Student Testimonials

“Testtakers Course is hands-down the most helpful SAT class I have taken. Not only was I able to explore my specific strengths and weaknesses through detailed analysis of my scores, but I was able to tailor my studying experience towards improving on my weaknesses and strengthening what I was good at. Through a multitude of different practice tests, engaging conversations mid-class to keep everyone focused, and homework that was checked and analyzed, - I was able to become a better test taker on the whole, and would 100% recommend this class to any future SAT takers.”

G. D. ISM Class 2019

"For as long as I could remember, I hated standardized testing. I tried with the ACT and with two other teachers before Mia and Jin. I hated the idea of resigning myself to a number- a singular statistic to measure my intelligence and for the longest time, no matter how hard I tried I didn’t seem to be making any progress. However, with the help of Mia and Jin, my outlook and my approach to standardized testing changed. I knew in order to get into the school I wanted, I would have to hop through some difficult hoops. Instead of making the task seem impossible, Mia and Jin did something all of my other teachers failed to do: they made the experience personal. I was no longer just defining my intelligence with a number, I was also defining my determination. Both teachers sat me down and helped me realistically look at my goals and helped me plan accordingly to reach them. In contrast to other teachers, who had no idea who I was or where I wanted to be, Mia and Jin had taken the time to understand me and through that approach I began to see so much progress. They knew my weaknesses and praised my strengths. I no longer became daunted by the SAT and instead, with their guidance and support, took the challenges head on and became better because of them. When I found myself lacking motivation and wanting to give up, I would think about the amount of care and faith both of them put in me, and I would keep going. Even when I would show up to class crying and being anxious about taking the test, I never felt invalidated because Mia and Jin would always be patient with me and comfort me rather than send me to the bathroom or call my parents to deal with it. More than just learning about the SAT, I learned so many life skills by just observing the way the both of them taught their students. In the short amount of time I was in their class, I was able to increase my score by so much more and I am proud to say, that with the help of the both of them, I am heading to my dream school and am armed with so much more knowledge than I could have ever imagined taking from an SAT course."

R.T. ISM Class 2019

"TestTakers was exactly the program I needed during senior high. Not only did it help me grasp and hone the skills needed for my SAT and beyond, it provided me with support in every aspect. Mia and Jin are passionate and truly care about their students, which make the program the perfect environment for students undergoing the sometimes daunting college application process. Having them present in my experience allowed me to learn comprehensively without pressure, and I looked forward to it every day. I can't recommend TestTakers enough!"

C.T. Brent Class 2019