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What makes Ivy Tutoring your best choice?

We're all about crafting a personal academic path that leads to success and self-confidence.

Experienced Tutors

Our Harvard-caliber tutors are prescreened professional cheerleaders for your child's education. Our tutors aren't just smart, they are warm, enthusiastic, and understanding.

Comprehensive Guidance

We’re more than just a test prep company. We’ve helped hundreds of students gain admission to their top-choice colleges by guiding them through every stage of the admissions process.

Learning Designed Around You

Forget the one-size-fits-all approach. Our students will receive a learning plan that's as unique as they are, designed to tackle subjects with curiosity and confidence.

Flexibility

We offer complete flexibility. From evening math marathons to last-minute writing workshops, we fit into your life so your child can learn without the pressure.

Meet Our Exceptional Team

Oluwatobi

Oluwatobi

Harvard

Oluwatobi is a recent graduate of Harvard University and a current student at Columbia Medical School. He majored in Philosophy and Neuroscience, scoring 525 on the MCAT and in the 99th percentile on the ACT/SAT. Oluwatobi has three years of tutoring experience.

Benny

Benny

Harvard

Benny is a Harvard University student majoring in Computer Science. He scored in the 99th percentile on the ACT/SAT and has two years of tutoring experience.

Sarah Barksdale

Sarah

Harvard

Sarah Barksdale is a graduate of Harvard University (Class of 2025) and scored in the top 1% on the ACT with a 35. With 3 years of tutoring experience, Sarah specializes in ACT, SAT, College Essay Writing, and College Admissions. Sarah has taught at Harvard and brings top-tier academic expertise to every session.

Francisco Matos, Jr.

Francisco

Harvard

Francisco Matos, Jr. is a graduate of Harvard University (Class of 2020) and scored a 2140 on the SAT. With 6 years of tutoring experience, Francisco specializes in SAT, MCAT, USMLE Step 1, and USMLE Step 2. Francisco has tutored all high school math levels since 2020, as well as SATs.

Jessie Wang

Jessie

Harvard

Jessie Wang is a student at Harvard University (Class of 2028) and scored in the top 1% on the SAT with a 1580. With 6 years of tutoring experience, Jessie specializes in SAT, College Admissions, and College Essay Writing. Jessie has helped students achieve significant score improvements on the SAT.

Allison Delgado

Allison

Harvard

Allison Delgado is a student at Harvard University (Class of 2027) and scored in the top 1% on the ACT with a 35. Allison specializes in College Essay Writing, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, and ACT. Allison has helped students craft standout college essays and applications.

Braiens Martinsons

Braiens

Harvard

Braiens Martinsons is a student at Harvard University (Class of 2029) and scored in the top 1% on the SAT with a 1550. Braiens specializes in SAT, College Essay Writing, and IB Math. Braiens has helped students achieve significant score improvements on the SAT.

Jaya Samuel

Jaya

Harvard

Jaya Samuel is a student at Harvard University (Class of 2026). Jaya specializes in SAT, College Admissions, and College Essay Writing. Jaya has helped students craft standout college essays and applications.

Samuel Ruiz-Macias

Samuel

Harvard

Samuel Ruiz-Macias is a student at Harvard University (Class of 2029). Samuel specializes in World History and Spanish. Samuel has helped numerous students reach their goals in World History.

Isabelle Ravanas

Isabelle

Harvard

Isabelle Ravanas is a student at Harvard University (Class of 2027) and scored a 34 on the ACT. With 4 years of tutoring experience, Isabelle specializes in ACT, SAT, College Essay Writing, and Calculus AB. Isabelle has a proven track record of helping students achieve their academic goals.

Ginger Tie

Ginger

Harvard

Ginger Tie is a student at Harvard University (Class of 2029) and scored in the top 1% on the ACT with a 34. With 3 years of tutoring experience, Ginger specializes in SAT and ACT. Ginger has helped students achieve significant score improvements on the SAT.

Sophie Berk

Sophie

Harvard

Sophie Berk is a student at Harvard University and scored in the top 1% on the SAT with a 1580. Sophie specializes in ACT, SAT, and College Essay Writing. Sophie has a proven track record of helping students achieve their academic goals.

Nicholas Yoo

Nicholas

Harvard

Nicholas Yoo is a student at Harvard University (Class of 2028) and scored in the top 1% on the ACT with a 36. With 4 years of tutoring experience, Nicholas specializes in SAT, ACT, College Admissions, and College Essay Writing. Nicholas has taught at Harvard and brings top-tier academic expertise to every session.

Jennifer Guo

Jennifer

Harvard

Jennifer Guo is a student at Harvard University (Class of 2028) and scored a 1530 on the SAT. Jennifer specializes in SAT, College Admissions, and College Essay Writing. Jennifer has a proven track record of helping students achieve their academic goals.

