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2010-02-22T07:09:00.000-08:00

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UP LAE REVIEW 2010

2010-02-22T06:58:00.001-08:00

We are now accepting applicants for the University of the Philippines Law Aptitude Examination (UP LAE) Review. Classes will be personally handled by our founder, Atty. Katherine S. Reyes. There are 3 review programs to choose from:

1. ADVANCED LAE REVIEW

This is a fast-paced and intensive 2-day / 16-hour advanced review program especially designed for a small group participants. It features:

*the admission process in the University of the Philippines College of Law

*the common question types which appear in the examination

*effective and proven examination strategies and techniques per subject

*2 practice tests complete with questionnaires, answer sheets and answer keys

*lecture notes in English (Reading and Language), Essay-Writing, Mathematics (Step-by-Step Solutions to Common Word Problems), Logic and Abstract Reasoning

*FREE tips on handling panel interviews

*FREE lunch and merienda

Number of Participants:
10-15 participants per batch

Schedule:

September 11-12

(Saturdays and Sundays, 9am to 6pm)

Venue:

North Susana Executive Village, Commonwealth Avenue, Quezon City (VIEW THE MAP)

2. ONE DAY LAE REVIEW

This is a fast-paced and intensive 1-day / 8-hour review program which features:

*the admission process in the University of the Philippines College of Law

*the common question types which appear in the examination

*effective and proven examination strategies and techniques per subject

*2 practice tests complete with questionnaires, answer sheets and answer keys

*lecture notes in English (Reading and Language), Essay-Writing, Mathematics (Step-by-Step Solutions to Common Word Problems), Logic and Abstract Reasoning

*FREE tips on handling panel interviews

*FREE lunch and merienda

Number of Participants:
35 participants per batch

Schedule:

The available dates to choose from are September 25, October 23 and November 13 (Saturdays, 9am to 6pm).

Venue:

Movement Function Room, 29th Floor, Union Bank Plaza, Meralco Avenue, Pasig City (VIEW THE MAP)

3. FULL LAE REVIEW

This is a comprehensive 8-day / 64-hour review program which features:

*pre-test and post-test to be administered on the first and last day of the review

*the admission process in the University of the Philippines College of Law

*the common question types which appear in the examination

*effective and proven examination strategies and techniques per subject

*detailed lecture on all subjects covered by the examination

*drills and exercises for all subjects

*2 practice tests complete with questionnaires, answer sheets and answer keys

*lecture notes in English (Reading and Language), Essay-Writing, Mathematics (Step-by-Step Solutions to Common Word Problems), Logic and Abstract Reasoning

*FREE tips on handling panel interviews

*FREE lunch and merienda

Number of Participants:

30 participants

Schedule:

September 19 and 26; October 3, 10, 17 and 24; November 13 and 14. Sundays, 9am to 6pm.

Venue:

Chicks & Treats, Katipunan, Quezon City (beside Bo's Coffee Club) (VIEW THE MAP)

How to Enroll:

Send your name, school, course, contact details and mailing address to 0919-8136037 or w.elephant@yahoo.com then wait for our confirmation. Advance copy of the reviewer may be provided upon full payment.

You may also order our reviewer for now, then we will just consider the fee as down payment should you enroll in any of our review programs later on.

*Dates and venue may change without prior notice. Advance registration is required to ensure receipt of updates.

UP LAE REVIEWER: DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR DOORSTEP

2010-02-22T06:57:00.001-08:00

For those who prefer to study on their own, our reviewer is a perfect study guide for the examination. The kit includes 2 practice tests with questionnaires, answer sheets and answer keys, and comprehensive lecture notes for all subjects which include English, Essay-Writing, Mathematics, Logic and Abstract Reasoning.

The reviewer is available all-year round and is delivered by courier.

How to Order:
Send your name, school, course, contact details and mailing address to 0919-8136037 or w.elephant@yahoo.com then wait for our confirmation.

