The new year brings a change of seasons and a renewed educational focus as high school students turn their attention toward higher learning. University application deadlines are just around the corner, and with that comes college admissions testing. Whether entering or returning to college, in home, or in an academic setting, Orange County students can look forward to expert instruction and higher scores from these standardized test tutors and programs.

Chyten Educational Services
4000 Barranca Parkway, Suite 220
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 242-0050
www.chytenirvine.com

More than mere test prep tutoring, Chyten Educational Services will accelerate your student’s testing abilities, educational achievement and future with engaging one-on-one or small-group instruction. All Chyten instructors possess masters degrees and extensive teaching experience. Chyten pupils receive expert tutelage, which has propelled students into Ivy League schools and major universities since 1984. Follow your student’s program, receive instant feedback and track progress with exclusive Chyten online reports.

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Powerful Prep College Program
North Tustin, CA
(805) 876-4687
www.powerfulprep.com

Powerful Prep, Southern California’s premium college prep program, offers one-on-one, in-home ACT, SAT and PSAT tutoring sessions. Powerful Prep program counseling includes time management, test date scheduling, application assistance, scholarship analysis, and college essay outlining and review. Powerful Prep’s experienced, educated instructors will come to you in the comfort of your own home, for a competitive rate, anywhere within a 20-mile radius of Irvine.

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Angela Brown Tutoring
17282 Newhope St.
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(888) 511-7799
abtutoring.com

Angela Brown Tutoring offers individualized instruction by experienced tutors in your home. ABT’s tutoring techniques are proven to help students score higher on standardized college admissions tests. Brown and her experienced team of instructors hold advanced degrees, from bachelors to PhDs, and AVID college preparation program-accredited training. Receive regular reports on your student’s progress, including future goals and advice for parent mentoring. Block scheduling and rates are available.

MCS Tutoring
7111 Talbert Ave.
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 336-7380
mcstutoring.com

MCS Tutoring’s versatile preparatory service assists high school and home school students interested in pursuing college admissions. With more than 10 years and 10,000 hours of teaching and tutoring experience, MCS provides general subject tutoring for first-time applicants and returning college students, specializing in SAT and ACT test preparation. Study sessions are conducted in the convenient, quiet, private, comfortable confines of the Huntington Beach Central Library. One-on-one and two-student tutoring is available to suit your educational and financial needs. The commitment to client satisfaction extends beyond the private lessons, as MCS students are given access to on-going assistance via telephone, text and email for no additional charge.

ACI Academy
4947 Alton Parkway
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 398-5285
www.aciacademy.com

With more than 20 years of experience, the ACI Academy helps Southern California students score higher on all standardized tests, including the PSAT, SAT II, CAT 6, AP exams, and of course the SAT. The ACI program is designed around concentrated courses focusing upon specific admissions test subjects and determining student strengths and paths to success. ACI offers counseling on understanding and satisfying college requirements, including testing processes and schedules.

Christopher Schmidt is a freelance writer experiencing and espousing the glory that is Orange County. Driven to travel, drawn to sports, spirits and celebrity, Chris’ work can be found on
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