The ACT has been used as a college-entrance exam for over 60 years. It is now accepted interchangeably with the SAT across the nation. Scored on a scale from 1-36, the test measures college-readiness across four sections (with an optional writing section): English, math, reading, and science.

The SAT has been used as a college-entrance exam for over 90 years. As such, it is generally the more popular test across the nation. Scored on a scale from 400-1600, the now fully digital test measures college-readiness across two sections: reading/ writing and math. The PSAT, taken by 10th graders, grants the opportunity to receive the National Merit Scholarship with a 99th percentile score.

As a lover of math for my entire life, I began my tutoring journey primarily with math. I discovered my love for physics in high school and graduated with a Bachelor’s in astrophysics from CU Boulder. During my last few years at CU, I found my passion for tutoring and decided to pursue this career path. I currently tutor all levels of math through AP calculus and high school-level physics.

The ISEE, SSAT and HSPT are tests required for admission to several private schools across the country. The ISEE and SSAT are used for private K-12 schools across the country, and the ISEE is currently the most popular choice of the two in Colorado. The HSPT is designed solely for private high schools. Your private school of choice will let you know which test your son/daughter must take.