Now Enrolling for 2011/2012 ACT & SAT Prep Seminars!

Does your child need extra help increasing their ACT or SAT score?
The program begins with an initial diagnostic test that allows us to pinpoint a student’s individual strengths and weaknesses and personalize their program. The Sylvan ACT & SAT Prep programs are delivered in a small group setting and most classes range from 4 – 10 students.
There is a $50 non-refundable deposit required ahead of time to hold your spot and pay for the manual, and the course fee of $645 is due the first day of class.

ACT Classes are offered: Tuesday and Thursday from 6:30pm - 8:30pm
SAT Classes are offered: Monday and Wednesday from 5:30pm-7:30pm

For more information or to enroll your child, please contact the center at 231-941-0060 or Traverse City@SylvanWestMichigan.com.

Now Enrolling for 2011/2012 ACT & SAT Prep Seminars!(34.5 KB)

Holiday Camps at Sylvan

Give your kiddos something to do over the Holiday break! Camps are offered December 27 - December 30 from 12pm-3pm. Call 231-941-0060 or email TraverseCity@SylvanWestMichigan.com to register.

Addition and Subtraction Math Facts Camp – Grades 1-3
A fun approach for your child to improve understanding of basic addition and subtraction skills, while increasing speed and accuracy.

• Learn strategies to help with addition and subtraction.
• Understand the concept that addition and subtraction are related.
• Increase speed and accuracy of basic addition and subtraction facts.
• Solve simple addition and subtraction word problems.
Program Cost: $200

Multiplication & Division Math Facts Camp – Grades 3-5
A fun approach for children to improve understanding of basic multiplication and division facts, while increasing speed and accuracy.

• Understand the concept of multiplication as repeated addition.
• Identify division facts related to multiplication facts.
• Learn multiplication to help with multiplication facts.
• Increase speed and accuracy of basic multiplication and division facts.
Program Cost: $200

Advanced Reading Seminar – Grades 8+
This 12 hour seminar packs quite the punch! It is designed for the on-level reader who desires to increase his/her reading rate while maintaining a high level of comprehension. This program has the potential to raise standardized test scores, as well as, prepare a student with the skills he/she needs in order to complete demanding high school and college reading assignments.
Program Cost: $295

SAT Reading, Writing Scores Hit Low

From the Wall Street Journal, September 15, 2011

SAT scores for the high-school graduating class of 2011 fell in all three subject areas, and the average reading and writing scores were the lowest ever recorded...

The results from the college entrance exam also revealed that only 43% of students posted a score high enough to indicate they were ready to succeed in college.

Sylvan can help raise college entrance test scores by an average of 3 points or more! Call us today to find out how to get your student on the road to college success.

Have you heard of Sylvan Online?

Sylvan online allows you to get the Sylvan Advantage right from home! Work with a live tutor over the internet in Math, Reading or Algebra and watch your confidence and academic skills soar! Contact your Sylvan representative today to find out more.

Dr. Rick on Education

Parents, teachers, educators and students turn to Sylvan's own Dr. Rick regarding timely educational topics. Check out his blog at DrRickBlog.com.
You can also listen to Dr. Rick's Tips about reading, ACT/SAT prep, grades and reports, and more at SylvanLearning.com.