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Sylvan's tutors teach skills that last a lifetime. We help students learn how to become self-motivated and achieve independence; above all else, we enable them to approach school — and life — with confidence.

We also maintain Sylvan tutoring special offers and seasonal promotions that make getting your child on the road to success easier.

Are you ready for the SAT?

I'm sure you're busy getting ready for college and with the SAT quickly approaching, Sylvan is offering an SAT Prep Course beginning Tuesday, January 31st. Classes will be held on Tuesday and Thursday 5:00pm to 7:00pm and Saturday 10:00am to 12:00pm.

Our expert instructors know the challenges of preparing for the SAT and can help build the skills needed to score higher on test day. And, based on the results we've seen with other students, we're confident our SAT program will exceed your expectations too! We also have lots of tips and strategies to help your family prepare for and navigate through the college admissions process. You can really look to Sylvan to be your complete college readiness partner!

Give us a call and let's talk further about your individual needs. I look forward to working with you and your family.

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Sylvan Offers College Prep Programs

Course Descriptions 

SAT and ACT Test Prep SAT 30 hours and ACT 24 hours.
Using small class sizes and state of the art course materials that include proven test taking strategies and an essentials skills review, these courses offer the invaluable support needed to achieve better SAT and ACT test scores. There is homework with these programs to allow students the ability to practice what they have learned during instruction.  There is also an online supplement with these programs to allow students the ability to practice what they have learned during instruction and support students outside of class time. Students frequently increase their SAT scores by 160 points or more and the ACT by 1 to 5 points.
 
College Prep Writing 24 hours.
This program is a fun, creative way for students to sharpen their writing, research and analysis skills for their first year of college. Open to any college-bound student in grade 9 and above, including college or university students.
 
College Prep Math 24 hours.
This program is designed to review processes of math that will support a student to achieve better scores on all college math placement tests, helping decrease or eliminate the need for remedial math classes. Open to any college-bound student in grade 9 and above, including college or university students.
 
College Application Writing 12 hours.
This program is designed to provide an opportunity for students to prepare an effective and complete college application. Students will receive guided preparation, college research, application essay, and interview tips. Open to any college-bound student in grade 9 and above.
 
Advanced Reading Strategies 12 hours.
This program is designed to double or triple a student’s reading speed and provide an array of ways to read based on the purpose of the reading (known as flexible reading strategy).  This program helps students keep up with the increases workload in college as well as help improve scores on the SAT and ACT tests. The course is designed for students who are reading at least on a 7th grade level and who are 12 years of age or older. 
 
 
Sylvan of Rancho Bernardo
16776 Bernardo Center Drive #103 San Diego, CA 92128
(858) 451-2822

Introducing SylvanMathPrep.com: Sylvan’s New Online Homework Support Service

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!

To get started, visit SylvanMathPrep.com to sign up – a FREE trial is available! Select your textbook and page number and the video will explain exactly what you need to know.

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

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Share Sylvan's Success with Your Friends & Families!

Your child's education and success in school and in life is important to you. Share that success with other families that might benefit from Sylvan services!

And, if a family you refer enrolls in one of our programs, you each get a FREE WEEK of services.

It's a win-win! Download the flyer below, write your name as the referrer and pass on the gift of learning today!

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Sylvan Learning Products Win National Parenting Publications Award

Sylvan Learning Products, which are books and kits recently released by Random House, are a 2009 Honors National Parenting Publications Awards (NAPPA) winner!

The books, which cover language arts topics like reading comprehension, spelling, and vocabulary for kindergarten through 5th grade, are based on Sylvan’s proven system and engaging, age-appropriate curriculum. For more information, visit SylvanLearningBookstore.com.

The NAPPA Honors are a program sponsored by Dominion Parenting Media and promoted in association with parenting publishers across the United States.

Is Your Child Ready for Algebra?

Known as a "gateway course," algebra is the foundation for higher-level high school math and science classes and thus a critical stepping stone to student's success. Make sure your child is ready by having them take a FREE Algebra Readiness Check-Up!

Weak algebra skills can lead to:

  • Lower ACT/SAT® scores
  • Limited access to colleges and universities
  • Restricted careers
This 21-question Algebra Readiness Check-Up will help your student determine if they are ready for Algebra. Their personalized Algebra Fitness Breakdown will highlight their strengths, areas that require focus, and provide online resources to help them get in tip-top shape for algebra!

Register today: www.Fit4Algebra.org

Book Adventure

Book Adventure is a FREE reading motivation program for children in grades K-8. Children create their own book lists from over 7,000 recommended titles, take multiple choice quizzes on the books they've read, and earn points and prizes for their literary successes. Book Adventure was created by and is maintained by Sylvan Learning Center.

www.BookAdventure.com

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, View the Sylvan Online Video Demonstration.  Call us for more details.


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ACT vs SAT

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.