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
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I wasn't starting from zero, but the same mistakes kept showing up in my mocks. We didn't spend extra time on things I already knew. I stopped choosing answers by feel and started looking for evidence in the passage. My tutor usually asked me to explain my thinking before stepping in. Lesson times could fit around school, university or work. A big thank you to my tutor for all the support :)
Lauren Callahan
Our son's school schedule was already very busy. Being able to fit lessons around school made the process easier. Preparation looked calmer and more organized closer to the exam. It was good to see confidence returning over time. We were happy with both the teaching and the communication.
Trisha Saxena
I started seeing shorter solutions that were easier to check under time pressure. Thanks to TestPrep for helping me stay on track.
Jack Connors
After my first attempt, I wanted the second round of preparation to feel more organized. I never felt awkward asking the same thing again. Having the lesson move at my pace made the process feel much easier. Seeing several versions of the same topic made unfamiliar questions less stressful. After a while, the questions started to feel much more familiar. I'm glad I worked with my tutor through this process.
Zoe Keating
Everyone recommended different resources and I kept switching between them. After a while, the questions started to feel much more familiar.
Kennedy Russell
I was taking Advanced Math at school, but getting used to the exam questions took time. I started tracking the type of mistake, not just the number of questions I completed. I started seeing shorter solutions that were easier to check under time pressure. The preparation felt calmer than I expected.
Henrik Stanic
I was taking Craft & Structure at school, but getting used to the exam questions took time. The plan changed with my mock and homework results, so the work never felt random. Timed work showed exactly which section was slowing me down. Thanks to TestPrep for helping me stay on track.
Elisa Bianco
We were able to follow the mock results regularly. The overall experience was positive from beginning to end.
Shanshan Wei
Discussing why the other choices were wrong helped more than I expected. It was an intense period, but it was worth it.
Firat Tekin
Anxiety became more visible as the exam got closer. Joining lessons willingly was one of the clearest signs for us. Being able to fit lessons around school made the process easier. It was good to see confidence returning over time. Communication with the team was straightforward and our questions were answered. Thank you sincerely to everyone involved.
Trang Truong
As the exam got closer, I wasn't sure what I should actually review. Near the exam, it was clear what to keep doing and what to stop. We were realistic about what could be improved in the time available. I can now decide much faster when to move on from a question. My preparation became much more regular and easier to track. Thanks to TestPrep for helping me stay on track.
Emi Sakamoto
We focused more on understanding what the problem asked than memorizing formulas. Thanks to everyone who supported me.
Amandine Faure
I was taking Craft & Structure at school, but getting used to the exam questions took time. My mock results gradually became more consistent.
Marissa Reynolds
After my first attempt, I wanted the second round of preparation to feel more organized. We could make the workload lighter during busy weeks at school or university. Sorting mistakes after each mock changed the way I studied. Thanks to everyone who supported me.
Ewan Connolly
Over time, Reading & Writing became one of the most organized parts of my Digital SAT preparation. A lot of my mistakes came from rushing through the wording of the question. I found a better balance between regular school and exam preparation.
Elena Vitale
I chose Reading & Writing this year and wanted to build a solid base from the beginning. Full-length mocks helped me get used to the real exam pace. My written answers became shorter, clearer and easier to follow. When I got something wrong, we looked at why I chose that answer instead of only checking the solution. After each test, we looked beyond the score and reviewed the type of each mistake. A big thank you to my tutor for all the support :)
Nicolas Zuniga
Breaking Algebra into smaller pieces worked much better for me. A quick check after each answer helped me catch small mistakes. My preparation became much more regular and easier to track.
Jerome Villanueva
Having the lesson move at my pace made the process feel much easier. The feedback I received on Information & Ideas was clear and practical. My confidence improved along with the results. Thanks to TestPrep for helping me stay on track.
Cooper Tully
When I started preparing for Digital SAT, I wasn't sure what order to study things in. My confidence improved along with the results.
Chaewon Kang
I was taking Bluebook adaptif modüller at school, but getting used to the exam questions took time. I was really happy with the lessons.
Isadora Braga
Practicing in the real exam format made test day feel much less unfamiliar. Thank you to the tutor who stayed supportive until the end.
Harry Hartley
I wasn't starting from zero, but the same mistakes kept showing up in my mocks. We could make the workload lighter during busy weeks at school or university. Having the lesson move at my pace made the process feel much easier. I worked on keeping a steady pace instead of rushing the easy questions. My mock results gradually became more consistent. Thanks to TestPrep for helping me stay on track.
Tereza Bergman
We weren't sure whether online lessons would be effective. The tutor's close attention to weaker areas gave us confidence. We were pleased with the support we received.
Jordan Brooks
The feedback I received on Standard English Conventions was clear and practical. 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. My mock results gradually became more consistent. Thanks to TestPrep for helping me stay on track.
Ryota Kimura