Best of Tutoring & Test-Prep Programs

There are myriad reasons why a high school student might seek out a tutor or a test-prep specialist. Some teens may just be trying to pass a challenging course, while others may be looking to hold onto a perfect GPA, become proficient in a foreign language, or get a jump start on their competition by previewing an upcoming course. Likewise, on the SAT or ACT, some may be fighting and clawing to earn an average score, whereas other Ivy-focused individuals are laser-focused on nailing a perfect 1600. 

No matter your aim, the most important factors to consider in shopping for the right tutor or test prep expert are that they are trustworthy, responsive, inspiring, diligent, and skilled & experienced in the area of expertise. Each of the providers on our list that follows checks each of these boxes, having earned stellar reputations in the industry and have current partnerships with our consulting firm. Please note that our site only partners with test prep providers that bring significant value to students and the material in these profiles is 100% the genuine opinion of ¹ú²úµÚÒ»¸£ÀûÓ°Ôº²Ý²Ý. We have independently (and enthusiastically) recommended their offerings to our clients for many years.

 

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Franklin Yard

  • Offers ACT, SAT, GRE, AP/IB, PSAT, GMAT, SSAT/ISEE prep.
  • Families can choose from online private tutoring or online group courses.
  • Franklin Yard is a boutique test prep company working with students from some of the highest-performing high schools nationally and internationally. We offer one-on-one virtual tutoring for the SAT, ACT, AP exams, and academic subjects, delivered by a hand-picked team of expert tutors and supported by a comprehensive team that guides families through every step of the process. We’re small by design, which lets us stay focused, responsive, and hands-on with every student we work with.




Mindfish Test Prep & Academics

  • Offers ACT, SAT, GRE, AP/IB, PSAT, GMAT, SSAT/ISEE prep.
  • Specialized test prep services available for neurodivergent students (dyslexia, autism, ADHD, and other learning differences).
  • Founded in Colorado in 2006 by two Stanford graduates. In-person locations throughout Colorado and services available globally online.




Applerouth Educational Services

  • Standardized Test Prep: Private tutoring, small group classes, self-paced online courses
  • Academic Tutoring: All grade levels and subjects, including AP and IB courses
  • Executive Function Coaching: Time management, organization, and study skills




Edison Prep

  • Edison Prep has tutored over 25,000 students since 2010 for the ACT, SAT, PSAT, and SSAT. The two founders still teach all of the group classes personally, and the small team of 20 experienced tutors has a combined 160,000+ hours of experience.
  • Individual and group students have had an overall ACT increase average of over 4.8 points and an overall average SAT increase of over 150 points, regardless of starting score levels and homework completion rates.
  • Authored their own test prep books that are revised each year to reflect ongoing shifts in the test.




Benthall Test Prep

  • Offers ACT and SAT prep, including in-person group courses, online group courses, and a SAT self-paced online video course.
  • Average SAT score of 217 points; average ACT score of 4.5 points. 
  • SAT self-paced online video course includes 75 modules and over 900 answer explanation videos for 6 official Digital SAT practice tests.




Wasik Tutoring

  • Test prep areas include ACT, SAT, GRE, AP/IB, PSAT, SHSAT, SSAT/ISEE, GMAT, HSPT, TACHS, TOEFL, general academics, and enrichment programs.
  • Work with graduates of MIT, Yale, Duke, and Columbia who are also experienced tutors.
  • Tutoring for all test areas/subjects is available online or locally in Westchester County, NY.




North Avenue Education

  • Offers two core options — 1:1 tutoring and small group classes — that are available either online or in person.
  • Expert test-prep for SAT, PSAT, ACT, AP, GRE, GMAT, LSAT, SSAT.
  • Also has tutoring options available for AP/IB courses, math, writing, and study skills & executive functioning coaching.




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