Catalyst was able to identify that our daughter had some issues regarding speed processing and suggested that she be evaluated for a learning difference. As a result, we found out she did in fact have a processing problem, and successfully applied for extra time. As a result of Catalyst's insight, our daughter raised her score from a 21 to a 30 on the ACT.

- Fran Lasker, Parent, The Archer School for Girls

Catalyst really helped my son to achieve a good ACT score. I know I'll choose them to help my younger son in the future.

- Kenny Cheung, Parent, Westlake High School

Catalyst taught me every nuance necessary for tackling the SAT. It impressed me how little was left out in the instruction and how hands-on my tutor was able to be. I was given every essential skill needed to get a high score.

- Sean Draper, Student, Calabasas High School

I would like to express once again how pleased I am with the direction that Catalyst has taken. Our son's SAT tutor is a perfect blend of experience, dedication and knowledge, combined with a personality that is approachable and easy going. Ben looks forward to and feels a sense of achievement with each session. In fact, he is so motivated from his recent experience with Catalyst, that his dedication, commitment and interest in doing his utmost best has increased exponentially. He is engaged, enlightened and enthusiastic about his college opportunities and realizes the impact and importance of his SAT scores in the admissions process.

In addition, I would like to say how much I appreciate the progress reports from Catalyst's directors after each tutoring session. They are extremely helpful. We are able to better understand where Ben is in his learning and where he needs to work toward improvement. I highly recommend Catalyst to any parent who wishes to give their student this beneficial opportunity and an SAT advantage. Thank you.

- Lori Bryan, Parent, Chaminade College Prep

Eric enjoyed his tutor, who was very professional and easy to work with.

- Gina Nye, Parent, Palisades Charter High School

Our son Spencer really benefited from Catalyst. His instructor was a great match for him and we chose Catalyst for our daughter as well. Both did the Bootcamp - our son actually told our daughter to do it - and it was a great final push before the SAT.

- Debra Goodman, Parent, Calabasas High School

Amazing news: Brian's reading score went way up! We're thrilled. Thanks for all your help!

- Susan Levy, Parent, Westlake 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 Christian 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

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 Prep

The strongest word-of-mouth in Los Angeles. An extraordinary program, and the one I chose for my own son.

- Marcy Kullback, Parent, El Camino Real High School

Catalyst was a tremendous help to my daughter's success with her SAT score. Her score rose over 200 points, which can be directly attributable to the help she obtained from the program. The program is highly organized, professional and insightful. Catalyst's directors developed a specific strategy of how she could specifically improve in certain areas and what test dates would be most beneficial for her to take. This advice was extremely helpful because, as Catalyst had anticipated, the spring semester of her Junior year was stressful with AP exams, etc. My daughter's instructor analyzed every practice SAT Samantha took and ascertained her strengths and weaknesses from those tests, developing specific study tips to strengthen her weaknesses, especially in math.

I would highly recommend the Catalyst program. It has an individualized and thorough approach to tackling the SAT and ACT tests. The program was very successful for my daughter. She was able to apply and gain admission to more selective type of colleges because of her improvement on her SAT score.

- Katie Fiala, Parent, Oaks Christian School

Catalyst is absolutely fantastic. We had a wonderful experience. We felt comfortable with them immediately and his tutor was able to determine what he needed to work on. Jake got a 2120 on his first try and we owe his acceptance to UCSB - his first choice - to his SAT scores! Jake also enjoyed the Bootcamp - it's a good final quiz before the test. He went into the test calm, self-assured and knowing what to expect. We have referred Catalyst to many, many people and they have all been thrilled.

- Andrea Richard, Parent, Westlake High School

Catalyst taught our son how to take the SAT, which is exactly what he needed. He's at Johns Hopkins now and majoring in Biophysics. We recommend Catalyst wholeheartedly!

- Kathleen Rasmussen, Parent, Viewpoint 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

My son really enjoyed the SAT Bootcamp. He learned a lot and liked the approach.

- Bonnie Kurfist, Parent, West Windsor-Plainsboro High School

I would highly recommend Catalyst's Bootcamps! My daughter took your SAT and ACT Bootcamp and they helped her on both tests. She went up 200 points on the SAT and was very happy with her ACT score as well.

- Cindy Pollack, Parent, Westlake High School