AJ Tutoring Reviews and Testimonials


AJ Tutoring’s individualized approach to test prep and academic tutoring with Bay Area’s top tutors gets results! In the past year, 80% of our SAT students have increased their score by 150 points or more. Many students also report that their math, reading, and writing skills (not only their test taking skills) improve well into their college years.

Academic Subject Tutoring

“His math tutor, in particular, was very effective, and my son’s understanding of pre-calculus and grades increased steadily.”

“Holly has been instrumental to helping Brendan over the years develop his voice and being able to effectively communicate his perspective with others. … He has even been recognized most recently by his English teacher as outstanding.”

“Andrew helped my son focus on his weaker areas and still maintain his skills on the stronger areas.”

“It does a really good job with setting goals for me and has truly helped me achieve them. The tutor I have is excellent and has helped me advance my knowledge in physics.”

SAT and ACT Score Improvement

“My daughter found the tutoring very helpful. Karen was easy for her to work with, and provided valuable instruction. She improved her SAT score from 1230 to 1430. She was very happy and felt that the tutoring made a huge difference for her.”

“The most helpful part of my tutoring was being taught techniques for approaching difficult questions as well as getting detailed and thorough explanations for concepts I was unclear on.”

“We had great results and the team was very flexible in working with us around our schedule. They gave us options to help my son get ready for his SAT.”

“The increase in my SAT scores were substantial, and the tutoring helped me reach my goal.”

Individual results like these are shared as attributed testimonials, not as a typical or guaranteed outcome for every student.

Families planning a testing timeline can read more about AJ Tutoring’s SAT and ACT test prep programs.

College Admissions Counseling

Ryan guided her son through every step of the college admissions process, “from helping craft his college search and criteria to brainstorming essay ideas, reviewing drafts, and providing ongoing support.”

“Matt Furman was absolutely invaluable for our daughter and us parents in planning, navigating, and the executing college admissions process.”

“My counselor Karen Warwick was amazing throughout our time together, she was super dependable, helpful, and kind. Her feedback was always honest and in my best interest.”

“Both experiences were outstanding. Matt is exceptionally knowledgeable about the college application process and met weekly with each of our kids to ensure their applications stayed on track and were submitted correctly.”

Academic Confidence and Lower Stress

“AJ Tutoring has helped me prepare for tests all year and take the stress out of the work. Also, all the tutors I have worked with have been extremely helpful and friendly.”

“My daughter’s tutor is such a thoughtful and caring tutor. She brings the motivation and positive side of learning. … The most important thing my daughter got out of this is, it’s okay not to do well on tests. You learn from your mistakes and you try again.”

“My tutor’s expertise, enthusiasm, and commitment helped me not only improve upon my already obtained skills, but also learn new ones.”

“The most helpful part was my tutor's encouragement-by having confidence in me, I now feel like I have more confidence in myself.”

Personalized Tutor Fit and Flexible Scheduling

“Two children have used a combination of three AJ tutors - all with great success!! Very likable, and clear results.”

“Ryan had the perfect temperament and style for my son. I felt that my son respected Ryan and applied himself for his sake as well as not wanting to disappoint Ryan. The rapport was very important to me and Ryan fit the slot perfectly.”

“Personalized attention and teaching styles that fit each student.”

“I would definitely recommend it because I did not have [to] drive anywhere to meet, but instead have a video conference on the internet. … Also, the teaching was great, and I learned several strategies that helped to improve my score.”

What Parents Value Most

Families consistently point to three things: a tutor matched to how their student actually learns, explanations that turn confusion into clarity, and a measurable gain in confidence that outlasts the test itself. These are individual family experiences, shared in their own words.

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