Leading the way with game-changing testing results

Helping open the doors to new and exciting college possibilities

Customized, Adaptive & All-Inclusive

It is common to find test preparation and college admissions consulting offered independent of one another. However, we understand the critical importance of bringing together our college admissions counseling with our elite test preparation courses to provide for a whole that is far greater than the sum of its parts. The combined approach to the application process allows us to provide SAT & ACT preparation that corresponds seamlessly with the specific goals of each student’s college list and college planning that remains flexible to accommodate score improvements.

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A Handcrafted Testing Curriculum

Designed by our founding group of Harvard-graduate curriculum developers with backgrounds as diverse as English, Philosophy, Education, and Psychology, our test prep curriculum used in our Admissions Plus program is robust and results-driven. Committed to being a leader in test preparation services, we are always evolving and improving our formula with each new development in the admissions cycles and every passing SAT and ACT exam. Our curriculum developers take every test administered domestically, and also keep a close watch on international renditions of the standardized tests to stay ahead of the curve and effectively adapt to the College Board and ACT’s newest developments.

But the truly unique element of our curriculum is its flexibility. We are not content with presenting only one way to solve a given standardized test question. Our experience has taught us that each student will have his or her own “most efficient” method or approach, and, with this insight in mind, we set out to develop a curriculum that encompasses as many ways of seeing and unraveling a question as possible. Our goal is simple: to help any student to become a strong and confident test taker, no matter his or her preferred learning style or academic background.

Private, One-to-One Teaching

Inspired by ancient Socratic methods, our classes are based on a synergistic learning method of dialogue—we want your student to “discover” their way toward an understanding of a mathematical concept, rather than to memorize a set of steps. Our job is to take the seeds of knowledge in our students, and to help them develop into robust ideas or strategies they can employ both in the classroom and when taking standardized tests.

We bring an awareness of the unique intelligences of our students and an ability to customize our teaching methods and course material to the needs of each student. With mentorship and coaching services that are built into the fabric of our learning modules, expect your student to connect with a tutor who will not only be invaluable in advancing your their academic goals, but also a confidante who can inspire and will make the experience both fun and memorable

Online, In-Person or Both

All of our services can be supplemented through the convenience of online tutoring, in addition to our classic in-person experience. Employing the most innovative technological tools, you will be able to access your tutor whether you are traveling with your family, or during a free period between classes. When combined with our flexible, customizable curriculum, the online tutoring and test prep experience is infinitely adaptable to the demands of our students’ schedules, as well as their strengths and weaknesses.

Early Starter Program

Working in conjunction with our standard admissions services, our Early Starter services are designed for our younger students looking to get a head start building the skills and knowledge to excel in their future standardized testing. Our Early Starter students are guided through the early stage tiers of the SAT and ACT testing suites (PSAT 8/9, PSAT 10, PreACT 8/9, and PreACT 10) so that they are ready to hit their stride as they move into regular SAT and ACT testing. Additionally, we utilize evaluative class subject tutoring to target specific opportunity areas for growth in a student’s math and verbal skills that will help shore up the academic foundations necessary for success in their future standardized testing. ISEE, SSAT or HSPT test preparation are also able to be integrated into a student’s Early Starter program where needed.

Turning the spotlight on results

A test score is so much more than just a number. For a young student, their score will act as the primary representation of their intellectual ability before the admissions committees. Score increases, in this light, are the keys that can unlock the doors to a student’s colleges of best fit—where their unique qualities and attributes will be best celebrated and nourished and where they can grow into young adults of distinction and promise.

At Ivy Tutors, elite test preparation is at the heart of what we do. We are honored to provide the lessons and guidance needed to help our students maximize their test performances and ultimately gain the winning edge in their admissions outcomes.