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Frequently Asked Questions

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I heard there’s a new digital SAT coming out. How will that affect my child?2022-10-10T10:21:07-04:00

Great question! The short answer is, if your child is taking the SAT before March of 2024, they will be unaffected by this change. For an in-depth article on what we know so far about the new SAT, give this a read.

So what is my investment?2023-02-24T11:12:54-05:00

There is no commitment to big packages, so you’ll never pay for test prep tutoring your child doesn’t need. All payment is automatically billed at the end of each session.

College Admissions Consulting – $200 per hour

Founder-Rate Instruction – $245 per hour + Applicable One-Time Materials Fee

Associate Test Prep – $185 per hour + Applicable One-Time Materials Fee

Academic Instruction – $120 per hour + Applicable One-Time Materials Fee

Study Skills – $185 per hour

 

What’s the difference between the QAS and the SAS? Which should I order?2022-10-10T10:10:18-04:00

The short answer is that the QAS is the more useful of the two, and you should always order it when possible. For a more detailed answer, check out the blog post we wrote answering this question.

When do students typically meet?2021-02-16T22:17:49-05:00

Session Frequency

In the vast majority of our programs, students meet with their tutors once per week.

Session Times

When sessions are scheduled is dependent on student-tutor availability, but tutors typically meet with students after school on weekday afternoons and evenings. Our doors are closed on Sundays to give our tutors a day of rest and the option to worship if they choose.

What is the difference between the SAT and ACT? Which test better suits my child?2022-10-10T10:10:04-04:00

The differences between the SAT and ACT have been stark in the past, but over the past 5 years, the tests have become very similar. The ACT is a faster-paced test. However, there are some other more nuanced distinctions between the two. We wrote a nice blog article about it.

Every student is different and some students perform better on the SAT, while others excel on the ACT. Before recommending a program to any student, we always have them take SAT and ACT diagnostic tests. Contact us to find out the next available diagnostic test dates and reserve your student’s spot.

Where are you located and for what areas do you provide SAT tutoring?2022-10-10T10:18:20-04:00

Our tutoring offices are located at 230 Sugartown Road, Suite 20, Wayne, PA. We provide tutoring to any student able to travel to our office or able to meet virtually through our video-conferencing platform.

Do you offer tutoring for Academic subjects?2021-12-14T13:19:24-05:00

We’re not just the highest-rated ACT and SAT tutoring company in Wayne and on the Main Line. We also offer expert Math, Physics, and STEM tutoring.

Do you come to the house?2022-02-01T20:24:52-05:00

We offer ACT and SAT tutoring at our offices in Wayne, PA, and virtual instruction around the world. We have virtually coached students to score in the 1500s on the SAT, and we fully believe it is just as effective as in-person instruction.

Test prep is expensive! Why is that?2021-02-16T22:01:47-05:00

Perspective is important. When you compare the investment in test prep to the investment in a chicken sandwich, it is expensive indeed! However, a chicken sandwich will not get your child into Swarthmore with a $100,000 scholarship. All joking aside, maximizing your child’s test scores will increase the scope of colleges they are admitted to and increase their merit awards, the value of which can range from $10,000- $200,000.

Do you offer group SAT prep classes?2022-10-10T10:10:37-04:00

Our President’s first test prep job was working for a big-box national chain teaching classes of 15 students. That experience both inspired his love of test prep, and left him with the conviction that group classes would never be as effective as individualized test prep tutoring. Since then, we have stayed true to our mission of only offering 1-on-1 SAT and ACT prep.

Do you offer a score increase guarantee?2021-02-16T21:58:50-05:00

Nothing in life is a guarantee! We know that’s not a satisfying answer, but it’s an honest one. If your child puts in the work, his or her score will increase. Our promise to you is that our instructors will provide your child with all of the tools necessary to raise his or her SAT scores.

What kind of increase can I expect to see in my student’s scores after SAT prep?2022-10-10T10:10:54-04:00

If a student is dedicated to their SAT or ACT prep program and puts in the work, her scores will improve. Exactly how much they will improve depends on the student’s baseline scores, ability, and effort. A 50 point increase from a 1550 to a 1600 seems impressive to some, while a 200 point increase from 900 to 1100 might seem unimpressive to others. No matter what your student is capable of achieving, our instructors goal is to help them reach their greatest potential.

There are many test prep tutoring services around Wayne, PA. What makes your service different?2021-02-16T21:50:27-05:00

We eat, sleep, and breathe test prep.

That’s why our tutors sit for the official tests at least once a year. That means they show up at a high school on a Saturday morning, and take the SAT and ACT along with hundreds of teenage students.

Our standards are higher than the competition’s.

To be hired, every tutor on our team has to receive scores of 1550+ on the SAT and 34+ on the ACT. Once hired, tutors undergo a rigorous 8-week training process which ensures that each instructor is equipped with the tools they need to maximize student success.

Aren’t the SAT and ACT becoming obsolete as more colleges become test-optional?2022-10-11T09:28:46-04:00

Not exactly. The latest research on test optional policies suggests that most students who do not submit scores are disadvantaged compared to those who do. Students submitting scores within or above a college’s 50th percentile score range give themselves a competitive advantage. Who are the real winners by colleges going test-optional? Colleges. More information about this here.

