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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- LSAT(40)
It was good to see confidence returning over time. The overall experience was positive from beginning to end.
Kiet Sukhum
Once I understood the reasons behind the facts, the questions felt less random. I'm glad I worked with my tutor through this process.
Varun Chawla
I was doing questions for A-Level Biology on my own but never had a steady routine. It was an intense period, but it was worth it.
Thiago Vieira
Everyone recommended different resources and I kept switching between them. After a while, the questions started to feel much more familiar.
Kennedy Russell
Everyone recommended different resources and I kept switching between them. Questions from other students often helped me as well. I started noticing the reason for a mistake much faster. It was an intense period, but it was worth it.
Juliette Guillon
I wasn't starting from zero, but the same mistakes kept showing up in my mocks. When I got something wrong, we looked at why I chose that answer instead of only checking the solution. I realized that choosing a topic, researching and revising each needed its own deadline. I was really happy with the lessons.
Garrett Harmon
I came back to Verbal Reasoning after a long break and wasn't sure where to begin. Thanks to TestPrep for helping me stay on track.
Matilda Aldridge
The feedback I received on Analytical Writing was clear and practical. I went into the exam much calmer than I would have before.
Alper Gokce
Our son's school schedule was already very busy. Individual lesson time was used around our child's actual needs. Online lessons made it possible to continue without losing time on travel. The tutor supported regular study, not only the lesson content. We thank the tutor and the TestPrep team.
Ayaka Matsumoto
Over time, Data Analysis became one of the most organized parts of my GRE General preparation. I started noticing the reason for a mistake much faster.
Connor Brennan
Lesson times could fit around school, university or work. Breaking Logical Reasoning into smaller pieces worked much better for me. I found a better balance between regular school and exam preparation. Thanks to everyone who supported me.
Kaan Akbulut
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 knew my target, but I didn't have a realistic routine for GMAT Focus. I went into the exam much calmer than I would have before.
Margaux Granger
After my first attempt, I wanted the second round of preparation to feel more organized. I wasn't trying to learn new topics at the very last minute.
Marko Ilic
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
I had been studying alone, but my results stopped improving after a point. We didn't spend extra time on things I already knew. My mock results gradually became more consistent. I was really happy with the lessons.
Somchai Panyasak
I was taking AP English Literature at school, but getting used to the exam questions took time. Thank you to my tutor and the TestPrep team.
Carla Mercado
I knew my target, but I didn't have a realistic routine for GMAT Focus. It was an intense period, but it was worth it.
Tao Zeng
Breaking Elementary Level into smaller pieces worked much better for me. I stopped doing a huge amount one week and nothing the next. Timed work showed exactly which section was slowing me down. I left the exam feeling that I had done what I could. Knowing what to study reduced a lot of the stress. Thank you to the tutor who stayed supportive until the end.
Cristian Escobar
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
What annoyed me most was losing easy points because I rushed. We balanced current school topics with past-paper practice. I left the exam feeling that I had done what I could. A big thank you to my tutor for all the support :)
Oliver Keating
I was close to my target, but my results changed a lot from one test to the next. My tutor could see my reasoning and usually found the source of an error quickly. I went into the exam much calmer than I would have before. Thank you to the tutor who stayed supportive until the end.
Mette Babic
Everyone recommended different resources and I kept switching between them. Breaking IGCSE Accounting into smaller pieces worked much better for me. Near the exam, it was clear what to keep doing and what to stop. My case responses became more organized and direct. Knowing what to study reduced a lot of the stress. Thanks to everyone who supported me.
Natalie Sutton
A quick check after each answer helped me catch small mistakes. Thanks to TestPrep for helping me stay on track.
Holly Stanton