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| Current Families: | (361) 993-3793 |
| Fax: | (361) 992-0760 |
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| Tuesday: | 9:00 AM - 7:30 PM |
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| Saturday: | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Sunday: | Closed |
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Holiday Schedule
November 2011-Sylvan will be closed Nov. 23-26 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
December 2011-Sylvan will be closed Dec. 23-26, 31 for the Christmas and New Year holiday. We hope your family has a safe and happy Holiday Season.
Reduce Anxiety and Increase Confidence for Better SAT and ACT Scores
More than 3 million college admissions tests are administered each year, making the SAT and the ACT 2 of the most important exams that a high school student will ever take. In order to perform at their best, students should become familiar with the style and types of questions on the tests, in order to avoid "trap-door answers." In addition, students should boost theri reading and vocabulary skills and learn specific process of elimination strategies. Above all, students need to work through as many practice questions and tests as possible in the weeks and months leading up to the actual exam.
Sylvan Learning, the leading provider of in-cinter and live, online tutoring at home to students of all ages and skill levels, offers tips to help students prepare for these important tests:
*Unlike the SAT, the ACT has no scoring penalty for incorrect ansers, so never leave an ACT question blank.
*On the SAT, by eliminating at least 2 incorrect answers for every question you're unsure about, you will mathematically beat the odds of the test and raise your score.
*Since the test's instructions will not change, don't wast time reading the instructions on the day of the test. You should already know them.
*Never spend too much time on any single question-it's just not worth it. It's better to lose one point on a difficult question than to lose 10 points because you ran out of time on the last part of a section.
*If you are unsure of a question, circle it and come back to it if time permits.
*Don't get bogged down on the difficult questions before you have racked up as many points as possible on the easy and medium questions.
Students who are interested in a test prep course should visit the site below or call Sylvan Learning at 361-993-3793 to learn more about Sylvan SAT Prep and Sylvan ACT Prep. These courses are offered exclusively through Sylvan Learning Center and provide proven test-taking strategies, state of the art course materials and content review in small team environments that give students the confidence and personalized attention that help raise test scores.
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www.DrRickBlog.comASVAB Prep
Need help passing the Armed Forces Qualifying Test? Our new ASVAB Prep Program is designed to help prospective recruits do well on the verbal and mathematical subtests. The 30 hour program has been designed to complement March2Success. The 5 week program is delivered in a small group setting. Call about our new ASVAB Prep Program Today! 361-993-3793
www.corpuschristi@sylvantexas.comCheck Out Book Adventure
Reading doesn't have to be a chore with Book Adventure.
Have you struggled to help your child choose appropriate books to read? Try Book Adventure. Book Adventure is a free website that encourages your child to read for enjoyment. Book Adventure will create a list of books that will fit your child's reading level and areas of interest. Once your child completes the book, they can go back to the website and participate in comprehension activities to earn points and prizes.
Book Adventure is a fun way for your child to continue practicing their reading skills over the summer as well as all year long. Ask a Director or tutor at Sylvan at Corpus Christi for more information.
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