Testive
SAT and ACT tutoring and college advising for students, online
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Sessions | Online |
Testive is a test prep and college advising practice that helps students raise SAT and ACT scores and build college applications. It has worked with students since 2011 and has served over 10,000 of them. Each student is paired with an educator who builds an individual plan. The team uses its own SmartScore Method, which starts with a full-length diagnostic test. Testive also offers private 1:1 online tutoring and class-based SAT and ACT programs with a re-take guarantee.
What Testive helps with
Testive helps students raise SAT and ACT scores and get through the college application process. It also helps students who feel overwhelmed by testing or struggle with test anxiety.
- Raising SAT and ACT scores
- Test anxiety on exam day
- Finding the few topics that cost the most points
- Building a college application strategy
- Personal statement and Common App preparation
- Homework help across academic subjects
- Choosing between the SAT and ACT with a two-test plan
Who Testive works with
Testive works with students preparing for the SAT or ACT and with their parents. It also works with students who need help with college applications and with schoolwork during the academic year.
How Testive works
Testive uses the SmartScore Method. Step one is a full-length diagnostic test that shows a student's strengths, weaknesses and pacing patterns. Step two uses the 80/20 rule to find the few topics that cause most of the lost points. Tutors then teach those areas through targeted lessons and strategy drills. A digital platform gives instant feedback so tutors can adjust the plan. Students are matched with educators based on learning style. Sessions are private, 1:1 and online.
Background and qualifications
Testive has helped students with SAT and ACT prep since 2011 and has served over 10,000 students. Its educators each have years of teaching experience. One tutor has worked as a tutor, classroom instructor and advisor for over a decade and has taught thousands of students in classrooms. Another has taught for 13 years in NYC and worked with hundreds of students. Nick Mecikalski serves as Lead Educator and College Advisor.
Testive pricing
Programs and services
- Private 1:1 online SAT and ACT tutoring
- Class-based SAT and ACT programs with a re-take guarantee
- College advising
- Free baseline practice test
- 16-hour SAT course
- Personal statement workshop
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The CoachVouch take
Testive pairs its SmartScore Method and diagnostic testing with a guided two-test strategy used with over 7000 students.
Best for students and parents who want a data-driven plan to raise SAT or ACT scores and help with college applications.
Common questions
How much does Testive charge?
Coaching with Testive runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message Testive from this page for an exact quote.
What does Testive help with?
Testive helps with raising SAT and ACT scores, test anxiety on exam day, finding the few topics that cost the most points and building a college application strategy.
Does Testive coach online?
Sessions are online.
Does Testive offer help beyond SAT and ACT prep?
Yes. Testive also gives college application advising and homework help across academic subjects.
Are Testive sessions online?
Yes. Private 1:1 tutoring is offered online with flexible scheduling.
How do I contact Testive?
Send Testive a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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