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 felt more confident for tests, quizzes, and essays.

Marggi D.

11th grade, Sacred Heart Prep

My tutor explains the subject very well and helps me understand concepts I missed in class. All of my tutors have been very helpful and it is a great learning environment!

Mittie G.

12th grade, Menlo School

I loved that my tutor was always patient with my mistakes and great at explaining things.

Elika E.

9th grade, Menlo School

It has not only helped me improve my scores, but it has also made me more confident on tests.

Sasha C.

11th grade, Menlo School

I would be likely to recommend AJ Tutoring because I love the environment here! It is always inviting and everyone knows what you are going through. The tutors obviously know what they are talking about and they help you ... Read More

Sophia D.

10th grade, Menlo School

The most helpful part of my tutoring was when my tutored asked me what I thought I needed to learn, so I could focus on what I needed to work on the most. It is extremely helpful to have someone who can answer questions and ... Read More

Frances H.

11th grade, Menlo School

All the tutors are extremely friendly and encouraging. Their unwavering belief in my success motivates me to do better, and I feel comforted by the tutors' help and dedication. I love going to my AJ tutoring sessions.

Sarah Y.

11th Grade, Sacred Heart Prep

I liked that after I took my first real SAT we tailored the rest of my tutoring around the things I needed to improve most on-primarily geometry.

Lila G.

11th Grade, Menlo

I believe that AJ Tutoring is a great resource for test prep because it gave me the experience and preparation I needed. The practice tests gave me a sense of the actual SAT Subject Test.

Jack M.

10th Grade, Sacred Heart Prep

I consistently improved by almost 200 points from my first to last test.

Trey H.

10th grade, Sacred Heart Prep

It made me feel confident going into each test at school.

Mimi W.

10th grade, Menlo School

My scores went up from the first lesson to the last.

Isabella C.

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

I felt more confident for tests, quizzes, and essays.

Marggi D.

I felt more confident for tests, quizzes, and essays.

Marggi D.

My tutor explains the subject very well and helps me understand concepts I missed in class. All of my tutors have been very helpful and it is a great learning environment!

Mittie G.

My tutor explains the subject very well and helps me understand concepts I missed in class. All of my tutors have been very helpful and it is a great learning environment!

Mittie G.

I loved that my tutor was always patient with my mistakes and great at explaining things.

Elika E.

I loved that my tutor was always patient with my mistakes and great at explaining things.

Elika E.

It has not only helped me improve my scores, but it has also made me more confident on tests.

Sasha C.

It has not only helped me improve my scores, but it has also made me more confident on tests.

Sasha C.

I would be likely to recommend AJ Tutoring because I love the environment here! It is always inviting and everyone knows what you are going through. The tutors obviously know what they are talking about and they help you ... Read More

Sophia D.

I would be likely to recommend AJ Tutoring because I love the environment here! It is always inviting and everyone knows what you are going through. The tutors obviously know what they are talking about and they help you so much with what you are struggling with.

Sophia D.

The most helpful part of my tutoring was when my tutored asked me what I thought I needed to learn, so I could focus on what I needed to work on the most. It is extremely helpful to have someone who can answer questions and ... Read More

Frances H.

The most helpful part of my tutoring was when my tutored asked me what I thought I needed to learn, so I could focus on what I needed to work on the most. It is extremely helpful to have someone who can answer questions and guide you through the process of standardized testing.

Frances H.

All the tutors are extremely friendly and encouraging. Their unwavering belief in my success motivates me to do better, and I feel comforted by the tutors' help and dedication. I love going to my AJ tutoring sessions.

Sarah Y.

All the tutors are extremely friendly and encouraging. Their unwavering belief in my success motivates me to do better, and I feel comforted by the tutors' help and dedication. I love going to my AJ tutoring sessions.

Sarah Y.

I liked that after I took my first real SAT we tailored the rest of my tutoring around the things I needed to improve most on-primarily geometry.

Lila G.

I liked that after I took my first real SAT we tailored the rest of my tutoring around the things I needed to improve most on-primarily geometry.

Lila G.

I believe that AJ Tutoring is a great resource for test prep because it gave me the experience and preparation I needed. The practice tests gave me a sense of the actual SAT Subject Test.

Jack M.

I believe that AJ Tutoring is a great resource for test prep because it gave me the experience and preparation I needed. The practice tests gave me a sense of the actual SAT Subject Test.

Jack M.

I consistently improved by almost 200 points from my first to last test.

Trey H.

I consistently improved by almost 200 points from my first to last test.

Trey H.

It made me feel confident going into each test at school.

Mimi W.

It made me feel confident going into each test at school.

Mimi W.

My scores went up from the first lesson to the last.

Isabella C.

My scores went up from the first lesson to the last.

Isabella C.