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“Thank you for your involvement with Bobby. Based on the recommendation of friends, we felt you would be able to polish our son’s abilities and give us confidence that his scores would be maximized. We are all very pleased with his resulting scores. Thank you for helping Bobby maximize his SAT scores and college choice options, opening doors that will shape the rest of his life.”
Robert Nordlund, Parent, Oaks Christian High School
“One of the best aspects of Catalyst’s program is the curriculum. Catalyst’s manual, developed by a tutor who’s earned several 2400’s on the actual SAT, helped me break 2300 on my first attempt.”
Bobby Nordlund, Student, Oaks Christian High School
“I improved 500 points!”
Gavin Daly, Student, Chaminade College Preparatory
“Catalyst has unparalleled dedication to students and parents. I not only spoke regularly with my son’s tutor -- I also spoke regularly with Catalyst’s director, who knew me by name and was always up on my son Cameron’s progress. We used Catalyst for the SAT, ACT and SAT Subject Tests and recommend the company to anyone looking for the finest prep available.”
Mark Fishman, Parent, Notre Dame High School
“Better than even our highest expectations. The way to go for SAT & ACT prep.”
Katie Fiala, Parent, Oaks Christian High School
“I tuly cannot say enough about the dedication of everyone we worked with at Catalyst. Catalyst was always available, even on weekends, to talk about our son’s progress and offer suggestions for improvement. I used the company for our older son, Mark, and again, for our younger son, Brian, and enthusiastically recommend Catalyst to every parent and student at Oaks Christian and elsewhere.”
Lily Gose, Parent, Oaks Christian High School
“2110 on my first SAT. Thank you!”
T.J. Hennesy, Student, Westlake High School
“Catalyst set up a class for my daughter’s softball team, for both the SAT & ACT. They accommodated our team’s schedule, traveled to us, and provided outstanding service. I’m thrilled with the tutors and recommend Catalyst to all high school sports teams looking to prep as a group.”
Bob Surane, Coach, Southern California Panthers
“When I got my score, I texted my tutor on her cell phone to tell her the good news: 2180, including a perfect score on the essay!”
David Burris, Student, Calabasas High School
“As parents, we’re faced with what seems like a million choices for SAT prep. How do you know who to choose, when everyone’s claiming to be the best? For our daughter, we went by word-of-mouth and the experiences of people we trust. The advice all pointed in the same direction: Catalyst.”
Steve Mosko, Parent, Viewpoint High School
“Because I was strong in math on my own, I didn’t want to take a big SAT class where I would have to sit through concepts I already knew. I worked with Catalyst on the verbal parts of the SAT and got a much higher score on Reading and Writing than I ever thought possible.”
Alex Fard, Student, New Community Jewish High School
“We selected Catalyst based on word-of-mouth and the advice of our guidance department at school. The instruction and personalized attention were just what we envisioned. Catalyst’s founder even filled in for a lesson when Andrew’s tutor was out-of-town. We’re very proud of Andrew and his accomplishment: a 33 on the ACT!”
Susan Petrovsky, Parent, Oaks Christian High School
“Catalyst recognizes the fundamental principle that each student is unique, providing a program that tailors SAT prep to your strengths and weaknesses. Catalyst did this for my son, and they will do it for you.”
Ron Lipari, Principal, Westlake High School
“I chose Catalyst because I had heard so many wonderful things about the company and want to tell you: the reputation is true! I went up three hundred points to break 2100 and am never taking the SAT again.”
Mackenzie Menia, Student, Oak Park High School
“In terms of integrity, honesty with students and parents, and quality of instruction, Catalyst is head-and-shoulders above every other test prep firm in Southern California”
Beverly Kamenir, Parent & Teacher, New Community Jewish High School
“I went to a Catalyst free SAT essay-writing workshop and was blown away b the instruction provided. The teacher showed actual essays that have received perfect scores and explained how students can follow certain guidelines to achieve great scores themselves. I chose Catalyst for my son and advocate all parents do the same.”
Lynn Benowitz, PTSA President, Grant High School
“I took the SAT at the end of junior year and knew I could do a lot better. I asked my counselor for a company that could help and she recommended Catalyst. Thankfully, I listened. My score increased three hundred points.”
Zach Koretz, Student, North Hollywood High School Highly Gifted Magnet
“More than four hundreds points up!”
Eric Loucks, Student, Burbank High School
Glenne Christiaansen, Student, La Reina High School
“With just three weeks until the test, Catalyst sent a tutor to our home to help my son, Nick. Catalyst designed a program to fit the time we had, and gave Nick the tools he needed to attain a terrific improvement.”
