How We Prepare Students for Important Tests

We approach test preparation the same way we approach private tutoring, teaching students how to reason through situations for themselves. Instead of memorizing dozens of techniques and tricks for various problem types, our students learn the structure of the test, and two meta-cognitive strategies for each section that apply to nearly every question on that part of the test.

We go through several practice tests with each student, identifying topics they need to practice on their own time. We discuss ways to minimize the impact of these topics on score, with special focus on pacing each question and skipping when necessary. Students watch their scores improve as they master the strategies and content on the test, further motivating them to work independently to achieve full mastery.

Every Test Preparation program is directed by John Cochener, our founder and president. Over the last decade, he has helped hundreds of students improve their scores, in some cases improving percentile rankings by 50% or more. He meets with you to demystify the test, explain basic strategies in humorous and memorable ways, and motivate you to study independently in between sessions so you retain and expand your understanding to maximize your score on test day.

SAT/ACT/PSAT Test Preparation

Introductory Course Includes: 5 one-hour private (1:1) sessions via Zoom, Curriculum with 4+ practice tests and 600+ practice problems

SSAT/HSPT/ISEE Test Preparation

Introductory Course Includes: 6 one-hour private (1:1) sessions via Zoom, Curriculum with 6+ practice tests and 1000+ practice problems