Civil Service Examination Review 2010

2009-10-29T09:39:00.000-07:00

We are now accepting applicants for the Civil Service Examination Review for both Professional and Sub-Professional Levels which will be personally handled by Atty. Katherine S. Reyes. There are 2 review programs to choose from:

1. ADVANCED CIVIL SERVICE REVIEW

This is a fast-paced and intensive 2-day / 16-hour advanced review program especially designed for a small group of participants. It features:
*2 practice tests complete with questionnaires, answer sheets and answer keys
*comprehensive lecture notes in English (Reading and Language), Mathematics (Common Word Problems), Logic, Clerical Rules and General Information (Constitution, R.A. 6713, Human Rights, Environment)
*frequently asked questions on the examination
*common question types
*proven and effective examination strategies and techniques
*free lunch and merienda

Number of Participants: 10-20 participants

Schedule:
August 28-29

(Saturday and Sunday, 9am to 6pm)

Venue:

North Susana Executive Village, Commonwealth Avenue, Quezon City (VIEW THE MAP)

2. ONE DAY CIVIL SERVICE REVIEW

This is a fast-paced and intensive 1 day / 8-hour review which features:
*2 practice tests complete with questionnaires, answer sheets and answer keys
*comprehensive lecture notes in English (Reading and Language), Mathematics (Common Word Problems), Logic, Clerical Rules and General Information (Constitution, R.A. 6713, Human Rights, Environment)
*frequently asked questions on the examination
*common question types
*proven and effective examination strategies and techniques
*free lunch and merienda

Number of Participants: 30-60 participants

Schedule: The available dates to choose from are:

October 2

(Saturdays, 9am to 6pm)

Venue: Movement Function Room, 29th Floor, Union Bank Plaza, Meralco Avenue, Pasig City (VIEW THE MAP)

How to enroll:

Contact us by phone at 09198136037 / 5687724 or by email at w.elephant@yahoo.com then wait for our confirmation.

You may also order our reviewer for now, then we will just consider the fee as down payment should you enroll in any of our review programs later on.

*Date and venue may change without prior notice. Advance registration is required to ensure receipt of updates.

UP LAE REVIEW 2009

2009-10-26T19:29:00.001-07:00

We successfully conducted our LAE Review at Cravings. Here are some comments from our participants...

Atty. Kat is intellectual, lively and gives honest feedback. She is accommodating, friendly and highly skilled in logic. I'll surely refer her to my friends.

Never a dull moment. It truly showed that she had mastery on the subjects being discussed.

Atty. Kat gave great tips and strategies for the LAE. She was able to keep the discussion interesting and lively.

Out of 10, I give her a 9. Great!

Atty. Kat is really a good lecturer. No wonder why teaching is her passion. There's no dead air with Atty. Kat. She has a good sense of humor. She explains everything well. You will not be ashamed to raise your questions. She gives tips for the exams as well as for life in law school.

Not boring. Has lots of stories that serve as icebreaker. Makes it a point to inspire and impart passion, not just knowledge on review materials.

Very thorough and teaches in a way that would be easy for the students to understand.

Able to discuss well while keeping me interested (personally, I have a low attention span). The tips are realistic and helpful.

Very reliable resource person. The lecture was very interactive and very understandable.

She has the patience and enthusiasm to entertain questions and has the passion for teaching.

Good lecturer. Very inspirational speaker. Good in explaining in layman's term.

Lecture was kept interesting. Lecture was delivered in organized and clear manner.

Excellent.

Well-prepared. Lively. Stresses important points. 9 out of 10.

Comprehensive and interesting.

Knowledgeable. I like the lecture in logic. I took up Philo 1 but unfortunately, the professor didn't discuss those. Thanks.

Interactive. I didn't feel sleepy. Easy to understand. Audible voice.

Atty. Kat is very funny, knowledgeable, gave lots of helpful insights. She gave a very interesting lecture. =)

Very funny. Made a one-day review interesting.

More comments to follow...

Civil Service Examination Review 2009

2009-09-23T07:19:00.001-07:00

We successfully held our Civil Service Examination Review last 18 October 2009 at Cravings, Katipunan, Quezon City.

All of our participants were preparing for the Professional Examination. Review materials were distributed. Lectures were complemented with power point presentations. The main lecture, which included a discussion on the civil service examination, and important strategies and techniques in English, Logic and General Information, was handled by Atty. Kat. The math portion was again handled by John, our licensed educator with 9 solid years of teaching experience.

Here are some of the comments we received from our participants...

On the food and venue:

Cravings is very ideal for a review.

Food is excellent.