Anne Kimball, Parent, Oaks Christian High School
“Catalyst displayed a remarkable level of commitment throughout the entire process. Once tutoring ends and all payments have been made, other companies don’t even bother finding out how students did on the test. Catalyst’s commitment did not end with the last tutoring session. They called to find out how my son did both on the day of the test, and the day he received his score.”
Lisa Balikian, Parent, Oaks Christain High School
“Catalyst taught me everything I needed to know about the SAT subject test in math, helping me earn a perfect 800.”
Adriana Hu, Student, Westridge School
“Catalyst prides itself on dedication, and with good reason. The tutors legitimately care for the students, and are attentive to all aspects of the process -- not just test-taking strategies, but time and test-anxiety management, too.”
Laura Schroeder, Parent, Chaminade College Preparatory
“Catalyst helped me achieve a stellar SAT score and early admission to Harvard.”
Alex Thompson, Student, Agoura High School
“I’ve had various tutoring companies come to my home over the years and have never encountered a teacher as experienced and dedicated as the instructor Catalyst hand-picked for my son.”
Hillary Greene-Pae, Parent, Viewpoint High School
“I didn’t go from good to great with Catalyst -- I went from good to unbelievable! I went up close to three hundred points, earning a 2310 and hopefully admission to Stanford or Penn.”
Kyle Crown, Student, Thousand Oaks High School
“We really valued how flexible Catalyst was about tutoring. Every other company tried to pressure us into 15-20 lessons minimum, but our daughter, Afton, didn’t need that kind of help. Catalyst listened to our needs and gave us exactly what we wanted. The result and the service were terrific.”
Ellen Whiddon, Parent, Oaks Christian High School
“Catalyst sent us a tutor for the SAT & ACT and raised our son’s scores tremendously, helping him get into Northwestern. Thank you very much. We’re all grateful for your help.”
Pat Pohlen, Parent, Villa Park High School
Sharon Pregerson, Parent and College Advisor, Palisades High School
“Our daughter Sarah had taken the SAT twice before, both times scoring in the mid-seventeen hundreds. She knew she could do better and called Catalyst to see if they could help. Help, they did! She went up to a 2020!”
Betsy Kelly, Parent, Agoura High School
“When it came time to hire an SAT prep service for our daughter, Rosie, we knew what to avoid. We had used another company for our older daughter and been disappointed with its poor service and phony guarantee. For Rosie, we decided to listen to the word of mouth of her friends at school. Rosie had heard great things about Catalyst, so we gave them a try. We were thrilled with the result. The difference between Catalyst and the company we had used before is night and day. Catalyst was responsible, encouraging, and raised Rosie’s score from an 1880 to a 2190.”
Joanna Spinks, Parent, La Reina High School
“With Catalyst, I hurdled 2300 on the SAT and gained early admission to Brown University!”
Michael Chang, Student, Westlake High School
“My parents were so excited when they checked my score, they woke me up at 6 am to tell me the great news: up over three hundred points!”
Loren Boykoff, Student, Agoura High School
“2290 after ten lessons! Thank you!”
Mikayla Mejia, Student, La Reina High School
“Hands down the best prep company, anywhere. Catalyst bumped my daughter’s ACT score way up, exceeding all our expectations. A well-deserved golden reputation for the very best in SAT & ACT prep.”
Robert Iezza, Principal, Newbury Park Middle School & Parent, Westlake High School
“I chose Catalyst’s Prep With Two Friends so my friends and I could make our own schedule and avoid driving to a class half an hour away. I recommend Catalyst to anyone looking for high-quality SAT prep.”
Graham Murdoch, Student, Concord High School
“Geometry, essay-writing, reading comprehension… Catalyst has a strategy for every single problem you’ll encounter.”
Michelle Loria, Student, Paraclete High School
“When I got my score back the first time I took the SAT, I felt I could do much better. When I called Catalyst, they listened to me and didn’t try to sugarcoat the situation. I attended Catalyst’s two-day seminar the weekend before the next SAT and earned a sensational score the second time around.”
Alexandra Ackourey, Student, Westlake High School
Cory Primm, Student, Westlake High School
“As a mother, I understand how easy it is to be confused by the various prep options out there. Ultimately, parents have to go with their instincts and the advice of friends. We selected Catalyst’s Prep With A Friend program and are enormously satisfied with the quality of instruction and freedom of scheduling.”
Lynn Mathis, Parent, Cleveland High School
“The strongest word-of-mouth in Los Angeles. An extraordinary program, and the one I chose for my own son.”
