College Entrance Exam

Review Primer
GREENHILLS BRANCH
S.Y. 2017 2018; Summer 2018
ABOUT
ATHENS
Athens Tutorial and Review Center began with a single wooden table
back in 2002. An ICA Xavier mom took it upon herself to start tutoring
her friends children as she embarked on a venture to educate the
struggling students in the community. Its humble beginnings soon
blossomed into a full blown center as the children of this ICA Xavier
mom continued the family business. Her two Xaverian sons competed
internationally in various Math and Science competitions; they are
affiliated with MTG, MTAP, IMO, and other prestigious organizations as
they snagged numerous awards and championships. Her ICAn daughter
was the Editor-in-Chief of the ICAlettes and is a Raul L. Locsin Awardee
for Student Journalism. As of 2017, Athens has become a hallmark hub;
making a milestone of educating over 5,000 students.
Our College Entrance Exam Review Program pioneered the Athens
Shortcut Module where Bryan Lao created over ten (10) original
Mathematics formulas that cut down average solving time from five (5)
minutes down to one (1) during college entrance exams. Another special
feature of our College Review Program is that we administer three (3)
separate mock exams to simulate a feel of the actual examination.

We are at the forefront of academic tutorial services as we offer top-

notch assistance to all students. Here in Athens, we believe practice
makes perfect.

Bryan personally handles the class. He spends June to March preparing

each individual lecture and worksheet. Instead of having a hired
employee manage the class, he personally does it because he has a
passion for helping students learn.

In Athens, everyone can become an excellent student by achieving their

full potential. Join us on our journey to help make the Philippines a more
intelligent and progressive nation.
 Message from
the Supervisor
When I was a young boy, my mother always
instilled the values of hard work and academic
excellence in me. Today, in Athens, we strive
to pass on these values onto our students,
who we know are going to be the future of
this country. We treat every student as our
masterpiecea tapestry woven from the
Athenian threads of dedication and
perseverance.
Education is not a business. Its a passion.
Together, the parents, students, and tutors
can work to create a better educated
Philippines.

Sincerely,

Bryan Paolo Tan Lao

BRYAN PAOLO TAN LAO
0917 530 8259
athenstutorialcenter@gmail.com
 About Bryan
After graduating from Xavier School and the Ateneo de Manila University, Bryan
Lao established Athens Tutorial and Review Center where he currently serves as
the manager and head. He personally supervises classes at the center and
handles the college entrance exam lectures.

Bryan is a graduate of the prestigious Bachelor of Science in Management

program of the Ateneo. He was one of the top 30 scorers out of the other
14,000 applicants nationwide in the Ateneo College Entrance Test (ACET). He
was thus granted the Ateneo Freshman Merit Scholarship (AFMS). After passing
all of the top three universities with flying colors, he was also granted a DLSU
Star Scholarship.

Aside from being a consistent honor student, he has won various math and
science competitions in his areas of expertise. He specializes in the field of
calculus, trigonometry, geometry, algebra, physics, and chemistry. In addition to
this, he is also a member of various mathematics organizations like the
Mathematics Teachers Association of the Philippines (MTAP), Mathematics
Trainers Guild (MTG), and the Mathematical Challenge for Filipino Kids Training
Program (MCFKTP).
AMBER LOUISE NG TAN
0927 538 2295
athenstutorialcenter@gmail.com
 About Amber
A Cum Laude graduate of Psychology from the Ateneo de Manila University
regularly assists in running the tutorial center. Amber Tan has been in love with
learning ever since she was a child. She was a consistent honour student and was
a member of the star section class. She was also chosen to be part of numerous
advanced programs such as: the Thomas Edison Gifted Program (TEGP), the spe-
math class, robotics class, and science training.

Aside from academics, Amber also has a passion for writing. Shes won several
awards for her essays. She was the managing editor of the Grace Journal and the
associate editor-in-chief of the high school yearbook Channels 2010. During her
college years, she helped publish an article in the Philippine Journal of
Psychology and her academic paper on bullying was nominated for best thesis in
Psychology. Amber has also assisted in writing the HR Development plan of the
Department of the Interior Local Government (DILG). Some of her works have
been published in Young Stars The Youth is on Fire and Thought Catalog.

Amber has five years of experience teaching kids to love learning as much as she
does. Shes also helped in training professionals through the Ateneo Center of
Organization Research and Development (CORD).
ERICA PATRICIA TAN LAO
0917 530 8262
athenstutorialcenter@gmail.com
 About Tricia
Erica Patricia T. Lao is a Raul L. Locsin awardee for student journalism.
She is an honorable mention graduate of Ateneo de Manila University
with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and a minor in Creative
Writing.

She served as a Features Writer for the GUIDON, the official school
publication of the Ateneo. In addition, she was also placed in the
Advanced Merit English Program in college. Immaculate Conception
Academy is also her alma mater where she was the Editor-In-Chief and
Literary Editor of the ICAlettes. Aside from writing, she also has
experience with debate as she was a member of the ICA Debate Team.

