Online SAT Tutoring (Nationwide, 1‑on‑1 via Zoom)
We offer private online SAT tutoring via Zoom for motivated students aiming for ambitious score goals, with a clear plan, targeted homework, and accountability between sessions.
You’ll work 1‑on‑1 with: Blake Jensen or Matt Sheelen, veteran SAT tutors who each have 15+ years of experience helping students raise their scores.
Online tutoring: We work with students across the U.S. (all time zones) and internationally. If you happen to be in San Diego, limited in‑person sessions may be available depending on tutor and schedule.
What you get:
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A baseline assessment + score‑improvement plan
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Weekly practice checklist + customized homework
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Strategy + execution help (timing, accuracy, pacing, and how to think through questions)
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Between‑session check‑ins (text/email) for accountability
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Parent progress updates (as appropriate / by package)
Pricing: $248–$375 per hour (package discounts available)
Scheduling: We’re on Pacific Time, but we regularly work with students in every U.S. time zone.
Next step: Contact Blake or Matt directly to schedule a free 15-minute consultation. If you’re in San Diego, limited in-person sessions may be available with Blake.
Availability note: Matt is not currently accepting new SAT students (you can contact him to join a waitlist).
We also offer online ACT tutoring.
How our online SAT tutoring works
Online SAT tutoring works best when it’s a system: diagnose → plan → weekly execution → feedback → repeat. Here’s what that looks like with us.
1) Free consultation
We’ll ask a few questions (scores, goal, timeline, school workload, past prep), then tell you exactly what we’d do—and whether we’re the right fit.
2) Baseline + target-setting
If you already have a recent score, we use it. If not, we’ll point you to the right kind of diagnostic so we’re not guessing. Then we translate your goal into a realistic weekly plan.
3) A weekly plan
You’ll get a structured checklist: what to practice, how long it should take, and what the purpose of each assignment is (accuracy, pacing, content gaps, endurance, etc.).
4) Weekly Zoom sessions
During sessions we use screen share and real SAT-style questions to:
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Fix the exact moments where you're losing points
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Build repeatable strategies
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Train patterns: what the test is really asking, and how to spot it quickly
5) Customized homework + review of missed questions
Homework is tailored to what happened in the session (and what the data says). We also focus heavily on missed questions so improvements compound week to week.
6) Accountability between sessions
Depending on your plan/package, we do quick check‑ins between sessions to keep momentum.
7) Progress updates
We’ll keep the plan transparent: what’s improving, what still needs work, and what we’re changing next.
8) Practice test/section reviews
As test day gets closer, we shift toward timing, endurance, and precision—so your student performs like it’s a normal week, not a high‑stakes surprise.
Meet Online SAT Tutor Blake Jensen
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.
Blake meets clients in his Carmel Valley office or online via Zoom.
Blake's Tutoring Packages
Foundation — 6 Hours: $2,250
A focused start for students who want immediate traction or targeted help in a few areas.
What’s included
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6 hours of tutoring (in-person Carmel Valley or online)
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Baseline assessment + score-improvement plan
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Weekly practice checklist
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1 quick check-in per week between sessions (text/email)
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One parent progress update
Typical use: 6 weekly sessions, or a short-term sprint.
Momentum — 12 Hours (Most Popular): $4,200
The best option for meaningful score gains over ~12 weeks. Built for consistency, accountability, and momentum.
What’s included
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12 hours of tutoring (in-person Carmel Valley or online)
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Diagnostic + personalized 12-week plan
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Targeted practice assignments and review of missed questions
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2 quick check-ins per week between sessions (text/email)
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Parent progress updates every 3 sessions
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Priority scheduling
Typical use: 1 session per week for 12 weeks (or 90-minute sessions using 1.5 hours).
Premier — 24 Hours (High-Touch Concierge): $8,700
For families who want a higher-touch experience, heavier weekly volume, and more support between sessions.
What’s included
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24 hours of tutoring (in-person Carmel Valley or online)
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Everything in Momentum, plus:
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Up to 4 quick check-ins per week between sessions (text/email)
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Parent progress updates every 2 sessions (optional)
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Concierge scheduling flexibility
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Two full practice-test/section reviews (time-boxed)
Typical use: 2 sessions per week for ~12 weeks, or a longer runway with built-in support.
Meet Online SAT Tutor Matt Sheelen
Matt: I am originally from Hopkinton, Massachusetts - the start of the historic Boston Marathon. I went to college at Northwestern University, where I graduated with a degree in Theatre. After college, I wised up and moved to the warmer coast. I worked in Los Angeles for many years as a full-time SAT / ACT tutor and part-time arts educator.
I have been tutoring for over 10 years and have spent thousands of hours helping students improve their scores. Recently, I moved to San Diego after getting a M.A. in Education from Stanford University, and I currently work as a credentialed classroom teacher.
When I’m not working, I enjoy good books, performing improv comedy, surfing, watching Game of Thrones, and enjoying the charms of San Diego. I live in North Park, where I love to get out and take advantage of all the delicious food in the area. I am also a huge Boston sports fan - the Patriots, Red Sox, and Celtics are my favorite teams. I usually have something in common with every student - my interests are really diverse!
SAT tutoring with Matt is $250 an hour ($225 / hour for 10 or more hours). He meets with students online via Zoom, and in person in North Park or Mission Valley. Matt specializes in helping students set and achieve ambitious score goals, as well as helping them build their confidence and test-taking abilities.
Matt also teaches all of our live SAT classes.
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SAT Tutoring FAQ
Yes. Most of our online SAT tutoring is done via Zoom with students across the U.S. (and internationally). We’re based on Pacific Time, but we schedule students in every time zone.
For most students, yes—and sometimes it’s better. Zoom + screen share lets us work directly on questions together, in real time, while keeping everything organized and focused. The key isn’t the room you’re in; it’s the plan, the weekly execution, and the feedback loop.
We’re a premium, boutique tutoring team. You’ll work with a senior-level tutor—not a rotating cast of new grads. Blake and Matt each have 15 years of experience. We pay them 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 SAT 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.
Three things:
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Senior-level instruction: not a rotating cast of brand-new tutors
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A real weekly system: plan + practice + review + accountability
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Pattern training for timed tests: so you can execute strategies on test day under time pressure
Yes. We tutor the current Digital SAT format and tailor practice so it matches what students will see on test day (including timing, question style, and section strategy).
Yes. Homework is customized, and we use missed questions to drive the next week’s plan. That review process is where a lot of score improvement happens.
- 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 :)
About 10-12 weeks before a certain official SAT date, but that might depend a little bit on a student's situation. A great time to start SAT 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.
A laptop or desktop, reliable internet, and the ability to use Zoom with screen share. For the Digital SAT, it also helps to practice in the official digital format so timing and endurance are realistic.
It depends on goals and runway, but here’s a practical rule of thumb:
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6 hours: targeted help or a short sprint
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12 hours: the most common “meaningful progress” plan over ~12 weeks
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24 hours: high-touch support for ambitious goals, heavier weekly volume, and more between-session help
(We can recommend a range after a quick consult.)
Most students do best with:
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1 session per week (often 60–90 minutes), plus
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~3 hours of homework (varies by timeline and goal)
If your timeline is tighter, we can scale up. If your schedule is intense, we’ll build a plan that’s realistic instead of optimistic.
Yes. Confidence is often a skills issue in disguise: timing, decision-making under pressure, and knowing what to do when you’re stuck. We train those situations explicitly so students feel calmer because they’re prepared.
Yes, and sometimes it’s smart to consider both tests early (especially if a student’s strengths match one format more naturally). We can advise after a baseline.
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