What Families Are Saying about Mr. John's Test Prep
At Mr. John’s Test Prep, I’ve had the privilege of working with incredible students and supportive families. Below are real reviews and testimonials shared by students and parents after working together — from score jumps to confidence boosts to college acceptances.
⭐ Knowledgeable and Patient Tutor
Daman, 51 lessons with John
Mr. John was an incredible help to my son in preparing for the SAT reading section. He worked with him for several months, going through countless practice questions, sharing effective strategies, and most importantly, building his confidence. Thanks to Mr. John's guidance and patience, my son raised his reading score from a 600 to an impressive 740. Mr. John’s supportive and thoughtful approach made a significant difference, and I highly recommend him to any parent seeking to help their child achieve a top SAT score.
Tutor responded:
Thank you, Daman. You are raising a great young man, and I am honored to have been part of this process with your family. All the best to you.
⭐ A Truly Exceptional SAT Tutor
Rick, 12 lessons with John
Mr. John has been one of the most impactful teachers our son has had. His dedication to helping our son reach his SAT goals in reading & writing went far beyond simply teaching the material. John worked tirelessly to ensure our son not only understood the content, but also mastered his strategies and the mindset he needed to execute on test day. What truly sets John apart is his commitment to the student. He held our son accountable, challenged him with the extra homework and practice tests, and consistently encouraged him to take ownership of his progress. John's high expectations were always paired with genuine support, and the confidence in our son’s ability to meet his goals on the SAT. John also went above and beyond to accommodate our son’s demanding schedule—often adjusting his own availability to make it work. His flexibility, professionalism, and care did not go unnoticed. We’re incredibly grateful for the role John has played in our son’s academic journey, and we would enthusiastically recommend him to any family seeking a tutor.
Tutor responded:
Thank you, Rick. It has been an honor to work with you and your family.
⭐ Your System Clearly Works
Mike, 16 lessons with John
Thank you for all your help with Marcus's exam preparation. He was genuinely happy with how today’s exam went, and a key takeaway for him—thanks to your guidance—was learning to pace himself and approach things with consistency. Your system clearly works. Marcus was noticeably more confident during the exam, which is a huge step forward for him. We’ll let you know as soon as we have the results. Thanks again for your ongoing support. I’ll absolutely be recommending you to anyone I know looking for help with SATs.
Update: He’s just received a 720 for English—an excellent jump from his previous score of 660. He’s absolutely thrilled with the result, and we’re incredibly proud of him. We really appreciate the role you played in helping him get there.
Tutor responded:
Hi Mike! That’s fantastic news! Thank you for sharing his results with me. Marcus was a pleasure to work with and wish him all the best in his college application process.
⭐ Tailored, Effective Instruction
Nicole, 10 lessons with John
John is an excellent tutor. He has a logical, focused approach to questions in the SAT English section that allows students to confidently work through the various answer choices. His teaching expertise was evident from his first tutoring session, as he quickly honed in on areas that needed the greatest instruction and provided individualized suggestions to help my son overcome the challenges he faced with those types of questions. During tutoring lessons, he provides encouragement that helps to bring out the best in a student.
Tutor responded:
Thank you for the kind review, Nicole! Your son is a perfect example of what hard work and intelligence combined can do. You've done a stand-out job of fostering his discipline and growth as a young man. I'm excited to hear of his future successes in academics, theatre, and beyond.
⭐ Exceptional Tutor
Priya, 6 lessons with John
John is an exceptional tutor. My daughter, a junior in high school, enjoyed his classes and was able to get meaningful tips to improve her score and perform to the best of her ability. He helped not only strategize her SAT Reading preparation but also went above and beyond and shared exercises for SAT Math as well. He constantly provided detailed feedback after every class and provided more than enough material that she can practice outside of class. If your kid needs a structured plan and strategy oriented prep for SAT, John is the right tutor for you.
Tutor responded:
Thank you for the kind remarks, Priya. I know how proud you are of H.'s success. She has such a bright future ahead of her, and I'm thrilled she reached a perfect score! All the best to you and your family.
⭐ Excellent Tutor
Roopa, 3 lessons with John
John has an excellent understanding of how to help children succeed with outstanding results. He quickly identifies the child’s needs in the very first class and tailors his focus accordingly. He provides a strategic approach to the exam, customized to the child, which worked exceptionally well for my son.
Tutor responded:
Thank you, Roopa! Mahith was an absolute pleasure to work with. I'm so proud for him! Going from a 710 to a perfect 800 is no easy task in the verbal section. Congrats on the 1600 and all the best to your family!
⭐ Super Helpful Tutor
Jennifer, 5 lessons with John
This is our second time using John - Last year he helped my son prep for the PSAT and my son really felt it helped! So, we called John again to help with SAT prep. My son likes his methods and coaching. We would recommend him to others.
⭐ Knowledgeable and Patient Tutor
Anonymous, 21 lessons with John
John is an amazing tutor. He is patient and explains concepts in a way that my daughter understands. In just a few weeks, I’ve seen a dramatic improvement in her scores.
Tutor responded:
Marisol, thank you so much for the kind remarks. It has been a pleasure to work with you and your family, and I am thrilled with the progress that Hope is seeing!
