Testimonials

“Ivy Bound’s comprehensive SAT prep course provided my three children with the tools, insight and confidence they each needed to excel at the SATs. Ivy Bound instructors take the tests themselves so as to spot trends occurring in the SAT tests and sharing those trends with its students as the tests evolve. Ivy Bound provides a very personal tutorial for the SAT including frequent emails regarding new words to learn for the day or noticing an upcoming conference call to discuss study techniques and preparation. This continued communication regarding SAT preparation motivates and engages high school students like no other program can. The success of my three children on the SAT, as well as their success in getting into the colleges of their choice are a testament to Ivy Bound’s successful SAT preparation.”
-THF (Glastonbury CT)

“My son struggles in school. We were hopeful that our son would get to a 23 ACT, and accepting that it would take three or more tests. (His PLAN score was 18). I’m pleased to say that his first test will be his last – he earned a 28! We were floored and can’t thank you enough. P.S…. If anybody asks about telephone tutoring, please tell them we are its most fervent supporters. Doug and my son were able to meet with promptness and always communicated with clarity…
3 months later…

…My son found out today that he got a 720 on the Math II and a 700 on the Literature subject tests. We were thrilled, because now he has received scores in the 700’s on all three components of his “regular” SATs, plus two subject tests.”
-Amy R. (Woodbridge CT)

“I’m so grateful to have found you for my boys! Your tutors have been the perfect match for both my hard-charging son and his more laid-back brother. You have worked separately as needed and brought them together extremely well for areas where their skills overlap. Thank you again.”
-Lisa Fisher Rosenbaum (Newton MA)

“We were ecstatic when Alex received his scores. (Perhaps I was more thrilled than my son!). The big increase means we can all rest easier about admissions. My husband and I think we’re now at least $60,000 wealthier since that’s what this increase will do if he wants to attend UIllinois for the next four years. Needless to say, we are grateful for your attentiveness these last six months.”
-Jane Su L. (Parent of ’11, Chicago IL)

“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.

“Rarely in today’s business world, especially in the service industry, have we ever received the winning combination of an outstanding product combined with superb personal attention and talent. Your company has such a product and one which adapts well to an individual’s needs….Your program creates a place to ask questions and stay on target for being ready to SUCCEED at taking the test. Your program exceeded our expectations in every aspect and our hope is that more students could benefit from your well focused and specialized program. The weekly call in hours supported the material the student was working on and the momentum of the program through the material is well thought out! Any student willing to put in the time to study, will more than succeed with your program. Thank you again for creating such possibilities!”
-Meredith M. (parent of two girls, Ithaca NY)

“This is the best thing that ever happened to this school! I’m very impressed with your follow up and the extra sessions you offer.”
-Alison K.

“…our son’s admission to UMichigan was driven almost completely by (you guessed it) his SAT scores. The whopping 210 points you helped him to really made the difference in getting him to his top choice college. His classmates with better grades at Edgemont but worse SAT scores were not as fortunate. …So, you were right, and I’m glad our son listened. You’ll have our daughter in less than two years…”
-Phyllis R. (Scarsdale NY)

“The teacher was really caring. He took a personal interest in tailoring the work to what each of the girls needed. He was very invested in the process. Reliable, trustworthy, friendly. This was a class but the teacher went out of his way to make each session personalized and enjoyable. The students in the Ivy Bound class really propelled themselves compared with students in other programs…. My daughter got to 2360. She was able to take the test just once. It was a 250 point jump.”
-Marcy B. (Needham MA)

“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)

“I’d like to thank you folks for a very nice job with both my sons–Will got a 1400 on the old SAT and Ian got a 2080 on the new one. Both showed marked improvement over their practice exams with your help. The e-mail and the vocabulary lists are great. I think you’ve got a superior program, and I wish you well with future success.”
-William H. (parent of two boys, Brewster MA)

“Kevin was fantastic. He had tremendous patience. He made an environment that was good for my daughter. He was especially good for strategizing on pacing; she would never run out of time. He also was great for how to do the problems.”
-Evelyn V. (San Francisco CA)

“Emily is fantastic and she is terrifically helpful. Thanks for getting her to an even higher level.”
-Alyssa K (Parent of sophomore doing academic tutoring, Longmeadow MA)