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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

  • LNAT

    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

  • LNAT

    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

  • LNAT

    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

  • LNAT

    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

  • LNAT

    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

  • LNAT

    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

  • LNAT

    Everyone recommended different resources and I kept switching between them. The preparation felt calmer than I expected.

    Nuria Pastor

  • LNAT

    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

  • LNAT

    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

  • LNAT

    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

  • LNAT

    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

  • LNAT

    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

  • LNAT

    Flexible scheduling helped during a demanding school year. We were happy with both the teaching and the communication.

    Phoebe Lambert

  • LNAT

    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

  • LNAT

    A lot of my mistakes came from rushing through the wording of the question. The preparation felt calmer than I expected.

    Callum Palmer

  • LNAT

    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

  • LNAT

    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

  • LNAT

    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

  • LNAT

    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

  • LNAT

    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

  • LNAT

    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

  • LNAT

    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

  • LNAT

    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

  • LNAT

    Breaking Section A MCQ into smaller pieces worked much better for me. I became much more comfortable asking questions in class.

    Garrett Hastings

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