Here's What The Kids Have To Say!
"I never thought it was possible for a PSAT class to help so much. After taking the class, I went into the PSAT feeling confident and was able to stay calm through the entire test because of the strategies that Jerilyn and Devon taught me. In addition to a major score increase, Higher Standards is a great choice because I truly don’t dread studying for the SAT anymore. "
Monique Iuster, Georgiana Bruce Kirby Prep School
350 Point increase
"Both Jerilyn and Devon helped me understand every question on the test and supplied me with a strategy to solve them. More importantly, they eliminated my fear of the SAT. On the test day, I was prepared and confident. I truly treasure the time that I had with them. "
Charisa Gowen, Santa Cruz High School
250 Point increase
"During my short time with Jerilyn, I began to see each problem in a new way. She helped me to recognize strategies for solving problems in a simple way, which made me more efficient during the test. I wish I had known about her earlier!"
Asha Nidumolu, Santa Cruz High School
120 Point increase in only 3 sessions!
"I wanted to tell you that I am seeing a 180 degree turn in Ben's commitment to preparing for the SAT, and I attribute it to you & your work with him. Thank you; it's well worth the expense, and I wish we'd started sooner!"
Michelle Poirier, Mom of Ben Pickard
"Jerilyn really helped me to understand the inner workings of the SAT, giving me the skills i needed to conquer each problem in an objective way. Her tips and guidance stuck with me throughout the entire test, and gave me a completely different outlook on the SAT which really helped me to raise my score. I couldn't have done it without her!"
Jade Lewin , Santa Cruz High School
170 Point increase in only 3 sessions!
"Jerilyn really helped me HOW to take the SAT and ACT. Her tips were invaluable! I couldn't have done so well without her!"
Gabriella Pezzini, St. Francis Catholic School
Final Score- 2200!
"I never expected my scores to rise 220 points, but with enough practice and dedication,
and an amazing teacher- thank you so much - 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
"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