• "Mr. Mentze went step-by-step through thought process of answering questions and learning Competencies." 
  - Dallas ISD Seminar Attendee
  
  
• "He was very informative and very motivating. I understand the test and what I need to do. I must change the way I read the questions. 
  - Paul Paramo, Dallas ISD Seminar Attendee
  
  
• "The explanations of the Competencies were very clear...very entertaining and understandable." 
  - Noe Vargas, Dallas ISD Seminar Attendee
  
  
• "I could not remember the Competencies and now I have this acronym. He was very knowledgeable about the test and welcomed questions." 
  - Keisha Wilkerson-Johnson, Dallas ISD Seminar Attendee
  
  
• "Straight-forward instructor. Was lively. He had excellent knowledge of the material and personal experience." 
  - Abel Galagon, Dallas ISD Seminar Attendee
  
  
• "I really liked the acronyms given for memorization of the Competencies. I have a better understanding of the Competencies. He used examples/real world concepts to get his point across." 
  - Daketa Johnson Wright, Dallas ISD Seminar Attendee
  
  
• "It teaches concepts and application. I thought that everything was great. I have used Barrons and (a Texas-based program) and it did not help me. 
  - Dr. Niares Hunn, Dallas ISD Seminar Attendee
  
  
• "Instructor was very good and information was very helpful. Used vivid examples to connect knowledge."
  - Marlon Duncan, Dallas ISD Seminar Attendee
  
  
• "It gave me information on what I must do to pass the test...different strategies...now I am more clear on what to look for. Good speaker. 
  - J. Santos, Dallas ISD Seminar Attendee
  
  
• "The seminar was very informative and helpful. He knew what he was talking about, plus he has been in my shoes..." 
  - Cyntrell Mays, Dallas ISD Seminar Attendee
  
  
• "You could tell he was confident in what he taught. He was relaxed, honest, and an excellent speaker with good ideas! It allowed me to think about my own thinking." 
  - Sonya Giles, Dallas ISD Seminar Attendee
  
  
• "I have learned strategies, steps of answering questions, acronyms for Competencies with clarification of the Competencies. He was very patient and clear..." 
  - Yolanda Walker-Chancellor, Dallas ISD Seminar Attendee
  
  
• "It was wonderful. The book was well-organized. I feel like I understand the questions better. He kept it interesting." 
  - Jennifer Donnally, Dallas Off-Campus Seminar Attendee
  
  
• "Now I know how to analyze the questions and think through this better. He had effective strategies and it helped me visualize the material better." 
  - Sarah Quintanilla, Plano ISD
  
  
• "Fantastic. Couldn't have understood it without your course! By putting these strategies to work, I know I will pass the first time. Thank you, thank you!" 
  - JoEmma Urena, Midland Seminar Attendee
  
  
• "I have really enjoyed this session, and feel that it will help me tremendously. I have been to many different sessions but finally I understand what they are asking me to do." 
  - Margie Rosalez, Midland Seminar Attendee
  
  
• "You have been a great help. I was able to pinpoint what I have been doing wrong. I have taken this exam about 15 times. I have attended other seminars but not as good as this one. Thank you!" 
  - Beatriz Cruz, Midland Seminar Attendee
  
  
• "I truly appreciate the fact that you've opened my eyes to how to apply the Competencies on the questions! Also, you've given me a head start on what to memorize as well. Thanks so much." 
  - Iris, Midland Seminar Attendee
  
  
• "This session is very different from other sessions that I have been to. I learned that I need to comprehend the questions and not just memorize." 
  - Mario Bravo, Midland Seminar Attendee
  
  
• "I have never attended a "review session" that summarized all the contents in such an effective way. By attending your seminar I have learned the best strategies to use when taking the test. Wonderful job!" 
  - Sandra Salinas, Midland Seminar Attendee
  
  
• "I feel this seminar was a great help to me since I was doing the totally wrong study. I was not studying at all the Competencies, since in my previous review session I was told not to even bother. Now I feel more confident if I continue to study your guidelines. I have a better chance to improve my 63." 
  - L. Moya, Midland Seminar Attendee
  
