1-on-1 mentorship that teaches your way
Is your kid struggling with feeling overwhelmed, lost, or burnt out by school and college applications? We can help.
We offer families a comprehensive solution that helps kids improve their grades, achieve high test scores, and get into elite colleges by connecting them to the right people who understand their needs.
By taking time to understand each student, where they are, their learning style, and what they struggle with, we can craft an entire ecosystem of personalized support that scaffolds their success, fosters their self-confidence, and teaches them skills they'll use throughout their life.
How to start
finding your perfect college prep mentor
Book a consultation
with one of our educational experts to discuss how our customized student support and tutoring can help your kid achieve their goals.
by filling out a quick 5-minute questionnaire that helps us understand your unique situation and what you need.
Tell us what you're looking for
Create an actionable plan
filled with specific strategies that cater to your kid's learning style (and workload) during your consultation.
Personalized support
for better grades, high SAT and ACT scores, and admission into elite colleges
Metrics that change
students' lives
We've empowered hundreds to reach their goals and get into elite colleges with less stress (and better results).
$191,000
Average scholarship awarded to each college counseling student
2.7x
Greater SAT and ACT score improvement than competing test prep companies.
88%
More effective than group tutoring sessions or workshops
Case Study
How We Helped
Math Tutoring
ACT Prep
College Applications
Results
6-point increase on the ACT (26 to 32)
Accepted at Carnegie Mellon
Aced the highest level math class offered at her school
"Strive to Learn is the only place I would ever recommend for college counseling, tutoring, or test prep (and I've done all three over the years with various tutors/counselors).
Honestly, some companies are so corrupt and really just want to exploit people's anxiety about college admissions and test scores. In the three years since I started with a tutor at StL, I have only ever felt empowered and encouraged by the whole team.
I could talk forever about the value of their services, or the amazing community outreach, or the fact that my ACT composite score went from a 26 to a 32 with their help.
It all boils down to their devotion to their students - my friends and I all were matched with different counselors, and each of the five of us felt that we got high-quality support to write the best essays, be our best selves at interviews, and find the best financial aid opportunities.
School prestige obviously isn't everything, but in case you care: I'm now attending a top 20 university in the US, with a 15% acceptance rate (and a 3.5% acceptance rate within my specific major). I owe it all to them, and I can't recommend this company enough. Thank you Strive!!"
- Lily L.
What College-Bound Families Love
"Our tutoring sessions have felt so personalized to me, unlike the many tutors I've seen in the past. I have always been a below-average math student and now I've gotten As in every single exam."
Em. Y
Student
"HANDS DOWN BEST TUTORING SERVICE EVER"
Steph D.
Student
"They are extremely professional and passionate teachers and helped significantly with testing and my son's college essays."
Caren A.
Parent
"Not only did she raise her grades, at the end of her sessions, she’s on top of the world.”
Laurie M.
Parent
"STL was absolutely incredible and worked with me as long or as little as I needed. ! If I ever need help in another subject I will 1000% be going back to Strive to Learn!"
Allie M
Student
"Each student is able to lead the session to where they need help. A great approach, and one that is highly successful.”
Adelle I.
Parent
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