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Top ACT And SAT Prep In Denver

School is back in session which means that high school students all over the country are starting to think of colleges and those dreaded SAT and ACT exams. While the SAT or ACT isn't usually a required exam for all students, it's still one of the most widely used tests for admission to most of the best universities in the country. The fear of the SAT and ACT can be very difficult for students, so it's important to take the time to fully prepare for the big testing day. There are lots of wonderful testing preparation programs available, from after-school classes to one-on-one tutoring programs. To help you get started, the following five tutoring programs are all great options to help your student do his or her very best on the SAT or ACT.

Moser Educational
(303) 819-4328
www.mosereducational.com

Moser Educational is more than just a part-time tutoring program for your kids. Moser hires full-time, professional instructors who have specific training and experience in the subjects they teach. You can arrange for private classes which offer two-hour sessions per week in locations that work for you. The instructors can go to your home, a nearby coffee shop, library, school or anything else that will work for you. Group classes are not as common, but can also be arranges for groups of up to three students with similar needs. Classes are offered in ACT, SAT, PSAT as well as the GRE, GMAT and more. If you're searching for a great test preparation program for you or your kids, Moser Educational is a great place to start.

Elite Academics
5241 S. Quebec St, Suite 100
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
(720) 216-2222
www.eliteacademicsdenver.com

Elite Academics also offers both classroom and one-on-one tutoring, as the organization recognizes that everyone learns differently. Each approach to tutoring is based on repetitive practice and strategy to help you or your child raise scores with confidence and success. Elite focuses on the ACT test, with a class for up to 30 students with three instructors per class. The class includes 50 hours of test preparation with three full-length practice tests. It's a great program if your child is in his or her junior year of high school. If your child is a senior, however, Elite recommends discussing the program with an instructor ahead of time, to ensure your child will have ample time to complete the course prior to college application deadlines.

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BrightBridge Tutoring And Test Prep
(720) 329-2406
www.brightbridgetutoring.com

BrightBridge Tutoring and Test Prep offers an individualized approach to the ACT, SAT and many other tests. It focuses on each student's individual learning style and personality as the most effective approach when testing success is considered. The customized test package for your student includes an in-home consultation in which the instructor is able to meet with the student, talk about school and his or her learning style as well as get a look at the school's curriculum to see how tutoring can best fit in to their current program. The instructors also address student interests, extra-curricular activities and other things that help determine the best approach to getting your child the highest possible test scores. It's also nice to know that BrightBridge offers test preparation in a variety of different exams, so you can continue to return for future tests throughout your child's educational career.

MindFish
(720) 204-1041
www.mindfish.com

MindFish is all about great instructors offering small group classes or one-on-one instruction for both the SAT and the ACT exams. All instructors have the best credentials and are top test-takers themselves, having attending some of the best schools in the country including Yale, Stanford and the University of Chicago. The small group classes are 20 hours worth of instruction with no more than 10 students per class, which run for two hours every Sunday for 10 weeks. If you think your child would do better with one-on-one instruction, then you can get a fully customized private tutoring program with eight hours of private instruction, all geared towards your student's unique strengths, needs and weaknesses. Of course, all courses include four timed practice exams, which are real SAT and ACT tests from previous years. The students complete the practice exams on Saturday mornings to truly mimic the exact conditions of the big day itself.

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Denver Test Prep
5347 S. Valentia Way, Suite 330
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
(303) 551-0106
www.denvertestprep.com

Denver Test Prep offers a myriad different testing and tutoring programs. ACT, SAT and SAT subject tests are all available, as well as the GMAT, GRE, LSAT plus tutoring for AP exams, college courses and K-12 classes. It's one of the largest tutoring and preparation programs in the area and all tutors have scored in the top two percent of all test scores and are graduates of the top universities. You can arrange to meet in your home or neighborhood with customized one-on-one tutoring programs, plus there is no minimum number of sessions required, so you can truly put together the best tutoring program for your child. If you aren't sure whether Denver Test Prep is the right program for your child, you can also get a risk-free trial to get to know the program and your tutor before you sign up.

Deborah Flomberg is a theater professional, freelance writer and Denver native. Her work can be found at Examiner.com.

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