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

Honestly, the whole experience was so positive-the one-on-one style especially offers in depth instruction and is a great way to increase SAT scores.

Mostyn F.

11th grade, Menlo-Atherton

My scores increased by about 300 points.

Mathilde B.

11th grade, Menlo-Atherton

We worked to improve my time management and I think this will definitely help me when I take the SAT. I would recommend my friends to my tutor because she is very organized and truly wants to help you improve on your test ... Read More

Ashley W.

11th grade, Menlo-Atherton

All of my sessions were extremely helpful. Going over my practice tests were really helpful so I could learn from my previous mistakes.

Jessica H.

11th grade, Pinewood

I think the tutors do a great job in explaining things and it has really helped my PreCalculus grade.

Ashley R.

12th grade, Menlo-Atherton

Everyone I encountered was so nice and helpful.

Lori P.

Menlo-Atherton High School parent

AJ Tutoring provides a very comprehensive review of the SAT while focusing on each individual's needs.

Menlo-Atherton High School parent

I think AJ does a thorough job of preparing students. AJ asks them to learn quickly and apply what they have learned directly to the subject matter. And it's all within a safe space, so failure is okay sometimes. At AJ, however, ... Read More

Grace F.

11th grade, Castilleja

The most helpful part of my tutoring was definitely talking through how to approach different types of questions. The methods I've learned allow me to answer questions even when they initially seem overwhelming. AJ Tutoring ... Read More

Elizabeth M.

11th grade, Menlo Atherton High School

My tutor knew all of the test content very well and was able to teach it to me. She also has many understandings of certain main concepts, so she was able to alter her teaching based on the way I like to do math problems.

Jackie S.

11th grade, Woodside High School

People search for tutoring help all the time, and I couldn't think of a place more academic and fun as AJ Tutoring.

RJay L.

11th grade, Sacred Heart Prep

Allison understands the material extremely well and is great at putting it into terms I can understand. She is also very experienced with the ACT and provided valuable information.

Michael M.

11th grade, Sacred Heart Prep

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AJ Tutoring’s best tutoring reviews and testimonials

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.

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

Stephen C.

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.

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

Darlyn S.

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.

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.

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.

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

Honestly, the whole experience was so positive-the one-on-one style especially offers in depth instruction and is a great way to increase SAT scores.

Mostyn F.

Honestly, the whole experience was so positive-the one-on-one style especially offers in depth instruction and is a great way to increase SAT scores.

Mostyn F.

My scores increased by about 300 points.

Mathilde B.

My scores increased by about 300 points.

Mathilde B.

We worked to improve my time management and I think this will definitely help me when I take the SAT. I would recommend my friends to my tutor because she is very organized and truly wants to help you improve on your test ... Read More

Ashley W.

We worked to improve my time management and I think this will definitely help me when I take the SAT. I would recommend my friends to my tutor because she is very organized and truly wants to help you improve on your test taking skills and further your understanding of concepts.

Ashley W.

All of my sessions were extremely helpful. Going over my practice tests were really helpful so I could learn from my previous mistakes.

Jessica H.

All of my sessions were extremely helpful. Going over my practice tests were really helpful so I could learn from my previous mistakes.

Jessica H.

I think the tutors do a great job in explaining things and it has really helped my PreCalculus grade.

Ashley R.

I think the tutors do a great job in explaining things and it has really helped my PreCalculus grade.

Ashley R.

Everyone I encountered was so nice and helpful.

Lori P.

Everyone I encountered was so nice and helpful.

Lori P.

AJ Tutoring provides a very comprehensive review of the SAT while focusing on each individual's needs.

Menlo-Atherton High School parent

AJ Tutoring provides a very comprehensive review of the SAT while focusing on each individual's needs.

Menlo-Atherton High School parent

I think AJ does a thorough job of preparing students. AJ asks them to learn quickly and apply what they have learned directly to the subject matter. And it's all within a safe space, so failure is okay sometimes. At AJ, however, ... Read More

Grace F.

I think AJ does a thorough job of preparing students. AJ asks them to learn quickly and apply what they have learned directly to the subject matter. And it's all within a safe space, so failure is okay sometimes. At AJ, however, the most likely outcome is success.

Grace F.

The most helpful part of my tutoring was definitely talking through how to approach different types of questions. The methods I've learned allow me to answer questions even when they initially seem overwhelming. AJ Tutoring ... Read More

Elizabeth M.

Elizabeth M.

My tutor knew all of the test content very well and was able to teach it to me. She also has many understandings of certain main concepts, so she was able to alter her teaching based on the way I like to do math problems.

Jackie S.

My tutor knew all of the test content very well and was able to teach it to me. She also has many understandings of certain main concepts, so she was able to alter her teaching based on the way I like to do math problems.

Jackie S.

People search for tutoring help all the time, and I couldn't think of a place more academic and fun as AJ Tutoring.

RJay L.

People search for tutoring help all the time, and I couldn't think of a place more academic and fun as AJ Tutoring.

RJay L.

Allison understands the material extremely well and is great at putting it into terms I can understand. She is also very experienced with the ACT and provided valuable information.

Michael M.

Allison understands the material extremely well and is great at putting it into terms I can understand. She is also very experienced with the ACT and provided valuable information.

Michael M.