C2 Education Bethesda SAT Prep

[Anonymous]

We’re considering enrolling DC in C2’s SAT prep program. A family friend did his SAT prep there a few years ago and had a great result. I’ve read some recent online reviews that are critical of C2’s new curriculum for the digital SAT though. Can anyone here give me feedback about C2’s digital SAT prep?

[Anonymous]

Unverified feedback within 2 years ago:
their test prep didnt help raise scores.
open secret among tutors (not sure if for this location or in general this company) is that the first test student takes is most difficult and students don't perform as well.
tutoring is not 1:1 but 1:3.

[Anonymous]

My kid's time is valuable. As long as they're willing to get test prep or tutoring, I will pay for a one-on-one tutor instead of group lessons, because they'll do a lot more in that weekly session.

There are many online tutors out there on Wyzant and other websites, and some are dirt cheap. I pay through the nose for Prep Matters tutors (also in Bethesda, walking distance to our house), because some of them are really excellent. But the price-quality association isn't always exact, so you need to pay attention to what they're working on, and not be afraid to be the heavy parent - you're paying for a specific service. The tutor should have a lot of practice tests to work on during the session and give out as homework, and be aware of and handle changes in test format and content. They should explain in multiple ways if your kid struggles with a concept, and have the background to teach that level of math, English and logical reasoning. If the tutor has some weaknesses, don't be afraid to switch immediately.

Often kids who don't improve mediocre scores have large gaps in their math and reading comprehension abilities (or unmedicated ADHD), and so the test prep turns into remedial tutoring. Sometimes what they need is an actual math or English tutor. Tackling large gaps in academic content takes a long time and should be addressed as early as possible. Test prep should really only be to get kids to understand testing strategies, format and speed, and brush up on concepts they understand but may have forgotten.

[Anonymous]

I tutored my kids at home. Why? Because I want my kids to excel and will teach them all the tricks and tips I know.

Tutors on the other hand will not share all their tips and tricks because they are not invested in having your kids excel. Also, they can become envious and lowball the kids.

[Anonymous]

Is c2 the one that makes you pay up front for a set # of hours? 100 hrs for xxxx amount?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My kid's time is valuable. As long as they're willing to get test prep or tutoring, I will pay for a one-on-one tutor instead of group lessons, because they'll do a lot more in that weekly session.

There are many online tutors out there on Wyzant and other websites, and some are dirt cheap. I pay through the nose for Prep Matters tutors (also in Bethesda, walking distance to our house), because some of them are really excellent. But the price-quality association isn't always exact, so you need to pay attention to what they're working on, and not be afraid to be the heavy parent - you're paying for a specific service. The tutor should have a lot of practice tests to work on during the session and give out as homework, and be aware of and handle changes in test format and content. They should explain in multiple ways if your kid struggles with a concept, and have the background to teach that level of math, English and logical reasoning. If the tutor has some weaknesses, don't be afraid to switch immediately.

Often kids who don't improve mediocre scores have large gaps in their math and reading comprehension abilities (or unmedicated ADHD), and so the test prep turns into remedial tutoring. Sometimes what they need is an actual math or English tutor. Tackling large gaps in academic content takes a long time and should be addressed as early as possible. Test prep should really only be to get kids to understand testing strategies, format and speed, and brush up on concepts they understand but may have forgotten.

For group, there is one in Bethesda or Rockville - Capitol educators. They don't seem to have their own site but rent space in area school

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My kid's time is valuable. As long as they're willing to get test prep or tutoring, I will pay for a one-on-one tutor instead of group lessons, because they'll do a lot more in that weekly session.

There are many online tutors out there on Wyzant and other websites, and some are dirt cheap. I pay through the nose for Prep Matters tutors (also in Bethesda, walking distance to our house), because some of them are really excellent. But the price-quality association isn't always exact, so you need to pay attention to what they're working on, and not be afraid to be the heavy parent - you're paying for a specific service. The tutor should have a lot of practice tests to work on during the session and give out as homework, and be aware of and handle changes in test format and content. They should explain in multiple ways if your kid struggles with a concept, and have the background to teach that level of math, English and logical reasoning. If the tutor has some weaknesses, don't be afraid to switch immediately.