Marcy Kullback, PTSA President, El Camino Real High School
“My Catalyst tutor was fun and helped me crack 2200 on the SAT.”
Nitin Bajaj, Student, Viewpoint School
“Surpassed what we thought possible. Catalyst’s tutor was bright, responsible, and hugely beneficial to our daughter’s SAT score.”
Linda Landau, Parent, New Community Jewish High School
“Having tutored for many other companies before Catalyst, I can tell parents in all honesty there is not a single other test prep firm in LA more committed to cultivating strong relationships with exceptional teachers than Catalyst Prep.”
Brian Rich, Catalyst Tutor, Graduate, Harvard University
“2270 after two months of tutoring!”
Abbie Sassoon, Student, Thousand Oaks High School
“Catalyst’s tutor was a great match for my son, Drew. He was bright, enthusiastic, responsible, and to be honest, much funnier than I thought an SAT tutor ever could be. He really improved Drew’s writing ability, teaching him techniques for the SAT, as well as college and beyond.”
Stacy Mendleson, Parent, New Community Jewish High School
“Catalyst’s curriculum is really impressive. Besides all the great strategies, you get to see SAT essays that have actually earned perfect scores and dozens of math, reading and writing questions that have appeared on recent tests.”
Lauren Dansey, Student, La Reina High School
“My daughter, and a dozen of her friends at school, have used Catalyst to prep for the SAT. All of us agree: the mentorship and caliber of instruction are truly impressive.”
Rabbi James Kaufman, Parent, New Community Jewish High School
“When we were looking for a company to help our son, Jake, on the SAT, we ignored the barrage of pamphlets in our mailbox and asked our friends with older sons and daughters which company had the best reputation. Our neighbors had used Catalyst the year before and were thrilled with the results. Now it’s our turn to spread the news: we recommend Catalyst to all who ask!”
Andrea Richard, Parent, Westlake High School
Matt Schwartz, Student, Westlake High School
“My tutor and I clicked from the very first lesson, which made everything easier. Catalyst supported me every step along the way and helped me break 2000 on the SAT.”
Rhonda Kruschen, Student, Oak Park High School
“Catalyst boosted my ACT score by pinpointing exactly what I needed.”
Matt Gilbert, Student, Viewpoint High School
“Thank you so much! I’d never have broken 2000 without you. Do you think Hallmark makes a card that says, ‘Thank you for helping me ace the SAT?’”
Max Mittelman, Student, New Community Jewish High School
“We chose Catalyst’s Prep With A Friend option to prepare for both the SAT and ACT. We each went up a few hundred points and recommend Catalyst to anyone looking to make prep more fun and interactive.”
Andrew Fiouzi and Aria Yeganegi, Students, Viewpoint School
“My Catalyst tutor really cared about my progress. She never stopped motivating me to keep striving for a higher score.”
Evan Grossi, Student, Chaminade College Preparatory
“I chose Catalyst because I had heard so many good things from other students at school. Catalyst met with me and my mother before I started tutoring, to go over the results of my diagnostic and answer our questions. Catalyst was there throughout the whole process, sending me a terrific tutor and helping me earn a 2100 on my first SAT.”
Alex Kreger, Student, Westlake High School
“Kudos to Catalyst. Our son’s score is 250 points higher than before.”
Mark Rutherford, Former Mayor, Westlake Village & Parent, Agoura High School
“Thank you for all of your help. Julianne saw a huge score improvement, particularly in math. Catalyst was terrific.”
Mike Humason, Parent, La Reina High School
“I called Catalyst on the recommendation of my college advisor, and the company paired me with a young Harvard grad who was fun, insightful and enthusiastic. He helped me earn a 2190 after just a handful of lessons.”
James Elias, Student, St. Bonaventure High School
“Why pay $1,000 to prep with strangers in an overcrowded classroom when you can pay the same or less to prep with one or two friends at home? Prepping with friends made my son’s SAT tutoring more enjoyable, interactive and affordable.”
Liz Nankin, Parent, Hamilton High School
Tony Carucci, Student, Westlake High School
“My daughter chose Catalyst’s Prep With A Friend so she could have someone going through the same program to study with on the days the tutor wasn’t there. I recommend Catalyst’s Prep With A Friend to anyone looking to cut expenses and still get the benefit of private, in-home tutoring.”
Cathy Stangland, Parent, Louisville High School
“Catalyst was great. I loved my tutor and recommend the program to everyone who needs to study for the SAT.”
Rebecca Ghadimi, Burbank High School
“We called Catalyst because our good friends had used the company with great results. We’re very impressed with the tutor helping our son.”
