SAT & ACT Prep with a 1590 Scorer
1-on-1 test prep with John Carlson, a current Stanford student who scored a 1590 on the SAT and a 36 on the ACT. Strategy-first preparation that builds real skills and real score improvement.
John brings firsthand experience with the digital SAT format and a strategy-first approach to every session. As a current Stanford student and researcher, he understands what top universities are looking for and how test scores fit into the bigger admissions picture.
$150/hour · Free consultation to start · Online via Zoom
How SAT Prep Works at Plato+
Book a Free Consultation
A 20-minute conversation with Aidan about your student's goals, current scores, and target schools. No commitment.
Diagnostic and Game Plan
John reviews a diagnostic test to identify the specific question types and content areas with the most room for growth. You get a clear plan before the first session.
Weekly Sessions, Real Progress
1-on-1 sessions focused on your student's highest-leverage areas. Timed practice, error analysis, and strategy refinement every week.
Test Prep Programs We Offer
High-leverage preparation built around each student's strengths and target scores. Every session moves the needle.
SAT Math Most Popular
Algebra, problem solving, data analysis, and advanced math on the digital SAT. We identify the specific question types holding your student back and build fluency through targeted practice. Most Silicon Valley families start here.
SAT Reading & Writing
Vocabulary in context, evidence-based reading, grammar rules, and passage analysis. We teach the reading strategies and writing conventions that the digital SAT rewards.
ACT Prep
English, math, reading, and science reasoning across all four ACT sections. We help students find their optimal pacing and build the stamina the ACT demands.
PSAT & National Merit
Early preparation for 10th and 11th graders targeting National Merit qualification. The same skill-building approach, calibrated for the PSAT format and scoring.
Test Strategy & Timing
Pacing drills, question triage, and mental game coaching. Many students know the material but lose points to time pressure and test anxiety. We fix that.
If you need a tutor CALL AIDAN! Shout out to Aidan for his patience, time and sharing his experience with math with my son. We appreciate all the help you've given my son and how you've taken so much weight off of us and my son's confidence in math.
Straightforward Pricing, No Packages
Common Questions
Structured Program
Looking for a structured program? The College Admissions Accelerator combines SAT strategy with college admissions guidance in a 6-week small-group format.
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No commitment, no pressure. Just an honest conversation about your student's goals and where targeted prep can make the biggest difference. Sessions start at $150/hour.