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 liked having someone to walk me through each problem and help me grasp difficult concepts.

Sloane M.

11th grade, Sacred Heart

I recommend AJ Tutoring because they are very kind and it will help you improve.

Justin H.

11th grade, Sacred Heart

I would be very likely to recommend AJ Tutoring because of the very well-structured system of weekend test simulations coupled with helpful post-test tutoring.

Charlie T.

12th grade, Woodside Priory School

I would be likely to recommend AJ Tutoring to anyone who wanted a tutor for the SATs, for several reasons.1 & 2. How awesome Patrick is.3. How professional and nice Pat was.4. How personalized the curriculum was.5. Pat's ... Read More

Woodside Priory student

Best money I've ever spent!!! Our son spent many months with Patrick and although our son is not adept at testing, he learned strategies to help him better prepare and to take the tests. Amazingly, he was able to improve ... Read More

Sacred Heart Preparatory parent

The best group of tutors out there, qualified, professional and flexible. I've used AJ for all of my 3 children and they have the perfect tutor for every one.

Josie S.

Menlo School parent

They are simply fabulous . . . super encouraging with students and very courteous and professional in the interactions with parents.

Honor F.S.

Menlo School parent

I have shared with parents in my circle who are experiencing the stresses and/or worries at home with encouraging their teens to 'self-study' to look into your programs. I believe teens tend to work a lot better when taught ... Read More

Menlo School parent

Sarah was fantastic-knew what she was doing and developed solid rapport with my daughter. Very nice balance of pushing and supporting her. Also very responsive and proactive in terms of communicating progress with me, taking suggestions, etc.

Lauri S.

Sacred Heart Preparatory parent

Patrick is a professional and an expert in his field, giving great advice to student and parent alike. He is also compassionate and understanding during what can be a pressure-cooker time of life.

Beth K.

Sacred Heart Preparatory parent

I took the SAT prep and had help with my English, and I feel it has significantly helped me in both areas.

Sarah R.

11th grade, Menlo-Atherton

The most helpful part of my tutoring was how my tutor went ahead in the subject matter. It really helped me understand the subject beforehand. it gave me a good intro. My grade has increased significantly since starting at ... Read More

Mathilde B.

11th grade, Menlo-Atherton

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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 liked having someone to walk me through each problem and help me grasp difficult concepts.

Sloane M.

I liked having someone to walk me through each problem and help me grasp difficult concepts.

Sloane M.

I recommend AJ Tutoring because they are very kind and it will help you improve.

Justin H.

I recommend AJ Tutoring because they are very kind and it will help you improve.

Justin H.

I would be very likely to recommend AJ Tutoring because of the very well-structured system of weekend test simulations coupled with helpful post-test tutoring.

Charlie T.

I would be very likely to recommend AJ Tutoring because of the very well-structured system of weekend test simulations coupled with helpful post-test tutoring.

Charlie T.

I would be likely to recommend AJ Tutoring to anyone who wanted a tutor for the SATs, for several reasons.1 & 2. How awesome Patrick is.3. How professional and nice Pat was.4. How personalized the curriculum was.5. Pat's ... Read More

Woodside Priory student

Woodside Priory student

Best money I've ever spent!!! Our son spent many months with Patrick and although our son is not adept at testing, he learned strategies to help him better prepare and to take the tests. Amazingly, he was able to improve ... Read More

Sacred Heart Preparatory parent

Best money I've ever spent!!! Our son spent many months with Patrick and although our son is not adept at testing, he learned strategies to help him better prepare and to take the tests. Amazingly, he was able to improve his score on the 2nd round of tests.

Sacred Heart Preparatory parent

The best group of tutors out there, qualified, professional and flexible. I've used AJ for all of my 3 children and they have the perfect tutor for every one.

Josie S.

The best group of tutors out there, qualified, professional and flexible. I've used AJ for all of my 3 children and they have the perfect tutor for every one.

Josie S.

They are simply fabulous . . . super encouraging with students and very courteous and professional in the interactions with parents.

Honor F.S.

They are simply fabulous . . . super encouraging with students and very courteous and professional in the interactions with parents.

Honor F.S.

I have shared with parents in my circle who are experiencing the stresses and/or worries at home with encouraging their teens to 'self-study' to look into your programs. I believe teens tend to work a lot better when taught ... Read More

Menlo School parent

Menlo School parent

Sarah was fantastic-knew what she was doing and developed solid rapport with my daughter. Very nice balance of pushing and supporting her. Also very responsive and proactive in terms of communicating progress with me, taking suggestions, etc.

Lauri S.

Sarah was fantastic-knew what she was doing and developed solid rapport with my daughter. Very nice balance of pushing and supporting her. Also very responsive and proactive in terms of communicating progress with me, taking suggestions, etc.

Lauri S.

Patrick is a professional and an expert in his field, giving great advice to student and parent alike. He is also compassionate and understanding during what can be a pressure-cooker time of life.

Beth K.

Patrick is a professional and an expert in his field, giving great advice to student and parent alike. He is also compassionate and understanding during what can be a pressure-cooker time of life.

Beth K.

I took the SAT prep and had help with my English, and I feel it has significantly helped me in both areas.

Sarah R.

I took the SAT prep and had help with my English, and I feel it has significantly helped me in both areas.

Sarah R.

The most helpful part of my tutoring was how my tutor went ahead in the subject matter. It really helped me understand the subject beforehand. it gave me a good intro. My grade has increased significantly since starting at ... Read More

Mathilde B.

The most helpful part of my tutoring was how my tutor went ahead in the subject matter. It really helped me understand the subject beforehand. it gave me a good intro. My grade has increased significantly since starting at AJ, which is why I'd recommend it.

Mathilde B.