While standardized tests like the SAT and ACT tend to get all the press, the number one factor in an admissions decision is the student’s academic transcript. Colleges want to see that your child has built a track record of strong grades in challenging courses.  If he or she is struggling with a particular class at school, know that one-to-one tutoring is the single most effective form of teaching. Focused tutoring from an Infinite Edge Learning Center instructor can make an enormous difference in your child’s comprehension and confidence in his or her classwork, and that in turn will lead to better grades.