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Real Score Improvements. Our Students’ Results.

See individual students' starting and later SAT, AP, ACT and GMAT scores (anonymized), with their study periods and program formats. Outcomes vary by student.

500+
Students Supported
Score Improvements

Before and After Results

Real score improvements from students in our SAT, AP, ACT and GMAT programs.

SAT
Türkiye
Before
1180
After
1420
+240
Elif A.4 months
SAT
Türkiye
Before
1250
After
1410
+160
Emre K.2 months
ACT
Türkiye
Before
24
After
34
+10
Selin L.3 months
AP Calculus
Türkiye
Before
3
After
5
+2
Murat T.6 months
GMAT — old GMAT (200-800 scale)
Türkiye
Before
580
After
720
+140
Can Y.4 months
SAT
Türkiye
Before
1180
After
1420
+240
Ayse C.3 months
ACT
Türkiye
Before
27
After
33
+6
Berkay C.2 months
AP Physics
Türkiye
Before
2
After
5
+3
Defne P.8 months
Featured Successes

Detailed Case Studies

In-depth stories from our students who achieved outstanding results.

SAT
Before
1180
After
1420
+240
points
4 monthsPrivate Tutoring

I was devastated after my first SAT attempt. The diagnostic test identified my weak points in Reading and Math, and my tutor created a focused plan. In 4 months I went up 240 points and got accepted to UCLA!

Elif Arslan
Istanbul, Türkiye
Accepted to UCLA
GMAT
Before
580
After
720
+140
points
5 monthsPrivate Tutoring

After trying other programs, TestPrep Istanbul finally worked. The personalized approach to Data Sufficiency and Critical Reasoning made all the difference. Now I'm doing my MBA at Wharton.

Can Yilmaz
Ankara, Türkiye
Accepted to Wharton MBA
ACT
Before
24
After
34
+10
points
3 monthsSmall Group

The Science section was my biggest weakness. My tutor taught me efficient data interpretation strategies. The small group format kept my motivation high and I went from 24 to 34!

Selin Kaya
Izmir, Türkiye
Full Scholarship to Rice University
What Our Students Say

Reviews From Around the World

Reviews from SAT, AP, ACT and GMAT students and their parents.

SAT
Türkiye

"TestPrep Istanbul helped me increase my SAT score by 240 points! The tutors are incredibly knowledgeable and the personalized approach made all the difference."

Ayse Celik
Student
3 months | Private Tutoring | 1180 -> 1420
SAT
Türkiye

"As a parent, I appreciate the regular progress reports and flexibility. My son went from struggling to confident in just 4 months."

Mehmet Yildirim
Parent
4 months | Small Group
ACT
Türkiye

"The practice tests were incredibly realistic. On exam day I felt completely prepared and scored 34!"

Selin Kaya
Student
3 months | Private Tutoring | 24 -> 34
GMAT
Türkiye

"After trying other programs, TestPrep Istanbul finally worked. Their GMAT strategies are next level. I got into Wharton!"

Can Yilmaz
MBA Candidate
5 months | Private Tutoring | 580 → 720 (old GMAT, 200-800 scale)
AP
Türkiye

"I took 4 AP courses with TestPrep Istanbul and scored 5 on all of them. The tutors know exactly what the College Board is looking for."

Defne Polat
Student
8 months | Physics, Calc, Chem, Bio
SAT
Türkiye

"Worth every penny. Our investment in our daughter's education paid off with a full scholarship. Thank you TestPrep Istanbul!"

Ali Demir
Parent
6 months | Private Tutoring
IB
Türkiye

"I was struggling with IB Math HL. My tutor explained concepts step by step and I scored 7 on my IA!"

Beren Ozkan
Student
4 months | Private Tutoring | Math AA HL
IELTS
Türkiye

"I went from 5.5 to 7.5 in Writing. The Speaking strategies really worked."

Kerem Aydin
Student
3 months | Private Tutoring | Overall 8.0

Student reviews

2,000 approved reviewsApproved student reviews across all our courses

  • A-Level

    Breaking A-Level Psychology into smaller pieces worked much better for me. Connecting examples back to the main point made my writing more consistent. My mock results gradually became more consistent.

    Kanya Boonmee

  • A-Level

    When I started preparing for A-Level, I wasn't sure what order to study things in. One bad mock no longer made me want to drop the whole plan. I learned to make a short plan before starting a long response. I was really happy with the lessons.

    Bonnie Stanton

  • A-Level

    I finally understood what was going wrong in A-Level History. I started noticing the reason for a mistake much faster.

    Oscar Lambert

  • A-Level

    I became much more careful with graphs, experiments and data-based questions. Thank you to the tutor who stayed supportive until the end.

    Megan Hargreaves

  • A-Level

    The A-Level format felt unnecessarily confusing at first. My confidence improved along with the results.

    Tahlia Whelan

  • A-Level

    I was doing questions for A-Level Accounting on my own but never had a steady routine. Thank you to the tutor who stayed supportive until the end.

    Jack Draper

  • A-Level

    Anxiety became more visible as the exam got closer. Joining lessons willingly was one of the clearest signs for us. Regular mocks built familiarity with the real exam pace. Communication with the team was straightforward and our questions were answered. Online lessons made it possible to continue without losing time on travel. We would recommend the program to students and families in a similar situation.

    Leon Vos

  • A-Level

    Keeping up with A-Level while school was busy was harder than I expected. Over time, A-Level Sociology became one of the most organized parts of my A-Level preparation. I started tracking the type of mistake, not just the number of questions I completed. Using the mark scheme to review my own answer was surprisingly helpful. My confidence improved along with the results. Thanks to TestPrep for helping me stay on track.

    Zoe Delaney

  • A-Level

    Everyone recommended different resources and I kept switching between them. Near the exam, it was clear what to keep doing and what to stop. I started seeing shorter solutions that were easier to check under time pressure. The preparation felt calmer than I expected.

    Felipe Nascimento

  • A-Level

    When I started preparing for A-Level, I wasn't sure what order to study things in. Knowing what to study reduced a lot of the stress.

    Nana Tanaka

  • A-Level

    Breaking A-Level Mathematics into smaller pieces worked much better for me. When I got something wrong, we looked at why I chose that answer instead of only checking the solution. Seeing several versions of the same topic made unfamiliar questions less stressful. There was no overnight miracle, but the progress was easy to see. I became much more comfortable asking questions in class. I'm genuinely thankful to my tutor for being patient.

    Pippa Underwood

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