Best ACT And SAT Prep In Baltimore

Students across the nation are competing for that coveted seat in college. To get to some of these prestigious institutions, however, they must pass stringent criteria. One of the criteria used for admission is the ACT and/or SAT tests. Parents search diligently to get prep help for their children. In the Baltimore area, there are several ACT/SAT tutorial programs available at a cost to meet the individualized needs of students. Some of the programs have physical buildings in which services are provided, and some provide in-home services. Still others utilize the Internet to provide computerized instruction.

Huntington Learning Center
8804 Belair Road
Baltimore, MD 21236
(410) 256-3390
perry_hall.huntingtonhelps.com

Located in the Perry Hall section of Baltimore County, Huntington Center provides professional tutors to assist students with various skills at a one-to-one ratio. Whether it is academic skills, tutoring in subjects or exam prep, this is the place to help give students that extra push needed to boost their skills. The Huntington Learning Center has been accredited by the Middle States Academy of Colleges and Schools since 1996. There is a program available to fit your child's academic needs. Huntington's hours are Mondays to Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Fridays from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Capital Educators
Baltimore, MD 21239
(410) 532-9400
www.capitaleducators.com

Capital Educators offers seven-week courses that are designed to assist your high school student with SAT/ACT preparation. Their academic program consists of small group instruction (10:1 ratio) with diagnostic tests to determine strengths and weaknesses, very little homework and extensive classwork. Students are encouraged to attend every class. The staff is composed of highly-educated individuals who have a passion in helping students do well. According to the website, their personal touch contributes to their acclaim and success. The Baltimore classes are held at the McDonogh and Gilman schools.

Kaplan Test Prep & Admissions
733 W. 40th St., Suite 200
Baltimore, MD 21211
kaptest.com

Established in 1938, Kaplan has been the number one place for test preparation and tutorial services. Kaplan even has a test prep room to help students get through the ACT/SAT test. Services are provided by a highly-trained staff that works to meet every academic situation. Kaplan touts guaranteed results as it gives students the right tools and personalized instruction from expert teachers in the field.

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StudyPoint
Baltimore, MD
(877) 883-9764
www.studypoint.com

According to its website, "StudyPoint offers one-to-one SAT tutoring in Baltimore using a curriculum that's customized to meet your child's unique learning goals." All tutors are highly-skilled and offer small group as well as computerized instruction. What's even better is that StudyPoint offers in-home tutoring so there is no need for your child to be late or absent from a class. Instructors focus on the needs of the children while investing quality time and attention to engage them in meaningful and accountable instruction. StudyPoint has been in existence since 1999.

Streamline Tutoring
Baltimore, MD
(410) 366-0479
streamlinetutors.com

Streamline Tutoring offers a proactive approach to instruction. They combine three factors to provide mastery of a subject: material, motivational style and excellent guidance. Services are available to both middle and high school students, who will look forward to excelling in the various subject areas.

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