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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- IELTS Academic(61)
- GMAT(60)
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- YÖS / TR-YÖS(51)
- LSAT(40)
During the intensive review, we returned to real gaps instead of restarting everything. Over time, Integrated Tasks became one of the most organized parts of my TOEFL iBT preparation. I became much more comfortable asking questions in class. Thank you to my tutor and the TestPrep team.
Dong Deng
We noticed that the resources kept changing during independent study. The tutor supported regular study, not only the lesson content.
Maja Richter
We reduced the memorized phrases so my answers sounded more natural. It was an intense period, but it was worth it.
Saki Ota
The feedback I received on Integrated Tasks was clear and practical. My tutor usually asked me to explain my thinking before stepping in. I learned not to lose the rest of a listening task because I missed one word. I wasn't trying to learn new topics at the very last minute. I went into the exam much calmer than I would have before. A big thank you to my tutor for all the support :)
Sameer Sharma
I had been studying alone, but my results stopped improving after a point. The preparation felt calmer than I expected.
Ginevra Ferri
Our child wasn't sure how to organize the preparation for TOEFL iBT. Online lessons made it possible to continue without losing time on travel. The lessons started being followed without constant reminders from us. The tutor's close attention to weaker areas gave us confidence. We were able to follow the mock results regularly. We were pleased with the support we received.
Elena Amato
A clear plan for the final weeks made priorities much easier to see. Breaking Listening into smaller pieces worked much better for me. Knowing what to study reduced a lot of the stress. Thanks to everyone who supported me.
Amanda Silveira
I chose Listening this year and wanted to build a solid base from the beginning. I became much more comfortable asking questions in class.
Delaney Porter
I finally understood what was going wrong in Writing. I found a better balance between regular school and exam preparation.
Amelie Delorme
After my first attempt, I wanted a calmer and more focused plan for the retake. My mock results gradually became more consistent.
Rahul Dutta
Breaking Speaking into smaller pieces worked much better for me. I developed a clearer way to return to the text during reading questions. My mock results gradually became more consistent.
Zoe Rafferty
We didn't spend extra time on things I already knew. Over time, Speaking became one of the most organized parts of my TOEFL iBT preparation. Knowing what to study reduced a lot of the stress. It was an intense period, but it was worth it.
Tommaso Coppola
Balancing TOEFL iBT preparation with university and work was harder than I expected. We didn't spend extra time on things I already knew. The writing feedback helped me stop repeating the same sentence-level errors. My tutor made it easy to ask questions from the first lesson. My tutor could see my reasoning and usually found the source of an error quickly. I'm glad I worked with my tutor through this process.
Miles Stanton
The TOEFL iBT format felt unnecessarily confusing at first. One bad mock no longer made me want to drop the whole plan. Lesson times could fit around school, university or work. I developed a clearer way to return to the text during reading questions. After a while, the questions started to feel much more familiar. I'm genuinely thankful to my tutor for being patient.
Evie Keating
Our daughter needed regular support with Listening. Mistakes became something to work on rather than something to feel bad about. With no more than six students, the tutor had time for everyone. Flexible scheduling helped during a demanding school year. It was good to see confidence returning over time. The overall experience was positive from beginning to end.
Larissa Marques
Balancing TOEFL iBT preparation with university and work was harder than I expected. The class felt relaxed enough to ask questions without overthinking it. We reduced the memorized phrases so my answers sounded more natural. My tutor made it easy to ask questions from the first lesson. The group never had more than six students, so it was easy to stay involved. A big thank you to my tutor for all the support :)
Finley Baxter
I came back to Speaking after a long break and wasn't sure where to begin. Even in a group lesson, the tutor knew where each of us stood. I developed a clearer way to return to the text during reading questions. My tutor made it easy to ask questions from the first lesson. Questions from other students often helped me as well. Thank you to the tutor who stayed supportive until the end.
Efe Tekin
Breaking Speaking into smaller pieces worked much better for me. I started noticing the reason for a mistake much faster.
Alessia Bellini
In Reading, timing was costing me more points than the content itself. Thank you to my tutor and the TestPrep team.
Alejandra Mena
Even in a group lesson, the tutor knew where each of us stood. The feedback I received on Integrated Tasks was clear and practical. I found a better balance between regular school and exam preparation. Thank you to the tutor who stayed supportive until the end.
Frieda Klein
The feedback I received on Reading was clear and practical. I started tracking the type of mistake, not just the number of questions I completed. I learned not to lose the rest of a listening task because I missed one word. My preparation became much more regular and easier to track. Thanks to everyone who supported me.
Seojun Moon
I finally understood what was going wrong in Reading. I developed a clearer way to return to the text during reading questions. I found a better balance between regular school and exam preparation.
Aline Correia
Communication with the team was straightforward and our questions were answered. We would recommend the program to students and families in a similar situation.
Larissa Lima
Experiencing the exam format beforehand made test day much less stressful. Over time, Speaking became one of the most organized parts of my TOEFL iBT preparation. Knowing what to study reduced a lot of the stress. It was an intense period, but it was worth it.
Rocio Barros