Questions

Whichever one they score better on. Colleges accept both equally, so it is a question with an empirical answer rather than a strategic one.

We find out by having the student sit a full-length, proctored practice test of each under real timing, then comparing the results. Preparing for both at the same time is almost always a poor use of a student's hours.

Most families begin in the spring of sophomore year or the summer before junior year. That leaves room for a real program plus two official test dates with preparation in between.

Starting later is common and perfectly workable. Starting in the fall of senior year narrows what is realistic, and we will say so honestly rather than take on work we do not think will help.

There is no fixed number of hours and no package to buy up front. Sessions run about two hours, usually once a week, and programs continue as long as they are productive.

At intake we will give you an honest estimate of the timeline based on the student's baseline and target, and we revisit it as practice test scores come in.

Two to three hours a week between sessions, plus full-length practice tests periodically.

This is not padding. The homework is where scores actually move. A student who skips it will not improve much no matter how many hours are spent in session, and we would rather be clear about that at the start.

Rates depend on the format and scope of the program. We discuss them directly during the intake conversation, along with the timeline and what we think is realistic for your student. There is no obligation at that stage.

No, and you should be cautious of anyone who does. Score improvement depends heavily on what the student puts in between sessions, and no tutor controls that.

What we do commit to is measurement: every practice test is scored question by question, so you can see exactly what is changing and what is not, rather than taking anyone's word for it.

Yes. We regularly work with students testing at 50% or 100% extended time, and practice tests are administered under matching conditions so the preparation reflects the real thing.

Generally we offer extended time testing to students already approved for those accommodations by their school and by ACT or the College Board. If an application is still pending, tell us on the intake form and we will plan around it.

Either, or a mix. In-person sessions happen on the Westside of Los Angeles. Online works well and many families use it to keep a consistent weekly slot during sports seasons or busy stretches.

Proctored practice tests are a separate matter — those are held in the office, or at home under the at-home testing conditions.

Full-length, real timing, proctored. In-office tests start at 8:45 AM sharp on Sunday mornings at 10801 National Blvd. Everything you need to know — parking, dismissal times, what to bring — is on the practice test page.

Your tutor schedules each test with you individually. Never show up to a test that has not been confirmed.

A report built from scoring the test question by question: section and composite scores, plus a breakdown of which content areas and question types are costing points.

The composite tells you where the student stands. The breakdown is what the next few sessions get built from.

Parents hear from us. You will get practice test results and a straight read on how things are going, including when the answer is that your student is not doing the work.

No. Sessions are demanding and feedback is direct. Students who respond well to being pushed tend to do very well; students who need a gentler, more encouraging environment are genuinely better served somewhere else.

If you are unsure which describes your student, say so on the intake form. It is a useful conversation to have before anyone commits.

Fill out the intake form. It covers everything we would otherwise work through on a phone call and takes about ten minutes. We will follow up to talk through the plan.