SAT/ACT Testimonials

This is what some of our parents and students have shared with us:

"Our goal was to increase [my son’s] score by 100 points. That goal was met; we are pleased!" -Nancy Kohl, Parent

"Wow! What an improvement. Great targeted tutoring, explained well and comprehensively. Great confidence booster. I will definitely recommend. Thanks Again."  - Collette Bugos, Parent

"Dear Ellen, Just a note of thanks to you for Morgan's SAT success! We are so excited about the 120 point increase! Hopefully Clemson will be impressed. I appreciate your help and guidance through this process. I have given your name out to several friends. Thanks again!"   - Laura Ramsey, Parent

Ellen Goldman to Parent Renee Toates:
"I just want you to know that Zack has been showing a steady increase on his SAT practice tests. He has improved 130 points since his initial SAT."

Renee’s Reply:
"I want to share with you how excited and encouraged Zack was with his SAT practice score. I think this is just what he needed with the March 1st test just around the corner! I appreciate your passion in helping him succeed and pushing and encouraging him to reach higher."

"Thank you so much for helping me this spring on my SAT. I have gone up a total of 200 points since working with you. And- the best part is…I got into Vanderbilt! Thank you so much for helping me achieve my goal. I could not have done it without you!” - Ellen Kilgore, Student

"Thank you Carolina Academy for your dedication to the process of helping build confidence and scores for students applying to college. This process can be daunting and stressful; performing well on these standardized tests takes off some of the pressure! Not to mention the application essay she wrote during your one-day workshop. My daughter received many comments by Admission Directors on its content!" Again, thank you! – Karen Krulac, Parent

Thanks for all the help! I'm really happy with my scores (28 on ACT) and I could not have done it with out y'all! - Emily, High School Senior

I meant to e-mail you right away to tell you how very much Emily liked Mari as a tutor last week.  She called me on her way home, sky high and wished she could take the SAT that very day!  So it was a good match, and Emily was very encouraged.  Your tutors did a great job building up Emily's self-esteem and working with her in a positive, productive way. Many Thanks, Joanne

PS- This is our 3rd child preparing for SAT and self-confidence and self-esteem going into test-taking are priceless.