Test Prep

Our test preparation program goes beyond memorization and drills. At 360 Tutoring, we know that peak performance happens when students feel confident, calm, and empowered. We work with our students to develop mental resilience, critical thinking skills, and clarity under pressure. Our goal is two-fold: we want our students to achieve the highest scores they can, and we want them to have fun doing so.

What this looks like varies a bit from student to student and from tutor to tutor. Some students may respond very well to mindfulness exercises, while others need stimulating activities to keep their attention engaged. From social work to neuroscience PhDs to deep backgrounds in yoga and meditation, our tutors bring with them a diverse range of their own experiences and a keen perception of the student in front of them. We work carefully to ensure that each student is paired with a tutor who can best suit their needs, enabling them to feel supported and find success on their standardized testing journey.

Each standardized test has its own underlying curriculum. Mastering this material is the first step to mastering the test. We begin by teaching an understanding of the content assessed by the test, ensuring our students are confident in the subject matter and skills assessed.

Each standardized test also carries with it its own internal logic. Consequently, there are specific strategies and techniques that enable a student to succeed on each test. Once the subject matter has been sufficiently mastered, we then shine light on the internal logic of the test, empowering the student with the specific skills necessary to master the questions in the way they are being asked and in the time provided.

Many of our students find that the fundamental test-taking principles carry over from one test to another, enabling them to tackle future standardized testing hurdles with greater ease.