Testimonials
"Our son is an outstanding person, but historically only received average grades in school. We always knew he had theTime has been speeding by and our son will be leaving home for college in a few short months. We didn't want to let another day pass without letting you know how pleased we were with his experience with you in preparing for his SATs!
ability to do better and times were frustrated with his failure to meet his full potential. That all seems to have
changed when he took the Test Preps SAT course. He scored over 1300 on the SATs and is in the process of getting
accepted to every college to which he applied. He has also received academic scholarships from many of the colleges
to which he has been accepted.
The icing on the cake is that his grades have also improved and he is now a regular on his school's honor roll. Perhaps
it is too much to credit this course for everything, but we believe his SAT scores were a substantial factor in
improving his self esteem, which caused him to finally realize that he is a good student and that maybe--just maybe--
his parents aren't so crazy after all.
With these results, would it be too much to expect world peace to follow if everyone took this course?"
Gary and Barbara
East Amherst, NY
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"The SAT Course I took with Test Preps was an extremely beneficial experience. Let's face
it, tests aren't fun which makes the SAT even more of a grueling feat. But with the help
of Mrs. Cook and her truly wonderful instructors, the mental gymnastics of preparing for
this daunting test seemed suddenly very manageable. With impeccable organization, savvy
strategies and a supportive atmosphere, Test Preps is one of a kind - completely unique!
And if you work hard, your persistence will pay off on the day of your SAT. The satisfaction
that comes with knowing you did your absolute best is irrevocable. Thank you so much for
making this such a positive experience!"
Kira
Williamsville South High School
Williamsville, NY
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After completing your course, his first score of 1250 was super and we were very proud. His decision to take the test again in hopes of improving his first score proved to be very fruitful. The additional time he spent with you breaking down the test and explaining the nuances of SAT test-taking gave him the edge to bring his score to 1300. What a wonderful difference that extra 500 points made in scholarship money from Canisius! He is being given over $16,000 per year for four years. A merit scholarship in that amount, along with work study and a little financial aid here and there, will make this wonderful, private college affordable for our family.
We know a parent makes an investment in your services and sometimes others may wonder if it is worthwhile. With 100% conviction, we can say that every dollar spent with you was a dollar well spent. Our son's ability to attend a top notch, private college was in great part because of the preparation time he spent with you.
Thank you again for your time and expertise.
Joan and Gary
Williamsville, NY
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"I have never been much of a standardized test taker and I was really nervous to attempt the SAT. Working with Melissa changed all that for me! There was so much individual attention, which you rarely get at other SAT classes. When we broke the test into sections, it really helped me identify my strengths and weaknesses. I felt so much more confident going into the SAT knowing as much as I did. The SAT course also had lots of flexibility so that different people could work on sections that they really needed help with.
You do not often see the devotion and hard work that all of the dedicated instructors from Test Preps put into my SAT course. My parents and I both agree that this SAT program was a wonderful investment. I learned life long habits that have helped me for not only the SAT and ACT, but also in my AP English class. I highly recommend Test Preps!"
Cydney
Amherst High School
Amherst, NY
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"Our son was an above average student in the Advanced Regents sequence but his PSAT indicated he would fall into the average range of scores on the SAT. We contacted Melissa Cook for consultation and direction. She placed our son with a terrific group of kids with similar goals and aspirations. The students found Melissa and her staff knowledgeable, upbeat and definitely approachable. Their proficiency was evident in their interactions with our son and in how Melissa maintained contact with us throughout the session to make sure that we were aware of the expectations of the SAT class and how we could support Peter. Melissa was readily available to discuss our son's options after we received his terrific scores - 1100 - far from average! We would highly recommend Test Preps to any other parent concerned about their child's SAT readiness."
Bob and Sally
Williamsville, NY
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"I really enjoyed the Test Preps SAT course because it helped me become more aware of how to take the SAT and why certain questions are better off unanswered. The team of great teachers divided us into groups. Each group would focus on a particular skill - Critical Reading, Writing Skills, Vocabulary, or Math. We also practiced writing an essay and it was graded and reviewed with us individually. We worked from a handbook during the 8 weeks in which we had daily homework to complete. I definitely feel that the well organized, instructional part of class as well as the fun we had working together with our friends (who shared the same goal) was a great experience!
My SAT scores were as follows:
First SAT 1320
Second 1340
Third 1470
I would highly recommend Test Preps and Mrs. Cook. I'm applying to the following colleges and can't wait to hear how I do: Canisius, UB, Geneseo, University of Rochester, Notre Dame, Case Western, Pitt, John Hopkins, Cornell and Harvard."
Jeff
Clarence High School
Clarence, NY
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"As a result of Melissa Cook's outstanding SAT Class, our oldest son received a combined score of 1550, including a perfect 800 on the Math portion of the test. Not surprisingly, he was the recipient of numerous scholarship offers, and was accepted at his first choice of colleges, the prestigious Eastman School of Music.
We chose Melissa's course because of the individualized attention that her small class sizes allowed, and definitely did not want the "canned" approaches that the "Big Name" SAT Prep Courses offered. Our younger son has aspirations of being an architect and Melissa's course is certainly in the not so distant future for him. Now, we can't wait to see what college he will be attending!"
Janie and Andy
Williamsville, NY
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"When I decided to take the SATs, I was terrified of the prospect of not doing well. My mother recommended tutoring so I took her up on it and I am glad I did! The strategies, vocabulary and shortcuts I learned taking Mrs. Cook's class helped me more than I can say. I got a combined score of 1510, and a 740 on the writing to match! I would recommend Test Preps to anyone who is determined to do their best."
Alex
Clarence High School
Clarence, NY
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"I just wanted to let you know what a great help Test Preps has been to my son, Mark. He was unsure whether he wanted help in preparing for his SAT exam. Once he started the course he quickly realized how much help the course would be in preparing him to take the SAT. He walked into the SAT with the confidence and preparation he needed to take the exam. He came out of the SAT with a great score. We give credit to the team of teachers at Test Preps for all this. I would highly recommend this course to others. Thanks again for all your help!"
Ann
Williamsville, NY
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"I wanted to share with you the great news about my SAT scores! First of all, I felt really good while taking the exam. I knew that I was moving fast enough to get to all the questions while using all the strategies and tactics that I learned in your class. Above all, I knew that I did well on the Math section even before I received the score in the mail. All of the practice that we did in the class definitely gave me that confidence. I ended up earning 720 on the math section which made me very happy, 630 on the critical reading and 650 on the writing section with an 11 on the essay (that improved the most)!
Thank you so much for helping me get a higher score on the SAT! A 1350 was a great score to receive. I have gotten accepted to The Ohio State University, the University of Pittsburgh, Penn State, UCLA and Canisius."
Alyssa
Williamsville North High School
Williamsville, NY
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Thank you so much for helping me these three past months. I felt so prepared when I
took the SAT! I can't wait to see my scores and I will e-mail you as soon as I receive
them! Please let all of the teachers from the Test Preps course know that I really
appreciate all of their help!
Rachel
Sacred Heart Academy
Amherst, NY
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