Alric, 9th grade student, Redlands, CA

"What is Sylvan? Sylvan is a place where you, I, and the people around us can get together to improve ourselves. I am Alric, and Sylvan has helped me on so many levels! If you need help in Study Skills, math, or even writing--you can get it here! I know it works because Sylvan has improved my writing skills and study habits by so much. I came to Sylvan with high standards and goals for myself; before I knew it, I had so much knowledge of writing and other subjects! Sylvan is a great success and I hope it goes on for a long time to improve not only my knowledge, but others as well."

- Alric (Redlands, CA)

Drew's Story

"Drew's enthusiasm for studying and improving his school work has been increasing steadily since he started Sylvan. He's more willing to show me his homework and work at correcting it (himeself). Drew's grades have risen from Cs, a couple of Ds, and even a F, to mostly Bs, one C, and a few As. I think he'll be improving steadily as be becomes more confident and consistently uses the skills he is learning! Thanks, Sylvan!"

- Debbie H (Drew's mom), Redlands,CA

Andrew's Success

"Well, Sylvan has totally changed me! About a year ago, when I started Sylvan, I was thinking that it wouldn't really help me. My first hour, I discovered the tutors were really nice! They were willing to help me! They were willing to listen to me! Most importantly, I became more confident. I love the Sylvan Store (the gift cards!) I love to save and get something big! Thank you, Sylvan, for helping me in school and to become more confident. I am actually proud to say I go to Sylvan!"

- Andrew (High School Student in Redlands, CA)

Seventh Heaven (Redlands, CA)

"J. G. came to Sylvan, Redlands, a few months ago. J. G. is a 7th grader at a local middle school. He was struggling with reading and math, especially pre-algebra skills. After a few months, J. G. ENJOYS learning again! He is much happier, homework isn't such a battle, and he is doing SO MUCH BETTER in school. Recent progress tests (using state testing) validate what Sylvan has seen, and what the teachers and his family have observed. J. G. has "filled the gaps" he was missing and has officially gone from a "catch up" kiddo to an enrichment student. YEAH!!"

- J. G.'s family

Speed Reading Success

"Our recent graduates, 12 total, from last month's speed reading seminar, ALL HAD ACHIEVED over 98% growth in their effective reading rates! Way to go! Increasing one's reading rate helps a student RETAIN more information, therefore doing better on tests, helping reduce homework time, and decreasing STRESS. Yipee! We are so proud of you all."

Jack's Journey

"Jack has done a complete 180 degree turn from where he was when he started.
Homework has always been a struggle with him; teachers have always blamed ADD. We saw the doctor & after much hesitation put him on straterra; this just seemed to make him more tired in school. We sent him to a local tutoring place but there he never really caught up, only finished his homework. He still seemed to be behind the curve-literally failing every class....When Jack entered into the 6th grade he stumbled upon two of the greatest teachers in the district who determined he had "gaps". So I hesitatingly took him for testing to Sylvan thinking that this was not going to do any good. Ironically the night before we took him into
testing at sylvan we were still doing homework at 10pm when a commercial came on that said "If you are still doing homework with your child call sylvan". So we took him into testing & really not much to my surprise he was 3 grade levels behind & so we signed him up. With no doubt in my mind Sylvan is the single best investment I've ever made in my life. After a few months I was almost in tears at the progress he was making! I couldn't believe that my son was progressing at the pace he was & I could actually see it in him. No longer would he sit down lay his head on is homework & cry for hours. He would pull the homework out,grab a pencil & get to doing the work & in
no time the homework would be complete. It took a few times of going to parent teacher conferences to stop me from wondering if they were
talking about my son but there was a slow change in him that I could
see. His confidence and his personality were starting to flourish & he was becoming more outgoing. You have taken a boy who I couldn't see
graduating high school & made his mother & I as well as himself
believe that he WILL grow up and go to college & do something great
with his life. I'll forever be indebted to the teachers at your
facility; I can't begin to thank you enough."

- Jack G's Dad, Redlands, CA

SAT Success

""Before I came to Sylvan I scored a 1690 on my SAT's. AFter working through their SAT Prep course, my scores improved by 270 points! Now, my highest SAT score is a 1960. I improved by 150 points in the math section and 120 points in the verbal section. Now, I am ranked in the 85-90 percentile in each of the subject areas! I was also able to improve my essay by two points! Thanks, Sylvan!""

- Kayla Butler: Redlands, CA

Daniel's Day

""We are so thankful for what Sylvan has accomplished in our son's life. Daniel is so thankful for his tutors and has had a positive experience that will take him far in life. We believe that SLC has provided our son with the tools he needs to succeed in college.... Daniel feels strong in his knowledge and is also very thankful to have been able to take the Speed Reading course in addition to his other programs. This course was the icing on the cake to help him understand and handle the material that has intimidated him in the past. Thanks Sylvan..." You are welcome, Dad.... This is truly Daniel's Day. He did the work. We gave him the tools but HE USED THEM. Bravo, kiddo. Good luck in college."

- Rick T. (Daniel's Dad)

NCLB SUCCESS

"My three children truly enjoyed coming to each of their 30 lessons provided by the SBUSD NCLB program at Sylvan Learning Center. They were really starting to grow and gain so much from their classes and tutors. They were enjoying it...and we (parents) were enjoying seeing their progress. It has definitely helped and we are grateful. We feel Sylvan used the NCLB funds wisely and gave us MORE than what we would have recieved from any other NCLB provider...and it is longer lasting too. Thanks, Sylvan."

- Delyane, Allura, and Jordan's Dad (San Bernardino, CA)