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

They helped me in so many ways; I don't think I would have done well on the SAT without them!

Keri G.

Palo Alto High School

[My tutor] did a great job explaining concepts and helping me understand the material.

Alec S.

Palo Alto High School

The staff is very nice and the tutors are able to understand and reteach everything.

Rebecca G.

Gunn High School

It's a good opportunity to get great advice and keep students on a steady track towards their goal.

Rachel F.

Gunn High School

It is helpful to have a specific time to sit and do math. It helped me build good work habits and helped boost my confidence.

Sivan S.

Gunn High School

Excellent review while not dumbing down the content or simplifying it.

Cameron M.

Gunn High School

I learned a lot of great tricks and knowledge that make the SAT much easier. If only I knew about AJ Tutoring when I took the PSAT! William was very friendly, intelligent, and attentive. I will definitely be recommending ... Read More

Gunn High School student

It was more helpful than the class I took at another SAT prep place.

Shiroi S.

Gunn High School

Well I already have recommended AJ Tutoring to a lot of people but I feel like it was a big help.

Alex A.

Gunn High School

AJ Tutoring is the best. Very convenient, very helpful, very welcoming-I love it!

Kate M.

12th grade, Palo Alto High School

I knew I was somewhat good at essay writing but there were lots of things I needed improvement on. Not only did I fix those problems but I also saw new things I didn't know I did in my writing that required improvement! I ... Read More

Jannat H.

11th grade, Palo Alto High School

The teachers know what they are teaching; adequate time is spent on each topic; the Saturday practice tests are helpful in becoming comfortable with the exam and gauging where I need to put in more effort.

Isabelle I.

12th 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

They helped me in so many ways; I don't think I would have done well on the SAT without them!

Keri G.

They helped me in so many ways; I don't think I would have done well on the SAT without them!

Keri G.

[My tutor] did a great job explaining concepts and helping me understand the material.

Alec S.

[My tutor] did a great job explaining concepts and helping me understand the material.

Alec S.

The staff is very nice and the tutors are able to understand and reteach everything.

Rebecca G.

The staff is very nice and the tutors are able to understand and reteach everything.

Rebecca G.

It's a good opportunity to get great advice and keep students on a steady track towards their goal.

Rachel F.

It's a good opportunity to get great advice and keep students on a steady track towards their goal.

Rachel F.

It is helpful to have a specific time to sit and do math. It helped me build good work habits and helped boost my confidence.

Sivan S.

It is helpful to have a specific time to sit and do math. It helped me build good work habits and helped boost my confidence.

Sivan S.

Excellent review while not dumbing down the content or simplifying it.

Cameron M.

Excellent review while not dumbing down the content or simplifying it.

Cameron M.

I learned a lot of great tricks and knowledge that make the SAT much easier. If only I knew about AJ Tutoring when I took the PSAT! William was very friendly, intelligent, and attentive. I will definitely be recommending ... Read More

Gunn High School student

I learned a lot of great tricks and knowledge that make the SAT much easier. If only I knew about AJ Tutoring when I took the PSAT! William was very friendly, intelligent, and attentive. I will definitely be recommending him as well as AJ Tutoring to friends!

Gunn High School student

It was more helpful than the class I took at another SAT prep place.

Shiroi S.

It was more helpful than the class I took at another SAT prep place.

Shiroi S.

Well I already have recommended AJ Tutoring to a lot of people but I feel like it was a big help.

Alex A.

Well I already have recommended AJ Tutoring to a lot of people but I feel like it was a big help.

Alex A.

AJ Tutoring is the best. Very convenient, very helpful, very welcoming-I love it!

Kate M.

AJ Tutoring is the best. Very convenient, very helpful, very welcoming-I love it!

Kate M.

I knew I was somewhat good at essay writing but there were lots of things I needed improvement on. Not only did I fix those problems but I also saw new things I didn't know I did in my writing that required improvement! I ... Read More

Jannat H.

I knew I was somewhat good at essay writing but there were lots of things I needed improvement on. Not only did I fix those problems but I also saw new things I didn't know I did in my writing that required improvement! I feel like I'm really prepared to take on English after this class!

Jannat H.

The teachers know what they are teaching; adequate time is spent on each topic; the Saturday practice tests are helpful in becoming comfortable with the exam and gauging where I need to put in more effort.

Isabelle I.

The teachers know what they are teaching; adequate time is spent on each topic; the Saturday practice tests are helpful in becoming comfortable with the exam and gauging where I need to put in more effort.

Isabelle I.