Test Prep — Ms. Martha Co

Test Prep‍ ‍

ACT, SAT, ISEE, and more

Would you go to a driver's test without ever sitting behind the wheel of a car?

(Imagine the disaster that could take place.)

Would you take a written driver's exam without studying the rules of the road?

(Imagine the anxiety you would feel.)

When we ask students to take a standardized test without proper preparation, we increase their anxiety, challenge their confidence, and limit their potential.

The more prepared they are for the specific test, how it is written, and what it will be like, the better the testing experience will be.

TEST PREPARATION

Reduce your anxiety. Increase your confidence. Improve your scores. Improving your test scores increases the quantity of choices you have and heightens your chances of earning valuable scholarship dollars.

As a creative person with a wild imagination, I could find many ways to argue when it came to the options on a multiple choice test when I was in school. Additionally, I found it difficult to focus long enough to truly demonstrate my aptitude. Just look at my ACT scores from 1988, and you will see what I mean.

It has been a worthwhile struggle for me to learn about testing literacy and how to help students perform better on standardized tests. Since 2011, I have been helping people reduce their testing anxiety, increase their confidence, and improve their scores.

All of my clients report that our sessions help them succeed personally and academically, beyond the day of their test.

FEATURES OF TEST PREP

one : one
customized by learning style
responsive to individual needs
includes digital notes to keep
dynamic skills review
remediation of forgotten/lost skills

Rates vary according to length of session (60-90 minutes.)

Quantity of sessions varies according to student need.

The cost of test prep includes all materials. Students only need scratch paper, pens/pencils, and a calculator.

Customized home practice is included at no additional cost.

A FREE Discovery session allows students to experience Ms. Martha's style and determine whether this is the right program for them.

SPACE IS LIMITED. PLAN EARLY!

"Martha, You have shown such towering generosity and real kindness and affection. Really, so appreciative of all your support and enthusiasm. You're the best. Thank you.”

Padma, Mom of Mira, Class of '26

“Thank you, Martha! We are so grateful for your help! You are truly Heaven sent! We can't thank you enough for building her confidence and helping her polish her work.”

Joel, Dad to Rani, Class of '26

“Rani was in SUCH good spirits when she emerged from the marathon she put you through, and still is this morning. With all that she has going on right now, that is nothing short of amazing, and we attribute that all to your support - thank you so much again.”

Reena, Mom to Rani

"Thank you so much for all your support and guidance! Matias really loves connecting with you and learning from you.“

Myriah, Mom to Matias, Class of '26

“Martha! You have been amazing!!! I cannot thank you enough!!!!!”

Sarah, Mom of Mya, Class of '26

I just got in ED2 to Boston College!!! So, I'm super excited!!! Thank you so much for everything, SAT and essays, too. I couldn't have done it without you!!

Halia, Class of '26

Reading & Writing Summer Support

Build vocabulary, improve reading skills, and lift up writing skills

Package Price: $1500 (all-inclusive)

This is an 8-session program that takes place over the course of 10 weeks in the summer with a schedule customized to fit your travel and vacation plans.

Ms. Martha works one : one with your student to help them develop key vocabulary, reading, and writing skills through a summer book project. Students select from a list of options that appeal to diverse readers (even self-proclaimed "non-readers"). Each session includes direct instruction, critical analysis, vocabulary strategies, prompts for student responses and connections to academic work in school. Students also develop organizational skills by initiating an arts integrated project of their choice (menu of options provided just in case) and presenting it at the end of the summer.

"Honestly, I had never read a book this way before. Now, I am ready for my AP classes."

- Rising high school junior who read Dead Wake

"Before this, I really used AI or notes on the internet. I didn't even realize what I was missing."

- Rising high school freshman who read THIRST

"Our summer work helped me get the score I needed on the AP exam."

- Rising senior who studied The Great Gatsby

"Thank you so much for accommodating Nic! You are the best!"

- Mom of a rising senior who studied Hamlet

"Reading like this helped me talk in class and actually write my own essays instead of just faking it."

- Rising college sophomore who studied The Monstrumologist

"Now I want to write my own book."

- Rising college junior who read Beasts of Prey

Level Up: Launch!

Summer Prep for College Start

Package Price: $1500 (all inclusive)

Congratulations! Your student is going to college!

With the college application out of the way, it may seem like you've crossed the finish line, and you have.

However, you're also at a brand new STARTING line. About 25% of students do not return to their chosen college after freshman year. Some of them transfer, some go back home, and some enter the workforce. Quite often, the struggles of freshman year have been too overwhelming or disappointing to keep going.

It doesn't have to be this way. To help maximize your student's success during freshman year, we offer Level Up: Launch! This is an 8 session program where your rising college freshman receives individualized coaching in the areas that most commonly lead to frustration or failure during the first year after high school graduation: