New SAT, ACT Prep Service Opens in F.C.

2026-08-11 5:36 PM

C2 Education is hosting a grand opening on Saturday, February 27 from 1 – 3 p.m. at their new location, 1075 W. Broad Street in Falls Church. The event will include food, prizes, raffles, a ribbon cutting ceremony, and a presentation on “Study Habits that Stick.” Founded in a Harvard University dorm room, the personalized, innovative SAT and ACT preparation and tutoring service now has 110 centers nationwide, serving over 12,000 students and their families each week.

For more information, please visit www.c2educate.com/falls-church-center.

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