Testive
SAT and ACT prep and college advising for students
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | United States |
| Sessions | Online |
| Practice | Testive (A-List Education) |
Testive is a test prep and college advising company for students preparing for the SAT and ACT. It has worked with students since 2011 and has served over 10,000 of them. Each student gets a tutor who builds an individual plan. The team also helps with college application strategy and the Common App. Its SmartScore Method starts with a full-length diagnostic test to find a student's baseline.
What Testive helps with
Testive helps students raise SAT and ACT scores and plan their college applications. It also works with students who feel stressed about testing.
- Raising SAT scores
- Raising ACT scores
- Test anxiety on exam day
- Building a college application strategy
- Completing the Common App
- Finding strengths and weak spots with a diagnostic test
- Homework help across academic subjects
Who Testive works with
Testive works with students preparing for the SAT or ACT and with their parents. Some students feel overwhelmed by testing or struggle to reach a top score. Others need help with test anxiety that affects their schoolwork. The team also advises students aiming for competitive colleges.
How Testive works
Testive uses its SmartScore Method. Step one is a full-length diagnostic test that shows a student's baseline, including strengths, weaknesses, pacing problems and patterns. Tutors use that data to build an improvement plan. The digital platform gives tutors and students feedback right away, so they can adjust the plan as needed. Each student gets a personalized curriculum and a plan matched to their learning style.
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. Nick Mecikalski is the Lead Educator and College Advisor. The company offers private tutoring, SAT prep classes, college advising and practice tests.
Testive pricing
Programs and services
- Private tutoring
- SAT prep classes
- College advising
- Practice tests
- Free baseline practice test
- Homework help
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The CoachVouch take
Testive combines a data-driven method called SmartScore with tutoring and college advising in one team.
Best for students who want higher SAT or ACT scores and help with their college applications.
Common questions
How much does Testive charge?
Coaching with Testive runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Testive help with?
Testive helps with raising SAT scores, raising ACT scores, test anxiety on exam day and building a college application strategy.
Does Testive coach online?
Testive is based in United States. Sessions are online.
Does Testive offer a free practice test?
Yes. Testive offers a free baseline test so families can see where a student stands before starting.
Does Testive help with more than test prep?
Yes. It also offers college advising, including help with application strategy and the Common App, and homework help.
How do I contact Testive?
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