Real Score Improvements. Our Students’ 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.
Before and After Results
Real score gains from students in our SAT, ACT and AP programs.
Score Improvements
SAT: from 1250 to 1410
Emre K. · Türkiye
ACT: from 24 to 34
Selin L. · Türkiye
AP Calculus: from 3 to 5
Murat T. · Türkiye
ACT: from 27 to 33
Berkay C. · Türkiye
Detailed Case Studies
Students describe their preparation in their own words.
Featured Successes
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
GMAT: from 580 to 720
“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
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
Reviews From Around the World
Reviews from SAT, ACT, AP, IB, GMAT and IELTS students and their parents.
What Our Students Say
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
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
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
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
Full scholarship
“Worth every penny. Our investment in our daughter's education paid off with a full scholarship. Thank you TestPrep Istanbul!”
Ali Demir
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 reviews
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- IMAT(79)
- ACT(78)
- GRE General(73)
- UCAT(66)
- TOEFL iBT(62)
- IELTS Academic(61)
- GMAT(60)
- LNAT(51)
- YÖS / TR-YÖS(51)
- LSAT(40)
A good connection with the tutor developed quite quickly. The lessons started being followed without constant reminders from us. The overall experience was positive from beginning to end.
Sneha Tandon
I chose Section A MCQ this year and wanted to build a solid base from the beginning. My preparation became much more regular and easier to track.
Mason Sawyer
Our child had a clear goal but no steady study routine. The class size kept our child from disappearing into the background. Flexible scheduling helped during a demanding school year. We were able to follow the mock results regularly. The overall experience was positive from beginning to end.
Morgan Sawyer
Breaking Section A MCQ into smaller pieces worked much better for me. Discussing why the other choices were wrong helped more than I expected. My mock results gradually became more consistent.
Serena Pellegrini
The LNAT format felt unnecessarily confusing at first. Going back to the lesson recordings helped when I forgot a small step. We didn't spend extra time on things I already knew. Discussing why the other choices were wrong helped more than I expected. I left the exam feeling that I had done what I could. I'm glad I worked with my tutor through this process.
Nathan Vickers
I finally understood what was going wrong in Section B Essay. A lot of my mistakes came from rushing through the wording of the question. My preparation became much more regular and easier to track.
Leandro Meza
Everyone recommended different resources and I kept switching between them. The preparation felt calmer than I expected.
Nuria Pastor
Keeping up with LNAT while school was busy was harder than I expected. I left the exam feeling that I had done what I could.
Felipe Monteiro
Anxiety became more visible as the exam got closer. The lessons started being followed without constant reminders from us. We were pleased with the support we received.
Rasmus Nowak
The feedback I received on Argument Analysis was clear and practical. I stopped choosing answers by feel and started looking for evidence in the passage. I started noticing the reason for a mistake much faster.
Dylan Haines
Breaking Section B Essay 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. A lot of my mistakes came from rushing through the wording of the question. I left the exam feeling that I had done what I could. I found a better balance between regular school and exam preparation. A big thank you to my tutor for all the support :)
Nathan Farley
The feedback I received on Reading Comprehension was clear and practical. I stopped choosing answers by feel and started looking for evidence in the passage. My confidence improved along with the results.
Stefan Markovic
Flexible scheduling helped during a demanding school year. We were happy with both the teaching and the communication.
Phoebe Lambert
Our daughter needed regular support with Argument Analysis. The tutor's calm approach helped protect motivation during the intensive period. Thank you sincerely to everyone involved.
Nam Do
A lot of my mistakes came from rushing through the wording of the question. The preparation felt calmer than I expected.
Callum Palmer
We wanted our child to keep up with the school pace in Argument Analysis. A good connection with the tutor developed quite quickly. Joining lessons willingly was one of the clearest signs for us. The tutor's close attention to weaker areas gave us confidence. Flexible scheduling helped during a demanding school year. Thank you sincerely to everyone involved.
Daiki Tamura
Breaking Argument Analysis into smaller pieces worked much better for me. I learned not to spend the same amount of time on every line of a long text. I started noticing the reason for a mistake much faster.
Tyler Dean
The mocks showed where my time was actually being lost. I finally understood what was going wrong in Section A MCQ. My confidence improved along with the results. I was really happy with the lessons.
Nazli Ozturk
As the exam got closer, I wasn't sure what I should actually review. My tutor could see my reasoning and usually found the source of an error quickly. After a while, the questions started to feel much more familiar. Thank you to the tutor who stayed supportive until the end.
Kai Du
The feedback I received on Section B Essay was clear and practical. Discussing why the other choices were wrong helped more than I expected. After a while, the questions started to feel much more familiar.
Liam Stanton
Breaking Section A MCQ into smaller pieces worked much better for me. The plan changed with my mock and homework results, so the work never felt random. I learned not to spend the same amount of time on every line of a long text. There was no overnight miracle, but the progress was easy to see. I went into the exam much calmer than I would have before. Thanks to everyone who supported me.
Megan Burke
Having the lesson move at my pace made the process feel much easier. Breaking Reading Comprehension into smaller pieces worked much better for me. After a while, the questions started to feel much more familiar. I was really happy with the lessons.
Evie OConnell
When I started preparing for LNAT, I wasn't sure what order to study things in. I went into the exam much calmer than I would have before.
Reid Keegan
Breaking Section A MCQ into smaller pieces worked much better for me. I became much more comfortable asking questions in class.
Garrett Hastings