I can't recommend Critical Point enough! I went into my first practice test feeling pretty average about my chance: I scored a 27 composite with a 28 on Science. After just 5 sessions (an hour and a half each, so about 3 weeks total), I sat down for my real ACT and walked away with a 35 composite and a 36 on Science. I honestly didn't think that kind of jump was possible in that short of a time.

What made the difference wasn't aimlessly learning content, but learning how to actually take the test. My tutor broke down pacing, showed me shortcuts for the difficult question types, and helped me figure out exactly where I was losing points and why. Sessions felt efficient and focused, never like busywork, and I always left knowing exactly what to work on before the next one.
  
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Max Leung 
 
20 July 2026
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
Choosing Critical Point was one of the best decisions we made to help our daughter prepare for college entrance exams.

Like many juniors, she assumed she would be taking the SAT. After completing diagnostic testing for both the SAT and ACT, the team at Critical Point recommended that she focus on the ACT instead—and they were absolutely right.

After several weeks of targeted preparation and plenty of hard work on her part, she took the June ACT and improved her composite score by an incredible 8 points - achieving 1 point higher then her target score.

What really sets Critical Point apart is that they don't rely on shortcuts or test-taking tricks. Instead, they use data to pinpoint each student's specific areas for improvement and create a personalized plan. Just as importantly, they genuinely care about their students. Our daughter built a great relationship with her tutor, felt supported throughout the process, and gained confidence every step of the way.

Thank you to Andre and the entire Critical Point team for helping our daughter exceed her testing goals
  
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Vicki Kingsbury 
 
2 July 2026
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
From the moment my son's journey with CPP started, the process of evaluation was precise and the ensuing course of action tailored to his individual requirements. We live on the other side of the world and my son is not in the US schooling system. The connection with Andre was instant and the progress over time very measurable. Andre was always understanding of my son's residential high school academic + sporting commitments and worked through these demands to ensure my son didn't become overwhelmed. His final ACT result was outstanding and a testament to the hard work that Andre inspired throughout the process. Perhaps as important was the fact that my son looked forward to his Zoom sessions and Andre is actually personally invested in the success of his students. I cannot recommend CPP highly enough as I strongly believe they can change the course of a student's life
  
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Kirsten Dale 
 
23 June 2026
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
There’s a lot of good things I can say about this SAT prep program. When I first started, I had a 1310 and honestly I didn’t know if, or how much, I could improve. After working with my tutor, Andre, for a few months, I ended up going up 240 points to a 1550, which I’m super proud of.

Andre was great. He explained things in a way that actually made sense and helped me fix the mistakes I kept making. He was patient and made sessions feel productive but never stressful.

This place really knows what they’re doing. They personalize everything, make learning feel manageable, and genuinely care about your progress. If you’re serious about improving your SAT score, I recommend Critical Point SAT prep (and Andre!).
  
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Ben Frischmann 
 
24 October 2025
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
I can’t recommend this SAT tutoring program enough! Thanks to my tutor’s thoughtful and personalized approach, I was able to raise my SAT score by 170 points. That kind of improvement made a huge difference in my college applications, and I’m beyond excited to share that I got into Notre Dame with a scholarship!

My tutor and the whole team were incredibly supportive throughout the process. They genuinely cared about my progress and always made time to help. If you’re looking for SAT tutoring that actually makes a difference, this is the place to go.
  
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Carys Doyle 
 
28 June 2025
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
We highly recommend Critical Point to assist with the college application process.  Andre does a fantastic job connecting with the students and understanding how they learn.  Each meeting is individualized to the student.
They served a vital role in SAT score improvement. The team spent many hours reviewing types of questions, content, how to answer the questions and test taking skills.  The assistance with the college essay was beyond amazing as well.  Each session, Andre would focus on a section of the essay until it was perfect.  We can't thank Andre enough. My son was accepted to all of his top choices.
  
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Peggy Myers 
 
1 April 2025