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Best ACT And SAT Prep In Sacramento

In 2013, more than 63% of Sacramento county residents over age 25 had college experience to list on their resumes. Since attending college can have such a great impact on future career success and financial stability, getting accepted and into the right school is critically important. College admissions test scores are an important part of the selection process, and these Sacramento tutors can help your student get the competitive edge needed to confidently and successfully pass the tests.
Best Tutors Ever LLC
5740 Windmill Way, Suite #8
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 256-3059
www.besttutorsever.com

After years of tutoring and teaching high school math, Sacramento native Rebecca Ragle decided to open her own tutoring business. Ragle and her staff provide high quality tutoring in multiple levels of math, English, government, history and more. There are also specific workshops that help students get ready for the SAT or ACT. These intensive test prep workshops are 2-hours long and are available for between 2 – 12 students at a time. Other useful workshops focus on defeating math anxiety, writing essays for college applications and developing strong test-taking skills. Tutoring can be done in the Best Tutors Ever office, in the student's home or even in a coffee shop or local library.

MPM Learning Center
8055 Elk Grove Florin Road, Suite A & B
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 688-8666
www.mpmsacramento.com

MPM is a full-service learning center, with tutoring for children and adults in topics including English, math, science and other standard academic subjects, plus foreign languages, music, dance, sign language, job search skills and more. Your favorite student can get personalized test prep for the SAT, ACT and PSAT. MPM also offers tutoring for the California High School Exit Examination, personality assessments like the Myers Briggs and True Colors, time management and study skills training, career counseling and exam proctoring. Check the Learning Center website for discounts and other special deals.

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Scholars Tutoring Center
2255 Watt Ave. Suite 25
Sacramento, CA 95825
(916) 979-9755
www.scholarstutoring.com

Scholars Center does one-on-one and small group tutoring for students from elementary school through college. There are in-depth classes for ACT or SAT preparation, as well as for other standardized tests. The 16-hour SAT prep class includes skills reviews of the four test components, math, writing, essay and critical reading, as well as guidance on relieving anxiety and strategizing test period time management. Both the SAT and ACT prep classes include an evaluation of any of the student's prior score reports.

California Learning Center
3400 Cottage Way, Suite C
Sacramento, CA 95825
(916) 486-2646
www.californialearningcenter.com

CLC uses only experienced, credentialed educators as tutors, chosen specifically for their teaching skills, approachability and ability to genuinely motivate students to succeed. Tutoring is available on a range of subjects for kindergarten through 12th-grade students, and each program is tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual. The ACT and SAT prep includes six opportunities to take sample tests, allowing for a detailed analysis of their progress and often a lessening of anxiety about the tests.

Sacramento Public Library
www.saclibrary.org

The public library system has a number of free programs for students, offered both online and in local branches. There are preparatory courses, e-books and more tools available for standardized tests, including the ACT, SAT, GRE and PSAT. Students can get SAT/ACT tutoring online that includes analysis and feedback from sample tests. For a realistic experience, some library branches offer free 3+ hour SAT practice tests that include questions from both the current SAT and the new SAT that begins in March 2016. The library also offers assistance on choosing a college, the college application process, scholarships, student loans and other financial aid for students.

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Valerie Heimerich is a freelance writer out of Sacramento. She typically covers business, employment, animal rescue, volunteerism and nonprofits. Her work can also be found at Examiner.com.

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