Apex College Prep
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Apex College Prep is a leading K-12 after-school education center. We have centers in Walnut Creek and San Ramon, California. We have learning centers in Walnut Creek and San Ramon, California.
Walnut Creek: 1850 Tice Valley Blvd, Walnut Creek, 94595
San Ramon: 2551 San Ramon Valley Blvd. Suite 209, San Ramon, 94583
Apex College Prep, a leading K-12 after-school education center is dedicated to giving students the confidence and skills to succeed. We provide rigorous supplemental curricula for students at all grade-levels in a comfortable setting that offers both supervised homework sessions and specialized tutoring. In addition to our emphasis on college prep in the traditional subject areas, we conduct SAT preparation intensives at levels appropriate to 9th-12th graders.
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facebook.comBlog - Can Students Receive a Fee Waiver for the ACT in Lafayette?
SAT and ACT fee waivers: What to Know The SAT and ACT are not cheap, and if you think you might be eligible for a fee waiver, don't hesitate to find out! SAT fee waivers are available to low-income 11th and 12th grade students in the U.S. or U.S. territories. SAT Subject Test fee waivers are available for students in grades nine through 12. Read more on fee waivers on our blog: http://www.apexcollegeprep.com/Blog/tabid/188/EntryId/45/Can-Students-Receive-a-Fee-Waiver-for-the-ACT-in-Lafayette.aspx
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Should you take the SAT before 11th grade? On one hand, it will give you a leg-up in knowing the SAT's general content. On the other hand, it's an expensive and lengthy test. Read the pros and cons on early taking the SAT early on our blog: http://www.apexcollegeprep.com/Blog/tabid/188/EntryId/44/Is-There-an-Age-Limit-to-Take-the-SAT-in-Alamo.aspx
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"Why Perfect Scores are Lower on the New SAT" Demystify your understanding of how the new SAT scores exams on our blog post here: http://www.apexcollegeprep.com/Blog/tabid/188/EntryId/43/SAT-in-Orinda-Why-Perfect-Scores-are-Lower-on-the-New-SAT.aspx
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Students that are disappointed with their ACT scores needn't fret. Read our new post on the blog on what to do when you're unhappy with your ACT score: http://www.apexcollegeprep.com/Blog/tabid/188/EntryId/42/Options-for-Those-with-Low-Scores-on-the-ACT-in-Pleasanton.aspx
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Math competitions are in full swing and students are busy preparing for both regional and national contests. Read our article on the benefits of Math competitions! http://www.apexcollegeprep.com/NewsandEvents/articles.aspx
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Should students take the new SAT or the ACT? Read the article on our blog: http://www.apexcollegeprep.com/Blog/tabid/188/EntryId/41/New-SAT-or-ACT-for-Alamo-Students-Which-Is-the-Best-to-Take.aspx
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The new SAT debuted in March this year, and I'm sure you're curious as to what the new changes brought. Do students benefit from these changes, or do they make the test harder? See our blog post on the new SAT here: http://www.apexcollegeprep.com/Blog/tabid/188/EntryId/40/Taking-the-New-SAT-in-Danville-How-Did-Students-Fare.aspx
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Apex College Prep is teaming up this summer with Tomkins Tennis International to bring you week-long sessions of tennis training and academic enrichment in Reading, Writing, Vocabulary and Math in San Ramon! Class size only 3 students. Contact Julie at (925) 743-1180.
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"Clashing during debate teaches students that some issues are not always as clear cut as they appear to be on the surface and that another side of the story exists. As they begin to research, they find that there may be many good arguments to support the opposing position. With information and experience, they gain confidence and learn to defend their positions without hesitation when objections are raised." Read more about debate on our website: http://www.apexcollegeprep.com/NewsandEvents/articles.aspx
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The SAT may naturally bring a sense of dread among test-takers. Even if they have prepared well for the test, they may nevertheless feel stressed or anxious. For those who feel that they have been overcome by anxiety for the coming SAT tests, click on the link to our blog for some ideas that students can use to manage their "nerves" for the big day: http://www.apexcollegeprep.com/Blog/tabid/188/EntryId/39/Overcoming-Anxiety-When-Taking-SAT-in-Walnut-Creek.aspx
Blog - How Taking the ACT in San Ramon Helps Students Go to College
Did you know that just by taking the ACT, colleges and universities will reach out to you, instead of you having to look for them? When you register for the ACT, choose the Student Search Service, and you will be able to gather free information from colleges, universities, and scholarship programs. Read more on our blog: http://www.apexcollegeprep.com/Blog/tabid/188/EntryId/38/How-Taking-the-ACT-in-San-Ramon-Helps-Students-Go-to-College.aspx
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"You can have brilliant ideas, but if you can't get them across, your brains won't get you anywhere" - Lee Iacocca, automobile executive Debate is the most effective way to introduce students to public speaking. It provides a safe environment with fellow students in a friendly classroom setting, significantly reducing anxiety and fear. The interactive nature of debate also makes competition fun, as students exchange arguments and counter arguments. Read the rest of "Presentation and Public Speaking – Part 1" on our website: http://www.apexcollegeprep.com/NewsandEvents/articles.aspx
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