Expert SAT, ACT and SSAT Prep

Personalized & focused expert instruction based on 30 years of experience and professional training.Test prep is never one-size-fits-all. Each student takes a pretest to assess current skills, learning style, and test-taking habits to identify where points are being lost, whether due to content gaps, pacing, strategy, or confidence.From there, we create a custom SAT/ACT prep plan tailored to the individual student, focusing on SAT prep plan that focuses on:*SAT Math concepts and problem-solving strategies*Learning how to use the graphing calculator to solve certain problems correctly and more quickly.*Reading comprehension and question analysis*Unfamiliar grammar rules*Time management and pacing*Understanding how the SAT asks questions, not just what the answers areBecause every student is different, sessions are adjusted continuously based on progress and comfort level. Some students need targeted math reinforcement, others benefit most from strategy and confidence work, and many need a combination of both.The individualized approach to 1-1 allows for the student to progress at his or her own pace, skip what they have already mastered and focus on their specific goals without having to wait for an instructor to each student in the class.
And by only needing to work on weaknesses, the actual amount of time needed for a student to raise their scores is significantly less with 1-1 prep.
At Gillett Test Prep, we strive to get the student to where he or she can learn and improve on their own, with guided practice and thorough explanations.
We have all of the same materials and online simulated practice tests as the big test prep companies. Students are expected to invest several hours of studying in between sessions.

ABOUT Gillett tutoring

Tom Gillett has been a fulltime professional tutor for over 30 years.
He has helped hundreds of students prepare for the SAT, ACT and SSAT.
Tom taught test prep classes for 12 years.
Tom has received training from and worked for large test prep companies and is passionate about helping students gain confidence and improve their scores significantly.
Families often note that Tom’s patient, calm, and encouraging style helps students feel less intimidated by the SAT. As understanding improves, students gain confidence — and that confidence translates directly into higher scores and reduced test anxiety.

In business since 1998

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(860) 978 -1775

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SAT, ACT, SSAT test prep

*In person sessions are either at the student's home or the public libary. In person sessions are currently available in the following towns:
Avon, West Hartford, Simsbury, Farmington, Canton