
SAT & ACT Preparation
Private tutoring to develop the skill, strategy, and confidence necessary to master the SAT & ACT.*
*We also tutor for the SSAT, ISEE, HSPT, SHSAT, TACHS, and various graduate admissions exams.
Please contact us to discuss options.
Our Approach
Consultation & Diagnostic
We recommend starting with a complimentary consultation to discuss your student's testing history, goals, and timeline. If your student has yet to take a diagnostic, they can enroll in our free, proctored practice tests that are offered every weekend.
LOGISTICS & PRICING
​​Schedule
Private tutoring schedules are based on student needs and availability and include evening and weekend options.
Generally, students meet with their tutor for one or two 90-minute sessions per week for 3-6 months. We have no session minimums, meaning students can meet as little or as much as they need. ​
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Tutor Match
We hand-pick your student's tutor based on their academic needs, learning style, and personality. Our tutors are experts in all sections of the exam, meaning your student will work with one tutor on all parts of the test. ​
Cost
Test prep tutoring is $200 per hour. We are "pay-as-you-go" and bill at the end of each month, after the sessions are delivered. ​
Getting Started
Please fill out the form or book a free consultation so we can better understand your student's needs and recommend an appropriate schedule, timeline, and tutor.​
FAQ & Contact
​How do you track student progress?
In addition to tutoring sessions, students take a practice test about once per month. We generate an in-depth analysis of their results, including time per question and performance in specific sub-sections of the test. Not only does this track overall progress, but it also gives us a real-time diagnosis of where students are improving and where they need more attention, allowing us to personalize our proprietary curriculum to their evolving needs.
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Outside of sessions, what will be expected of my student?
In addition to monthly practice tests, students can expect about 40-60 minutes of target homework per week. This can be a dedicated test section, drills for specific question types, or exercises to build strategy. ​
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Outside of sessions, what can I expect from my student's tutor?
You will receive weekly progress reports from your student's tutor that summarize progress, action items, and areas of opportunity. We also encourage parents to join the last 15-20 minutes of sessions once per month, generally after a practice test.
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Your tutor and the Marigold management remain in close communication with you and your student throughout the program and respond to all questions, concerns, or logistical requests within 24 hours. ​
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Will my student work with one tutor for their entire program? What if it is not a good fit?
Consistency is an integral part of success, so students work with one tutor for their entire program. We require every tutor to score in the 99th percentile on all sections of the tests, meaning students don't have to bounce between tutors for each subject. This enables a holistic and strategic approach to improvement and seamless communication between your tutor and your family.
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When matching your student with a tutor, we carefully consider their academic needs, learning style, personality, and feedback. If at any point your student feels they need to switch tutors, we will pair them with someone new based on your feedback. The first session with a new tutor is complimentary. ​
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What if my student has a learning difference and/or tests with accommodations?
We have several tutors on our team with extensive training and experience working with neurodivergent learners and students testing with a wide variety of accommodations. Our curriculum can be customized to meet their specific learning style, and we offer practice test opportunities with accommodations. Marigold Prep's founder, Cassie Brown, is neurodivergent, and we are passionate about providing opportunities to students who think a little differently.
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My student also needs to pull up their grades. Will this help?
Yes! Much of the content and study skills we teach in test prep apply to class work, and we often see increased grades and confidence as a result. Additionally, our test prep tutors teach a wide array of academic subjects. When students need dedicated support for an academic subject in addition to test prep, we pair them with a tutor who can help with both. ​
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