  
• "I feel that you showed us very good tips on how to prepare...I have take it three times and no one has taught me how to analyze the questions." 
  - Midland Seminar Attendee
  
  
• "I loved your presentation. It was very helpful. You have some very interesting points. Thank you very much." 
  - Midland Seminar Attendee
  
  
• "This was an excellent session. This course has opened many doors that I had not been able to overcome. Thanks a million." 
  - Midland Seminar Attendee
  
  
• "This presentation has opened more doors to my being more positive in taking this exam. I really did learn a whole lot of new strategies, especially making the connection with questions and Competencies." 
  - Olga Gonzalez, Midland Seminar Attendee
  
  
• "I felt this was an extremely helpful seminar. It really made the Competencies easier by simplifying the terminology. Excellent job! I felt that the restating of the questions was really helpful to me."
  - John Ray S., Midland Seminar Attendee
  
  
• "Excellent presentation. Extremely useful strategies to learn the Competencies and use them in the test questions. I think this presentation is going to improve my score!" 
  - Ruben M., Midland Seminar Attendee
  
  
• "The presentation was very informative. I feel that by knowing the Competencies I will do better. I had no idea that this was the way to go. Thank you for a well-planned inservice."
  - Rafael Gonzalez, Midland Seminar Attendee
  
  
• "I passed the ExCET exam! Thanks for showing me how to study for the exam. Thank you Lori and Mark for making me aware of the seminar. I needed this extra boost to help me pass the exam. This was my second time to take the ExCET and it was a great feeling to see PASSED on the paper."
  -Cindy Lloyd, Katy ISD
  Beaumont Seminar Attendee
  
  
• "Mr. Mentze did a superior job. I now have a strategy for preparing for the exam."
  - San Antonio Seminar Attendee
  
  
• "This book is unique in that it helped me to identify the Competencies before answering the test questions."
  - Jennifer Toepperwein, Teacher in the Keller ISD
  
  
• "Mr. Mentze provides a foundation for learning the required materials, rather than just throwing practice questions at you."
  - Pamela Brown, Teacher in the CISD, Gainesville, TX
  
  
• "The seminar helped me understand HOW to study and retain knowledge instead of reviewing so much content. The tools I learned in the seminar were invaluable! I have taken the test previously but now I know I can pass after attending this seminar."
  - Teacher in the Katy ISD
  
  
• "I know his strategies must be effective because I could really relate to his perspective and goals."
  - Patonia Bell, Dallas Seminar Attendee
  
  
• "The seminar was great. I liked how the instructor gave strategies for preparing for the ExCET."
  - San Antonio Seminar Attendee
  
  
• "I feel better equipped because the instructor gave step-by-step instructions on how to attack questions."
  - Dallas Seminar Attendee
  
  
• "I liked the practical delivery...and that Mr. Mentze actually took the test and was able to put his experiences in a concise book..."
  - D. Aldridge, Wilmer Hutchins ISD, Dallas
  
  
• "The seminar enhances the book...he was able to motivate learning. This is the approach I would have taken by Mr. Mentze saved me an enormous amount of time."
  - Brenda Rice, Gainesville ISD, Gainesville, TX
  
  
• "It gave me insight on breaking down the questions for identifying the appropriate Competency... My motivation is higher, now that I understand the Competencies."
  -Wiley College Seminar Attendee
  
  
• "The instructor was very good...he lets you know what you need to work on."
  -Kevin Jackson, Wiley College Seminar Attendee
  
  
• “It was very straight-forward and to the point. It was unlike any other study session I have attended before!”
  - Houston seminar attendee
  
  
• “The book is awesome!...It has a lot of helpful information. The seminar really opened my eyes concerning the Competencies.”
  - Gilberto Cardenas, Laredo seminar attendee
  
  
• “Well presented...he motivated me to pass the exam.”
  - Norma Castilla, Laredo seminar attendee
  
