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

AJ Tutoring is great; Friendly, comfortable, and full of great tutors who are always in good moods!

Alex R.

11th grade, Palo Alto High School

My tutor was nice and patient, and he had great energy and knowledge. AJ Tutoring is really helpful in bringing up scores and has very professional tutoring.

Indiana P.

11th grade, Kehillah Jewish High School

I would be likely to recommend AJ Tutoring because it brought my scores way up and I'm definitely going to continue tutoring in the summer.

Lena S.

11th grade, Kehillah Jewish High School

Throughout the process, I was able to become more familiar with the test itself which allows me to be a better test taker.

Laurel N.

11th Grade, Castilleja

I would recommend AJ Tutoring because the SAT can be a daunting process and AJ breaks it down and makes it possible.

Indigo J.

11th grade, Castilleja

My tutor really helped me understand the material at a deeper level. Having her review difficult test and homework problems was incredibly helpful to my learning. I'd recommend AJ, because the tutoring helped me better understand ... Read More

Dhara Y.

10th grade, Paly

Lots of great review sessions! My tutor would always take the time to explain things to me when I was confused. Made a practice test that was really helpful.

Jessica M.

11th grade, Gunn

It's super helpful; the staff are incredible and dedicated, it is a great place to learn.

Zoe M.

9th grade, Gunn

Very teen-friendly and accessible; tutors are super nice and are always looking out for their students!

Jannat H.

12th grade, Paly

My tutor has an enormous amount of patience and a great ability to explain complex topics.

Isabella W.

Castilleja

The most helpful aspects of tutoring were working on the board and reviewing missed problems. I also liked that my tutor worked around my schedule and her email responses were quick.

Beca R.

11th grade, Castilleja

It is hard to study for the SAT/ACT on your own and AJ helps guide you through the process.

Charlie S.

11th grade, Palo Alto High School

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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

AJ Tutoring is great; Friendly, comfortable, and full of great tutors who are always in good moods!

Alex R.

AJ Tutoring is great; Friendly, comfortable, and full of great tutors who are always in good moods!

Alex R.

My tutor was nice and patient, and he had great energy and knowledge. AJ Tutoring is really helpful in bringing up scores and has very professional tutoring.

Indiana P.

My tutor was nice and patient, and he had great energy and knowledge. AJ Tutoring is really helpful in bringing up scores and has very professional tutoring.

Indiana P.

I would be likely to recommend AJ Tutoring because it brought my scores way up and I'm definitely going to continue tutoring in the summer.

Lena S.

I would be likely to recommend AJ Tutoring because it brought my scores way up and I'm definitely going to continue tutoring in the summer.

Lena S.

Throughout the process, I was able to become more familiar with the test itself which allows me to be a better test taker.

Laurel N.

Throughout the process, I was able to become more familiar with the test itself which allows me to be a better test taker.

Laurel N.

I would recommend AJ Tutoring because the SAT can be a daunting process and AJ breaks it down and makes it possible.

Indigo J.

I would recommend AJ Tutoring because the SAT can be a daunting process and AJ breaks it down and makes it possible.

Indigo J.

My tutor really helped me understand the material at a deeper level. Having her review difficult test and homework problems was incredibly helpful to my learning. I'd recommend AJ, because the tutoring helped me better understand ... Read More

Dhara Y.

My tutor really helped me understand the material at a deeper level. Having her review difficult test and homework problems was incredibly helpful to my learning. I'd recommend AJ, because the tutoring helped me better understand the difficult material being taught in my class.

Dhara Y.

Lots of great review sessions! My tutor would always take the time to explain things to me when I was confused. Made a practice test that was really helpful.

Jessica M.

Lots of great review sessions! My tutor would always take the time to explain things to me when I was confused. Made a practice test that was really helpful.

Jessica M.

It's super helpful; the staff are incredible and dedicated, it is a great place to learn.

Zoe M.

It's super helpful; the staff are incredible and dedicated, it is a great place to learn.

Zoe M.

Very teen-friendly and accessible; tutors are super nice and are always looking out for their students!

Jannat H.

Very teen-friendly and accessible; tutors are super nice and are always looking out for their students!

Jannat H.

My tutor has an enormous amount of patience and a great ability to explain complex topics.

Isabella W.

My tutor has an enormous amount of patience and a great ability to explain complex topics.

Isabella W.

The most helpful aspects of tutoring were working on the board and reviewing missed problems. I also liked that my tutor worked around my schedule and her email responses were quick.

Beca R.

The most helpful aspects of tutoring were working on the board and reviewing missed problems. I also liked that my tutor worked around my schedule and her email responses were quick.

Beca R.

It is hard to study for the SAT/ACT on your own and AJ helps guide you through the process.

Charlie S.

It is hard to study for the SAT/ACT on your own and AJ helps guide you through the process.

Charlie S.