Test prep

At Sylvan Learning, we help students prepare for college prep test day, which is set for Saturday, December 5, for the SAT and Saturday, December 12, for the ACT.

I often compare college entrance exams to taking your driver’s test. You wouldn’t prepare to drive a car by practicing on a boat. The same principle applies to the SAT and ACT. Students need to practice the material, format and strategies they’ll encounter on test day.

We begin with a free diagnostic practice test to establish a baseline. This allows us to customize preparation around each student’s individual needs rather than spending valuable time reviewing skills they may have already mastered.

We offer three preparation options to accommodate different schedules and learning styles.

• The self-directed online program provides access to thousands of video explanations and targeted practice exercises for a one-time fee. It’s ideal for motivated students with busy schedules.

• Our three-hour boot camp covers essential test content, strategies and what students should expect.

• Lastly, our comprehensive 26-hour program features small-group instruction and highly personalized guidance.

We’ve seen students achieve impressive results—an average ACT composite jump of 3 to 5 points and SAT increase of 100 to 200 points. Improvements like these can mean being accepted to the college of your choice. Stronger scores often translate into additional scholarship dollars. 

Sylvan Learning of Mentor is at 7271 Center Street, Mentor, 440-255-0055. Visit SylvanLearning.com.