Sylvan Learning is the leading provider of in-center, in-home and live, on-line tutoring to students of all ages, grades and skill levels. Sylvan offers the help your child needs to catch up, keep up and get ahead. Sylvan Learning Center of Lynchburg provides educational services in Forest, Boonsboro, Appomattox, Amherst, Campbell, Bedford, Rustburg, Altavista, Madison Heights, Monroe, Evington, Gretna, Gladys, Brookneal, Farmville and surrounding areas. At Sylvan, our warm and caring tutors adapt individualized learning plans that build the skills, habits and attitudes children need to succeed in school and in life. Affordable tutoring instruction is available in math, reading, writing, study skills, homework help, test prep and more. If you are looking for an educational environment especially designed to be conducive to your child's learning style, then contact Sylvan Learning of Lynchburg - successful - trusted - preferred. For more information, please visit: http://tutoring.sylvanlearning.com/centers/24502.

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Sylvan Learning Center Tutoring Services of Lynchburg VA Offers Student Tips for College Entrance Examsquot;
Sylvan Learning Center Tutoring Services of Lynchburg VA Offers Student Tips for College Entrance Exams<br />The pressure is on. To compete in today’s global economy, which includes international students attending North American colleges in record numbers, U.S. teenagers must pursue higher education.<br />According to the latest research from the U.S. Department of Education, college enrollment grew 16 percent between 1985 and 1995. Between 1995 and 2005, enrollment increased at a faster rate (23 percent), from 14.3 million to 17.5 million. The number of graduating high school seniors is expected to peak in 2011, with 67 percent trying to gain admission to an institution of higher learning.<br />What does this mean for students with college aspirations? Acing the college entrance exam is critical. Most students applying to competitive colleges now take the SAT or ACT more than once, and as early as sophomore year.<br />The growing global economy has made it necessary for more students to attend college to secure high-paying jobs. New tools, such as the common application, encourage students to apply to more schools – which increases the competition and thus makes it more difficult for students to gain acceptance at the top institutions and colleges that were once seen as safety schools.<br />More students and parents today are learning the secret that top colleges have known for years – systematically preparing for the SAT or ACT gives students more confidence, and more confidence can lead to higher scores.<br />New college admissions rules now allow students to score their best by taking the SAT or ACT as many times as they like, but educators suggest taking the tests no more than two or three times.<br />Sylvan Lynchburg offers the following advice to ensure that students are prepared for their college entrance exams.<br />• Studying for the SAT or ACT takes weeks, even months, of review. Don’t try to cram overnight.<br />• Trust yourself. Rely on your instincts. Never leave an easy question blank.<br />• Read the questions and answers critically.<br />• Easy questions have easy answers.<br />• Stop and check. Every few questions, ensure that the question number on the answer sheet corresponds with the booklet.<br />• Save time. Make sure you have enough time to answer as many questions as possible, so you can rack up as many points as possible.<br />• Focus on what the question is really asking. If you don’t fully understand the question, finding the correct answer is going to be tough.<br />• Rushing only hurts you. Keep track of the time remaining for each section.<br />• Eliminate answers. If you can eliminate at least two incorrect answers, make an educated guess.<br />• End each section by reviewing. If time permits, revisit the questions you didn’t answer.<br />Sylvan Learning is the leading provider of in-center, in-home and live, on-line tutoring to students of all ages, grades and skill levels. Sylvan offers the help your child needs to catch up, keep up and get ahead. Sylvan Learning Center of Lynchburg provides educational services in Forest, Boonsboro, Appomattox, Amherst, Campbell, Bedford, Rustburg, Altavista, Madison Heights, Monroe, Evington, Gretna, Gladys, Brookneal, Farmville and surrounding areas.<br />At Sylvan, our warm and caring tutors adapt individualized learning plans that build the skills, habits and attitudes children need to succeed in school and in life. Affordable tutoring instruction is available in math, reading, writing, study skills, homework help, test prep and more. If you are looking for an educational environment especially designed to be conducive to your child’s learning style, then contact Sylvan Learning of Lynchburg – successful – trusted – preferred. For more information, please visit: http://tutoring.sylvanlearning.com/centers/24502.<br />