We were referred to Catalyst by one of our son's friends and football teammates. Nick found the instructor engaging, down-to-earth - even funny... not easy when the subject is the SAT! Your program was a superb choice. We're grateful for the recommendation and happy to pass along our family's recommendation on to others.

- Joe and Jennifer Montana, Parents, Oaks Christian School

The bootcamp is brilliant because although it's pretty intensive in how much work we covered in two days, the teacher made it really fun! The tips and tricks we learned were easy to remember, and I had no trouble being able to apply them in the actual test. I'm really happy with my new score, which improved a lot from the first time I took the SAT.

- Madeleine Bairey, Student, Stevenson School

My son was not happy when he found out I had signed him up for an SAT Bootcamp. He didn't think he needed any help. At the end of the weekend I asked if he thought it was helpful and he said yes. Very high praise from a kid of few words. A small victory. He actually had fun.

- Rachel Chapman, Parent, La Costa Canyon High School

With absolutely no prompting from us, our son Max said the SAT Bootcamp was very informative and fun (a rare compliment on anything having to do with school!). He came away with helpful hints and less stress and now feels the SAT is not as hard as he had thought. My husband and I are very happy that the two day Bootcamp cost did not break the piggy bank. We felt we definitely got more than what we paid for. Thank you for doing a great job!

- Michael Russer, Parent, Bishop Garcia Diego 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

My son's Catalyst tutor lifted the layer of confusion that initially surrounds the SAT, allowing him to approach questions with confidence and full use of his academic skills. As important, the tutor was able to manage and motivate a 16 year old so that he could recognize the importance of sticking with the task, despite far more alluring activities.

- Debra Sarokin, Parent, Beverly Hills High School

Thank you for helping my daughter, Nicole. She scored almost 2300 on the SAT, including a perfect 800 in Critical Reading. Nicole was very happy with her score and felt the private tutoring and weekend SAT Bootcamp were a great combination. Nicole really liked her tutor. She was friendly, engaging, and very helpful.

- Mei-Ling Peterson, Parent, Newbury Park 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

I wanted to update you on Amanda's latest (and clearly last!) SAT score. She got a 2310!! Thanks for all your help and wonderful program!

- Randi Popish, Parent, El Camino Real High School

I'm very pleased with the results of using Catalyst to prepare my twin daughters for the SAT. They personalized the program for the girls and were very attentive to their needs throughout the tutoring process.

- Deborah Kaminsky, Parent, The Archer School For Girls

Cory and Jason both improved from your SAT Bootcamp. I just wish I had known about you sooner. Cory raised his score by 70 points, Jason by 140 points - AMAZING in just two days! They were both elated. The teacher was terrific, and made a huge impact on their scores. I would most certainly recommend your weekend Bootcamp to any student who wants to further their education before taking the SAT. Thank you!

- Jackie Baker, Parent, Agoura High School

We had a great experience with Catalyst. The tutor knew his material well and had an exceptional rapport with our daughter. We also very much liked dealing with the company. They are professional, knowledgeable, and provide helpful advice. We have no hesitation in recommending Catalyst to others.

- David L. Packer, Parent, Palisades Charter High School

I have a home office and often listened to the lessons while working. I was extremely impressed by Kyle's tutor and then all over again by Sean's tutor. It was obvious they were both highly trained in teaching how to take the SAT. They were both also able to interact with each of our sons in ways they responded well to. Both Kyle and Sean scored very well the first time they took the SAT and it was clear to me that Catalyst was the reason. I would highly recommend Catalyst - and have!

- Corrine Draper, Parent, Calabasas High School

We used Catalyst for our older daughter who is now a sophomore at UCLA and had them back two years later for her brother, Matt. I was very impressed with the high caliber of tutors and appreciated how flexible they were with my children's busy schedules. Our son did very well the first time he took the SAT but wanted to raise his reading comprehension score. With a few extra review sessions, Matt was raised his Critical Reading score by 80 more points.

- Jan White, Parent, Chaminade College Prep

My family and I are thoroughly pleased with the services provided by Catalyst. My daughter had set her hopes on acceptance at UCLA or UC Berkeley, but we also realized she needed a gain of over 250 points in her SAT score to make that a possibility. We posed that requirement to Catalyst and they accepted the challenge - if my daughter was willing to invest the time and effort to accomplish that goal. We followed Catalyst's program to the letter. During that time, I also found the true value of Catalyst's services - one of personal commitment and full service to their clients. I tapped Catalyst's vast knowledge of scores needed to achieve admission, references for experts to help with essays, and even moral support. Catalyst was there each and every time for us on a personal level, without fail. In the end, my daughter raised her score over 300 points and was accepted at every school she applied to. She is now living her dream at UCLA and I am completely convinced her SAT score increase was critical to her achieving that goal. My son has since gone through the program and achieved an over 200 point increase in his SAT and will be on his way to UCSB soon. We've since referred a number of friends, with confidence, as I truly believe in Catalyst and the way they run their program. One of the very few times I've walked away feeling I'd received more than my money's worth!

- Terry Menia, Parent, Oak Park High School

Our son improved his score and got a 2180. He's now at Northwestern!

- Milena Murdoch, Parent, Concord High School

Catalyst not only helped me learn how to succeed on the SAT but also gave me enough confidence to do it. My first score I earned an 1890 and my second time I broke 2000. Because of my success, I had more options for college and got into the universities I had wanted. Thanks a lot!

- Will Pleskow, Student, Loyola High School

Our teacher made the Bootcamp weekend fun. He helped me focus on specific strategies I needed to learn for each section of the test, and especially how to identify ways to solve problems. Everything was organized and easy to remember. I got a lot out of the two days and feel a lot more confident going into the test.

- Ivy Hunt, Student, Carmel High School

Hello, Catalyst! I just wanted to share the good news. Erin got a 31 on her ACT!! We are so happy and we thank ALL of you for helping her shine! Many thanks.

- Barbara Mark, Parent, Westlake High School

Both Adam and Maggie (our friend - thanks for getting her in at the last minute!) raved about the bootcamp. It was a unique approach, and I think was of great benefit to them. I wish it was available to my older one, who went through Kaplan. Dynamic instructor, captivating material, and not six weeks of reading.

- Ron Espiritu, Parent, La Costa Canyon High School

The SAT Bootcamp helped a lot. I learned a lot of new strategies for the Essay section of the test and also really liked the Vocabulary book we were given — it made learning all those long SAT words almost fun.

- Timothy Hui, Student, West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North