The venue was great; formal but still relaxing. Food was good especially because of the unexpected morning and afternoon snacks.

Nice venue. Okay ang ambiance.

The venue is very conducive for learning.

I enjoyed the food that was served. The manner how it was served was also good.

Good food but add some candies or coffee if possible.

Venue is cute, clean and accessible.

Very delicious food, especially the lunch!!! =)

On Atty. Kat's lecture:

Atty. Kat has mastery of the subjects and I think she can extract the essence of all the review subjects.

Good lecturer, malinaw magturo, bukod sa maganda.

Nice, approachable, beautiful and very effective speaker. We just hope you'll always give us a helping hand even after the review.

Fun and down to earth. She used easy to understand words and examples that made the topics or lessons less complicated.

One of the best lecturers. Very interesting.

Easy to understand, intelligent and beautiful.

I've learned a lot from Atty. Kat's lecture. I hope that she will continue to help people who want to improve their skills especially in English.

Excellent.

Atty. Kat's rating is 8 out of 10. (10 being the highest)

The lecture was done nicely. Atty. Kat is very jolly which made us appreciate the lecture more. I just hope that not all questions and lectures presented were read by all people in the room.

On Mr. John's lecture:

Medyo mabilis magsalita pero magaling magturo.

Nice and love the tips.

Thank you, sir. I've learned a lot in math.

Mr. John was a bit under time constraint but was still able to explain things clearly.

Mr. John is an effective lecturer.

Parehas din magaling. Sana lang mas madaming time para mas madaming examples.

Mr. John is good in delivering his lecture but it just happened that we lacked time.

He's very good in teaching math. I just hoped that there were more examples.

Excellent but lacked time.

On the review materials:

Very helpful to us.

Highly recommended.

It is pretty complete and comprehensive. Really useful.

Very comprehensive. Outstanding!

Very impressive.

The reviewer is complete and based on the format of the civil service exam. It is very helpful to us.

Sana may table of contents para madaling hanapin.

100% okay.

Sufficient enough to the user.

On value for money:

Bang for the buck. I've learned new techniques in English. =)

This one day event is worth it.

The amount that I paid was reasonable. With food and drinks plus a compilation of materials, it is worth it.

SULIT.

Worth it.

The price is reasonable.

Very fair. Sulit na sulit!

It is pretty affordable and reasonable.

Sulit na sulit talaga. No regrets.

To our participants, thank you for making the review possible. We will take note of your suggestions and constantly find ways to further improve our services.

UP LAE: Frequently Asked Questions

2009-07-16T11:39:00.000-07:00

1. Who may take the exam?

Anyone who has finished or is finishing at least a bachelor's degree in the arts or sciences from a recognized college or university is qualified to take the examination. For more details on the admission requirements, visit the website of the UP College of Law.

2. What is the coverage of the exam?

By the very name itself, the Law Aptitude Examination (LAE) is just another aptitude test. It is not exactly a measure of your intelligence although it aims to determine if you have the basic skills to handle the demands and pressures of law school. The exam covers the following subjects:

a. Communication skills
b. Reading comprehension
c. Vocabulary
d. Critical Thinking
e. Verbal Reasoning
f. Quantitative Reasoning

3. When is the schedule of the exam?

The exam is usually scheduled on the 3rd or 4th Sunday of November.

4. How do I get an application form?

You can read about the requirements and download a copy of the application form here.

5. What do I need to do to pass the UP LAE?

You need to have the right tools to aid you in your review. By review, we mean, refreshing your memory and re-studying the lessons that you have already learned in the past.

6. Why should I join your review?

Our review classes are personally handled by our founder. Her stories, anecdotes and tips are based on her personal experiences in the UP College of Law. She will not only teach you what to study but more importantly, how to study for the exam. She will also help you make an honest and straightforward assessment whether law school is for you or not.

7. Who designed your review programs?
Our review programs were personally designed by our founder who has "been there" and "done that."

8. What is your passing rate?
As a matter of practice, we do not release the names of our LAE passers unless they agree to write a testimonial for the review center. This is done to protect the privacy of our students and in recognition of the fact that passing the examination is more a result of personal sacrifice and effort. The review center can only aid the students by providing the lectures and materials. At the end of the day, it is still up to the students to work hard and to study.

