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Student Results

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

Every result on this page is an official exam result that the student or a parent sent us in writing.

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Before and After Results

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

Score Improvements

  • SAT2 months

    SAT: from 1250 to 1410

    Emre K. · Türkiye

  • ACT3 months

    ACT: from 24 to 34

    Selin L. · Türkiye

  • AP Calculus6 months

    AP Calculus: from 3 to 5

    Murat T. · Türkiye

  • ACT2 months

    ACT: from 27 to 33

    Berkay C. · Türkiye

Detailed Case Studies

Students describe their preparation in their own words.

Featured Successes

  • SAT

    SAT: from 1180 to 1420

    “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

    SAT

    Istanbul, Türkiye · 4 months · Private Tutoring · Accepted to UCLA

  • GMAT

    GMAT: from 580 to 720(former scale)

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

    Can Yilmaz

    MBA Candidate · GMAT

    Ankara, Türkiye · 5 months · Private Tutoring · Accepted to Wharton MBA

  • ACT

    ACT: from 24 to 34

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

    Selin Kaya

    Student · ACT

    Izmir, Türkiye · 3 months · Hybrid: Small Group + Private Tutoring · Full Scholarship to Rice University

Reviews From Around the World

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

What Our Students Say

  • SAT

    SAT: from 1180 to 1420

    “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 · SAT

    Türkiye · 3 months · Private Tutoring

  • AP Physics

    AP Physics: from 2 to 5

    “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 · AP

    Türkiye · 8 months · Physics, Calc, Chem, Bio

  • IELTS Writing

    IELTS Writing: from 5.5 to 7.5

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

    Kerem Aydin

    Student · IELTS

    Türkiye · 3 months · Private Tutoring · Overall 8.0

  • SAT · Small Group

    4 months

    “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 · SAT

    Türkiye

  • SAT

    Full scholarship

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

    Ali Demir

    Parent · SAT

    Türkiye · 6 months · Private Tutoring

  • IB Math AA HL · IA

    7

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

    Beren Ozkan

    Student · IB

    Türkiye · 4 months · Private Tutoring

Student reviews

2,000 approved reviewsApproved student reviews across all our courses

  • AP Exams

    The feedback I received on AP Statistics was clear and practical. Seeing several versions of the same topic made unfamiliar questions less stressful. I went into the exam much calmer than I would have before.

    Tuan Ly

  • AP Exams

    My written code answers became much more organized. Thanks to TestPrep for helping me stay on track.

    Maeve Webster

  • AP Exams

    I chose AP Human Geography this year and wanted to build a solid base from the beginning. Going back to the lesson recordings helped when I forgot a small step. I stopped listing facts in essays and started building an actual argument. Thank you to the tutor who stayed supportive until the end.

    Manuela Farfan

  • AP Exams

    I was doing questions for AP European History on my own but never had a steady routine. I used the question bank regularly to return to weaker topics. Connecting examples back to the main point made my writing more consistent. We could make the workload lighter during busy weeks at school or university. Thanks to everyone who supported me.

    Sienna Keating

  • AP Exams

    I became much more careful with graphs, experiments and data-based questions. I'm genuinely thankful to my tutor for being patient.

    Milagros Ledesma

  • AP Exams

    I was close to my target, but my results changed a lot from one test to the next. Choosing questions by topic made my practice time much more useful. We focused more on understanding what the problem asked than memorizing formulas. I never felt awkward asking the same thing again. The preparation felt calmer than I expected.

    Lotte Thiele

  • AP Exams

    It was good to see confidence returning over time. The overall experience was positive from beginning to end.

    Kiet Sukhum

  • AP Exams

    Once I understood the reasons behind the facts, the questions felt less random. I'm glad I worked with my tutor through this process.

    Varun Chawla

  • AP Exams

    I was taking AP English Literature at school, but getting used to the exam questions took time. Thank you to my tutor and the TestPrep team.

    Carla Mercado

  • AP Exams

    When I started preparing for AP Exams, I wasn't sure what order to study things in. My mock results gradually became more consistent.

    Hayden Callaghan

  • AP Exams

    I wasn't starting from zero, but the same mistakes kept showing up in my mocks. My tutor made it easy to ask questions from the first lesson. Experiencing the exam format beforehand made test day much less stressful. I became much more careful with graphs, experiments and data-based questions. My preparation became much more regular and easier to track. Thanks to everyone who supported me.

    Jordan Huxley

  • AP Exams

    As the exam got closer, I wasn't sure what I should actually review. Questions from other students often helped me as well. I went into the exam much calmer than I would have before. Thanks to TestPrep for helping me stay on track.

    Martina Grimaldi

  • AP Exams

    Everyone recommended different resources and I kept switching between them. I finally understood what was going wrong in AP Physics 2. Going back to the lesson recordings helped when I forgot a small step. Separating calculation errors from content gaps made revision more useful. My preparation became much more regular and easier to track. A big thank you to my tutor for all the support :)

    Seo Kim

  • AP Exams

    Separating calculation errors from content gaps made revision more useful. I'm genuinely thankful to my tutor for being patient.

    Jelena Kristensen

  • AP Exams

    Over time, AP Calculus BC became one of the most organized parts of my AP Exams preparation. 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. After a while, the questions started to feel much more familiar. There was no overnight miracle, but the progress was easy to see. Thank you to the tutor who stayed supportive until the end.

    Kendall Langston

  • AP Exams

    I chose AP Physics 1 this year and wanted to build a solid base from the beginning. Questions from other students often helped me as well. I left the exam feeling that I had done what I could. The preparation felt calmer than I expected.

    Alyssa Mendoza

  • AP Exams

    Having the lesson move at my pace made the process feel much easier. Over time, AP Microeconomics became one of the most organized parts of my AP Exams preparation. I wasn't trying to learn new topics at the very last minute. Thank you to the tutor who stayed supportive until the end.

    Kabir Mukherjee

  • AP Exams

    The feedback I received on AP Calculus BC was clear and practical. My confidence improved along with the results.

    Tegan Newell

  • AP Exams

    The feedback I received on AP Physics C: E&M was clear and practical. Going back to the lesson recordings helped when I forgot a small step. Separating calculation errors from content gaps made revision more useful. I left the exam feeling that I had done what I could. I went into the exam much calmer than I would have before. I was really happy with the lessons.

    Eunji Jin

  • AP Exams

    We wanted our child to keep up with the school pace in AP Physics C: Mechanics. We quickly felt that the tutor was a good match.

    Nikhil Sharma

  • AP Exams

    Breaking AP US History into smaller pieces worked much better for me. Source questions became easier once I noticed how small details affected the mark. I started noticing the reason for a mistake much faster.

    Chelsea Dwyer

  • AP Exams

    Even in a group lesson, the tutor knew where each of us stood. Over time, AP Calculus AB became one of the most organized parts of my AP Exams preparation. I became much more comfortable asking questions in class. I'm glad I worked with my tutor through this process.

    Facundo Mercado

  • AP Exams

    Keeping up with AP Exams while school was busy was harder than I expected. Thank you to my tutor and the TestPrep team.

    Priya Basu

  • AP Exams

    Joining lessons willingly was one of the clearest signs for us. The plan was adjusted when school exams became busy. We were pleased with the support we received.

    Anais Allard

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