Step One: Contact us. In an initial phone call, we’ll take down your information, get a sense of your needs, and usually arrange diagnostic testing for your child.

Step Two: Complete free diagnostic testing. Full-length diagnostic tests are the best metric for us to establish a student’s baseline and analyze strengths and weaknesses. In most cases, we recommend students try both a diagnostic SAT and a diagnostic ACT, so we can compare their performance across the two tests and determine which test gives them a better chance to maximize their score. Our diagnostic tests are full-length official tests. Each test lasts approximately 3 hours.

Step Three: Consultation. After your child has completed diagnostic testing, we will email you detailed score reports that assess student performance in a variety of categories. We’ll reach out to schedule a complimentary phone consultation. Meanwhile, our team will meet to analyze the results and collectively agree upon an ideal prep plan. During the consultation, we will make recommendations for which test to take, which test dates to target, how much prep to complete before testing, and which tutor to work with.

Step Four: Connect with your tutor. Once we have agreement on a prep plan, we will have your tutor contact you directly. The tutor will schedule the first session and send along any needed links and materials.

Step Five: Tutoring and practice tests. Your child will meet 1-on-1 with their tutor for the recommended number of weeks before their first test date. For most students, we recommend once-weekly tutoring sessions, along with weekly full-length proctored practice tests. These proctored practice tests, which are always offered free of charge to our students, allow us to monitor progress and guide sessions. In tutoring sessions, we primarily use the questions that students miss on their practice tests to drive the content of the session, allowing us to focus only on the concepts, strategies, and approaches that a student needs to improve.

Step Six: Take the test. We typically recommend students target multiple test dates, with a prep plan devised to give students a shot at doing their best on the first attempt, but really aiming to hit their target score by the end of the second test. After the first test, we’ll check in and update the plan accordingly for the second attempt, if necessary.

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