9. Where is the venue of the review?
We usually conduct our LAE review in Katipunan, Quezon City. Our chosen venue for this year is Cravings. (View the map)

10. How do I reserve a slot?
You may contact us at 0919-8136037 or 02-5687724 for the list of available dates and reservation instructions. Hurry! We have limited slots available.

Louis' Testimonial

2009-04-27T17:49:00.000-07:00

Believe me: that one day review with White Elephant Review Center is that ONE day that will help build your confidence, it is that ONE day that will help you change the course of your life…

- Louis Marshall Lo, passed the 2008 UP LAE

Raymond's Testimonial

2009-04-26T05:51:00.000-07:00

With the materials I received from this review center, along with Atty. Kat's words of advice, I became more prepared in taking the UP LAE. In fact, I was more than just prepared, I passed the dreaded exam thousands desired to take. My dream was fulfilled because of the help and support I got from this review center.

Biggest help of all? Her tips on how to write essays effectively. Before, I write my essays without much concern on how they'd appear. With the tips I received, I became a better essay writer in all aspects. This boosted my probability of being admitted in UP Law.

Tip I can give: if you really want to pass UP LAE. Apply as early as possible! I applied as early as July and I received a discount. Text Atty. Kat now! She is awesome, friendly and likable! Add to that, she's a wonderful creature - a mold of beauty of brains I must say! Too bad, she's already married. :(

- Raymond Andes, passed the 2008 UP LAE

UP LAE REVIEW '08

2008-10-15T03:32:00.000-07:00

We successfully held our review classes last year. To further improve our services, we invited a guest lecturer with 8 solid years of teaching experience to handle Mathematics. The main lecture, which included discussions on the admission process, legal essay writing, communication skills, reading comprehension, vocabulary, critical thinking, verbal reasoning, tips for the interview, as well as various stories, trivia and anecdotes on life in UP Law, was handled by our founder, Atty. Kat Reyes.

Here are some of the comments written by the students in their evaluation of the review. (The names are not indicated since the students were allowed to write anonymously):

On Atty. Kat's lecture...Clear explanations. Clear voice and loud enough. Approachable and encourages questions/clarifications. Bottom line: I had a productive whole day. I think the fee was worth it. Food was great too. Good serving. Good taste. Materials provided were great.

Atty. Kat's lecture tackled everything we need to know about the UP Law Admissions. The discussion was simple and concise. The discussion was really patterned after the UP LAE format. I loved the tips. =)

The review was a comprehensive discussion of what is to be expected in the LAE. It provided guidelines and practical tips on what areas will be covered in the exam.

Comprehensive. Excellent handouts. Tips have been very helpful. Suggestion: If it's possible, can you also give out sample curriculum/syllabus. =)

I learned a lot, especially about the essay and logical reasoning. I've always been too wordy before. I also got a lot from the tips she gave us about the admission requirements and the interview.

Very pretty. =) Has very interesting stories. =) Explained the lessons well.

Very friendly and amiable. Very detailed in discussing the tips. Shares thoughts and experiences about law school.

She's a very good lecturer. Broad-minded.

From a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being the highest, I would rate the lecture an 8. Atty. Reyes was very confident with her lecture, gave concrete examples and explained things very clearly. The tips on taking the exam will be very helpful.

On John's lecture..Everything basic was tackled. Reviewer's very helpful. Math was definitely simplified. Yehey!

Clear explanations. Thank you.
Great materials. Thank you.

You made Math a lot easier for me, even though you're in a hurry, that's okay because you explained to us the formulas well. Maybe next time just be relaxed. But all in all it's good.

Detailed handouts are very good, it will surely help me. It was a good idea to use the test items as examples.

He makes things (problem solving) seem simpler/easier.

Gives us tips on how to solve the problems easier... like cancellation in fractions, etc.

Very comprehensive handout! Thank you! I think it will be very helpful!

Dohep's Testimonial

2008-10-15T01:35:00.000-07:00

1.i passed the UP LAE.

2.i took my review here at the white elephant review center.

3.the review price is most reasonable.

4.my choice of meal was taken before the review date. (nice, huh)

5.the reviewer is also the owner, and she's very kind and not at all snooty.

ok, now what else might i say..

admittedly, in all exams, the part i always find to be a tough hurdle is the math. i've never been geeky with the subject, and it was this issue that prompted me to seek out a review center. i was coming from the province, and Atty. Kat was very patient and accommodating. i like that for a review center host.

did the review help? yes.

