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You've put in the hours at school. You've put in the work. You know this. You got this.
But ACT, SAT, PSAT — college admissions tests, college essays — these are the most important tests you've ever taken in your life. Their results determine what schools will admit you, what degree programs will accept you, what scholarships you're eligible for, and more.
Get ready for Test-Taking with ACT prep, SAT prep, and more
Our SAT prep classes and ACT prep classes in San Diego help you master what's on the tests and, just as important, how to take them and other standardized tests.
Because no two students are the same, with the same interests and ambitions, we personalize your ACT and SAT test prep based on your future academic pursuits and what's right for you.
Enroll in a complete ACT or SAT prep course or take ACT/SAT prep classes only for the areas you need
Colleges and universities here in San Diego and across the U.S. accept both ACT and SAT test admissions. We advise you on the best test for you and your academic goals.
SAT test prep is focused more in language arts, for example, with an overall concentration on logic and reasoning. ACT test prep, however, might be better for students in advanced math and science.
You may think you only need help in certain areas. You're solid with math and science, say, but reading and writing is a little wobbly. We can recommend the best ACT test prep classes in its subject areas (English, Math, Reading, Science) and the best SAT test prep classes in its subject areas (Reading, Writing and Language, Math With and Without Calculator).
Compete for National Merit Scholarships with the PSAT
PSAT test prep gives high-school sophomores and juniors a preview of how to take tests, like the later SAT and ACT, to assess performance. Plus high scorers on the PSAT are eligible for National Merit Scholarships.
In 2019, 30 students from here in San Diego County were awarded scholarships of $2,500 each. So don't think of the PSAT as just a “trial run" for the next year's SAT and ACT — think of it as an opportunity to earn money for your future.
Learn better and score higher on classroom tests, standardized tests, and more
Test-taking in college and the high-school years before college is intense. That's because the goals are a little different. These tests measure what you know as a student now, in San Diego — but they're also designed to predict your performance in a world of possibilities.
Our prep classes for reading and writing tests, as well as for math and college math placement, get you ready for them. We give you a comprehensive review of the subject areas you need, and we also show you how to apply these techniques in more specific areas like science or business administration.
Our Courses
TEST PREP
Learn how to take standardized tests, like college entrance exams and subject area tests. These strategies work for classroom tests, too!
SAT Prep
Prepare to take the SAT. Review subject areas (Reading, Writing and Language, Math With and Without Calculator) and learn how to take the SAT so you score high.
ACT Prep
Prepare to take the ACT. Review subject areas (English, Math, Reading, Science) and learn how to take the ACT to perform your best.
COLLEGE ESSAY WRITING
See tips and tricks for writing essays for college admissions tests. (These strategies work for other college-level essays, too!)
COLLEGE ADMISSIONS COUNSELING
Let one of our expert college admissions counselors help you one-on-one with applications, financial aid, preparing a transcript, and more.
The Owner
Our successful results for ACT and SAT test prep courses, as well as test prep classes for different aspects of college entrance exams, come from years of experience in teaching and education leadership.
As one of San Diego’s experienced and effective educators, Juliet Hawk has accomplished two decades of professional experience:
- CA Credentialed Public Classroom Teacher
- PSAT/ SAT/ACT Test Prep Instructor
- College Consultant and Counselor
- High School Principal/ Site Director
- Multiple Subject Private Tutor
- Writer and Editor
Passionate and dedicated, Juliet and her team of test prep instructors, college consultants, and private tutors offer effective results-driven services that promote genuine progress for K-12 university-bound students.
With passionate persistence, every student is capable of “soaring toward success!”
OUR TESTIMONIALS
The Sensei: Group College Guidance Seminars
Plan a college info event at a school, library, or community center. Get an overview of college expectations, best test-taking strategies, and college planning tips. Rates vary per student number and location.
Master of Organization: Study Skills, Organizational, and Homework Coaching
We provide academic mentoring in areas that are often overlooked in the classroom. We help learners of all ages ramp up retention and critical thinking with organized note-taking, memory games, flashcards, Quizlets, and more. $75/ hour, $70/ hour with 10 or more hours
The Stellar Scholar: K-12 Multiple Subject Tutoring in English, Math, Science, and AP Courses
English, Common Core Integrated Math, and AP classes- You name it, we’ve got it! $75/ hour, $70/ hour with 10 or more hours
The Collegiate Captain – College Application, Financial Aid, and College Admissions Essay Guidance
We offer full-service or “à la carte” college consulting: College Selection Applications FAFSA Scholarship Research College Admissions Essay Planning, Revision, and Editing $149/ hour, $135/ hour with 10 or more hours
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