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Q: There are many other SAT preparation companies. How are the programs at the MCA different from other programs? A. For the past 11 years, students have been choosing Mill Creek Academy for its intimate, focused SAT preparation. Our instructors, most of whom teach at high schools in Pleasanton and Fremont, are well aware of the tremendous effort needed to prepare for such important tests. We use a number of published SAT preparation materials, as well as supplementary books and materials designed by our instructors. In the past three years, more tutorial companies have moved into the area and are marketing heavily. Many of these companies are national and international franchises that hire college students and others to instruct. In most cases, the would-be client has no idea who will be teaching the class. We believe who is teaching the class is critical to what a student learns. If corporate headquarters are in Los Angeles, Hong Kong, or Boston, the reach for personal attention is long. Our corporate headquarters is here in Fremont and the owner is still teaching! At MCA, the teachers are paid over $90.00 per hour. The reason for this wage is simple: you get what you pay for in life. You can select the teacher for your son or daughter and read that teachers experience. Finally, students enroll in our program because of our results: we consistently have over 100 or more of our students accepted to the University of California each year. All of our students who complete their homework and attend all classes improve their scores. This year, over 1/3 of the National Merit Finalists at Mission San Jose High School, attended Mill Creek Academy, many taking our SAT preparation program. In short, we pride ourselves in not being the Wal-Mart or Target of SAT Preparation. We see ourselves as a boutique institution. Think of this in university terms. If big SAT franchises are the University of Texas, we are Rice University. In Oregon, if the big SAT franchises are the University of Oregon, we are Reed College. In Massachusetts, if the big SAT franchises are the University of Massachusetts, we are Tufts. We like being small and personal. We offer a 5% discount for students taking three classes. We also will work with parents in designing a payment plan. |
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