ANNOUNCEMENT: Registration is now open for our Fall and Winter 2026-2027 SAT group classes!

ANNOUNCEMENT: Registration is now open for our Fall and Winter 2026-2027 SAT group classes!

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TestTakers Pricing

TestTakers Pricing & Program Options

Group SAT/ACT courses are $2,395, or $2,195 with early payment. One-on-one SAT/ACT tutoring starts at $195 per hour in-office or online and $240 per hour in-home. Academic tutoring starts at $120 per hour in-office or online and $165 per hour in-home.TestTakers offers structured group courses, personalized one-on-one test preparation, and academic tutoring for K-12 and college students. A Site Director can help your family compare the options and choose a starting plan based on the student’s goals, schedule, and learning needs.

Clear Published Pricing

Starting prices, ranges, and included support are explained before enrollment.

No Required Tutoring Packages

Private test prep and academic tutoring are pay as you go.

Free Program Consultation

A Site Director recommends the most appropriate starting option.

Pricing

How Much Does TestTakers Cost?

TestTakers pricing depends on the program and session format. Group-course tuition is fixed, while one-on-one test preparation and academic tutoring are billed hourly with no required package or minimum number of hours.

Program Published Pricing Pricing Model Often a Good Fit For
SAT and ACT Group Course $2,395 standard / $2,195 with early payment All-inclusive course tuition Students who benefit from structure, routine, peer learning, and a comprehensive curriculum
One-on-One SAT/ACT Tutoring $195–$320/hr in-office or online; $240–$365/hr in-home Pay as you go, no minimum hours Students who need targeted preparation, flexible scheduling, or individualized pacing
Academic Tutoring Starts at $120/hr in-office or online; $165/hr in-home Pay as you go, no minimum hours K-12 and college students who need customized subject or coursework support

Group Course

How Much Is the TestTakers SAT/ACT Group Course?

The standard tuition for a TestTakers SAT or ACT group course is $2,395. Families who register and pay in full by the published early-payment deadline can enroll for $2,195. Payment in full reserves the student’s place in the selected course.

What Is Included in Group-Course Tuition?

Group-course tuition is all-inclusive and covers:

  • Seven four-hour instructional seminars
  • Four full-length proctored practice tests
  • Detailed practice-test score reports
  • All course materials
  • Scheduled group make-up classes
  • Unlimited optional Spotlight review sessions
  • Parent communication
  • Ongoing Site Director oversight

There are no additional TestTakers fees for the services listed above. Official SAT or ACT registration fees are paid directly to the testing organization. One-on-one tutoring may be added and is billed separately.

Who Is the Group Course Best For?

The group course is often a good fit for students who benefit from a structured schedule, a comprehensive curriculum, regular practice testing, and learning alongside peers.

Retake the Full Group Course for $795

Eligible students who previously completed and paid in full for a TestTakers group course may retake a complete SAT or ACT course for $795. This benefit may be used more than once.

Save Approximately 15% on One-on-One Tutoring

Students who previously completed a full TestTakers group course receive reduced one-on-one tutoring rates. Discounts generally cannot be combined.

Private Test Prep

How Much Does One-on-One SAT/ACT Tutoring Cost?

One-on-one SAT/ACT tutoring ranges from $195–$320 per hour for in-office or online sessions and $240–$365 per hour for in-home sessions. Most families begin at $195 per hour in-office or online, or $240 per hour in-home. Rates vary based on the tutor’s experience and role.

Session Format Hourly Range Most Families Begin At
In-office or online $195–$320 per hour $195 per hour
In-home $240–$365 per hour $240 per hour

What Does a Typical Comprehensive Program Include?

Most students complete approximately 13–16.5 hours of one-on-one tutoring for comprehensive SAT or ACT preparation. Students completing a comprehensive program generally receive three to five complimentary full-length proctored practice tests while actively tutoring.

Every plan is customized. The recommended number of hours may change based on the student’s starting point, goals, progress, and testing timeline.

Is Private Tutoring Pay as You Go?

Yes. There are no required packages, minimum-hour commitments, or long-term contracts. Families pay only for completed sessions or sessions canceled within the applicable cancellation window.

What Is Included in the Hourly Rate?

  • Personalized one-on-one instruction
  • An initial recommended program
  • Instructional materials
  • Practice testing when appropriate
  • Parent communication
  • Site Director oversight

Who Is One-on-One Test Prep Best For?

Private tutoring is often a good fit for students who need targeted help, have a specific score goal, require flexible scheduling, or benefit from individualized pacing and instruction.

Academic Tutoring

How Much Does Academic Tutoring Cost?