⭐ Excellent, Very Targeted Tutor
Laura, 4 lessons with John
John has really helped my daughter hone her test-taking skills for the SAT (verbal). Additionally, he is very accessible, friendly and easy to work with and makes the lessons enjoyable.
Tutor responded:
Laura, thank you for the kind words. It has been a pleasure working with your family, and I’ll be looking forward to Xara’s results in April!
⭐ John is Very Helpful
Deshan, 25 lessons with John
John is the best tutor out of all of the tutors I had for my daughter, my daughter is constantly improving with his help. I am very grateful for him. I highly recommend him as your tutor.
Tutor responded:
Thank you for the kind words, Deshan. McKenzie is doing a great job, and I’m proud of her. Going from a 510 to a consistent 780 on the Reading/Writing section is no easy task, and she should be commended for the amount of work she is putting in to achieve this. Hoping for the best on test day!
⭐ John M. is a Great Tutor!
Vera, 8 lessons with John
John M. is a great tutor! He worked with my son to get him ready for SAT. My son did not have much time to study for the test. John identified my son’s areas of weakness and John focused on those areas and helped my son master the techniques and strategies for those areas. In the end, my son aced the entire test except 1 question. John’s tutoring is very effective and efficient. We could not have done it without John M. And we are forever grateful to him!
Tutor responded:
So proud of Kevin, Vera! Thank you so much for the review. I wish you and your family the best in the college application process!
⭐ Great SAT Tutor
Julie, 2 lessons with John
We booked a few sessions with John and he helped our daughter tackle the reading portion of the SAT. She felt more confident and increased her score by 100 points! Thank you John!
Tutor responded:
So glad to hear this! Thank you and all the best to you and your family!
⭐ Thanks Again for Your Help!
Joni, 2 lessons with John
Just received Luke’s PSAT scores. To give you some background, the cut off score was 215 for qualifying for national merit in Oklahoma last year. Last year as a sophomore he scored 192 on PSAT. The projected cut off score for this year is 215. He logged in this morning and was so pumped when he saw 219! Of course we won’t officially know until next September, but it looks extremely promising that he will be a national merit semi-finalist and his ACT score will be high enough to confirm him to finalist the following spring. This opens up a lot of doors for scholarships. Thanks again for your help!
Tutor responded:
Thank you so much, Joni. I’m glad we were able to boost Luke’s Reading and Writing scores so quickly! And thanks for letting me know he went from a 32 to a 34 on the ACT this time! Best of luck!
⭐ Excellent SAT Tutor
Jan, 2 lessons with John
My daughter has been preparing for the SAT on her own and refused any group classes or tutoring. Her reading scores on practice tests have been inconsistent, fluctuating in the 700's. She finally agreed to get help. John was very accommodating in fitting in one lesson in his tight schedule before her test. She really liked his lesson and method and felt that she will be able to do much better after his lesson. She will definitely apply his strategies in her upcoming test. We highly recommend John and hope that we found him earlier.
Tutor responded:
Thank you so much, Jan! I am so glad to hear that she improved her score to a 770 this time around! Congratulations! Let me know if I can further assist you and your family.
⭐ Amazing SAT English Tutor
Shotaro, 3 lessons with John
Not only was he very flexible with schedules, he managed to teach and show many skills and tips on how’s to tackle reading and writing questions for the SAT within a very short amount of time! I’ve just taken my last SAT today, and though I have only got a 640 in English for the SAT, I felt much more comfortable this time and relaxed time-wise.
Tutor responded:
Wow, thanks so much for the kind words, Shotaro! I hope you were able to increase that 640 to the new score that you wanted this time around, and I look forward to seeing the increase! Best of luck to you!
⭐ Great Tutor!
Kelly, 2 lessons with John
John M. was a great tutor! I only had a week before I had to take my SAT, and I did two one hour sessions with John to help me with my reading and english sections. My verbal score went up 50 points in just those two sessions! I highly recommend John if you need a quick score increase. He gave me a lot of extremely useful strategies and tips for taking the reading and english sections of the SAT. His approach really helped me improve my score! I highly recommend this tutor. Tatum B.
Tutor responded:
Thank you so much, Tatum! You picked up on everything so quickly, and I am glad you got the results you needed! Good luck at Stanford next year!
⭐ Excellent Grammar Tutor
Ana, 2 lessons with John
John worked with my daughter in preparing her for her first grammar quiz. He is very patient and used positive reinforcement. She really enjoyed working with him. I highly recommend working with John.
Tutor responded:
Thank you for the kind words, Ana. I look forward to working with you and your family again in the future.
⭐ Caring and Effective Reading Tutor
Marianne, 21 lessons with John
John has been tutoring my daughter for her PSAT/SAT reading. I found him to be a diligent and caring tutor and my daughter likes being tutored by him and is more confident about her reading abilities for the SAT as a result. Thank you, John!
Tutor responded:
Thank you, Marianne! Jordan is doing a fantastic job! I have confidence that she will reach her goals by October.
⭐ Talented and Friendly Tutor
Briana, 4 lessons with John
My son thought that a tutor would think he was dumb for needed SAT help. John connected with him quickly and made the first session a success. My son has learned so much already and feels much more relaxed about his upcoming sessions. Thanks John!
Tutor responded:
Thank you so much and how wonderful to learn that Lucca increased his score 100 points in just a week! Congrats on getting into Ohio State with the Buckeye Grant!