Here's What the Kids Have to Say!

"I never expected my scores to rise 220 points, but with enough practice and dedication, and an amazing teacher- thank you so much, Jerilyn- it is possible!
Kelsey Cervine , Pacific Collegiate School
220 Point increase in only 6 sessions!
 
"I originally doubted I could do much better on the SAT, and thought that with a lot of help I might manage a 2000 at the most. Jerilyn made the studying easy, and I got a score that's higher than I ever thought I'd be able to achieve. Thanks for helping me get my final score. And for anybody who's thinking about getting a tutor, this rocks and it works. Seriously, do it."
Sam Humy , Pacific Collegiate School
250 point increase
 
"Thought you would like to know that Jake has been named as a National Merit Scholarship Finalist! My hat is off to you! I am spreading your name around town like wildfire. "
Melanie and Jake Scruggs, mother and son, Soquel High School
160 Point Increase
 
"Working with Jerilyn made me change the way I felt about the SAT's. I went in with a negative attitude about taking the test and came out with a positive one. I am so thankful to be working with someone as amazing and helpful as Jerilyn."
Hannah Passafuime, Soquel High School
300 Point Increase
 
"Everyone knows that the SAT's are a scary thing. Not with Jerilyn. She helped me to understand that the SAT is not unbeatable and that it is actually an attainable and easy goal if you know how to approach it. I really love Jerilyn because she is personable, and she truly cares if you do well on the test. She puts her heart and soul into her job everyday, and I truly appreciate her as a person and as a tutor."
Jenn Wider , Soquel High School
160 point increase
 
"Jerilyn saved me! After searching for months to find help with my SAT Math score, I called her. Jerilyn conveniently came to my house. Instead of being confusing or stressful, these sessions built my confidence in Math tremendously! Jerilyn explained strategies I never dreamed could be so helpful and urged me to believe I was a math whiz. I cannot thank her enough for the improvement I saw in my math score, increase in confidence I felt, and never-failing kindness she expressed. I recommend Jerilyn to anyone and everyone! She ROCKS!"

Veronique Whittaker, Pacific Collegiate School, tutored in Math only
200 point increase in Math

 
"I am so grateful I found Jerilyn. Instead of letting the SAT intimidate me, she showed me how to reevaluate my skills. The process of preparing for the SAT gave me more than just a great score. She boosted my self-confidence and showed me I can accomplish anything I want if I put my heart into it."
Lauren Lindstrom, Pacific Collegiate School
140 point increase

 

"Jerilyn taught me to bring everything I learned, all of my newly acquired knowledge, to each individual question. I learned to take the SAT one step at a time with a perfect mixture of confidence and humility."

Ben Rangell, Santa Cruz High School
190 point increase
 
"I had a very good experience with Higher Standards. I had a good time (even though it was practicing for the SAT). This course helped me A LOT, and it has made me more confident in test-taking. I encourage anyone to take it because it really helps. Overall, it was a good experience, and I enjoyed talking to Jerilyn because she's really funny!"
Haley Johnson, Santa Catalina High School
510 point increase