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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+
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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

  • IB Diploma

    The feedback I received on IB TITC was clear and practical. There was no overnight miracle, but the progress was easy to see.

    Sakura Inoue

  • IB Diploma

    Over time, IB Physics became one of the most organized parts of my IB Diploma preparation. Once I understood the reasons behind the facts, the questions felt less random. After a while, the questions started to feel much more familiar.

    Rafaela Cunha

  • IB Diploma

    We wanted our child to keep up with the school pace in IB English A. Joining lessons willingly was one of the clearest signs for us. Thank you sincerely to everyone involved.

    Parker McAllister

  • IB Diploma

    Our child had a clear goal but no steady study routine. The tutor supported regular study, not only the lesson content.

    Tove Kolar

  • IB Diploma

    When I started preparing for IB Diploma, I wasn't sure what order to study things in. We didn't spend extra time on things I already knew. I wasn't trying to learn new topics at the very last minute. Thank you to my tutor and the TestPrep team.

    Yating Liang

  • IB Diploma

    Anxiety became more visible as the exam got closer. We were pleased with the support we received.

    Riley Teague

  • IB Diploma

    After my first attempt, I wanted the second round of preparation to feel more organized. It was an intense period, but it was worth it.

    Zoe Rhodes

  • IB Diploma

    The class felt relaxed enough to ask questions without overthinking it. I finally understood what was going wrong in IB Biology. I wasn't trying to learn new topics at the very last minute. I'm glad I worked with my tutor through this process.

    Beatriz Ramos

  • IB Diploma

    We wanted our child to keep up with the school pace in IB Psychology. Thank you sincerely to everyone involved.

    Sota Ito

  • IB Diploma

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

    Tahlia Moroney

  • IB Diploma

    I was doing questions for IB Economics on my own but never had a steady routine. Lesson times could fit around school, university or work. I learned to separate the information needed for a decision from the extra detail. Near the exam, it was clear what to keep doing and what to stop. Having the lesson move at my pace made the process feel much easier. The preparation felt calmer than I expected.

    Jenna Abbott

  • IB Diploma

    Breaking IB Biology into smaller pieces worked much better for me. One bad mock no longer made me want to drop the whole plan. Separating calculation errors from content gaps made revision more useful. After a while, the questions started to feel much more familiar. It was an intense period, but it was worth it.

    Isadora Monteiro

  • IB Diploma

    I was taking Theory of Knowledge (TOK) at school, but getting used to the exam questions took time. I left the exam feeling that I had done what I could.

    Burak Aktas

  • IB Diploma

    The feedback I received on IB Turkish A was clear and practical. I left the exam feeling that I had done what I could.

    Lautaro Palacios

  • IB Diploma

    I was taking IB Computer Science at school, but getting used to the exam questions took time. The class felt relaxed enough to ask questions without overthinking it. I left the exam feeling that I had done what I could. I'm glad I worked with my tutor through this process.

    Samuel Warren

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