Testimonials
"Ivy Bound helped demystify the SAT and provided my daughter with the necessary tools to successfully work through the exam. Knowing you are well prepared gives you a confidence that can prove to be a real edge." - Kathy P (parent of 2006 whose daughter's score rose 200 points to 1550)
"As a company dedicated to good parent service, Ivy Bound has exceeded my expectations. They work with over 1000 students a year but have treated me and my daughter with exceptional knowledge and care. In short, Ivy Bound still acts like a small company. They put great scores for students foremost, and satisfying service to parents seems like a close second. Profitability seems like a distant third. Hartford area parents are lucky to have Ivy Bound nearby." - Sara R. (parent of '06)
"We actually looked FORWARD to our tutoring with [your] teachers. Both were GREAT." - Hannah B. (class of '07)
"I will definitely recommend Ivy Bound to other people as his score went up dramatically from his first PSAT's. We did not know what to expect, but we were absolutely thrilled with the end result! Thanks Ivy Bound!!!!" - Lisa P (parent of '06)
"We shopped among test prep companies and found your schedule had the most flexibility for our kids." - Henry L. (parent of two teens)
"Thanks in large part to Ivy Bound, my practice scores have risen tremendously - 210 points so far." - Jocelyn P. (current SAT student)
"This is a smart approach to prepping for the SAT....Your innovations respect the schedules of the kids and the colleges better than any other prep company. Though you are a non-profit organization, you act like a for-profit, and that's a compliment." - M.M. (high school guidance counselor)
"...His teaching is extraordinary. In addition, Mark had a classroom discipline that really helped my son concentrate and become eager to learn. It's great to edify; when it can be done in a fun way as well, that's a truly rewarding combination.... Thank you." - Rochelle R. (parent of former student)
"Mark Greenstein was better than any high school teacher or college professor I've had so far [3rd year at Berkeley]. He ought to be a full professor here at Berkeley, but I know he'd rather be teaching high-schoolers how to GET here..." - Angelo M. (former student)
"I scored a total of 1430. That's something like 100 points better than I was expecting to get. Yes!! Thank you for teaching such a good class. I really appreciate all the time and energy you put into teaching us. It made a huge difference in my scores, and I'm sure I'm not the only one. Thanks again..." - Tina Z. ('02)
"When our daughter started tutoring with you, her goal was to exceed 1400. Once she did that, you pushed her to go for 1500. Well, she got that on the March test - 1510... I'm glad we started early. This will free her up for tennis the rest of the year." - Susan L. (parent of '02)
"I really appreciate the instructor's commitment to my son and daughter. Our tutor was a very supportive & encouraging teacher." - Olivia K. (parent of '03 & '04)
"You encouraged us to prepare early in the year, which greatly helped my son to an early decision acceptance. He devoured your word lists, and developed more confidence in his academics. His 260 point [PSAT to SAT] improvement didn't hurt. I implore other parents to begin early, as we did." - Janet M. (parent of '03)
"My son increased his SAT score by 270 points.... it was the best investment I've made for my son. Your course allowed my son to seek out higher caliber colleges than he would have been able to had he not attended Ivy Bound....I recommend Ivy Bound to anyone looking to maximizing their SAT scores." - Laurel K. (parent of '03)
"I take all advanced classes. I never could have made time for a traditional course. That's why the private tutoring worked so well for me; I loved having a great teacher available on a very flexible schedule." - Justin C. ('03)
"Thank you so much for your efforts and dedication. We just got the good word - early decision to Adam's top choice college. He would not have been admitted without Ivy Bound's training and dedication last summer." - Sally F. (parent of '03)
"Last year, I decided to make the investment for an SAT Preparation class. Ivy Bound offered the most complete syllabus and the best instructors. This year, I'm off to my top choice college. Thanks!" - Greg S. ('02)
"I liked the mix between instruction and practice in my class. The teacher's material was always supplemented with real SAT questions, and the practice-test-and-review sessions were a great refresher before the actual test." - Natalie S. ('04)