SAT & ACT Preparation
Practice tests, group classes, and private tutoring for 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.
Test prep options
In addition to weekly practice tests, we offer small group, private, and flexible hybrid tutoring options.
One-on-one tutoring
Our most customizable option, private tutoring focuses exclusively on your student and their specific goals and needs.
Best For:
- Students looking to gain more than 100 points on the SAT or 3 points on the ACT.
- Students with a starting score above 1250 or 26.
- Students with learning differences, accommodations, or who learn better in an individualized environment.
- Students with unpredictable scheduling needs
Schedule:
Private tutoring schedules are based on student needs and availability, and include evening and weekend options. In general, 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.
Tutor Match:
We hand pick your student's tutor based on their academic needs, learning style, and personality. Our tutors are experts across the entire exam, meaning your student will work with one tutor on all parts of the test.
Cost
$200 per hour. We bill at the end of each month, after sessions have been delivered.
Getting Started
We strongly encourage you to book a free consultation so we can better understand your student's needs and recommend an appropriate schedule, timeline, and tutor.
small group classes
We limit small group classes to 6 students to ensure a comprehensive and collaborative learning experience.
Best For:
- Students looking to gain about 100 points on the SAT or 3 points on the ACT.
- Students with a starting score below 1250 or 26.
- Students who prefer to learn in a group or who have friends they would like to study with.
- Students who can commit to weekly sessions on the same day/time for 6 weeks.
Schedule:
Group classes run for 6 weeks and meet for one 2-hour session each week, for a total of 12 hours.
Curriculum
Group classes provide an in-depth overview of content knowledge and test-taking strategy for every section of the test. With classes limited to 6 students, we customize curriculum as much as possible while meeting the needs of everyone in the group. If students require individualized attention for certain concepts, they can book private sessions as-needed before, during, or after a group class.
COST
$900 for a 12 hour (6 week) class. Payment can be made upfront or in two installments.
Getting Started
You can contact us with questions or view schedule and registration at the page linked below.
FAQ & Contact
How do I know which option is best for my student?
We strongly encourage you to book a complimentary consultation so we can learn more about your student and recommend a program that best suits their needs.
How do you track student progress?
In addition to tutoring sessions, we expect students to 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 track this track overall progress, it gives us a real-time diagnosis of where students are improving and where they need more attention.
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.
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. For private tutoring students, we encourage parents to join the last 15-20 minutes of sessions once per month, generally after a practice test.
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.
Will my student work with one tutor for their entire program? What if it is not a good fit?
Students work with one tutor in both group and private programs. We require tutors 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.
For private tutoring, we take your student's academic needs, learning style, personality, and feedback into careful consideration when matching them with a tutor. We almost always get it right, but stay in close communication throughout the program. If, at any point, your student feels they need to switch tutors we will pair them with someone new based on your feedback. A first session with a new tutor is complimentary.
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.
My student also needs to pull up his/her 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 class in addition to test prep, we pair them a tutor who can help with both.
Can my student do tutoring with a sibling or friend?
Yes! In addition to our pre-scheduled small group classes, we customize programs for groups of 2 or more students.
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