About Critical Point
Critical Point is a test prep, tutoring, and college consulting provider in Wayne, PA. The business helps students get closer to their top-choice college with SAT, ACT, SSAT, and ISEE test prep, Academic Tutoring, and College Consulting. Students had an amazing experience with SAT prep and college counseling. One student increased their SAT by 200 points in a few months, which helped them get into their dream college with a scholarship. Another student found Critical Point helpful through the stressful college process. They were unsure if the SAT or ACT was best, and the founder was great at delineating the differences. The founder created a comfortable environment. With help and guidance, a student went up 12 points from a 21 to a 33 on the ACT. The mock tests were great for simulating the real test day environment. Critical Point taught countless test taking strategies. The program was flexible and extremely understanding with a busy schedule. A student came in as a sophomore not knowing anything about the SAT or ACT. They took a practice test to find a baseline score. With advice, they studied for the ACT for more than 3 months. They had 1 on 1 meetings and learned specific strategies like time management and question identification skills. With help, a student increased their science score by 8 points. The favorite part was the personalization and flexibility of Critical Point. The program is 1 on 1, and students could easily change session dates. ACT scores went from a 26 to a 34, and later a 35. Another student raised their base score of a 26 to a 33 in a couple of months. A senior worked 3 times a week online and raised their SAT verbal score 120 points. The deliberate care, strategies and attention to detail helped them score 1490. The service is expensive but worth it.
I can't recommend Critical Point enough! I went into my first practice test feeling pretty average about my chance: I scored a 27 composite with a 28 on Science. After just 5 sessions (an hour and a half each, so about 3 weeks total), I sat down for my real ACT and walked away with a 35 composite and a 36 on Science. I honestly didn't think that kind of jump was possible in that short of a time.
What made the difference wasn't aimlessly learning content, but learning how to actually take the test. My tutor broke down pacing, showed me shortcuts for the difficult question types, and helped me figure out exactly where I was losing points and why. Sessions felt efficient...read full review
They know all the tricks to getting a higher score and make test prep enjoyable
I can’t recommend critical point enough. When I first started studying for the SAT, I wasn’t sure how much I could improve. But after putting in the work and using strategies I learned, my score increased by 210 points. If you are looking for test prep that truly cares about your success and will work with you every step of the way this is it.