2 For 1 SAT Prep - Sylvan San Jose (Westgate West)

Sylvan San Jose is offering 2 For 1 SAT Prep Course. You and a friend can prepare for the SAT together for HALF the cost.
The next SAT test for this school year is 3/13/10 and our prep course begins 1/9/10. The following test dates are 5/1/10 (course 2/20-4/24) and 6/5/10 (course 3/20-5/22).
Most college applications have to be in by the end of November(especially in California). So, the last opportunity to take the SAT will be the October test. The SAT Prep Course for that test begins in August. So, by taking the June 5 test, you will have the results back in 2-3 weeks and will know whether your child needs to take a second test in October.
Our SAT Prep Course is outstanding and includes 32 hours of instruction, three practice tests and internet support as well. Sylvan’s average growth is 100 points. So, plan ahead and college is almost here.

High School Programs

High school students are busy people. We want to make sure that they get support when they are having difficulty, right then.

So, Sylvan has a wide variety of programs that fit almost every need. Do you know we offer accredited courses, advanced reading skills, algebra I & II, geometry, college prep writing, SAT Prep, homework help and more? Don’t forget to be prepared for the SAT test.

Introducing... SylvanMathPrep.com

Finish your homework faster and easier! With SylvanMathPrep.com, you’ll see short videos, corresponding to the exact pages and concepts in your textbook, that explain the math lessons you’re studying.

SylvanMathPrep.com presents math problems in a new way, shows you the work so you can see how to do it, and provides practice problems (with the answers!), so you can master the concepts in no time!

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Getting ready for the SAT or ACT? SylvanMathPrep.com can help you study for the math portions of these tests as well. Contact Us Today!

ACT or SAT

This year, more and more students are taking the ACT for college entrance.
We provide both ACT and SAT prep but do you know how these tests compare to each other? Here’s a quick explanation. What's the difference between the ACT and the SAT? The SAT is traditionally thought of as a test that measures your critical-thinking skills, testing your ability to analyze and solve problems in math, reading, and writing. The ACT, on the other hand, is considered a more curriculum-based test, since it tests your academic preparedness for college in the areas of English, math, reading, and science by calling on information you have learned in your high school coursework.

Not sure which one is right for you? Call us and we can help.

The #1 Skill Needed For College

When it comes to academic collegiate success, there is only one skill that will separate the A students from the C students. That skill is the ability to handle complex reading. Students can't wait until they are college freshmen to learn how to gain this important skill.

What makes an article or book complex to read?
Complex reading is characterized by an elaborate organization where the messages are often implicit rather than overt. The interaction between ideas or characters may be subtle instead of obvious. Most of all, the vocabulary is demanding and intricate, notes AP.

How many college-bound high school students can read complex works?
Of the 1.2 million high school seniors who took the SAT in 2005, only 51 percent scored high enough to show they were ready to handle first year college-level reading requirements. This is a concern not only to colleges, but also to employers.

What can be done?
The solutions are not easy, but the SAT insists that high school reading standards must be revised in core subjects and struggling readers need to get help earlier in their education.

Sylvan Online

The benefits of Sylvan. The Convenience of Home. That's the idea behind our online instruction. Students can enroll in Academic Reading, Math Essentials, and Algebra 1. The start up kit includes software, headset with a microphone and a computerized writing tablet. All you need is an internet connection. It works best with a high-speed connection.

Instruction is always easy to schedule with flexible times and almost daily instruction. So, now you must be a little interested in seeing how this program works. Log on to sylvanonline.com and click "View the Sylvan Online Video
Demonstration". Sign up for Sylvan Online and receive a $100 discount when you enroll in one of the online programs. Call us for more details.

Courses for Credit - Sylvan San Jose West

Did you know that our centers are WASC accredited? The Western Association of Schools and Colleges has approved some of our programs to allow students to take classes to earn high school credits. It's perfect for families who are home schooling, high school students needing credits for graduation or college-bound students wanting to get ahead.

Book Adventure

One of the busiest sites on the web for kids is Sylvan's Book Adventure. This is such a great place to find age and grade-level appropriate books for your child. This is a totally free site and will help you choose books, of all subjects, that will be of interest. There are comprehension quizzes, a prize locker, a parent and teacher zone and suggestions to encourage student reading. Go to bookadventure.org and sign up. It's a perfect resource for the upcoming holiday time. You can have your child try Book Adventure with several sample quizzes located on the website.