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Best Test Prep Tutors In Minnesota

High school students across the country will soon begin preparing for college entrance exams such as the ACT or SAT. Scores on these exams can directly affect the scholarships received and the colleges the student may be accepted into. Tutors can help a great deal in getting ready to take these exams. For assistance in preparing for the ACT or SAT, students and their parents may want to look into one of the following test prep tutors in Minnesota.

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The English Tutor, LLC
511 W. Minnehaha Parkway
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 825-1896
www.theenglishtutorllc.com

Tutors with The English Tutor are all either former teachers or professionals who have experience teaching at a college graduate level. Tutors who specialize in preparing for ACT and SAT exams also have specialized training in these exams, further assisting students in achieving the best scores possible on exam day. The English Tutor, LLC was established in 2001 and provides English, math and science tutoring to students in grades seven to 12. Tutoring sessions are generally held in either the Edina or Southdale Library but tutors may also travel to the child's home or hold the sessions in his or her own home.

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College Nannies & Tutors
Woodbury Learning Center
1785 Radio Drive, Suite C-1
Woodbury, MN 55125
(651) 209-8759
www.collegenanniesandtutors.com

College Nannies & Tutors is recognized as the largest tutor company in the United States. The Woodbury location, locally owned and operated, has provided tutoring services for the Woodbury, Stillwater and surrounding communities since 2004. Students preparing for college entrance exams receive individualized tutoring for ACT and SAT tests from test prep tutors who have scored in the 95th percentile or higher on their own college entrance exams.

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Tutor Doctor of Minneapolis
10456 Partridge St. N.W.
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
(763) 280-5128
www.minneapolistutors4u.com

Tutor Doctor of Minneapolis serves Minneapolis, St. Paul, St. Cloud, Forest Lake, Maple Grove, Champlin, Coon Rapids, Blaine, Andover and Anoka. Tutor Doctor provides a number of services including homeschool support, math tutoring and autism and special needs academic support. With most students, grades are raised 10 to 20 percent in the first six months. Services include study skills and organizational skills as well as helping students prepare for college entrance exams.

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Collegiate Tutors
2310 Aldrich Ave. S., Suite 109
Minneapolis, MN 55405
(612) 492-1646
www.collegiate-tutors.com

The tutors with Collegiate Tutors are not only trained to tutor but over half are also PhD students who will travel anywhere in the metro area, at no additional cost. Collegiate tutors specialize in math, humanities and science tutoring as well as preparation for ACT and SAT exams (and have also studied for and excelled on the exams themselves). Tutoring sessions can be purchased for an entire school year or just by the hour for test preparation.

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Sylvan Learning Center Roseville
1659 County Road C W.
Roseville, MN 55113
(651) 639-1350
www.tutoring.sylvanlearning.com

The Sylvan Learning Center in Roseville provides high school students assistance in a number of college preparation programs. In addition to SAT and ACT test preparation, the learning center offers tutoring in College Prep Math, College Prep Writing, study skills and homework help. The tutors at the Roseville Sylvan Learning Center are trained, certified, experienced and established educational professionals.

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Christina Majaski is a full-time legal assistant and freelance writer for online and print publications. She has an obsession for all things related to social media and invites you to follow along with her on Twitter @cmajaski. She currently resides with her daughter in central Minnesota. Her work can be found at Examiner.com.

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