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Additionally, the college quest is boosting the demand for tutoring services. The competition is stiff for college admission, and parents seek tutors to improve classroom grades and SAT/ACT scores.

Huntington Learning Center offers several programs for entrance exam prep with impressive results. In 2010, students who took Huntington Exam Prep Courses had an average score increase of 171 points on the SAT and 3.5 points on the ACT. Many students achieved increases of over 400 points on the SAT and as high as 6 points on the ACT.

The New Jersey Department of Education (Office of Student Achievement and Accountability) outlined several reasons why students can benefit from tutoring: Improving work habits; getting targeted skill instruction and individualized attention; reinforcing lessons taught during class time; reducing non-productive or risky behaviors; building confidence; and improving social behavior.(4)

Huntington provides these benefits with a consistent teaching methodology that takes place in every center. Each student is scheduled for an entry assessment test. The results become the basis for an individualized lesson plan that builds the student's weakest skills. Periodic tests assess the student's improvement, boosting confidence as skills as mastered.

Tutoring joins the ranks of after-school activities that parents weave into their children's busy schedules. And it doesn't look like these schedules are going to ease up any time soon.

For more information, please contact Huntington Learning Center at 1-800-CAN-LEARN or visit http://huntingtonhelps.com/.

About Huntington
Founded in 1977, Huntington is a pioneer and leader in the tutoring industry. For over 35 years, Huntington has provided quality instruction to hundreds of thousands of students. Huntington prides itself on being "Your Tutoring Solution" for students in all grades and subjects. They tutor in academic skills, such as reading, phonics, math and study skills; and in advanced math and science subjects ranging from algebra through calculus and general science through physics. They also prepare students for state and standardized entrance exams, such as high school entrance exams and the SAT and ACT and provide free school tutoring to eligible schools.

Additional source: http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/family/parenting-tips/nurture-your-childs-interests

(1) http://nces.ed.gov/programs/coe/indicator_ehs.asp

(2)http://www.kon.org/urc/v5/fujita.html referring to Stephens, L. J., & Schaben, L. A. (2002, March). The effect of interscholastic sports participation on academic achievement of middle level school activities [Electronic version]. National Association of Secondary School Principals Bulletin, 86, 34-42.

(3) Does Your Child Need a Tutor?
http://www.cbsnews.com/2100-500172_162-540967.html

(4)http://www.somsd.k12.nj.us/189610121793329650/lib/189610121793329650/Benefits_of_Tutoring.pdf



Contact:
Laura Gehringer
Director of Marketing and Advertising
Huntington Learning Center
(201) 261-8400 x 431
gehringerl@hlcmail.com