Cameron Noorbakhsh

Cameron

Harvard

Cameron Noorbakhsh is a graduate of Harvard University (Class of 2023) and scored in the top 1% on the ACT with a 36. With 4 years of tutoring experience, Cameron specializes in MCAT. Cameron has helped numerous students reach their MCAT goals.

Sophia King

Sophia

Harvard

Sophia King is a student at Harvard University (Class of 2028) and scored a 1540 on the SAT. Sophia specializes in SAT, College Essay Writing, College Admissions, and PSAT. Sophia has extensive volunteer tutoring experience.

Helena Brittain

Helena

Harvard

Helena Brittain is a student at Harvard University (Class of 2027) and scored in the top 1% on the ACT with a 35. With 4 years of tutoring experience, Helena specializes in ACT, SAT, and College Essay Writing. Helena has a proven track record of helping students achieve their academic goals.

Sofia Detjen

Sofia

Harvard

Sofia Detjen is a student at Harvard University (Class of 2027). With 5 years of tutoring experience, Sofia specializes in ACT, College Essay Writing, and College Admissions. Sofia has helped students achieve significant score improvements on the ACT.

Tyareth Serrano Ramirez

Tyareth

Harvard

Tyareth Serrano Ramirez is a student at Harvard University (Class of 2028) and scored a 34 on the ACT. With 4 years of tutoring experience, Tyareth specializes in ACT, Psychology, Spanish, and College Admissions. Tyareth has a proven track record of helping students succeed.

Ryan Noorbakhsh

Ryan

Harvard

Ryan Noorbakhsh is a student at Harvard University (Class of 2028) and scored a 1500 on the SAT. With 3 years of tutoring experience, Ryan specializes in ACT and SAT. Ryan has a proven track record of helping students achieve their academic goals.

Cameron Miller

Cameron

Harvard

Cameron Miller is a student at Harvard University (Class of 2026) and scored in the top 1% on the ACT with a 35. With 2 years of tutoring experience, Cameron specializes in ACT. Cameron has a proven track record of helping students achieve their academic goals.

Tyler Kim

Tyler

Harvard

Tyler Kim is a student at Harvard University and scored in the top 1% on the SAT with a 1560. With 9 years of tutoring experience, Tyler specializes in SAT. Tyler founded a tutoring program and brings extensive teaching experience to every session.

Misha Nair

Misha

Harvard

Misha Nair is a graduate of Harvard University (Class of 2025) and scored a 1510 on the SAT. Misha brings expertise and dedication to every tutoring session. Misha has a proven track record of helping students achieve their academic goals.

Glenna Roberts

Glenna

Harvard

Glenna Roberts is a student at Harvard University and scored in the top 1% on the ACT with a 36. Glenna specializes in ACT and SAT. Glenna has a proven track record of helping students achieve their academic goals.

Christopher Tran

Christopher

Harvard

Christopher Tran is a student at Harvard University (Class of 2026) and scored in the top 1% on the ACT with a 36. With 3 years of tutoring experience, Christopher specializes in ACT, SAT, and Calculus AB. Christopher served as a Course Assistant at Harvard and brings that classroom experience to every session.

Ivy Tutoring, By the Numbers

Real numbers from our tutoring operation, not projections.

2,000+
Hours of 1-on-1 tutoring delivered
670+
Students tutored across ACT, SAT, MCAT, Step 1 & Step 2
Top 1%
Our tutors are top scorers on the ACT, SAT, and the exams they teach

Individual results vary by student effort, starting score, and study time. See real student outcomes below.

What Our Students Say

"IvyTutoring is the BEST. Thanks to them, I was able to get into Harvard for my dream fellowship. I couldn't thank them enough. So worth it. I honestly would've have been willing to pay 10x what I did for the service I received. Thank you Blake."

Brandyn Y.

Medical Student, Harvard Fellow

Brandyn's Review

"Highly recommended. I used to do 30-40 questions per day, and now it's more like 70-80. IvyTutoring has made life much easier."

Moiz S.

Medical Student

Moiz's Review

"I improved my score by 160 points on the SAT, and this program was worth every penny. My tutor was extremely kind and patient, and it was very easy to set up appointments. It was worth the investment."

Jessica

Rising Senior in High School

Jessica's Review

"Best money I ever spent!!"

Dr. Covert

Current Practicing Family Medicine Doctor

Dr. Covert's Review

"Finding and investing in Ivy Tutoring was no doubt the best decision. Our son's ACT score jumped an astonishing 15 points in 6 months (from a 19 to a 34). I know that might sound unbelievable, but I promise it's not. Blake, Mia, and Kaden were all pivotal in our son's progress. What I loved is the time and care they took in helping him achieve only something he dreamed of."

