"Heather is doing substantially better since she started the tutoring with you guys. I'm very proud of her. She actively engages in class discussions and is usually one of the few kids who answers the tougher questions. It's such a dramatic change that I hardly recognize her. Thank you so much and please continue doing whatever it is you're doing."
Rita Castriotta, 7th grade teacher at Ann Richards School; Spring 2009
"I just wanted to call and tell you guys thank you. We were at Whataburger last night and my son picked up the newspaper and started reading it to me out loud. He's NEVER done that before! He did well with most of the words, and read with confidence. When he finished, there was the biggest smile on his face! You guys do a great job and I just wanted to say thank you and keep up the good work!"
Ruben, father of Mason, a student at the Learning Center in Bastrop, TX, summer 2009"My son struggled with math for years. I had heard about Sylvan but never really took the time to investigate. My son really began to suffer in school and was feeling very insecure about himself. Finally, I called the toll free number and the young lady was very patient, kind and seemed to understand exactly what our situation was! I felt like she really cared. So I went in and talked to the director. April listened to me like I was an old friend. I cried and she gave me tissues. I told her what the problems were and she had answers! I felt so reassured. I felt like Sylvan could help my son be better in math and be a better student overall. And almost 9 months later I am astonished at the progress my son has made! He is 100% better than he was when we first went to Sylvan. He LOVES going to Sylvan. The people are friendly, encouraging, kind, patient and FUN! I am so thankful that we made the decision to enroll my son. I know that an investment in my son is an investment in a better FUTURE for our entire family and even our community. Better students produce more effective and productive citizens! Thank you April, Heather and Sylvan for putting my son on the right track! I LOVE YOU GUYS!!!!"
Shelly, mother of Gabriel, a student at the Sylvan Learning Center in Round Rock, summer 2009A note we received from a Sylvan parent:
Hi Kelli & Jaime,
I wanted to say a couple of words to the both of you. When we 1st walked into sylvan, Mckayla and I knew it was the right decision to have Mckayla come here. Of course we both knew it was going to be a long road for Mckayla because of the lack of foundation she had from 2nd grade.
As time went on, we both had noticed that she was progressing. It was slow for her because she still didn't understand why things didn't come so easy for her, but when she would come home and used what y'all had taught her, it was amazing. I knew in my heart she was slowly but surely going to get it. More time had passed and I noticed that at points in her homework I needed to no longer help her because she was doing it on her own. I couldn't believe it. Her homework would go by faster. McKayla would tell me,"Sylvan is helping and I can tell."
Every month we would meet together and see how much her test scores were improving. It was so comforting to see how teachers there cared and welcomed her every time she would walk in the doors. Thanks for the way you have set up Sylvan. I can honestly say that my child was not left behind. She grew from this experience, learned new strategies for work, and now has more confidence in herself. When she puts her mind to it, she can reach for the stars and no one will stop her. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, for everything.
Also, I wanted to let you know I received great news today. Mckayla called me today at her lunch and told me she passed her TASK test with an 83. We both cried and she knew her hard work had paid off. Her long road is coming to an end in 3rd grade but be re-assured that we will continue with math and reading at the house and over the summer. We both know she cannot slack off. Fourth grade is right around the corner. :) Thanks for all of your help, understanding, and for being there for McKayla.
Lindsay, Mother of McKayla, a student at the Sylvan Learning Center in South Austin, summer 2009
A note we received from one of our SAT students:
Dear Ms. Bunning,
I received my SAT scores earlier this week. Previously, before your prep program, I had received a 560 in reading, 680 in math, and a 550 in witing, with my total score of 1790.
As I took the SAT for a second time this June, my scores increased to a 640 in reading, 730 in math, and a 600 in writing! A combined score of 1970! Thank you so much, Sylvan, for all of your help last month and for the improvements on my test score. Thank you Jack and Ashley for helping me out when needed. I couldn't have done it without all your help!
Jill, an SAT student at Sylvan Learning Center in North Austin, spring 2009Chance just graduated from Bastrop High School (Class of 2009). In interviews with Fox 7 News in Austin, TX and Successful Student magazine Chance said several things about Sylvan Learning's SAT Prep Program:
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