Focused, One-on-One Tutoring for Real Score Gains
No two students are alike—and neither are their learning styles, academic needs, or college goals. That's why our SAT and ACT prep programs are designed around the individual. From pinpointing strengths and weaknesses to creating a focused test strategy, we guide each student with clarity, structure, and support.
We don’t do cookie-cutter prep. Our SAT and ACT tutoring is built around your unique strengths, goals, and learning style—with personalized, one-on-one sessions that give you the targeted support you need to succeed on test day.
Focused Preparation. Proven Results.
Crush the Exams That Shape Your Future
Success on college and high school entrance exams doesn’t happen by accident—it takes strategy, support, and serious prep. At The Tutoring Underground, we equip students with the skills and confidence they need to tackle the SAT, ACT, SHSAT, and more.
Preparing for the SAT
The SAT measures college readiness across reading, writing, and math. Our SAT prep program equips students with the tools they need to conquer each section while eliminating test-day anxiety.
Clear strategies for reading comprehension and evidence-based questions
Step-by-step approaches for algebra, problem-solving, and advanced math
Rules-based writing and grammar instruction that sticks
Pacing techniques to finish every section with time to spare
Confidence-building through realistic practice tests and score analysis
Whether your goal is to hit a top percentile or raise your score by 100+ points, we help make it happen.
Preparing for the ACT
The ACT includes English, Math, Reading, Science, and an optional Writing section—making time management and subject fluency essential. Our ACT prep is designed to help students excel across the board, with strategies tailored to this fast-paced, content-heavy test.
Grammar and rhetorical skills to ace the English section
Math strategies focused on geometry, algebra, and data analysis
Reading drills to improve speed and retention across passage types
Science section tactics—even for students who aren’t science majors
Optional essay coaching for the ACT Writing test
Practice exams that simulate real testing conditions
We focus on more than just the right answers—we teach students how to think critically, manage time, and approach the test with confidence.
Our SAT & ACT Schedule
Our SAT and ACT prep sessions are held in-person in Staten Island and are ideal for 11th graders preparing for college entrance exams. With the SAT now fully digital, we recommend students prepare for both tests to stay flexible and maximize their options.
SAT & ACT Sunday: 1PM - 3PM
Hourly Rate: $50
These college entrance exams are best studied for in eleventh grade. This class only meets in-person in Staten Island.
The SAT has gone digital-only for the first time, so students are advised to take both the SAT and the ACT to avoid any risks with the new format.
SAT & ACT Tuesday: 5PM - 8PM
Hourly Rate: $50
These college entrance exams are best studied for in eleventh grade. This class only meets in-person in Staten Island.
The SAT has gone digital-only for the first time, so students are advised to take both the SAT and the ACT to avoid any risks with the new format.
Student can attend this class for any amount of time they prefer; there is no need to stay for the entire four hour class.
One on One Tutoring for 1-Hour
Create your own schedule, online or in person.
All ages accepted, though preference is given to students from the group classes who have become too strong for the classes.
These lessons can be used for test preparation, help with writing, or general work in English, Math, History, and Science.
