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"From the very beginning, Andy was always patient and had an ability to articulate concepts in a way that made them so much simpler to grasp. He also made the daunting task of time management much easier. Even though I started the practice tests many minutes over the time limit, with tips and guidance from Andy, I took the actual test without even worrying about the time. On my first practice tests, I believe I was scoring in the high twenties, and with Andy's help, I was able to finish with a 34 superscore. I doubt anyone finds ACT exams fun, yet Andy made the process of studying enjoyable through his engaging, calm, and outgoing personality."

"CATES helped me improve my ACT score by 10 points! They thoroughly train you to be mentally prepared—I've never felt so equipped or confident before an exam. Not only are the tutors gurus in their fields, they are genuine people who want you to excel."

"I hadn’t studied maths for almost two years and wasn’t used to the American method of assessment, but CATES helped me to understand the best study methods and testing strategies. I’m proud to say that I will be heading off to my dream college this autumn."

"My tutor was deeply attentive to how I learn best, and he developed study techniques and exam strategies from scratch to ensure I would perform at my best on test day. CATES HQ was also very helpful for finding ways to boost my scores."

"Initially, I felt overwhelmed by the SAT Subject Tests, but with CATES’s help I grew in confidence and was able to perform really well. The prep materials CATES provided were hugely superior to anything I could find online or from other providers."

"I want to express our gratitude to CATES for selecting Andy Ingalls to prepare Lev for his ACTs. It was evident from the first tutoring session that Lev and Andy created a special connection that helped Lev in his ACT preparation journey. Andy's friendly and easygoing nature and genuine interest in Lev's success created a supportive learning environment where Lev was motivated to learn.

"Andy's understanding of Lev's learning style certainly boosted Lev's confidence and helped him to acquire certain challenging concepts more easily. In addition to teaching the material, Andy went above and beyond to mentor Lev and instill valuable study habits and test-taking strategies. Lev always looked forward to his sessions with Andy, not only because of his academic progress but also because of the genuine friendship and trust they developed.

"Thanks to Andy's guidance and expertise, Lev achieved remarkable improvement in his ACT scores, from a composite score of 27 to 35! We cannot recommend Andy highly enough to any student needing personalized and effective ACT preparation. We saw Andy as a tutor and a true mentor who cares deeply about his students' success."

"Christian was accepted into all the colleges he applied to, and he was offered an academic along with a sports scholarship. We thought you were fantastic. Your comments were always helpful and you infused the process with a positive quality that I think really helped him keep going."

"You have given Sophia strategies and approaches to make her successful and self-confident and have so helped to keep the pressure down and perspective broad in an insanely pressured time in her life."

"Julia has such a wonderful new sense of confidence and I’m sure that the skills she has acquired, thanks to you, will benefit her in many ways in the future. You have been extremely helpful in this process, and both Julia and we are grateful for our good fortune of being placed in your hands."

"CATES's work with Chris went well beyond test prep. We see a new positive change in demeanor, in confidence, and in personality, from a young man of little ambition to someone excited about both college and the future."

"The extensive test prep and application advice is just one of the many ways you support these incredible students, from sharing your personal higher education experience to the soft diplomacy of just being a cool American, and then the mentoring on top of that...I could literally go on and on about the positive impact you’ve had on so many people!

"Our students experienced an average increase of 5 points on their ACT scores and have accessed over $33.5M in financial aid from top schools in the US such as Harvard, Yale, Princeton, and MIT. We honestly cannot thank you enough for your time, wisdom, and energy, and couldn’t be more honored to have you as a partner in (The Sutton Trust) programme."

"CATES' customized, small-group approach has helped Poly Prep’s students substantially improve their PSAT/SAT scores. In just four short weeks, over 40% of summer students increased their score by over 200 points, 80% of students increased their score by over 150 points, and one student increased his super score by 640 points [according to the old PSAT scoring]!

"As a whole, the CATES summer students improved their median test score from 156 (67th percentile) on the diagnostic test to 184 (90th percentile) on their final mock exam. Students have commented that CATES courses built confidence, decreased test anxiety, improved scores and... were fun!"