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

The most helpful part is going through problems that I don't understand step by step so that I understand how to do similar problems in the future. The tutors are great and they have one for every subject I need help with!

Tiffany L.

11th grade, Palo Alto High School

My SAT went up from about 1700 to 1900 (200 points).

Nicholas H.

11th Grade, Palo Alto High School

The atmosphere of AJ Tutoring is very welcoming!

Ryan B.

11th grade, Palo Alto High School

The follow up emails were very helpful. They made my parents feel great about this program.

Alex G.

11th grade, Palo Alto High School

The structure of being able to take practice tests and receive great feedback, as well as learning solid approaches to the test is the most helpful part.

Arjun V.

11th grade, Palo Alto High School

The tutors here are very kind and help you along with their impeccable teaching style.

Samir P.

10th grade, Gunn High School

I saw a huge improvement in my scores after even one tutoring session.

Allison Z.

11th grade, Castilleja

My tutor was always very willing to answer all of my questions outside of tutoring as well as during tutoring. She made sure I understood my mistakes so I could learn from them and not make them again. I had a great experience ... Read More

Katja T.

11th grade, Castilleja

They match you with a perfect tutor that is suitable for you!

Emily C.

11th grade, Palo Alto High School

It makes learning fun! I love the atmosphere of the whole place and feel very taken care of.

Megan A.

11th grade, Castilleja

I feel so much more confident about taking the ACT! I got my score up from a 32 to a 35 on my most recent practice test.

Lauren A.

11th grade, Gunn

I was impressed by Max Rattner and how he could motivate Sam.

Barbara R.

Gunn High School parent

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