Lisa Harris

Parent of ACT Student

Lisa Harris's Review

"They helped me get my score from a 28 to a 35! Totally recommend this company."

Braxton Young

ACT Student

Braxton Young's Review

"My son went from a 24 to a 33 on the ACT."

Jim Daines

Parent of ACT Student

Jim Daines's Review

"Blake and his team were amazing! They helped me understand grammar rules and figure out math formulas. Their method of teaching made everything click for me."

Kyler

ACT Student

Kyler's Review

"Finding Ivy Tutoring was one of the best decisions we made for our son and his journey to improve his ACT score. The personalized attention and expert guidance made all the difference."

Doug Harris

Parent of ACT Student

Doug Harris's Review

"Blake is incredibly smart, thoughtful, and dedicated to helping students succeed. He's built a team that reflects those qualities. The results speak for themselves."

Sam

SAT Student

Sam Welsh's Review

"The tutors at Ivy Tutoring are exceptional. They really understand how to break down complex problems and make learning enjoyable."

Felix

ACT Student

Felix's Review

"Amazing company!! The tutoring is not only informative but also incredibly interactive and engaging. Could not recommend a better service!"

Tobi

Student

Tobi Ariyo's Review

"I was struggling with AP World History, especially with connecting historical events across different regions and time periods. My tutor from Harvard helped me develop a framework to understand global patterns and themes. I went from barely passing practice tests to scoring a 5 on the actual exam!"

Sarah

AP World History Student

Sarah's Review

"The AP World History content was overwhelming at first, but my tutor broke it down into manageable chunks. We focused on key themes like trade networks, cultural diffusion, and political systems. The practice DBQs and LEQs were incredibly helpful. I improved from a 2 to a 5!"

Michael

AP World History Student

Michael's Review

"My tutor helped me master the chronological reasoning and comparison skills needed for AP World. The personalized study plan and regular check-ins kept me on track. Worth every penny!"

Emma

AP World History Student

Emma's Review

"I was intimidated by the scope of AP World History, but my tutor made it engaging and accessible. We worked through primary sources, practiced writing skills, and developed a strong understanding of historical causation. Scored a 5 and got college credit!"

James

AP World History Student

James's Review

"Preparing for the MCAT was overwhelming, but my tutor from Harvard Medical School helped me create a comprehensive study plan. We focused on my weak areas in biochemistry and physics, and I saw my practice scores improve dramatically. Went from a 505 to a 518!"

Priya

MCAT Student, Now Medical Student

Priya's Review

"The MCAT CARS section was my biggest challenge. My tutor taught me strategies for reading comprehension and critical analysis that I still use in medical school. The personalized approach and flexibility with scheduling made all the difference."

Alex

MCAT Student

Alex's Review

"Ivy Tutoring's MCAT prep was exceptional. My tutor helped me master organic chemistry reactions and biology concepts I'd forgotten. The practice tests and detailed explanations were invaluable. Scored in the 95th percentile!"

Rachel

MCAT Student

Rachel's Review

"The MCAT is a beast, but my tutor broke it down into manageable sections. We worked on test-taking strategies, time management, and content review. The support and encouragement throughout the process was amazing. Got into my top choice medical school!"

David

MCAT Student

David's Review

"Blake and his team are incredible, they are professional, hardworking and understanding. They are dedicated and care about their students. I am so thankful for my experience. They supported both educational knowledge and emotional process throughout the studying - highly recommended"

Karen G

Google review

Karen G's Review

"I passed Step 1 on the first attempt, and I couldn't have done it without IvyTutoring. Thank you thank you thank you thank you soooo much! I'll be using your software for Step 2 as well."

Sean

M3, Medical Student

Sean's Review

"Discovering Ivy Tutoring was a turning point in our educational journey, thanks to Blake Young's excellent and complimentary educational content on YouTube. Blake's academic pedigree, as a Harvard University graduate, is reflected in the quality of his tutoring team."

Joanna

Parent of ACT Student

Joanna Wong's Review

"Working with Ivy Tutoring was hands down one of the best decisions I've ever made for my Step exam preparation. From the very beginning, both Blake and Frankie went above and beyond, not just as tutors, but as mentors who genuinely cared."

Jordan Ginder

Google review

Jordan Ginder's Review

"The flexibility in scheduling and the quality of instruction is unmatched. My tutor was patient, knowledgeable, and helped me build confidence. Highly recommend Ivy Tutoring to anyone serious about improving their scores."

Ryan

ACT Student

Ryan's Review

"IvyTutoring gets all the credit for my passing the exam. The reviews were so well done and super well taught. Thank you so much <3 <3"

Saidal

Medical Student

Saidal's Review

"Thank you so so soooooooooo much for your generous and untiring help! I have passed my exam and the credit goes to you! 🙏"

Robert

M3, Medical Student

Robert's Review

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