Do you come to our home for tutoring & consulting meetings?

Tutoring could be in-home or online. Wendy will evaluate whether online ACT tutoring is the best option for neurodiverse students to achieve results. Because the SAT is fully digital, SAT tutoring can be done in person or online at the student’s request.

College essay editing is done exclusively online.    

I live outside of the Atlanta area, can I still use your services? 

College essay editing is 100% possible since most meetings happen online or over the phone, even if we were to live on the same street! However, in some cases, it is very important for families to have a face-to-face meeting. In those cases, in-person meetings can be arranged for an additional fee.

SAT tutoring can absolutely happen online. For ACT, if no learning differences are present, online is typically an option.

When should we start tutoring?

This depends on many different factors, including which math class your child is currently taking and what sports/activities they are involved in. The general guideline is that students should take a first mock SAT and ACT towards the end of their Sophomore year or early Junior year to help choose a test to focus on. Ideally, a student will start taking the real SAT or ACT no later than March/April of their Junior year, allowing a minimum of 3 testing cycles before Early Action applications are due (~November 1st). 

We heard the ACT is changing! What do I need to know?

Check out this blog post that covers the basics. We’ll update it as new information is announced.

When should we call you to reserve a tutoring spot?

We typically book up 12-14 weeks before an exam; however, if you are only able to work on Sundays we suggest reaching out 6 months before your desired exam.

But please NEVER hesitate to reach out to check availability, even if it’s last minute! We will do our best to fit you in.

How much tutoring does my child need?

We suggest students complete at least 5 sessions before taking the first test, then we will adjust the plan as needed for subsequent tests. Most students receive the most benefit from about 14-20 hours of total tutoring (7-10 sessions). Students with more severe learning differences (especially those related to working memory and processing speed) will require more time to see substantial improvement. 

My child has an IEP or 504, can you help?

We thoroughly enjoy working with students with diagnosed LD's and, in some circumstances, can help identify when additional psych-ed testing would be beneficial. Wendy will help families identify which accommodations to request from the ACT and College Board as well as assist students on how to use these accommodations correctly. Standardized test accommodations assistance is included in the price of tutoring.

What kinds of LDs and Special Needs do you work with?

Wendy is an LD specialist and loves working with students with all levels of LDs and Special Needs, as long as they are working toward college readiness. She has worked with students with dyslexia, dysgraphia, ADHD, organizational behavior deficiencies, slow processing, spectrum disorders, language-based deficiencies (including selective mutism), MS, CP, Tourette’s, etc. 

My child needs some additional assistance, do you have a preferred vendor list for things like Clinical Psychologists (for testing), Executive Functioning Coaches, etc?

Yes, please click on this link.

What if my child doesn't have LD's, will you work with them?

Absolutely!

Do we tutor the SAT?

Yes! WRH College Prep has recently hired and trained an SAT tutor who will be working with students both in-person and online beginning with students taking the December 2024 SAT.

Please visit this page for more information and resources for the redesigned SAT.

Don’t colleges prefer the SAT to the ACT?

No! All colleges accept both tests without prejudice.

Do you guarantee increases on the ACT? SAT?

Though we do not guarantee an increase, in our years of tutoring, we have an average increase of 6 points (mock test to real test) in 20 hours or less on the ACT. Tutoring takes work from both parties; if both the tutor and student work hard, do homework, take advice, work on the strategies, and still don't increase, we will work together to find an amicable solution. 

Specific language related to this can be found in the tutoring contract.

What is the history of the SAT and ACT?

Standardized testing for college admissions dates back to the 1800’s. However, it wasn’t until December 1899 that the College Entrance Examination Board (the College Board) was created and the development of a standardized entrance exam began. The “College Boards” were first given in 1901. In 1926 the first official SAT was given; it was based on the Army’s Alpha exam. The ACT and PSAT were first given in 1960. In 1968, the University of California system started requiring that all applicants take the SAT, and the standardized test “arms race” began. For a VERY detailed look at the history of the tests, including the evolution of the test questions and structure, please visit Erik the Red’s website (it’s fascinating!).