For Students 7-12th Grade
Academic and Test Prep
Even though a top SAT or ACT score won’t get you into an Ivy League or top tier school alone, these scores are the foundation of a strong and successful college application.
Set the Foundation for a Strong College Application
Top grades and test scores remain the foundation of a standout college application—but acing your classes and earning stellar standardized test scores requires time, strategy, and support. Our expert Senior Tutors work one-on-one with students over time to craft a bespoke pedagogy tailored to a student’s unique learning needs, set manageable but ambitious goals based on their collegiate dreams, and develop a tactical approach to addressing areas of need.
Individualized Tutoring
Our Senior Tutors don’t just help students prepare for tests—they tailor individual teaching strategies to each student’s learning style, strengths, and improvement areas.
Cumulative Learning Plan
Our holistic tutoring strategy ensures students build strong foundational knowledge that allows them to master advanced concepts.
Executive Functioning
Senior Tutors emphasize executive functioning skill development, teaching students how to manage their workloads, study efficiently, and become confident in their academic abilities.
Our Tutoring Results
Command Education’s tutors have proven track records of helping students achieve their goal test scores.
Sample SAT Tutoring Results
| Student | Diagnostic | Final | Score Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | 1180 | 1520 | +340 points |
| #2 | 1300 | 1550 | +250 points |
| #3 | 1140 | 1450 | +310 points |
| #4 | 1290 | 1560 | +270 points |
| #5 | 1420 | 1600 | +180 points |
| #6 | 1420 | 1490 | +70 points |
Sample ACT Tutoring Results
| Student | Diagnostic | Final | Score Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | 29 | 35 | +6 points |
| #2 | 32 | 35 | +3 points |
| #3 | 27 | 35 | +8 points |
| #4 | 24 | 35 | +11 points |
| #5 | 26 | 33 | +7 points |
| #6 | 27 | 36 | +9 points |
*Results vary by tutoring package length, as well as student’s dedication to assignments.
Test Preparation
The SAT and ACT are critical components of successful college applications, signaling to admissions officers that students are prepared to take on the challenges presented by rigorous college coursework. Our Senior Tutors offer support for:
Customized ACT and SAT Tutoring
Our expert tutors collaborate with Senior Mentors to create ACT and SAT tutoring plans tailored to each students’ strengths, weaknesses, and goals, delivered through flexible, one-on-one sessions offered seven days a week.
Preliminary Standardized Tests
Senior Tutors begin working with students as early as 7th grade to build the skills necessary for success on preliminary standardized tests, with the end goal of taking the PSAT in 10th and 11th grade, and qualifying for the National Merit Scholarship with the 11th grade sitting.
Secondary School Entrance Exams
e offer customized tutoring for secondary school entrance exams, including the ISEE and SSAT, and recommend that students begin preparing for these exams in the 6th or 7th grade.
“Our 1:1 approach to the tutoring process provides students with a testing plan tailored entirely to their unique needs and areas for improvement. We help students pinpoint their weaknesses—whether it’s time management, anxiety, or reading comprehension—and develop strategies to overcome them. No two students will follow the same path—whatever a student’s goals, strengths, hurdles, or learning styles, we meet them where they are and help them achieve their goals.”
Aaron
Director of Tutoring
Five Steps to Success
From choosing the correct test and determining a test-taking timeline to studying for the exam, tutors and Senior Mentors work in collaboration to support students throughout the entire process. Our tutors and mentors follow these five steps to ensure students’ success in reaching their goal scores.
Optimized Testing Timeline
Tutors and Mentors work with their students to determine the optimal time during sophomore or junior year to begin studying for standardized tests.
Diagonsotics and Tutor Matching
Students take both ACT and SAT diagnostic tests. Students are matched with a tutor based on the students’ strengths and weaknesses.
Testing Plan Creation
The tutor, Senior Mentor, and student work collaboratively to select the ACT or SAT and determine a target score. Students benefit from a studying and test-taking schedule tailored to their needs.
Tutors teach content and strategy lessons based on each test section as needed, targeting instruction to improve students’ weaknesses and sharpen their strengths.
Practice Test and Review
Our carefully curated practice tests are designed for students to develop best practices around test-taking to improve their stamina, pacing, and strategy.
Students Sit for the Exam
Typically, students take the exam two to three times; by the final sitting, with the support of their Senior Tutor, students achieve their goal score!
Take the First Step Toward Your Goal Score!
“One of my greatest strengths as a tutor is in finding creative ways to communicate […] concepts to students of all different abilities—do they like questions? […] Discovering and adapting to these learning styles isn’t easily possible for teachers in a classroom full of students, but it is possible in one-on-one tutoring sessions.”
Arthur
Senior Tutor
Private Academic Tutoring
Top universities want to admit students who earn top grades in the most challenging courses available to them, making a rigorous transcript and strong grades essential for competitive applications.
Rigorous Academics
Whether AP, IB, or Honors classes, our Senior Tutors work with students to ensure they excel in the most challenging classes available to them, teaching both content mastery and critical study skills for success.
Subject-Specific Tutoring
Our expert tutors offer private academic tutoring in a variety of subjects, including math, biology, chemistry, and physics. With flexible scheduling and virtual tutoring, our devoted team of tutors equips students from around the world to succeed in the classroom.
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Parent FAQ
What subjects do you offer tutoring in?
We offer tutoring in traditional academic subjects including English, Math, Science, and History. Additionally, our Senior Tutors offer expert support for standardized test preparation in the SAT, ACT, AP, and high school entrance exams.
Do standardized tests still matter in the admissions process?
Yes! Standardized test scores are a critical component of a strong application, even at “test-optional” schools. Our expert tutoring team equips students to achieve their goal scores and articulate their academic preparedness to top schools.
When do students take the PSAT, ACT or SAT?
Students typically sit for the PSAT during 10th and 11th grades, with their junior year PSAT allowing them to qualify for the National Merit Scholarship. Students take SAT and ACT diagnostic tests during the spring of their sophomore years, with the goal of earning their goal scores before the fall of senior year. That being said, testing timelines vary by students, and our Senior Mentors work closely with our tutoring team to devise a custom testing timeline that sets each and every student up for optimal success.
Why should students take the PSAT?
Scoring well on the PSAT as a junior in high school comes with a chance at qualifying as a National Merit Scholar, which opens doors to scholarships and prestigious summer programs.
What high school entrance exams do you offer tutoring for?
Command Education offers tutoring for the SHSAT, ISEE, and the SSAT.
Can you help students decide between the SAT and the ACT?
Absolutely, we help students determine the best test and an appropriate target score depending on their strengths, weaknesses, and college ambitions.