Boston's Best ACT And SAT Prep

Preparing for the ACT or SAT exams can be daunting, but there are quite a few places in and around the city of Boston that can help prepare students to take these tests. Aside from focusing on regular schoolwork, some students learn better from more in-depth studying, and can really benefit from taking a course or sitting down one-on-one with a tutor before taking these exams. There are different locations that offer different methods to get you or your child the help that they need to do well on the ACTs or the SATs.

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Signet Education prides itself on knowing that all students don't test the same. Their individualized plans help students grow their testing skills. Signet offers classes at their center in Cambridge, at a student's home, or online. With tracked progress and "realistic practice experiences,' Signet is sure to prepare students for their upcoming ACT or SAT exams.

At Quantum Prep, students (or their parents) can request a private tutor for one-on-one sessions in both math and science. For test prep, teachers work with students on requisite math, critical reading, grammar and writing to help prepare them for the ACT or SAT tests. Tutors will develop a plan that is optimized for the needs of your child, focusing on specific areas to help them put more energy where it's needed in preparing for their test. Tutors are qualified with the skills you or your child needs to achieve excellence in school, and to score well on these standardized exams.

The First School of Mathematics offers small class sizes for students from kindergarten through high school that meet after school and on the weekends. The enrichment program focuses on math and science, and is a part of many success stories. Not only do students who take classes at FSM tend to excel in grade school, but many go on to Ivy League colleges after achieving such success.

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Math Advantage offers one-on-one training sessions for students preparing to take a standardized test. The center boasts a "straight forward approach" that is sure to achieve "outstanding results." Tutors give students personalized plans that work on both content knowledge and test taking skills. Students generally meet in small groups for one hour, once per week.

Chyten offers services to students and families living in Lexington, Arlington,Winchester, Bedford, Burlington, Cambridge, Belmont, Waltham, Concord, Lincoln and other surrounding areas. They not only offer test prep, but also help students in areas such as writing, reading, math, science and even public speaking, according to their website. The center boasts "life-changing lessons" to help students earn higher test scores, and help them gain admission to various colleges.

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