Aren’t the SAT and ACT becoming obsolete as more colleges become test-optional?2022-10-11T09:28:46-04:00

Not exactly. The latest research on test optional policies suggests that most students who do not submit scores are disadvantaged compared to those who do. Students submitting scores within or above a college’s 50th percentile score range give themselves a competitive advantage. Who are the real winners by colleges going test-optional? Colleges. More information about this here.

There are many test prep tutoring services around Wayne, PA. What makes your service different?2021-02-16T21:50:27-05:00

We eat, sleep, and breathe test prep.

That’s why our tutors sit for the official tests at least once a year. That means they show up at a high school on a Saturday morning, and take the SAT and ACT along with hundreds of teenage students.

Our standards are higher than the competition’s.

To be hired, every tutor on our team has to receive scores of 1550+ on the SAT and 34+ on the ACT. Once hired, tutors undergo a rigorous 8-week training process which ensures that each instructor is equipped with the tools they need to maximize student success.

What kind of increase can I expect to see in my student’s scores after SAT prep?2022-10-10T10:10:54-04:00

If a student is dedicated to their SAT or ACT prep program and puts in the work, her scores will improve. Exactly how much they will improve depends on the student’s baseline scores, ability, and effort. A 50 point increase from a 1550 to a 1600 seems impressive to some, while a 200 point increase from 900 to 1100 might seem unimpressive to others. No matter what your student is capable of achieving, our instructors goal is to help them reach their greatest potential.

Do you offer a score increase guarantee?2021-02-16T21:58:50-05:00

Nothing in life is a guarantee! We know that’s not a satisfying answer, but it’s an honest one. If your child puts in the work, his or her score will increase. Our promise to you is that our instructors will provide your child with all of the tools necessary to raise his or her SAT scores.

Do you offer group SAT prep classes?2022-10-10T10:10:37-04:00

Our President’s first test prep job was working for a big-box national chain teaching classes of 15 students. That experience both inspired his love of test prep, and left him with the conviction that group classes would never be as effective as individualized test prep tutoring. Since then, we have stayed true to our mission of only offering 1-on-1 SAT and ACT prep.

Test prep is expensive! Why is that?2021-02-16T22:01:47-05:00

Perspective is important. When you compare the investment in test prep to the investment in a chicken sandwich, it is expensive indeed! However, a chicken sandwich will not get your child into Swarthmore with a $100,000 scholarship. All joking aside, maximizing your child’s test scores will increase the scope of colleges they are admitted to and increase their merit awards, the value of which can range from $10,000- $200,000.

Do you come to the house?2022-02-01T20:24:52-05:00

We offer ACT and SAT tutoring at our offices in Wayne, PA, and virtual instruction around the world. We have virtually coached students to score in the 1500s on the SAT, and we fully believe it is just as effective as in-person instruction.

Do you offer tutoring for Academic subjects?2021-12-14T13:19:24-05:00

We’re not just the highest-rated ACT and SAT tutoring company in Wayne and on the Main Line. We also offer expert Math, Physics, and STEM tutoring.

Where are you located and for what areas do you provide SAT tutoring?2022-10-10T10:18:20-04:00

Our tutoring offices are located at 230 Sugartown Road, Suite 20, Wayne, PA. We provide tutoring to any student able to travel to our office or able to meet virtually through our video-conferencing platform.

What is the difference between the SAT and ACT? Which test better suits my child?2022-10-10T10:10:04-04:00

The differences between the SAT and ACT have been stark in the past, but over the past 5 years, the tests have become very similar. The ACT is a faster-paced test. However, there are some other more nuanced distinctions between the two. We wrote a nice blog article about it.

Every student is different and some students perform better on the SAT, while others excel on the ACT. Before recommending a program to any student, we always have them take SAT and ACT diagnostic tests. Contact us to find out the next available diagnostic test dates and reserve your student’s spot.

When do students typically meet?2021-02-16T22:17:49-05:00

Session Frequency

In the vast majority of our programs, students meet with their tutors once per week.

Session Times

When sessions are scheduled is dependent on student-tutor availability, but tutors typically meet with students after school on weekday afternoons and evenings. Our doors are closed on Sundays to give our tutors a day of rest and the option to worship if they choose.

What’s the difference between the QAS and the SAS? Which should I order?2022-10-10T10:10:18-04:00

The short answer is that the QAS is the more useful of the two, and you should always order it when possible. For a more detailed answer, check out the blog post we wrote answering this question.

So what is my investment?2023-02-24T11:12:54-05:00

There is no commitment to big packages, so you’ll never pay for test prep tutoring your child doesn’t need. All payment is automatically billed at the end of each session.

College Admissions Consulting – $200 per hour

Founder-Rate Instruction – $245 per hour + Applicable One-Time Materials Fee

Associate Test Prep – $185 per hour + Applicable One-Time Materials Fee

Academic Instruction – $120 per hour + Applicable One-Time Materials Fee

Study Skills – $185 per hour

 

I heard there’s a new digital SAT coming out. How will that affect my child?2022-10-10T10:21:07-04:00

Great question! The short answer is, if your child is taking the SAT before March of 2024, they will be unaffected by this change. For an in-depth article on what we know so far about the new SAT, give this a read.

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