Often kids who don't improve mediocre scores have large gaps in their math and reading comprehension abilities (or unmedicated ADHD), and so the test prep turns into remedial tutoring. Sometimes what they need is an actual math or English tutor. Tackling large gaps in academic content takes a long time and should be addressed as early as possible. Test prep should really only be to get kids to understand testing strategies, format and speed, and brush up on concepts they understand but may have forgotten.

+1. Test prep can run $$$ if not self prepping. $100-$240 in Bethesda. Tutoring could be less $.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I tutored my kids at home. Why? Because I want my kids to excel and will teach them all the tricks and tips I know.

Tutors on the other hand will not share all their tips and tricks because they are not invested in having your kids excel. Also, they can become envious and lowball the kids.

Wut

[Anonymous]

We used C2. It worked for both of my kids who are now a rising sophomore and freshman in college. What they needed was a structured time to sit and do problems with a tutor available to explain things they didn't get. C2 fit this need.

Each ended up going from about a 1400 to a 1550. Could I have accomplished this myself? Sure. But with C2 they drove themselves to tutoring and I didn't have to sit over them and nag them. They had a standing tutoring time each week that they didn't miss. There was no: "no mom, I don't want to do SAT studying now."

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We used C2. It worked for both of my kids who are now a rising sophomore and freshman in college. What they needed was a structured time to sit and do problems with a tutor available to explain things they didn't get. C2 fit this need.

Each ended up going from about a 1400 to a 1550. Could I have accomplished this myself? Sure. But with C2 they drove themselves to tutoring and I didn't have to sit over them and nag them. They had a standing tutoring time each week that they didn't miss. There was no: "no mom, I don't want to do SAT studying now."

Did you use Bethesda or different location?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I tutored my kids at home. Why? Because I want my kids to excel and will teach them all the tricks and tips I know.

Tutors on the other hand will not share all their tips and tricks because they are not invested in having your kids excel. Also, they can become envious and lowball the kids.

See, you lose all credibility when you say stupid stuff like that. I've tutored my own kid too, but your weirdness about tutors is completely out of line.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I tutored my kids at home. Why? Because I want my kids to excel and will teach them all the tricks and tips I know.

Tutors on the other hand will not share all their tips and tricks because they are not invested in having your kids excel. Also, they can become envious and lowball the kids.

We do not use outside tutoring for my kid, but this last statement is kind of messed up. Do you really believe this? If so, you may want to look into therapy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I tutored my kids at home. Why? Because I want my kids to excel and will teach them all the tricks and tips I know.

Tutors on the other hand will not share all their tips and tricks because they are not invested in having your kids excel. Also, they can become envious and lowball the kids.

We do not use outside tutoring for my kid, but this last statement is kind of messed up. Do you really believe this? If so, you may want to look into therapy.

It's one of the deranged posters of DCUM. Not even a troll. Just mentally disturbed.

[Anonymous]

My kids go to the C2 in McLean. We just started SAT prep for my rising junior. We won’t know the results yet, but they seem to know what they are doing.

I know some kids attend SAT prep courses. C2 gives you a diagnostic and work on sections you didn’t do well on. My kid did well in both math and verbal so they should be able to help fill in the gaps.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We used C2. It worked for both of my kids who are now a rising sophomore and freshman in college. What they needed was a structured time to sit and do problems with a tutor available to explain things they didn't get. C2 fit this need.

Each ended up going from about a 1400 to a 1550. Could I have accomplished this myself? Sure. But with C2 they drove themselves to tutoring and I didn't have to sit over them and nag them. They had a standing tutoring time each week that they didn't miss. There was no: "no mom, I don't want to do SAT studying now."

Did you use Bethesda or different location?

David at Bethesda!