...with my weakness in math? most definitely.

and then again, preparation isn't always in what you read in a review. it is also that sense of confidence inspired into you by your reviewer. was i inspired, then? i'd best answer that with a very straight and simple yes.

let's acknowledge the reality that review presupposes prior knowledge. chances are, if you've been a bright, good student ever since, you will always do good. (opportunity favors the prepared mind.)

do you need a review? there's everything to gain from a refreshing review. i believed i could do without it, but i never regretted undergoing it.

nope, i haven't tried any other review center, but i don't find any need to, as i am very satisfied with the package White Elephant offers.

should you prefer White Elephant? i don't find any reason why not. for me, it was very much worth it.

parting shots:

6.apply early so you can go through the review materials longer and more thoroughly (trust me on this). what effort you put in is what results you can expect to reap.

7.the venue isn't that big, so getting into a well-scheduled session has its benefits. i decided late and might have been one of the last to enroll, and found myself a bit cramped in with a lot of last minute enrolees, who all assumably wished to be accommodated.

8.arrive early on your review date. you are paying for it, so don't be late, and participate fully.

9.the airconditioning can be a bit too cold so bring a light jacket.

10.having a couple of calling cards with you may prove to be advantageous too, for all the reasons you know.

-Jose Angel Guidote, Jr., passed the 2007 UP LAE

Alma's Testimonial

2008-10-15T01:15:00.003-07:00

Before attending the review session, I did not know what kind of questions to expect in the LAE. I was worried that some questions might appear and I would have no idea on how to correctly answer them. The review session helped by giving me the knowledge about what type of questions to expect, how to answer them most efficiently, and by giving helpful tips in tackling the essay portion. After the session, we were given additional materials for practice. By the time I took the LAE, I felt prepared.

-Alma Isabel Dela Cruz, passed the 2007 UP LAE

Fidel's Testimonial

2008-10-15T01:15:00.001-07:00

Gearing up for the UP LAE is all about mastering the art and discipline of self-studying. As the name implies, the exam is essentially an assessment of one’s natural aptitude in law. Therefore, the best way to prepare is to personally review the basic skills in comprehension, vocabulary, math, logical and abstract reasoning.

White Elephant, which provides a one-day review, is the most cost-effective and efficient way to prepare for the LAE. As against other centers which unduly require excessive investments in terms of time and money, White Elephant equips its students with a competitive advantage by presenting the bare bones of the exam— precisely what they need to study and how to study. Specifically, the students are extensively provided with reliable review materials and simulated exams which can rigorously prepare them for the test. Furthermore, through the aid of a professional lecturer, the students can develop a certain competitive incisiveness which can help them in acing the exam. But in the end, it is expected that the students can accordingly review on their own terms and thus develop the chief virtue of self-study. Ultimately, this is an invaluable survival skill which I learned from White Elephant as it can certainly go a long way in my struggle through the Socratic method of law school.

-Juan Fidel Felipe Nograles, passed the 2007 UP LAE

Jessa's Testimonial

2008-10-15T01:14:00.001-07:00

I’m so thankful I got the opportunity to review at White Elephant. Being a graduating student, I am bombarded with a very hectic schedule and the one-day review session with Atty. Kat was indeed very effective. Atty. Kat was able to cover all the essential topics included in the LAE. She also imparted a number of tips that were very useful in taking the exam. Apart from the other review centers which offer series of review sessions, I firmly believe that the one-day review at White Elephant was equally helpful (even more). It encouraged self-study which is better; it was more motivating in my case. White Elephant gave me the confidence in taking the dreaded LAE… and yes, I made it! Thanks a lot, Atty. Kat!

- Jessa Mary Ann Cedeno, passed the 2007 UP LAE

ST. MARY'S ACADEMY '08

2008-07-15T05:23:00.000-07:00

With the support of school directress Sr. Lourdes Cao, the Parents' Organization thru the initiative of President Edwin Magpantay and Vice President Prescy Manliclic, the teachers and the senior students, we successfully held our College Admission Test Review at St. Mary's Academy of Sto. Nino-Bulacan last July-August 2008.