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How 30 Extra Points in SAT Score Improvement Empower Success: A Tale of Two Tutors
A small edge can make a big impact. Ivy Tutor’s students improve their SAT scores by an average of 200 points—maybe 30 points more than a solid competitor. But that extra boost in SAT Score Improvement leads to more life-changing score jumps, more success stories, and more students unlocking top colleges and scholarships. Here’s why those 30 points matter.

How We’re Elevating Results in 2025: Explore the Innovations
Learning and growing have always been central to Ivy Tutor’s ethos, and we’re constantly seeking new ways to elevate our game. That’s why we’re proud to announce new tools and services to enhance what is already a fun (and effective!) test prep process.

Investing in Excellence: Ivy Tutor’s 6 Step Process For Hiring Exceptional Tutors
Explore how Ivy Tutor ensures unparalleled quality in SAT and ACT prep through a meticulous tutor hiring process. Discover our unique approach for hiring exceptional tutors, from competitive compensation to in-depth candidate evaluations, and learn why our methods lead to an average 200-point improvement on the SAT.

Mastering New Challenges: The Skills and Abilities the Digital SAT Emphasizes
It’s been nearly a year since our first digital SAT student, and we’ve worked through all the sample tests with students at various levels. It’s

Revealed: The Top 7 Universities Gaining Popularity with Ivy Tutor Students!
Curious about where savvy students are heading for college? Dive into our exclusive breakdown of seven universities that are quickly rising to the top of Ivy Tutor students’ lists.

Q & A With Nina Kedersha From ‘Apply High School Consulting’
Join us as we explore the journey of a dedicated high school admissions advisor Nina Kedersha who turned personal advocacy into a mission for academic equity. Nina’s unique experiences and insights help families find the perfect educational fit for their children.

Ivy Tutor’s Letter to Parents Regarding Latest Updates to the ACT
Here at Ivy Tutor, we are closely monitoring the ACT’s planned revisions. I am pleased to report that, thanks to my position on the National

A Hasty Decision? Unpacking the ACT’s Recently Announced Changes
In this post, we explore whether the new ‘Core ACT’ risks the test’s reliability and student-friendliness in pursuit of market share. We also suggest a reason for why the ACT is moving in what we feel is an ill-advised direction.

FAQ: The 6 Most Common Questions About College Advising
When we chat with both parents and students, we receive a variety of great questions. Some of these questions are asked more frequently than others. Thus, we thought it would be helpful to share the answers to these common questions, just in case you were wondering too.

FAQ: The 6 Most Common Questions About Test Prep
We love speaking with parents and students. Among the many insightful questions you ask, there are a few that come up more frequently than others. We thought it would be helpful to share the answers with all of our valued friends, just in case you were wondering too.