ACT Tutoring
Diagnostic-driven ACT preparation in Chicago and online, with targeted instruction across English, math, reading, and optional science.
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Your Child Doesn't Need More Practice.
They Need Precision Coaching.
Anya Pasowicz has spent years inside Chicago's most competitive academic environments — first as a student, then as an educator and coach. She serves families nationwide via remote sessions and in person across Chicagoland. Students she has supported have reported more than $2 million in scholarships and acceptances to universities including Harvard, Cornell, and UChicago.
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In scholarships
earned by students
earned by students
Up to 280
Reported SAT
point increase
point increase
Up to 12 pts
Reported ACT
score increase
score increase
Nationwide
Remote sessions
available everywhere
available everywhere
Selected Student Results
Score Transformations That Open Doors
A meaningful ACT or SAT increase can expand a student's admissions and scholarship opportunities — especially when the improved score strengthens an already competitive application.
19 → 31
+12 pts | ≈ +360 SAT
University of Illinois
Urbana-Champaign Admit
Urbana-Champaign Admit
1280 → 1560
+280 pts | ≈ +7 ACT
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor Admit
Ann Arbor Admit
30 → 36
+6 pts | ≈ +180 SAT
Cornell
Ivy League Admit
Ivy League Admit
Universities attended or accepted to by students Anya has supported
Ivy League
CornellHarvardPrinceton
Private colleges & universities
Boston CollegeBoston UniversityDePaul UniversityDukeEmoryGeorgetownJohns HopkinsLoyola University ChicagoMarquette UniversityNortheasternNorthwesternNotre DameNYURice UniversityTulaneUChicagoUniversity of RochesterUSCVanderbiltVillanovaWake ForestWashington University in St. Louis
Public universities & state flagships
Arizona StateIndiana University BloomingtonIowa StateMichigan StateOhio StatePenn StatePurdueUC BerkeleyUCLAUNC Chapel HillUniversity of ArizonaUniversity of Colorado BoulderUniversity of FloridaUniversity of GeorgiaUniversity of IllinoisUniversity of IowaUniversity of KansasUniversity of KentuckyUniversity of MichiganUniversity of MinnesotaUniversity of MissouriUniversity of NebraskaUniversity of TennesseeUniversity of VirginiaUW Madison
$2,000,000+
In scholarship dollars reported by Elevate studentsFocused preparation can strengthen a student's overall application and expand scholarship opportunities when paired with strong academics and thoughtful planning.
Why Elevate
Why Choose an Independent Specialist?
Large tutoring companies often mean a rotating roster of tutors and fees that cover corporate overhead. An independent specialist works differently.
Remote — Built for Flexibility
Sessions are conducted via video from anywhere in the country. No commute, no scheduling around geography — just expert coaching delivered directly to your student, wherever they are.
Direct Access to the Expert
You work with Anya or Lizzie — not whoever is available that week. Every session is with the same specialist who knows your student's history.
Flexible, Goal-Based Programs
Each student receives a clear plan based on their starting point, test date, and goals. Programs provide enough consistency for meaningful progress while remaining personalized and practical.
Neurodivergent-Experienced
Extensive background with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, 504 Plans, and test anxiety coaching. Every student gets a plan built for how they actually learn.
The Process
How It Works
A repeatable four-step method that turns scattered preparation into a focused, results-driven plan.
STEP 01
Baseline Assessment
A full practice test establishes a precise starting point. No guessing. No generic assumptions.
STEP 02
Custom Strategy
Anya builds a personalized plan targeting your student's specific gaps — not a one-size-fits-all curriculum.
STEP 03
Weekly Sessions
Two-hour sessions with targeted homework that reinforces material without overwhelming other commitments.
STEP 04
Measurable Results
Students go into their exam confident, prepared, and strategically equipped to perform under pressure.
Programs & Packages
Choose the Level of Support Your Student Needs
ACT and SAT preparation is offered in structured packages so students have the time, accountability, and targeted practice needed to make meaningful progress. Every package begins with a baseline assessment and a personalized study plan.
8 Sessions
Focused Foundation
A targeted program for students with a specific section weakness, a solid starting score, or a shorter preparation window.
Includes baseline review, weekly coaching, targeted homework, and progress tracking
Most Popular · 12 Sessions
Score Growth Program
A comprehensive plan for students who need sustained instruction across multiple ACT or SAT sections, pacing, and test strategy.
Best for most students preparing several months before test day
16 Sessions
Comprehensive Intensive
The highest-support option for ambitious score goals, significant foundational gaps, or students preparing across more than one test date.
Includes deeper content review, repeated benchmarking, and an extended testing plan
Beyond test prep — subjects & programs we tutor
K–12 Math & Reading · Math specialty
Spanish — all levels
ACT & SAT — all sections
Selective Enrollment & entrance-exam prep
Personal Statement & College Essay consultations
AP English Language
AP English Literature
AP U.S. History
AP Spanish
AP Psychology
AP Calculus AB & BC — with Lizzie
Selective Enrollment & Private Admissions
We Know These Schools Because We Came From Them
Chicago's Selective Enrollment system is unlike any other in the country. Anya is a Whitney Young graduate — this isn't research, it's lived experience turned into a repeatable method. Preparation is also available for competitive private high schools that use their own entrance exams.
Whitney Young
Lane Tech
Northside Prep
Jones College Prep
Walter Payton
St. Ignatius
Loyola Academy
DePaul Prep
What Families Say
In Their Own Words
ACT · 28 → 33
★★★★★
"
Anya came in with a detailed plan — time management, pacing, and strategies that worked. His scores jumped from 28 to 33. Beyond the score, he learned to approach problems strategically rather than rushing.
Mrs. G.
Parent of an ACT student
Selective Enrollment · Jones
★★★★★
"
We were nervous about the SEHS exam — it felt like a black box. Anya mapped out exactly what the test rewards and drilled it systematically. My daughter got into Jones on her first attempt.
Mrs. T.
Parent, Jones College Prep admit
Personal Statement · Cornell
★★★★★
"
She helped me dig deeper and find the real story I wanted to tell. I went from stuck to proud. I was accepted to Cornell, and I truly believe my essay played a huge role.
Former Student, Class of 2025
Cornell University admit
Selective Enrollment · Northside
★★★★★
"
Anya spent weeks preparing my son specifically for Northside Prep — the reading, the math pacing, all of it. He walked in calm and prepared. Getting that acceptance was one of the best days of our family's life.
Mr. A.
Parent, Northside Prep admit
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Specialized Support for High-Stakes Academic Goals
Choose a focused program or begin with a strategy consultation to determine the strongest path.
SAT Tutoring
Digital-format SAT preparation covering Reading & Writing, Math, adaptive-module strategy, and pacing.
Explore SAT tutoring →PreACT 9 / CPS HSAT Prep
Four-section preparation for the PreACT 9 Secure used in CPS high-school admissions.
Explore PreACT 9 prep →HSPT Tutoring
Test-specific preparation for Chicago Catholic high-school admissions.
Explore HSPT tutoring →College Essay Coaching
Story discovery, structure, voice, and revision support for personal statements and supplemental essays.
Explore essay coaching →Academic & AP Tutoring
K–12 math and reading (math specialty) and Spanish, plus AP support: Language, Literature, U.S. History, Spanish, Psychology, and Calculus AB/BC with Lizzie.
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