AJ Tutoring’s best 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.

Find out why parents and students choose AJ Tutoring for the best tutoring services and top tutors in the Bay Area.

AJ Tutoring was really helpful in preparing for the SAT in a short amount of time. It's not overkill like some SAT classes.

Lauren S.

Monte Vista High School

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

Stephen C.

12th grade, Sacred Heart Preparatory Academy

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.

Christina B.

Burlingame High School

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

Darlyn S.

St. Ignatius College Preparatory parent

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.

Burlingame High School parent

Our son has had a great experience working with David. The skills David has taught him will help him throughout his academic career, long after the SAT is over.

Jeanne T.K.

Valley Christian High School parent

It was extremely helpful and I learned so many new skills I never even thought existed while in a friendly and positive atmosphere.

Bailey M.

12th grade, Mitty High School

Andrew helped my son focus on his weaker areas and still maintain his skills on the stronger areas. Andrew did this with a very limited amount of time.

Sheela M.P.

Willow Glen High School parent

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.

Leland High School parent

I received many concise and useful tips that I have been successful in applying to practice problems and tests.

Caitlyn H.

12th grade, Waldorf of the Peninsula

It was a great experience, and it really improved my score!

Jenna I.

12th grade, Los Altos High School

Both my sister and I have had Wow! experiences here that have helped us a lot, and has prepared me and made me feel less nervous about school

Daniel P.

11th grade, Los Altos High School

Having an engaged third party working with my son-his tutor has been great and my son is moving in a good direction.

Suzanne O.

12th grade, International School of the Peninsula

My son went to AJ tutoring for ACT prep after not getting the results he had hoped for on his SAT tests. He was tutored by Daniel Bryant. Daniel's excellent advice on ACT test strategies helped my son reach his goal in only ... Read More

Barb S.

Parent of future Paly Grad 2015

Bob focused on the goal that my daughter set. He listened to her specific needs and tailored his tutoring appropriately.

Grace Z.

Castilleja School parent

Amazing tutor! Loved that there was a personality fit prior to assigning tutor. This is my 4th child and we have used other well known tutoring agencies. It was always a struggle to get my kids to go. I never once had to ... Read More

Margaret L.

Palo Alto High School parent

Flexible and available.

Carla C.

Castilleja School parent

I believe my daughter benefited greatly from the experience and the entire process was simple and straightforward for me as a parent.

Castilleja School parent

I like how AJ operates. Very professional-the tutor as well as the billing office.Our tutor was very organized and reliable with his communication. Easy to work with, respectful, pleasant. Seemed invested in what he was doing.

Robin B.

Gunn High School parent

We started with another tutoring service and AJ was MUCH better. We would highly recommend to anyone.

James C.

Gunn High School parent

Letting me do problems on my own to make sure that I'm actually learning. Not giving me the answer but instead guiding me to it.

Esmeralda D.

9th Grade, Los Altos High School

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