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One-on-One or Group SAT/ACT Tutoring?

Posted on December 26, 2015 by Craig Meister

Is group standardized test tutoring or individualized standardized test tutoring a better investment of time and money? Admissions expert Craig Meister gives you this thoughts.

About Craig Meister

Craig Meister is a college admissions expert who, for nineteen years, has had the great fortune of providing personalized post-secondary guidance to students and families from around the world.

Filed Under: Advice & Analysis, ROI, Standardized Tests

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