  
• “I liked that Mr. Mentze broke up the Competencies so we could get a better understanding of each one.”
  - Donna seminar attendee
  
  
• “Best seminar I’ve gone to...the book is a very good study guide. He is an easy-going person and he was able to answer my questions.”
  - Mercedes Gurski, Donna seminar attendee
  
  
• “...Mr. Mentze had very good visual aides. He explained the Competencies in detail, gave a great acronym to help us remember the Competencies, and showed concern to all. I ‘saw the light’ when he broke down the Competencies.”
  - Mary Lou Costabile, Houston seminar attendee
  
  
• “Excellent presenter...very knowledgeable. The book is easy to use...explains the information well and is well-organized. Seminar is fun, informative.”
  - Graham Gadd, Dallas seminar attendee
  
  
• “(I liked) all information gathered in the book. He gave us approaches to analyze the questions.”
  - Donna seminar attendee
  
  
• “Mr. Mentze broke down each Competency into sections which made it easier to study and memorize. I have more confidence and the memorization techniques will help. Mr. Mentze would listen to the audience and take time to answer questions and explain the why or why nots.”
  - Houston seminar attendee
  

Test Results--Comments from Customers

• I spoke to you and got tutored by you over the phone about a month ago...I was on my third try to pass the PPR EC-12. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I passed with a 269...yes! -A.M.



• "I took the Pedagogy exam for the first time using your workbook and made a 280. Thank you for offering such a great product. - B. Farmer"



• "I recently took the 4-8 Generalist test and I passed the first time with flying colors. I scored a 26 out of 28 on the Math portion of the test. After reading the book it gave me everything I need to study, and I'm very thankful for the authors who wrote this book! I recommend this book to everybody who wants to pass their test. L.G., Dallas, TX"



• "Thank you, thank you, thank you for getting my order to me so quickly!!! I love it and I am so motivated to study for my Social Studies Composite exam...Again, I appreciate you and the entire team for all that you do. You are filling a vital need in the education community and it is not going unnoticed. T.H., Houston"



• I recently used Pass the TExES Science 8-12 from Ed Publishing to pass the state science composite test. I passed the test and your manual was extremely helpful.
   -Jose Molina, Weslaco
   
• I had a phone tutoring session with you in July, 2005. I wanted to let you know that I PASSED the ESL Supplemental Test(#154) on the FIRST try! Yahhhoooooo! Thanks so much for this new system for studying for this Texas Educator exam. I am now working in Houston ISD. Yeahhhh!"
  - Houston area customer
   
• I thought I would write to let you know that I BARELY passed the SS 8-12
  composite Texes exam on May 21. I can tell you if I had not had this
  information I would not have passed at all. Thanks for the help.
  -SS 8-12 Customer
   
• I don't know if you remember me or not but we did a telephone tutoring
  session one Sunday night back in May. I took the Music TExES. I just
  wanted to let you know that I applied the techniques and suggestions you
  gave and I PASSED!!!! I just got the results today. This is extremely
  special for me because I had failed two previous times when trying to do
  it on my own. Thank you for all of your help doing the tutoring session
  definitely made the difference.
  - Tom Guyton
   
• "Thank you, thank you, thank you!! I purchased your book and CD and I just received my scores and I PASSED WITH A 266.  I appreciate your help very much, I did what you suggested and followed your formula.  Thank you again for this." - Monica Little, Title 1 Teacher, Kemp TX
   
• "I attended your Pass the TExES PPR seminar last summer and finally received my certification after failing the ExCET PPR several times.  It was on your recommendation that I take the TExES instead of the EXCET.  I appreciate all of the help that you have given me..."
  - Blaine F., PPR Seminar Attendee
  
  
• "I PASSED my test with a 243!!!  I found out on Halloween right before we played our biggest game of the year.  I passed the test, and we won the game and made it to the playoffs.  We shed a few tears that evening I do believe. I am now back on full pay. It is such a relief that now I know that I can take
  care of my boys financially.  I am so grateful that the good Lord sent Mark to me and my boys.  All of the hard work and studying and following the system that was set in front of me paid off. I just had to take it two times using the methods that Mark taught me. God Bless You, and thanks for helping me."  
  - Clint B., Dallas
  
  
• "Its Finally Over!!!!!!

