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Selected Student Outcomes

Real Students. Meaningful Progress.

These examples reflect score increases, school acceptances, and scholarship outcomes reported by students and families who committed to a focused preparation plan.

ACT & SAT Score Jumps

How Focused Preparation Can Change a Score

Score growth varies by student, starting point, timeline, and consistency. The examples below show the kind of progress students have achieved through targeted instruction and sustained practice.

19 → 31
+12 pts  |  ≈ +360 SAT
University of Illinois
Urbana-Champaign Admit
1280 → 1560
+280 pts  |  ≈ +7 ACT
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor Admit
30 → 36
+6 pts  |  ≈ +180 SAT
Cornell
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
Selective Enrollment & Private High School Placements
DePaul PrepJones College PrepLane TechLoyola AcademyNorthside PrepSt. IgnatiusWalter PaytonWhitney Young
$2,000,000+
Total scholarship dollars reported by Elevate studentsStronger scores can expand scholarship opportunities when paired with a competitive academic record and thoughtful application strategy.

All Testimonials

What Students & Families Say

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. We are so grateful.

Mrs. T.
Parent, Jones College Prep admit
High School Admissions · St. Ignatius
★★★★★
"

My son had his heart set on Ignatius but his scores weren't there. Anya identified exactly where he was losing points and rebuilt his approach section by section. He got in. Worth every penny.

Mr. K.
Parent, St. Ignatius 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
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
AP US History · Score 5
★★★★★
"

Anya created a clear roadmap and taught my son memory strategies and how to approach every question type. He scored a 5 — beyond our expectations — and genuinely enjoyed learning history again.

Ms. H.
Parent of an APUSH student
AP Literature
★★★★★
"

Anya broke down each assignment and developed my daughter's own voice and critical thinking. By the AP exam she felt confident and prepared. Her teacher even commented on her growth.

Mr. R.
Parent of an AP Lit student
Student with ADHD
★★★★★
"

Anya structured lessons to maintain engagement, breaking topics into smaller sections. My daughter stayed on task, built confidence, and her test scores improved noticeably. Truly tailored.

Mr. W.
Parent of a student with ADHD
Test Anxiety · ACT
★★★★★
"

Anya worked with my son on stress-reduction and pacing — not just content. He went into the ACT feeling prepared rather than stressed. Strategy, practice, and support all made the difference.

Ms. B.
Parent of an ACT student
AP Psychology
★★★★★
"

Anya created a plan with active recall, practice tests, and concept mapping. My son developed strategies to tackle challenging questions — not just memorize. His scores improved significantly.

Mrs. F.
Parent of an AP Psych student
K–12 Math
★★★★★
"

My child started looking forward to math homework instead of dreading it. Within weeks, test scores improved and he gained real confidence. Anya's ability to simplify complex concepts made all the difference.

Mrs. C.
Parent of a middle school student
AP Spanish
★★★★★
"

Anya structured lessons with conversational practice, essay writing, and comprehension exercises. By the AP exam my daughter felt prepared and calm. Her consistent encouragement was key to her success.

Mr. V.
Parent of an AP Spanish student