Bluebook practice tests
Full-length digital SAT practice tests from College Board, adaptive and scored like the real thing.
SAT & ACT tutoring, one student at a time.
Math and English tutoring in person at the Glenview Public Library. We start from your own practice results and spend each session on the questions that will raise your score the most.
Sessions from $50 an hour. Online sessions available on request.
My ACT scores
| Math | 36 |
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| English | 36 |
| Science | 36 |
| Composite | 35 |
How it works
Every student starts in a different place, so we start by finding out where you are.
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Meet for a free intro
A relaxed 30 minutes, in person or online. We talk about your goals, your test dates and what has felt tricky so far.
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Find your weak spots
A practice test shows exactly which question types are costing you points, so we know where to focus.
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Practice with purpose
One or two sessions a week, short lessons where you need them, and timed practice as test day gets closer.
Hi, I'm Alex.
I help high school students in and around Glenview get ready for the SAT and ACT, mostly in math and English. I scored a 35 on the ACT, with 36s in Math, English and Science, and I've taught SAT math at an established test-prep company in Singapore, where I earned great reviews from every student I worked with.
My sessions are built around you, not a fixed curriculum. We work from your own practice tests, zero in on the question types that trip you up, and use short, targeted lessons to fill in anything that needs a refresher.
I teach in person because I've seen how much better it works. It's more engaging, more fun, and much easier to tell when something has really clicked.
- ACT 35 composite, with 36 in Math, English and Science
- Former SAT math tutor at a Singapore test-prep company
- Yale-NUS College alum
- Sessions at the Glenview Public Library
From my students
A couple of notes from students I helped prepare for the SAT.
I managed to score what I wanted for my SAT! I got 1420, with 660 for English and 760 for Math! Thank you for helping me throughout my preparation, you really helped me a lot in Math!
I would be lying if I said I missed the days of SAT prep and studying, but I wouldn't be lying if I said you made the process a million times easier! Honestly, you are so good at teaching math, which is literally my least favorite subject… Thank you for making me actually kinda enjoy learning how to solve problems and do algebra and stuff.
What we'll work on
One-on-one help with the SAT and ACT, focused on the sections where you have the most room to grow.
Math
SAT and ACT math, from algebra and functions to geometry, trigonometry and data, plus how to use the built-in Desmos calculator to save real time.
English
ACT English and SAT Reading and Writing: the grammar and punctuation rules that come up again and again, transitions, concise writing, and strategies for reading questions under time pressure.
Science Add-on
ACT Science on request: reading graphs, tables and experiments quickly and calmly. Just mention it when you book and we'll build it into your sessions.
Pricing
Simple hourly rates, with lower prices when you commit to regular sessions.
How often should we meet?
For most students, one or two sessions a week of one to two hours each is the sweet spot. That's enough to build real momentum without crowding out homework and activities. If a test date is close, we can talk about adding a little more for a week or two.
The fine print
- Cancel or reschedule at least 24 hours ahead and there's no charge. If something comes up last-minute, reach out and we'll try to find another time.
- Prepaid hours are good for six months, and unused hours are refundable.
- Refer a friend: when a family you refer signs up, you get a free hour.
Book a session
New here? Start with the free intro. If we're already working together, book your next session below.
Prefer to talk first?
- (224) 284-3194call or text
- [email protected]
Where we meet
Glenview Public Library1930 Glenview Road, Glenview, IL 60025
Have a Glenview library card? You can reserve one of the library's study rooms for our sessions.
Free resources I recommend
Official practice is the best practice, and all of these are free.
Khan Academy SAT prep
Free lessons, videos and thousands of official practice questions, made with College Board.
Free ACT practice test
ACT's free guide, with a full-length practice test, answer key and scoring tables.
Desmos calculators
Practice with the same Desmos graphing calculator used on the digital SAT and the online ACT.
Test dates
Check official test dates and registration deadlines before you plan your prep.
Glenview Public Library
Where our sessions happen, with quiet study space and study rooms you can reserve with a Glenview library card.
Questions families ask
Don't see yours? Call, text or email me any time.
Where do sessions happen?
At the Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road. I strongly prefer meeting in person because it's better for focus (and more fun), but online sessions are available on request. If you have a Glenview library card, you can reserve a study room for us.
What happens in the free intro?
We meet for 30 minutes, in person or online. I'll ask about your goals, test dates and what has felt hard so far, we'll try a short lesson together, and I'll suggest a plan. There's no obligation to sign up.
How often should we meet?
One or two sessions a week of one to two hours each works best for most students. It builds momentum without overloading you on top of homework and activities. If a test date is close, we can add a little more for a week or two.
Should I take the SAT or the ACT?
Illinois public high school juniors take the ACT at school in the spring, so most students around here focus on it. Some also try the SAT. If you're not sure, take a free practice test of each and we'll compare your results at the intro.
Do you teach ACT Science?
Yes, as an add-on. Mention it when you book and we'll build it into your sessions.
What if I need to cancel or reschedule?
Let me know at least 24 hours before the session and there's no charge. Things come up, so if it's last-minute, reach out anyway and we'll try to find another time that week.
Do prepaid hours expire? Can I get a refund?
Prepaid hours are good for six months from purchase, and any unused hours are refundable.
How does payment work?
Single sessions are paid when you book. Weekly plans are billed at the start of each month, and the test prep pack is paid up front or in two installments.
Do you have a referral reward?
Yes. When a family you refer signs up, you get a free hour of tutoring.
Let's make a plan together.
Book a free 30-minute intro, in person at the library or online. No commitment.
Book your free intro