She worked in the advertising industry as well. Having interned as a

digital copywriter for Leo Burnett Manila, she wrote advertisements for
McDonald's. She has also interned as a writer for Supreme in the
Philippine Star.
The course is personally handled by
Teacher Bryan Paolo Tan Lao. He
graduated from Xavier School and from
Ateneo de Manila University. Bryan was a
consistent honor student. Back in 2008, he
was part of the top 30 ACET takers in the
whole Philippines and granted the Ateneo
Merit Scholarship. Since that moment, it has
been his passion to help other students
gain opportunities to study in their dream
university.
of our students pass in at least one of the
top 4 universities (UP, AdMU, DLSU, UST)
 COLLEGE
REVIEW
PACKAGE
INCLUSIONS
 Four Diagnostic Exams Three Mock Exams Quizzes based on the
actual test

Comprehensive Reviewers All-inclusive Notes Special Shortcut Module

for Word Problems

Career and Course Campus Tours for Refresher Course

Discernment Class UP and AdMU Before the Exam
 The College Review Package
- Four diagnostic exams
- Three mock exams
- Quizzes based on the real tests
- Comprehensive reviewers
- All-inclusive notes
- A special shortcut class module for word
problems
- A career and course discernment seminar
with speakers from UP, Ateneo, and DLSU
- A campus tour for UP and Ateneo
- A refresher course one week before the
UP and Ateneo exams
- A review worktext that contains over 1,500
questions based on the real exams
 College
Review
Schedule
Each batch must have at least 30 students. If not, it will be
dissolved into the other batches.

Batch 1 Batch 1 Batch 2 Batch 2

(Morning) (Afternoon) (Morning) (Afternoon)
April 2 - 26 April 2 - 26 April 30 - May 25 April 30 - May 25
Mon to Sat Mon to Sat Mon to Sat Mon to Sat
8-12nn 1-5pm 8-12nn 1-5pm

Saturday Batch
(Morning)
Dates to be Discussed
Every Saturday
8-12nn
 Schedule for Batch 1
0 4 / 0 2 / 1 8 to 0 4 / 2 6 / 1 8

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

PRE-LECTURE: FOUR DIAGNOSTIC EXAMS
2 3 4 5 6 7
Math 1 Math 2 Math 3 Math 4 Math 5
Geometry Coordinate Probability Elementary Algebra Mock Exam
Geometry and Statistics Mathematics

9 10 11 12 13 14
Science 1 Science 2 Science 3 Science 4 Science 5
General Biology Chemistry Chemistry/ Physics Mock Exam
Science Physics

16 17 18 19 20 21
English 1 English 2 English 3 Filipino 1 Logic 1
Vocabulary & Comprehension Figures of Rules of Abstract and Mock Exam
Etymology & Essay Writing Speech & Language Mathematical
Word Use Reasoning
22 23 24 25 26 27
Math 6 Math 7 Math 8 Math 9 Math 10
Logarithms Trigonometry Algebra Word Shortcuts to Sequences
Problems Various Topics and Series

*UP and AdMU refresher course + campus tour will be conducted one week before the actual exam
 Schedule for Batch 2
0 4 / 3 0 / 1 8 to 0 5 / 2 5 / 1 8

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

PRE-LECTURE: FOUR DIAGNOSTIC EXAMS
30 1 2 3 4 5
Math 1 Math 2 Math 3 Math 4 Math 5
Geometry Coordinate Probability Elementary Algebra Mock Exam
Geometry and Statistics Mathematics

7 8 9 10 11 12
Science 1 Science 2 Science 3 Science 4 Science 5
General Biology Chemistry Chemistry/ Physics Mock Exam
Science Physics

14 15 16 17 18 19
English 1 English 2 English 3 Filipino 1 Logic 1
Vocabulary & Comprehension Figures of Rules of Abstract and Mock Exam
Etymology & Essay Writing Speech & Language Mathematical
Word Use Reasoning
21 22 23 24 25 26
Math 6 Math 7 Math 8 Math 9 Math 10
Logarithms Trigonometry Algebra Word Shortcuts to Sequences
Problems Various Topics and Series

*UP and AdMU refresher course + campus tour will be conducted one week before the actual exam
 Schedule for Saturday Batch
Dates to be Discussed

Twenty
Saturdays
 Group Discounts
Number of Students Enrolled Discounted Price

0-75 students P18,000

76-150 students P17,000

151-225 students P16,000

225+ students P15,000

* PRICES ARE NEGOTIABLE

 Frequently Asked Questions
1. How many students per class?
We have 50-60 students per class. We ensure that the number of
students is small enough in order for the teacher to give special
attention to each students needs. The student-teacher ratio also
allows the teacher to explain the lesson in a more focused manner.

2. What is your success rate?

From previous statistics, we have seen that 99% of the students
have passed one of the top four universities in the country.

3. What is your advantage over other centers?

Teacher Bryan personally handles the class. He spends June to
March preparing each individual lecture and worksheet. Instead of
having a hired employee manage the class, he personally does it
because he has a passion for helping students learn.
 Location

273 M.A. Reyes Street, Little Baguio, San Juan

 Payment Details
1. CHEQUE
- Pay to Athens Tutorial and Review Center
- Write the name of the student, the name of the parent, and the
parents cellphone number at the back of the cheque
2. CASH
- Place in sealed envelope
- Write the name of the student, the name of the parent, and the
parents cellphone number on the envelope
3. BANK DEPOSIT
- Deposit to BDO Savings Account: Athens Tutorial and Review
Center (1550-182518)
- Send the deposit slip along with the name of student, the name
of the parent, and the parents cellphone number to
athenstutorialcenter@gmail.com