Serious Support.
Serious Results.
Personalized test prep, academic tutoring, and college counseling, combining expert one-on-one support with data-driven plans built around each student.
Get a detailed report showing where you're losing points and what to work on next.
Test Prep · Academic Tutoring · College Counseling
Sample student diagnostic
Our Students Have Been Accepted To
200pts
Average SAT score increase
6pts
Average ACT score increase
100%
Of students improve their score
98%
Admitted to one of their top four college choices
Average test-prep gains and counseling outcomes among students who complete a full TKO Prep program. Individual results vary.
Why TKO Works
A method, not just a tutor
Great tutoring shouldn't depend on what a tutor happens to think of that day. Every TKO student follows a structured process that turns performance data into a plan, and keeps adjusting that plan as they improve.
Diagnostic assessment
Every student starts with a full-length diagnostic that pinpoints exactly where points are being lost.
Mistake fingerprint
Your tutor classifies every miss as careless, knowledge, or pacing, so the plan targets the real cause rather than the wrong answer.
Personalized weekly plan
The data becomes a week-by-week plan: which skills to drill, in what order, and on what timeline.
One-on-one sessions
A matched tutor delivers focused practice, honest feedback, and steady accountability each week.
Parent reporting
Families get a recap after every session, so you always know what was covered and where your student stands.
Retest and adjust
We retest to confirm the gain, recalibrate the plan, and keep moving toward the target score.
Our Tutors
Expert tutors. Personally matched.
Your student's plan is built from data. Their progress comes from people.
Justin Scott
Founder
Travis Sutherland
Mathematics and Sciences
Joe Romano
College Essays and Humanities
Ezra Finney
Biology and Economics
Built for focus. Designed for results.
Focused, one-on-one support across every stage of the academic and admissions process.
Programs typically start at $1,400 for a 10-hour package. Tutoring pricing·Counseling pricing
Standardized Test Prep
Targeted SAT and ACT prep built around each student's strengths and growth areas.
- ✓Personalized study plans
- ✓Practice tests and detailed review
- ✓Real-time progress tracking via student portal
AP and Academic Tutoring
Subject tutoring for challenging coursework, adapted to how each student actually learns.
- ✓Support for challenging coursework
- ✓AP exam strategy and content mastery
- ✓Better study habits and independent learning
College Counseling
End-to-end guidance through every step of the college application process.
- ✓Essay brainstorming and drafting
- ✓Application strategy and school selection
- ✓Interview preparation
About Our Founder
Expert guidance.
Personalized support.
Justin Scott founded TKO Prep in 2024 after ten years at one of the country's leading academic tutoring and consulting firms. A Georgetown graduate with a Master's from Yale, Justin has worked with hundreds of students on everything from standardized test preparation to college admissions strategy.
Justin's edge is his ability to genuinely connect with students and bring out their best, building programs that account for how each individual learns, prepares, and performs.
He remains closely involved in TKO Prep's programs, tutor development, and student strategy, so the same standards and the same approach carry across the whole team.
Learn more about TKO Prep →Testimonials
What Our Students Say
Real TKO Prep students, with their real schools and graduation years.
1170 → 1420
SAT total
Liam M. · Class of 2027
1380 → 1570
SAT total
Alex S. · Class of 2027
27 → 35
ACT composite
Serena A. · Class of 2027
“Justin helped me increase my ACT score from 24 to 33! He personalized every session to focus on my weak areas and gave me strategies that actually worked when it counted.”
Mari Z.
Stanford University '26
“Justin's mastery of the college application process was invaluable. He helped me craft essays that truly represented me and provided nuanced guidance throughout the entire process that made all the difference.”
Tyler L.
Cornell University '28
“Justin just GOT me. The constant attention I received didn't just help me get where I wanted to go. It gave me the tools (and self-belief!!!) to keep going.”
Shima K.
University of Southern California '28
From the Blog
Insights and Updates
Testing strategy, admissions trends, and what it takes to stand out.
Don't Waste Your SAT Practice Tests
Full-length SAT practice tests are powerful tools, but only if you use them correctly. Here is when to take Bluebook practice tests, how to review them, and what to do between tests.
What Is a Good SAT Score in 2026?
A data-backed guide to what counts as a good SAT score in 2026, using national score distributions, college ranges, test-optional policies, and the demographic cliff.
How Long Should You Study for the SAT?
SAT prep time is not measured in calendar months. It is measured in score gap, starting skill, quality of review, and consistency. Here's a research-backed guide.
Let's Build a Plan for Your Student
Tell us where your student is now and where they're trying to go. We'll recommend the right next step.