  I would like to thank you for a great seminar and book.  I was prepared for the TExES test.  After taking the ExCET PD test 13 times, I passed TExES on the 14th. I scored a 252. I can wake up now, the nightmare is over. I feel like I am on Cloud 9."
  Thanks a Million
  - Quincy Lindsey, Dallas Seminar Attendee          

   
• "Well I just got my score off the Internet, and I passed!!! My score went up 9 points and it could of been higher if I had more time to study. I'm married with 3 children that are active in everything. Thanks so much for helping me
  learn "how" to study for a test that has 2 right answers and you have to think critically and pick the BEST answer. Thanks to you I can keep my teacher's salary!!!"
  - Terri Lee, Cleburne ISD
  
  
• "Thank you! God bless you so much. I passed! You are a blessing to me. I pray that God will bless you and your family. This was my last opportunity!" 
  - Christy Abaroji, Attended Dallas ExCET PD Tutoring Session
  
  
• "Dear Mark,
  
  On Friday I received my preliminary results on the Professional Development Test (EXCET), 80.  This was my first attempt at the test and like most I did not want to repeat the process. To insure my success I decided to take advantage of three separate reviews.  The school district offered a course along with the university attended for my Emergency Certification.  Your seminar was the first on the road to success. 
  
  The approach you used was both logical, sound and practical.  Attending the other two reviews was anticlimactic.  In fact, they were so lacking in helpful hints, direction and substantive approach to the test that I walked out of both at the break...
  
  ...The math test came first.  After four and three quarters hours working in a sweat, I was not real confident approaching the Professional Development Test in the afternoon.  No stop for lunch, I lunged into the test.  My first step was to relax and write the brief descriptions of the competencies along with as many of the key descriptors as I could remember.  As I progressed through the test it was amazing how the applicable competency materialized.  The answers were not far behind this important realization.
  
  I completed this test in four hours and a half.  You recommended taking the full time.  By about seven in the evening I was hungry, tired and tested out.
  
  You saved my rear end with your approach to the test.  For my success I would like to thank you and say your seminar was well worth the investment of the time and money."
  
  Thankfully yours,
  Bob Hurley
  
  
• "I attended the university seminar for Pass the TExES in January at UNT.  I received my scores on Friday for the April 12 examination.  I am proud to report that I received a scaled score of 273.  This was my first time to take the test...
  
  ...Thank you for creating a system that helped me!"
  
  Marcy Ludmer
  Life Skills Educator
  Celina Independent School District
  
  
• "I did pass; thank you all so much. I have been so busy with the 5th grade class and preparing now for the EC-4, 101 content test I just had not contacted you all.  But I did pass the professional development test new version and thanks so much for your help."
   - George Gamble  
  
  
• "Great program! My score went up 8 points!"
  - Tutoring student, Magnolia, TX
  
  
• "I had taken the exam 7 times. I attended the seminar and passed! I feel that it helped a lot. I really encourage students who are struggling...my score went up 10 points, from a 63 to a 73."
  - Angelica Wheat, Harlingen Seminar Attendee
  
  
• "Mr. Mentze is an excellent tutor. He really encouraged me to use my thinking abilities which gave me self-confidence. My practice test score improved by 11 points after his tutoring session."
  - Teacher in the Dallas ISD
  
  
• "Just wanted to let you know I passed both parts of my ExCET. Thank you very much for showing me what and how to study for the exam. I improved my score by 8 points."
  - Tabitha Hellman
  
  
• "I am happy to let know that I finally passed the PD ExCET. YES !!! You guys helped me out from a low of 46 to a final 78. I was down so long, bottom looked like up! 
  
  Let me tell you, I was sweating bullets!!...Thanks again for having faith in me...
  
  P.S. My wife thanks you, my mother thanks you, my sister thanks you."
  
  - Gerry Vivero