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 have been recommending AJ to my friends and family for the past 3 years and I continue to be very satisfied to recommend the tutors at AJ.

Gunn High School parent

Personal attention, good personality fit between son and David, good support, lots of practice.

Michelle H.

Palo Alto High School parent

Professional office approach; knowledgeable and informed staff; tutors who are receptive and responsible, engaging the students. Goals are met. Sitting in the office area while waiting, one gets to see most students arriving ... Read More

Ursula L.

Palo Alto High School parent

Excellent experience with Robert for chem subject test and Ryan for both math subject test and SAT prep. My son really enjoyed the sessions.

Susan S.

Palo Alto High School parent

Tutor built confidence and was knowledgable and nice.

Ellen S.

Palo Alto High School parent

Molly was very supportive and encouraging of my daughter Abi. Abi loved going to her SAT session every week. Every week she left the session with new confidence in her abilities.

Elisa S.

Palo Alto High School parent

Great communication with parent and student. My daughter loved to go to tutoring. She never had to be told, convinced or bribed to go. She had fun learning . . . what a breath of fresh air. Thank you!

Margaret L.

Palo Alto High School parent

Joe was an extremely good match for my son. He challenged him continuously, while also constantly encouraging him. He also did a great job of keeping me in the loop, reaching out to discuss progress after a month of sessions ... Read More

Palo Alto High School parent

Mr. Jonas really helps you understand the deep meaning of the different ACT tips and tricks. Also, he is a very friendly man and you can ask anything from him and he will be happy to answer it.

Louis B.

12th grade, Brentwood College School

AJ is a positive environment and I felt like my tutor was very passionate about helping me improve.

Melanie R.

12th grade, Palo Alto High School

My grades and scores skyrocketed and my tutor was nice and helpful.

Varun B.

11th grade, Los Altos High School

I really thought all the practice tests were super helpful, as well as my tutor walking me through each one I took, so we could go over what I did wrong and how we could change it. I feel exceptionally more prepared to take ... Read More

Clara D.

11th grade, Pinewood

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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

I have been recommending AJ to my friends and family for the past 3 years and I continue to be very satisfied to recommend the tutors at AJ.

Gunn High School parent

I have been recommending AJ to my friends and family for the past 3 years and I continue to be very satisfied to recommend the tutors at AJ.

Gunn High School parent

Personal attention, good personality fit between son and David, good support, lots of practice.

Michelle H.

Personal attention, good personality fit between son and David, good support, lots of practice.

Michelle H.

Professional office approach; knowledgeable and informed staff; tutors who are receptive and responsible, engaging the students. Goals are met. Sitting in the office area while waiting, one gets to see most students arriving ... Read More

Ursula L.

Professional office approach; knowledgeable and informed staff; tutors who are receptive and responsible, engaging the students. Goals are met. Sitting in the office area while waiting, one gets to see most students arriving with smiles, and leaving with smiles.

Ursula L.

Excellent experience with Robert for chem subject test and Ryan for both math subject test and SAT prep. My son really enjoyed the sessions.

Susan S.

Excellent experience with Robert for chem subject test and Ryan for both math subject test and SAT prep. My son really enjoyed the sessions.

Susan S.

Tutor built confidence and was knowledgable and nice.

Ellen S.

Tutor built confidence and was knowledgable and nice.

Ellen S.

Molly was very supportive and encouraging of my daughter Abi. Abi loved going to her SAT session every week. Every week she left the session with new confidence in her abilities.

Elisa S.

Molly was very supportive and encouraging of my daughter Abi. Abi loved going to her SAT session every week. Every week she left the session with new confidence in her abilities.

Elisa S.

Great communication with parent and student. My daughter loved to go to tutoring. She never had to be told, convinced or bribed to go. She had fun learning . . . what a breath of fresh air. Thank you!

Margaret L.

Great communication with parent and student. My daughter loved to go to tutoring. She never had to be told, convinced or bribed to go. She had fun learning . . . what a breath of fresh air. Thank you!

Margaret L.

Joe was an extremely good match for my son. He challenged him continuously, while also constantly encouraging him. He also did a great job of keeping me in the loop, reaching out to discuss progress after a month of sessions ... Read More

Palo Alto High School parent

Joe was an extremely good match for my son. He challenged him continuously, while also constantly encouraging him. He also did a great job of keeping me in the loop, reaching out to discuss progress after a month of sessions and responding immediately if I had any questions or concerns.

Palo Alto High School parent

Mr. Jonas really helps you understand the deep meaning of the different ACT tips and tricks. Also, he is a very friendly man and you can ask anything from him and he will be happy to answer it.

Louis B.

Mr. Jonas really helps you understand the deep meaning of the different ACT tips and tricks. Also, he is a very friendly man and you can ask anything from him and he will be happy to answer it.

Louis B.

AJ is a positive environment and I felt like my tutor was very passionate about helping me improve.

Melanie R.

AJ is a positive environment and I felt like my tutor was very passionate about helping me improve.

Melanie R.

My grades and scores skyrocketed and my tutor was nice and helpful.

Varun B.

My grades and scores skyrocketed and my tutor was nice and helpful.

Varun B.

I really thought all the practice tests were super helpful, as well as my tutor walking me through each one I took, so we could go over what I did wrong and how we could change it. I feel exceptionally more prepared to take ... Read More

Clara D.

I really thought all the practice tests were super helpful, as well as my tutor walking me through each one I took, so we could go over what I did wrong and how we could change it. I feel exceptionally more prepared to take the ACT, AJ has been a lifesaver!

Clara D.