ACT tutor in Carmel Valley (San Diego), near you, & online

 

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"Blake was amazing at what he does!!! I had my twin girls work with him and one received perfect score of 36 and other super score of 36 on the ACT. Would definitely recommend him to anyone looking to improve sat or act score. Thank you so much Blake." - Haena Min (read this review on Google Maps)

Blake Jensen

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Blake: I’m a native San Diegan, father, and an aficionado of basketball, vintage video games, pitchy karaoke, and lecturing my son on how much better Star Wars was "back in the day." I played college basketball at St. Mary’s College and Whittier College, where I earned my B.A. in Psychology in 2002.

Having been a full-time test prep coach for over 15 years, I have seen just about every type of student and tutoring situation. This allows me to give my students exactly what they need to reach their goals.

My years of experience have also led me to coach my students a little differently than most. A lot of test prep revolves around how to answer a question. While that is a necessary component, identifying what is needed to answer a question is at least as important, especially for timed tests like the SAT and ACT. I show my students how to look at the test the way I do, to the patterns and tendencies of the tests to make them faster and more accurate.

Though I still work with students of all types, these days I tend to specialize in students with ambitious score goals. I've coached two students to perfect 36 scores on the ACT so far in 2024.

SAT tutoring with Blake is $350 / hour (or $315 / hour for 15 or more hours).

He meets clients in his Carmel Valley office or online via Zoom.

"My 17 year old daughter used Blake this past summer for a month to help her improve her SAT scores for college admittance. Blake thoroughly trained her for the test and she felt prepared going in on test day. Her scores went up 200 points with Blake's fantastic tutoring help. She is thrilled. Blake is worth every penny of your time." - Stephanie Asuncion

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The most important factor in SAT / ACT prep is the person teaching you.

One-on-one ACT and SAT tutoring from veteran tutor Blake

 

Meet Blake Jensen here!

 

In our view, the very most important question for parents to ask is this:

 

"Who, exactly, will be the person teaching my kid?"

 

Blake might be the most expensive ACT / SAT tutor in San Diego. Why? In stark contrast to our competitors who employ a rotating cast of 23-year-olds, He has 15 years of experience. We pay him really well because we only hire tutors who are extremely good at what they do. We're definitely not trying to serve everyone, but if you're a savvy parent with a smart, motivated kid, you're probably in the right place.

One-on-one tutoring, with us, is completely customized to your learning style, personality, and needs.

Talking through the nuances of practice questions not only allows us to explain, in detail, the strategies that work, but that conversation also allows us to see what a student is thinking, ask the right questions to test understanding, and adjust our instruction minute-by-minute.

 

Meet Blake Jensen here!

 

FAQ

 

"What are the benefits of SAT / ACT tutoring?"

  • Instruction tailored to your child's learning style, motivation level, and personality
  • The opportunity to talk through the nuances of questions with someone with several years of experience with the test
  • Homework adjusted to your specific needs
  • Accountability and encouragement :)

 

"When should SAT /ACT tutoring begin?"

About 10-12 weeks before a certain official test date, but that might depend a little bit on a student's situation. A great time to start SAT or ACT prep is the summer before junior year - and often students take the test once in the fall at the beginning of junior year and once in the spring, though some take it as late as the fall of senior year.

 

"How often should we meet with a tutor?"

Typically, SAT / ACT tutoring works well if we meet once a week for 90 minutes, though that can vary. Ideally, the student will also have time to do about 3 hours of homework for us each week to practice more on their own.

 

"Can you help with college admissions?"

We work closely with some great consultants if you'd like help with college admissions. Let us know if you'd like a referral.

 

Private SAT / ACT tutoring is simply the most effective and efficient way to raise scores.

 

Look for Blake's location and pricing in his bio. Questions? Contact him directly.

Client Testimonials

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"Our daughter worked with Matt Sheelen to prepare for the ACT, and she could not have been more pleased. Matt gave her clear strategies to improve in the areas that she needed to most, and, from her 1st practice test to the real test, she raised her score 8 points! She did so well on the actual test the 1st time she took it, that she did not even need to re-take it, as many students choose to do. On top of Matt's expertise, he happens to be a really great guy that relates well to teens (and their parents :-) ). My daughter really enjoyed working with him and we highly recommend him."

- ACT Parent

"My 17 year old daughter used Blake this past summer for a month to help her improve her SAT scores for college admittance. Blake thoroughly trained her for the test and she felt prepared going in on text day. Her scores went up 200 points with Blake's fantastic tutoring help. She got a 1250 and is thrilled. Blake is worth every penny of your time. Thank you again."

- SAT Parent

"My daughter worked with Bronte D’Acquisto for about two months to prepare for her SAT and ACT. Bronte’s help was invaluable! She assessed where Fiona’s strong points and weak points were on both tests, and worked to improve on the weak points. They offered proctored practice tests so you can take the test in a testing situation, which I highly recommend. My daughter got exceptional scores on both tests on the first attempt, and I think Bronte’s focused tutoring made all the difference. Thank you!!"

- ACT Parent

"(Student) and I will always be grateful to you, Vince, for all the support and guidance you provided to him which enabled him to do amazing on his SAT. He was also thrilled that he only had to take it one time. I will admit, getting private SAT tutoring was definitely a sacrifice...especially being both a single mom and a teacher, but it was honestly the absolute BEST investment. His GPA is not very high, so I know his SAT score really helped him, not only with being admitted to every school he applied to, but also with the merit scholarships he earned. They offered him a guaranteed slot into their direct entry doctor of physical therapy program as well as a full-tuition scholarship beginning freshman year and continuing until the completion of his doctoral program."

- SAT Parent, The Bishop's School