Real Results

For more than 15 years, our students have raised test scores, turned around failing grades, and earned spots at top colleges. Here are real outcomes — in their families' and tutors' own words.

150–300
SAT points

Typical score increase for students who complete our SAT course.

3–7+
ACT points

Typical ACT gains — many students jump even more.

15+
years of results

Thousands of students tutored across math, science, and test prep.

Every outcome below is real, drawn from messages and post-session notes across our tutoring history. Names are shortened to protect student privacy.

Test Score Gains

ACT 28 → 34

My son's ACT score went up 6 points after working with Gopi.

ACT Reported by a parent
ACT 19 → 22

Derek went up 3 points on his ACT after a few sessions with Glen.

ACT Reported by a parent
ACT +5 points

Isaac raised his score 5 points — then came back for more.

ACT Reported by a parent
ACT +4 points

Spencer just got his ACT score back, and it went up 4 points.

ACT Reported by a parent
ACT +5 (half course)

We did a half course before Noah's February test and he raised his overall score by 5.

ACT Reported by a parent
ACT +3 points

Autumn improved her ACT score by 3 points. Glen is awesome.

ACT Reported by a parent
ACT superscore 34

Meena's science score went up 3 points — she now has a superscore of 34.

ACT Reported by a parent
ACT +6 points

Since his last practice ACT, Kimball's score went up about 6 points. — his tutor

ACT Reported by their tutor
ACT Reading +8

We got his reading score back and he improved 8 points! — his tutor

ACT Reported by their tutor
ACT Reading 36

Eden's last Reading practice scored a perfect 36. — her tutor

ACT Reported by their tutor
ACT ~30 / section

Jack is scoring about 30 on all of his ACT sections now. — his tutor

ACT Reported by their tutor

Grade Turnarounds

F → C

He passed his class — Andrew helped him go from an F to a C.

Math Reported by a parent
D+ → B+

Because of you, Sienna went from a D+ to a B+.

Math Reported by a parent
all C's → straight A's

Kayla went from all C's in 6th grade to straight A's in honors math in 7th.

Math Reported by a parent
barely passing → 98%

Kayla went from barely passing math in 5th grade to a 98% average by the end of 7th.

Math Reported by a parent
straight A's in AP Chem

He's getting straight A's in AP Chemistry. Thanks for everything!

Chemistry Reported by a parent
100% on the test, A in class

Aaron got a 100% on his last test and has an A in the class.

Math Reported by a parent
passed class with a B

I got 100% on the project and passed the class with a B!

Math Reported by the student

Standout Scores

94% chemistry test

Adam got a 94% on his first chemistry test — one of the highest in a class that averaged a C-.

Chemistry Reported by a parent
27 / 30 chemistry exam

Isaac hadn't passed a single test all year until tutoring with Payton — then scored 27/30.

Chemistry Reported by a parent
100% physics final

Lauren earned 100% (curved) on her physics final — the highest score in the class. — her tutor

Physics Reported by their tutor
100% on every test

Aaron has gotten 100's on all his tests this year. It's really boosted his confidence. — his tutor

Math Reported by their tutor
101% PDE average

Christian has done an amazing job — I have a 101% average going into my differential equations final.

Math Reported by the student
passed Math Praxis

I passed my math Praxis today! I don't know how I did it, but I passed.

Math Reported by the student
passed biology exam

Ben passed his biology exam — confident he'll do well on the rest. — his tutor

Biology Reported by their tutor
earned his bachelor's

I passed the final — which means I can receive my bachelor's degree, thanks to his help!

Math Reported by the student

College Acceptances

Harvard

David took the ACT and SAT each once after tutoring — then was accepted to Harvard.

Reported by a parent
University of Michigan

Nicholas just received word of his acceptance to the University of Michigan.

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University of Oregon

He's very excited he got into the University of Oregon.

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UC Santa Barbara

Alta was accepted at UCSB and other colleges — thanks for helping prep for her reach schools.

Reported by a parent
U of U Honors + Nursing

Kennedy was accepted into the Honors College and its Nursing program at the University of Utah.

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accepted to grad school

I got into grad school — thank you for everything!

Reported by the student
Real Reviews

Real Students. Real Results.

★★★★★
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
Verified
★★★★★
High Performance did a wonderful job tutoring my grade-school child in math. They assigned a patient, skilled tutor who immediately connected with my child. In the end, my child's confidence and math knowledge were demonstrably improved. The whole process was simple and flexible with in-home and remote options.
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Jimmy C. Salt Lake City Parent
Verified
★★★★★
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.
J
Jake University Student
Verified
★★★★★
My 7th-grade son thoroughly enjoyed working with Christian! He was extremely knowledgeable and tailored the sessions to my son's needs. I highly recommend High Performance Tutoring to anyone who wants very qualified tutors for their kids.
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Beth K. Salt Lake City Parent
Verified
★★★★★
Matt's been a great tutor for my son. He is kind, patient, encouraging, and explains things in a way my son can understand. Great individual attention to pacing and appropriate challenge. Thank you!
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Lisa W. Denver Parent
Verified
★★★★★
My son actually passed math this quarter, which wasn't happening two weeks ago with an F. He got a C and I've never seen him so happy. He finally shows confidence in his math abilities. My only regret is not finding you sooner.
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Tisha J. Salt Lake City Parent
Verified
★★★★★
My daughter benefited from Victor's tutoring in Compacted Integrated Math III / Pre-Calculus, and we're signing her up again for AP Calculus next year. He is patient, flexible, and very knowledgeable. We recommend High Performance Tutoring.
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Alex G. San Diego Parent
Verified
★★★★★
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.
B
Beau SLCC Student
Verified
★★★★★
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
Verified
★★★★★
High Performance Tutoring makes getting a tutor almost as easy as learning the material. I struggle learning calculus in a large class, and the one-on-one time makes everything come together much more clearly. They're very good at explaining problems people like me have. I now enjoy math.
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Jake R. University Student
Verified
★★★★★
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
Verified
★★★★★
Victor is AMAZING! He explains in a way that both my kids understand so clearly.
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Susan H. San Diego Parent
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These are individual results shared by real families and tutors. Every student is different, and outcomes depend on each student's goals, effort, and starting point — but our job is to give every student the best possible chance to improve.

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