College Preparation
ACT/SAT* Test Preparation
Building Skills for Better Scores
Give your high school son or daughter a competitive edge with the help of Sylvan - a nationally recognized leader in ACT/SAT* preparation.
Sylvan's ACT/SAT* Preparation programs are designed to help college-bound students score higher and improve their chances of getting the college or university of their choice.
Sylvan's college test preparation courses have proven to significantly increase test scores (160 points on average for the SAT and up to 5 points on the ACT).
Students of all test-taking abilities benefit from Sylvan's highly personalized and targeted approach that focuses on the exact skills needed to successfully answer test questions. For many, skills can be mastered to raise test scores in as little as five to eight weeks.
What's covered in class
In both the SAT and ACT preparation courses, students will develop the abilities to:
- Apply specific strategies for every type of question on the test.
- Devise a personal plan of attack for taking the test
- Understand effective answer strategoes and process of elimination
- Implement an effective timing strategy to help raise scores.
In addition, students will refresh their knowledge in areas covered by the tests:
- SAT* - Passage-based reading, math, writing (grammar), and essay writing. Students will also learn how to make the best use of calculators and notes in the test booklets.
- ACT* - English, math, reading, science reasoning, and writing(optional)
*SAT is a registered trademark of the College Board, which was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse this product. ACT is a registered trademark of ACT, Inc.
