Free Consultation & First Hour Free
One-on-one SAT prep in Berkeley, in person or online. Our best students have gained 300+ points.
Free 30-minute call by phone or Zoom. No commitment.
Has your student taken the test before?
How would you like to meet?
Pick a date & time
Choose a time
No open times in the next two weeks. Please call us at (510) 619-1058 and we'll find a time.
Your contact details
We'll use these to confirm your consultation.
We'll text you a 6-digit code to verify your number and finish booking.
No payment required. You can reschedule or cancel anytime from your confirmation email.
Check your phone
We texted a 6-digit code to . Enter it to verify your number and book your consultation.
Your consultation is booked. Creating an account is optional.
Create your free account → Reschedule or cancelWe have your information and a member of our team will reach out to schedule your consultation. If you'd like to talk sooner, call us at (510) 619-1058.
4.9 from 63 Google reviews · 3,700+ students served
Not sure where to start? Tell us about your student →
If you are looking for SAT tutoring near you in the East Bay, we work with families in Berkeley, Piedmont, Orinda, Lafayette, Walnut Creek and Fremont. Every session is 1-on-1 with a single tutor, never a group class. That lets the time go to the parts of the SAT your student finds hardest.
We have served families since 2011, and our tutors come from a small share of the people who apply to teach with us. After every session, your tutor writes feedback on what was covered and what comes next, so you can follow your student's SAT prep from week to week. Your first hour of tutoring is free.
We offer in-person SAT tutoring for families in Berkeley, Piedmont, Orinda, Lafayette, Walnut Creek and Fremont, and online sessions for students anywhere.
Meet your SAT tutor at home, at a nearby library, or at a coffee shop in the Berkeley area; you choose the meeting place when you book. Online sessions use Zoom and a shared whiteboard.
Book Your Free ConsultationFree 30-minute call by phone or Zoom. No commitment.
On a free 30-minute call by phone or Zoom, we review your student's starting point, goal, test date, and schedule, then recommend a program.
Your SAT tutor uses full-length practice tests to see exactly where points are slipping and which skills will move the score most.
One-on-one sessions target the highest-impact skills, and regular practice tests guide adjustments. After every session, your tutor writes feedback on what was covered and what's next.
In person or online in Berkeley. Not sure which fits? We'll recommend one on your free consultation.
Best for students with a shorter timeline or a few specific areas to improve.
Discuss this plan on a free consultation →Best for most students who want enough time to build skills, practice, reassess, and improve across the full test.
Discuss this plan on a free consultation →Best for students starting earlier who want the most thorough preparation and time for multiple improvement cycles.
Discuss this plan on a free consultation →Two free starts: a free 30-minute consultation to choose a plan, and your student's first tutoring hour free, with no commitment. If you choose a program, that free hour is added on top of your program hours.
* Monthly payments shown are 12-month plans at 10% APR, the lowest rate offered through Affirm. Your actual rate (10% to 36% APR) depends on your credit and is subject to approval. You can also pay in full. See test prep pricing for package policies.
Yes. A test prep package is a commitment to the hours you buy (see our program terms). That's why we start with a free consultation and a free first hour, so you can be sure before you commit.
No. The weeks shown are typical, not deadlines. Sessions are scheduled around your student's calendar and test date, and you can reschedule for free with at least 6 hours' notice.
Keep unused hours as store credit at your package rate, or take a refund: we re-price the hours you used at the rate they qualify for (a smaller package or pay-as-you-go) and refund the difference.
Read the full SAT & ACT program terms, including the refund schedule. Not sure how many hours? Book a free consultation and we'll recommend a plan.
Tony has two years of tutoring experience and is a graduate student in Mechanical Engineering, teaching math and physics through AP and college levels.
View Profile →
Arani has 8 years of tutoring experience and holds a BA in Physics and Applied Mathematics and an MS in Applied Physics.
View Profile →
Nandini is an Economics student at UC Berkeley with several years of experience teaching students of different ages in math.
View Profile →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!
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!
I've worked with Victor for over a year and I'm beyond satisfied with his expertise. He explains very thoroughly, and in a way that sticks! All A's on tests I study with him for. Highly recommended for subject tutoring and SAT/ACT prep.
A belated thank you to Liz for a semester of math tutoring. She essentially taught all of Algebra Honors II. My child received an A in the class and scored in the 99th percentile of the PSAT. We could not have done it without your kindness and teaching skills!
David took the ACT and SAT each only once after his tutoring, and he was accepted to Harvard. We'd love your very best tutor for our youngest now.
We've used High Performance for two years. Victor helped my son with Chemistry, his grade went from a D to a B+, and he ended up liking the class. They've also tutored him in Algebra and for the ACT. They genuinely enjoy working with the kids, and the kids enjoy working with them!
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!
I took their ACT prep course and they helped me raise my score from a 26 to a 33! They knew exactly what I needed to practice and my tutor was outstanding. When I saw my score I was nearly in tears. I'm confident the change will be the difference between acceptance and rejection at my top-choice college.
Calling High Performance Tutoring was one of our best decisions after treading water with other options for our daughter's ACT. My daughter jumped 6 points on the ACT and felt great about her improvement. We'd highly recommend them for a motivated student eager to improve!
Gopi is an amazing tutor, my son's ACT score went up 6 points, from a 28 to a 34. Thank you!
Thank you all so very much we can't tell you how much help this was.
[My son] always felt that he had so Much accomplished when he finishes a tutoring session with Eugene.
Our best students have gained 300+ points; most who complete our program gain 150–300. Your tutor sets a personalized target after a diagnostic test and adjusts the plan as your student progresses. Book a free consultation to map out the plan; for new students, the first tutoring hour is also free.
Our in-person SAT tutoring reaches beyond Berkeley. Choose your city to see local tutoring, or start online.
1-on-1 SAT sessions for families in Berkeley and nearby Piedmont, in person or online.
See Berkeley and Piedmont →In-person SAT tutoring for families along the Lamorinda and Walnut Creek corridor.
See Orinda, Lafayette and Walnut Creek →SAT prep for Fremont students who want a private tutor rather than a class.
See Fremont →The same 1-on-1 SAT tutoring and written session feedback, from home.
See Online, anywhere →Some students start with the PSAT, compare the SAT with the ACT, or need help in the math behind the test.
Last updated September 2026
Deeper, honest answers to the bigger questions families ask before starting.
Book a free consultation to map out your student's plan with an expert SAT coach. For new students, the first tutoring hour is also free, with no commitment.
