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4.9 ★Rated by Berkeley families
Top 5%We hire the top 5% of tutor applicants
1-on-1Every session, never a group class
3,700+Students served
Serving the Berkeley Area

College Tutors in Berkeley

College courses move fast and assume a lot. Whether you're tackling multivariable calculus, organic chemistry, or a statistics-heavy major, our tutors meet you at your level and help you stay ahead, online from anywhere or in person.

Serving students across the East Bay, from Berkeley High, Albany High, and Piedmont High to UC Berkeley and community colleges.

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Why Us

Why Berkeley Families Choose Our Tutors

Advanced Coursework

From Calc III and linear algebra to organic chemistry and econometrics, we go deep.

Online & Flexible

Meet online from any campus, on a schedule that fits late classes, labs, and jobs.

Grad-Level Tutors

Vetted tutors who've mastered the material themselves, including graduate-level coursework.

Built Around You

Cram for an exam, get unstuck on a problem set, or get steady weekly support, your call.

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Real Students. Real Results.

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My son went from a frustrated 9th grader getting D's on his math tests to straight A's for the next three years. He actually signed himself up for AP Calculus his senior year because he wanted to maintain his knowledge going into college.
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Julie High School Parent
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Chase's grades are improving on tests, and he really likes Ingo, which is an added benefit! Great work, Ingo!
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Pepper M. East Bay Parent
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I've met with multiple tutors at HPT over several semesters for help in trig, calculus, linear algebra, and differential equations. They saved me from failing a few times. I'm pleased with the useful and professional support I received.
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Beau SLCC Student
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My daughter Hannah raised her ACT score from a 26 to a 33 after completing an intensive twelve-week training program with High Performance Tutoring. This score will open up so many doors for her!
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Pamela High School Parent
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The tutors are great at explaining issues and problems that people like myself struggle with. I now enjoy math which allows me to understand and comprehend more clearly what is going on in class.
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Jake University Student
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We've been very impressed with the methodical, detailed tutoring by Ingo. He's been working with our son on his SAT and ACT prep. Extremely pleased so far!
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Kim T. East Bay Parent
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We've used High Performance Tutoring for two subjects, Calc and Chem, and have been very happy. The most important thing was for our son to feel confident, and that's exactly what happened. He came home saying, 'Now I get it.' Highly recommend.
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Simon B. East Bay Parent
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I despise math, but High Performance Tutoring helped me get an A in my medical statistics class. I was admitted to the hospital during finals week and my tutor came to my hospital room and tutored me there for our last session. He was great.
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Andrea U of U Med Student
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Tutoring with Ingo has been so helpful. He's helping me discover fundamentals I never learned, while showing me I know more than I thought. I appreciate how he breaks down each problem and helps me prepare for similar ones.
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Kaila P. Berkeley Student
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You guys are absolutely the best. We literally think Ingo walks on water.
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Kim T. East Bay Parent
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My children have loved every tutor we have used from High Performance. The tutors have helped them excel in their studies in the classroom and helped them succeed on the AP, IB, ACT, and SAT exams!
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Trish High School Parent
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Ingo is incredible, and we are so grateful for all the hard work he does with our son. We feel so lucky to have him.
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A Few Of Our Berkeley Tutors

Samuel, tutor at High Performance Tutoring

Samuel P.

5.0
San Jose, CA
Online
MathPhysicsStatistics

I am a math teacher with a BS in Mathematics, MA in Education, and working on a Master's in Mathematics. For over 10 years, I have …

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Arani, tutor at High Performance Tutoring

Arani A.

5.0
San Jose, CA
Online In-Person
EconomicsMathPhysics

I have a BA in Physics and Applied Mathematics from UC Berkeley and an MS in Applied Physics from Stanford University. I love everything science-related and …

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A Parent's Question

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We start by learning your student's goals, level, and learning style, then hand-pick a High Performance Certified tutor who fits. Your first hour is free, so you can make sure it's the right match before committing.

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Your tutor starts by pinpointing exactly where you're getting stuck, then builds a personalized plan to close those gaps and build real understanding, not just homework answers. Every session is one-on-one and tailored to how you learn.

Your first hour of tutoring is completely free, no commitment required. Browse our tutors, find the one who best fits your needs, and book your first session right here on the website. Prefer to have us handle it? Call us at (510) 619-1058 and we'll match you with a great tutor and book your first hour for you. Either way, you only continue if you're happy, it's how we let the quality of our tutors speak for itself.
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Tutoring starts at only $60/hour! Your exact rate depends on a few things: whether you meet online or in-person, whether it's an academic subject or SAT/ACT test prep, which tutor you work with (some cost more than others), and whether you pay as you go or buy a package, bulk hours come at a discount. After your free first hour we'll put together a plan that fits your goals and budget. The easiest way to start is to create an account and set up your free first session online in minutes, or just call or text us at (510) 619-1058.
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Your first session is free! After that, we keep a credit card on file and charge it as each session is completed, with no large upfront payment and no long-term contract. If you'd like to save, our academic tutoring offers a discounted 10-hour Honor Roll package, and our SAT and ACT prep is sold in packages of 12, 24, or 48 hours, with a lower per-hour rate the more hours you buy. For SAT and ACT prep you can also spread the cost over 12 months with our financing option through Affirm.

You choose what's most convenient for in-person sessions, your home, a local library, or a coffee shop, at the same price either way. We tutor throughout the greater Berkeley area, and online anywhere in the U.S. Once you're matched, you and your tutor settle on a regular spot that works for you both.

We cover math from middle school through advanced college courses, the sciences (physics, chemistry, and biology), statistics, computer science, and SAT, ACT, and PSAT prep. Many of our tutors also help with the GRE, GMAT, and MCAT. Just ask about your specific subject or test, chances are we have a tutor for it.

Yes! It's our most popular option. We meet on Zoom or Google Meet in an interactive video classroom that's every bit as personalized as meeting in person, and it's typically more cost-effective. It also opens up our entire national network of tutors instead of limiting you to who's nearby, so you get the best possible match for your subject and goals, from anywhere in the U.S.

We hire only the top 5% of tutor applicants and train them to become High Performance Certified, vetted for subject mastery, teaching ability, and personality. And unlike companies that just hand you a name from a directory, our tutors work as a team: they share notes and coordinate behind the scenes, so switching tutors or getting help across multiple subjects stays seamless. You're not getting a random tutor, you're getting one of the best, backed by a whole team.

Tell us the subject, your goals, your schedule, and whether you'd prefer in-person or online sessions, and we'll match you with the tutor who fits best. If it's not the right fit, we'll find you another at no extra cost.

Just let us know and we'll match you with a different tutor at no extra cost, no awkward conversation needed. Because our tutors work as a team and share notes, a new tutor can pick up right where the last one left off. We care about the right fit, not just any fit.

For most students who complete our program, SAT scores typically improve 150–300 points and ACT scores 3–7 points, and those are typical ranges, not a ceiling: our best students have gained 300+ points on the SAT and 7+ on the ACT. Results aren't guaranteed; the single biggest factor is the effort you put in between sessions, and our personalized approach is built to maximize every point.

Absolutely! We understand that life happens. We only ask for 6 hours' notice to reschedule or cancel a session, which is far more generous than the 24-hour policy most tutoring companies require. Just contact us and we'll find a new time that works. You can also log in to your account and reschedule or cancel a session there. You have complete control over your schedule.

Last updated September 2026

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