Academic tutoring starts at $120 per hour for in-office or online sessions and $165 per hour for in-home sessions. Most families begin at these starting rates. Academic tutoring is available for K-12 and college students, subject to tutor and location availability.

Session Format Starting Rate Pricing Model
In-office or online $120 per hour Pay as you go, no minimum hours or long-term commitment
In-home $165 per hour Pay as you go, no minimum hours or long-term commitment

What Is Included in Academic Tutoring?

Academic tutoring rates include customized instruction, relevant materials, parent communication, and Site Director oversight. Session frequency, duration, and instructional focus can be adjusted as the student’s needs change.

Who Is Academic Tutoring Best For?

Academic tutoring is designed for students who need support with current coursework, specific subjects, learning gaps, study skills, test preparation, or changing academic demands.

Not sure which program fits your student?

A Site Director can compare the options and recommend a starting plan around goals, schedule, and budget.

Compare

Group SAT/ACT Course vs. Private Tutoring: Which Is Better?

Neither option is universally better. The group course provides structure, a comprehensive curriculum, and peer learning at a fixed price. One-on-one tutoring provides targeted, flexible, individualized preparation billed hourly. Many families use one format or combine both.

Group SAT/ACT Course One-on-One SAT/ACT Tutoring
Format Structured group seminars Individual one-on-one sessions
Curriculum Comprehensive, fixed curriculum Customized to the student
Practice Tests Four full-length proctored tests Three to five within a comprehensive program
Schedule Set course schedule Flexible scheduling
Additional Support Spotlight review sessions and make-ups Targeted support as needed
Pricing $2,395 ($2,195 with early payment) $195–$365 per hour
Commitment Full course enrollment Pay as you go, no minimum
Often Best For Structure, routine, and peer learning Targeted, individualized preparation

A TestTakers Site Director can help your family compare both formats and recommend the best starting option.

Discounts

Does TestTakers Offer Discounts?

Yes. TestTakers offers several published discounts and reduced rates across its programs. Availability and eligibility can vary by location and semester, and discounts generally cannot be combined.

Discount or Reduced Rate Published Price or Benefit
Early-payment group course $2,195 (reduced from $2,395)
Educator discount (group course) $2,195 for qualifying educator families
Returning-student course retake $795 for a full group-course retake
Sibling discount (different semesters) $2,195 per sibling
Same-semester sibling discount $1,995 for the second student

Additional school, community-partner, and need-based options may be available. Contact a Site Director to confirm current eligibility. Discounts generally cannot be combined.

Payments & Refunds

How Do Payments, Refunds, and Program Changes Work?

Payment and refund terms depend on the program. The essentials are summarized below, and complete terms are provided in the applicable enrollment or tutoring agreement.

Group-Course Payment

Group-course tuition is paid in full to reserve the student’s place. Early-payment pricing applies when full payment is received by the published deadline.

Tutoring Payment

One-on-one test prep and academic tutoring are billed as sessions are completed. There are no packages or minimum-hour commitments.

Refunds and Transfers

Pre-course refunds are subject to a $200 non-refundable deposit. After a course begins, refunds are discretionary. Unused credit may be applied to another eligible TestTakers program depending on the circumstances.

Link to the applicable enrollment or tutoring agreement for complete terms.

Find the Right Program and Price for Your Student

Speak with a TestTakers Site Director for a personalized program and pricing recommendation based on your student’s goals, schedule, and budget.

FAQs

The standard group-course tuition is $2,395, or $2,195 with early payment. Tuition is all-inclusive and covers the instructional seminars, four full-length proctored practice tests, course materials, make-up classes, and Spotlight review sessions.

In-office or online tutoring ranges from $195–$320 per hour. In-home tutoring ranges from $240–$365 per hour. Most families begin at $195 per hour in-office or online, or $240 per hour in-home.

Academic tutoring starts at $120 per hour in-office or online and $165 per hour in-home.

No. Published program pricing includes the TestTakers services listed for that program. Official SAT or ACT registration fees are paid directly to the testing organization, and optional one-on-one tutoring is billed separately from group-course tuition.

No. One-on-one test preparation and academic tutoring are pay as you go, with no required package, minimum number of hours, or long-term commitment.

Most students complete approximately 13–16.5 hours for comprehensive SAT or ACT preparation, although the recommendation varies by student.

Yes. Eligible students who previously completed and paid in full for a TestTakers group course may retake a complete SAT or ACT course for $795.

A group course is often best for students who benefit from structure and a comprehensive curriculum. Private tutoring is often best for students who need targeted preparation, flexible scheduling, or individualized pacing. A Site Director can help compare both options.