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You'll never get lost in our crowd

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ACUMEN Test Prep

Making Every Class Count

We know how difficult it can be to find a reliable teacher to focus on Test Prep. Teachers must motivate and guide students to success. As experienced SAT and ACT Tutors, we identify students’ problem areas and work with them in positive, constructive ways to achieve success. Lessons are designed according to students’ needs, with an emphasis on confidence-boosting activities. We offer small classes, proven strategies, and the personalized attention you deserve to reach your full academic potential. 

Our daughter was skeptical about doing online SAT Prep lessons...but Acumen provided her with individual analysis of her testing strengths and weaknesses. They really dedicated themselves to helping our student be successful. Not only did she enjoy the class and the Acumen instructor - her SAT score improved by 260 points.

Thank you Acumen!

Dr. Persida Himmele

Nina R. Moragne, MBA

I just wanted to thank you for your amazing work with our son. He scored significantly higher than his PSAT. Your class gave him the skills, confidence, and taught him how to be strategic with his time. Money well spent!!!
Thank you, thank you!

Dr. Persida Himmele

My Story

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Personalized. Friendly. Flexible.

I recognize the potential each student has, and with a customized approach, clients’ test scores and confidence consistently rise. Students' results prove this system works. Before striking out on my own, I spent over a decade as a director and award-winning teacher for an international test prep company. More importantly, as a parent to two teens I know just how stressful the college prep phase can be.

Let me help. I’m a patient, adaptable, successful Tutor with a team ready to help your student reach his or her goals. 

Lessons and Specialties

Promising Personalized Guidance Every Step of the Way

College Students
Graduation Girls
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Group SAT/ACT Test Prep Classes

Guaranteed Success

We specialize in Group Lessons, and know how to help students excel through personalized attention, patience, a lot of practice, and hard work. We make learning fun through a variety of engaging and outside-the-box activities. Teaching is a skill, but great teaching is more of an art. Come see how Acumen is different. 

One-on-One SAT/ACT

Test Prep

Customized Lessons 

Not all students thrive, and not all schedules align, with a group class setting. That's okay. We offer One-on-One SAT/ACT Prep Sessions to fit your schedule, at your location. Life is complicated; SAT prep shouldn't be. Take advantage of our flexible One-on-One Lessons. Get in touch today, and let us help you excel.

College Admission Consulting

Personalized Attention

Applying to college is complicated. We can help. Our TRACKiT! Admissions & College Planning Curriculum guides students from self-assessment and standardized tests straight through to acceptances and enrollment decisions. School search, applications, essays, scholarships, NCAA athletes - relax, we cover it all.

Doug, I can't thank you enough!

I can't remember a time when (our son) was so excited about learning. He said he learned more from you in an hour and a half than he did his whole school year in math!

 

Many, many thanks!!

Stacey S.

Michael's score went from 1180 to 1420! Thank you for all your hard work - this course really paid off!

Mark S.

1190 to 1430

Matt P.

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2020-21 SAT Dates
Test Date        Reg Deadline
Nov 7               Oct 20 (late deadline) 
Dec 5               Nov 5
Mar 13            Feb 12
May 8             April 8
June 5             May 6
2020-21 ACT Dates
Test Date         Reg Deadline
Dec 12              Nov 6
Feb 6                 Jan 8
Apr 17              Mar 12
June 12             May 7
July 17              Jun 18
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