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If your child’s grades are okay, but you’re seeing your own warning signals, trust your gut. It might be a sign that they’re missing some foundational skills. It’s easy to miss when grades are not painting the full picture. If you want to ensure that your child can do the work, has the foundational skills and that there are no closed doors for their future, get the Sylvan Insight™ Skills Assessment.

Why Do Families Choose Sylvan’s Test Prep Tutoring?


At Sylvan Learning, your teen will master the skills needed to raise scores on all types of standardized testing ( SAT®, ACT®, SSAT®) for admissions into private schools or colleges and universities. Unlike most test prep programs, Sylvan offers a balanced approach to our prep courses. Our proven mix includes teacher-led instruction (available in-center or via live, online sessions), independent practice, a robust website with resources, thousands of video tutorials and multiple practice tests.

With 40+ years of helping students achieve success, we’ve perfected a highly personal approach, tailoring lessons to your teen’s specific needs — from proven test-taking strategies to targeted skill-building in subject areas that need a boost.

Get started with a Free SAT® or ACT® Practice Test

Find out where your teen needs help with test taking

Our full-length, timed practice tests can help your teen experience test-day conditions and build confidence.

Contact us today to schedule your teen’s free test!

As other Sylvan families will tell you, Sylvan’s Test Prep can lead to bigger scores, opportunities with more colleges and even scholarship possibilities. Whether your teen needs to master specific subjects, sharpen test-taking skills or manage nerves, we provide the support for greater learning and higher scores.

Whether your teen needs to master specific subjects, sharpen test-taking skills or manage nerves, we provide the support for greater learning and higher scores.

Here’s how we customize our programs to fit your child’s unique needs:

  • We evaluate your child’s strengths and opportunities, so we know exactly where to start
  • We create a personal learning plan that “adapts” to your child’s own skill level and pace, so your child feels engaged and motivated – never frustrated, rushed or bored
  • We balance tailored instruction with independent practice, so each session advances your child’s skills while also being fun (yes, fun!)
  • Our caring, Sylvan-certified teachers truly engage your child so concepts click and comprehension soars, helping them become an all-around successful student
  • We measure your child’s progress and collaborate with you to ensure goals are met

Contact us today and we’ll reach out to discuss how we can help your teen raise those crucial test scores!

Faye P.

"Sylvan prepared my daughter to take the ACT and SAT and she got in to every college she applied to! [Sylvan] was very easy to work with and my daughter felt very comfortable going there for her tutoring."

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