1-on-1 SAT & ACT Tutoring
150+ point improvement or your money back. $55/hr, fully online via Zoom. Tutors who scored 1500+ and actually remember how to study for this test.
Why College Recipe
Big test-prep companies run group classes and sell books. We work 1-on-1, start with a diagnostic, and build a plan around exactly where you're losing points.
Session 1 is a targeted diagnostic — we identify the exact question types and sections where you're losing points. No guessing, no generic curriculum.
We build a session-by-session plan targeting your weak spots. Math, EBRW, or both — we go deep, not broad. No wasted time on things you already know.
Our tutors are current college students and recent grads who scored 1500+. They remember the exact strategies that worked — not advice from 10 years ago.
Not clicking with your tutor? We'll match you with a different mentor, no questions asked. Your fit comes first.
How we compare
| College Recipe | Kaplan / Princeton Review | Private Counselor | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $55/hr · $249 for 5-pack | $180–$300/hr | $300–$500/hr |
| Format | 1-on-1 private | Group class | 1-on-1 |
| Personalized plan | Yes — built session 1 | Generic curriculum | Varies |
| Score guarantee | 150+ pts or money back | Limited / conditional | Rarely |
| Switch tutors | Yes, anytime, free | No | No |
| Free consult | Yes — 30 min, no commitment | Sales call | Rarely |
The process
30 minutes. Tell us your target score, current score, and test date. We'll tell you exactly what's realistic and how we'd approach it.
Session 1 is always a diagnostic — we identify exactly where you're losing points across Math, Reading, and Writing, then build your plan.
Weekly 60-min Zoom sessions focused entirely on your weak spots. Between sessions: targeted practice sets, not just full tests.
Final 2 sessions: full timed practice test + debrief. Walk into test day knowing exactly what to expect and how to manage time.
Pricing
No contracts, no enrollment fees, no upsells. Just sessions.
Not sure if you need 1 or 5 sessions? Book a free 30-min call and we'll tell you honestly.
Our guarantee
If you start with an official SAT score under 1250, complete 5 sessions, and do all assigned practice — and don't improve by 150+ points on your next official test, we refund you in full. No fine print runaround.
Free strategy call
Tell us your current score, your target, and your test date. We'll tell you exactly what it'll take and whether we're the right fit. If we're not, we'll say so.