Susan Chodakiewitz, Parent, Shalhevet High School
“My ACT science score went from a 22 to a 31!”
Bryan Green, Student, Calabasas High School
“Catalyst began with a free consultation, during which the head of the company answered my questions and developed a lesson plan to meet my goals. The result was a sensational SAT score and the relief of never having to take another four hour test ever again!”
Analisa Schaaf, Student, Chaminade College Preparatory
“I used Catalyst to prepare for the SAT, SAT Subject Test in Math, and SAT Subject Test in Literature. I had different tutors for each test, but all of them were smart, fun, and invaluably helpful.”
Megan Sidana, Student, El Camino Real High School
“We’re thrilled to collaborate with Catalyst on an SAT prep class for our congregation. We’ve heard wonderful feedback on Catalyst’s program and know we’re in great hands for SAT prep.”
Susan Levin, Director, Temple Beth Hillel
“My Catalyst teachers were wonderful. The company encouraged me every step of the way, letting me know which areas of the SAT and ACT deserved my concentration and giving me the confidence needed to raise my score.”
Aliana Greenberg, Student, New Community Jewish High School
“Thank you! All of your hard work and advice really paid off. You made studying for the SAT as fun as it can probably get and raised my score several hundred points!”
Whitney Justice, Student, Agoura High School
Nicole O’Conner, Student, Santa Susana High School
“Catalyst’s tutors zero in on exactly what students need to improve their scores.”
Ian Bloom, Student, Chaminade High School
“My son, Bryan, and many of his friends on Camarillo High’s baseball team, have used Catalyst to study for the SAT and ACT. All of us agree: the tutoring is sensational.”
Brad Willson, Parent, Adolfo Camarillo High School
“With Catalyst’s Prep With Two Friends program, two of my friends and I were able to set our own schedule and study together. All of us really liked our tutor and benefited from the lessons.”
Ian Stanley, Student, Westlake High School
“My husband and I are very pleased with our son Matt’s ACT score. His guidance counselor at Oaks thinks it’s terrific and might even help him earn a scholarship.”
Tammy Nestlerode, Parent, Oaks Christian High School
“Catalyst’s Prep With Two Friends program was ideal for our needs. Anyone considering signing up for a ten to fifteen person class should think twice. Catalyst’s Prep With A Friend is a wonderful option.”
Beth Frank, Parent, Ventura High School
“I went up almost five hundred points!”
Roshanne Katouzian, Student, Viewpoint High School
“A bunch of my friends at school have used Catalyst for the SAT and ACT. Everyone really likes their tutor and gets a lot out of the program. One of the best parts of tutoring is understanding the ways these tests try to trick you, especially on difficult questions. Catalyst teaches you to outsmart the SAT and ACT so you never fall for trap answers again.”
Kyle Stanich, Student, Oaks Christian High School
“If you want a company where you can reach them at any given time to talk about your son or daughter’s progress, call Catalyst. We used Catalyst for our daughter Eulia and will be sure to use them again for our son, Jared.”
Karen Garrolini, Parent, Oaks Christian High School
“My Catalyst tutor was really patient and made sure I understood everything before he went on to the next concept. He helped me divide the SAT into different types of questions, and gave me techniques to tackle them all.”
Megan Bakva, Student, Calabasas High School
“Thank you! You raised my score over 300 points.”
Morgan Berliner, Student, Westlake High School
“Without a doubt, I owe my son’s perfect score on the SAT Writing to Catalyst. Catalyst taught Justin how to write a perfect SAT essay -- no matter what question is on the exam! Their strategies are ingenious.”
Jason Chou, Parent, Agoura High School
“One of my best friends and I chose Catalyst’s Prep With A Friend. We helped each other with homework between lessons, saved a fair amount of money, and broke 2100!”
Rachel Wisuri, Student, Westlake High School
“Catalyst worked around my schedule while I was in a play at school. My tutor came to me when I could focus my energy on the test, and was supportive of my extracurricular involvements. I’m really grateful and broke 2000 on the SAT.”
Jennifer Garrison, Student, Oaks Christian High School
“My friend Kyle and I chose Catalyst’s Prep With A Friend option. We both got phenomenal results and recommend the company to all of our friends.”
Kasey McQueen, Student, Thousand Oaks High School
“Catalyst’s flexibility was ideal. Our daughter, Courtney, has a hectic professional acting and modeling schedule in addition to her regular work at school. Catalyst accommodated her schedule and helped her achieve an amazing score on the SAT.”
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