Without helpful tutors, thick textbooks are only used to study ancient doodling techniques or as a secret compartment to hide smaller, cuter textbooks. Tour the annals of academia with a helpful guide thanks to today's Groupon: for $49, your child will receive a diagnostic Sylvan skills assessment and three one-hour tutoring sessions at Sylvan Learning (up to a $236 value). This Groupon can be redeemed at one of 10 locations: Auburn, Bonney Lake, Federal Way, Gig Harbor, Graham, Lakewood, Olympia, Puyallup, Silverdale and Tacoma.

As a nationally renowned tutoring program, Sylvan Learning helps kids catch up, keep up, and get ahead in school by utilizing a personalized tutoring approach to develop a learned legion of students of all ages. During the initial visit, your child will partake in a Sylvan skills assessment, which highlights any trouble spots or unflattering stripes and serves as a baseline for future progress.

Small scholars will then receive three tailored tutoring sessions, which cover topics such as math, reading, writing, study skills, and algebra. Sylvan also issues regular progress reports, providing parents with a comprehensive look into their son's or daughter's ongoing sessions. Sylvan's hours are flexible, catered to the needs of its students and the height of the tides. Call ahead to schedule an appointment.

Reviews

Five Insider Pagers give Sylvan Learning Center's Tacoma location an average of five stars while the Auburn location earns a four-star average from four Insider Pagers. Four Citysearchers give the Olympia location an average of five stars. More than 300 Facebookers are fans of the South Puget Sound location, and more that 135 Facebookers are fans of the Federal Way location.

• Sylvan can be relied upon to help students effectively and successfully reach their goals. – Michele S., Insider Pages, Tacoma location
• Sylvan has improved my daughter's confidence and it shows in many other areas besides school. – Melissa J., Insider Pages, Auburn location