“Our son was an 11th grader struggling with his academics and his standardized tests. You were able to come in and build instant rapport with our son. Well, we’re pleased to say that thanks to you, he got a 710 on his math SAT, a 180 point increase from the last test, and improved 100 points on his critical reading. On top of that, he has turned his grades around and is starting to seriously engage himself in the college process. Words cannot express how thankful we are that we sought your services. You have an uncanny ability to connect with students and bring out the best in them”
“I decided to take the GMAT one more time before submitting my applications to Business Schools across the US. I reached out to Alexis and Prepped And Polished, LLC and was surprised that within a matter of two days, I was meeting with a skilled GMAT Tutor. Alexis was instrumental in setting up the meetings and making sure everything was running smoothly. When I met with my tutor, Jason, the atmosphere was creative and supportive. We drilled the harder aspects of the test, and I was able to go into my exam with more confidence and knowledge then I would have should I brave the test alone. If you are rusty on those high school math problems, or any of the pesky question types on the exam, Prepped and Polished, LLC is the solution for you. It was for me.” Lucas R. Walsh, MBA Student ’14
Lucas W. (Boston, MA)
“Just a note to let you know that our daughter Beatriz improved 190 points in her recent SAT exam over her previous performance. It is clear that the tutoring with Prepped and Polished had a very positive effect, and her mother and I want to thank you for your efforts on our daughter’s behalf.
Coming as Bea does from a foreign culture (Spain) and having attended a British school all her life, she was not as familiar with the SAT format as her counterparts in America. Therefore the coaching she received from you was doubly important – first, to fathom the test and learn strategies for taking it, and second to grasp the concepts and knowledge that the test is based on.
Bea has applied early action to Princeton, and we will be sure to let you know the results on December 15th!”
Aden H. (Madrid, Spain)
“Alexis did a great job with my daughter, Emma. She found his test taking strategies very helpful and a much more efficient use of her time than one of the other test companies available.”
Paul L. (Norfolk, MA)
“I hired Alexis for my son for college prep and for SAT prep. He has helped him get a fantastic SAT score but more importantly I have seen many positive changes in my son. I would recommend him to anyone looking to get their son or daughter the best chance at getting into the college of their choice.”
Vincent T. (Natick, MA)
“First, Alexis is a gentleman. He is organized, thorough and diligent in both his preparation and plan execution. Without hesitation I am pleased to recommend Alexis Avila to your son or daughter preparing for the SAT’s. My only advice, if possible, would be to retain Alexis early so he has the proper time to fully execute his plan. We are most appreciative of his efforts on behalf of our son. Aside from positive results, I feel Alexis refined our son’s preparation approach for taking any examination and instilled confidence. Thank you, Alexis”.
David R. (Belmont, MA)
“Alexis has helped our son (who just finished his junior year at high school) focus on the college application process, not only identifying promising schools but also thinking about how he will present himself in the application process. Alexis established an instant rapport and was able to maintain interest and focus, which we would have had a hard time doing without his assistance.
As of mid-February, results are positive: of 8 (early) applications submitted, we have 3 acceptances (one from the “reach” category), four deferrals to the regular pool and one rejection (a “reach” school). We are extrememely pleased with Alexis, and highly recommend his college counseling services.”
Rufus W. (Newton, MA)
“We are not from the USA and my boys were applying to Prep Schools and had never written a Standardized Test. We started the process very late and then found out that the boys had to write SSAT’s. The boys wrote the test in Nov and did very poorly. We were referred to Alexis. He spent several days with the boys over the course of a week. He gave them a lot of homework which they did. The boys were on Christmas holidays, but worked diligently as they respected and very much liked Alexis. They wrote the test again just after the holidays and did very well. I would definitely recommend Alexis. He understands kids and works very well with them, and obviously knows what he’s doing as reflected in the incredible improvement in my boys SSAT scores.”
Gary R. (Toronto, CA)
“I highly recommend Alexis and his company, Prepped & Polished (P&P), including for students who live many states away from P&P’s headquarters. Our son, a college senior, lives in Virginia. He is in the process of applying to graduate school in English. He is very busy with school and his job so commuting to a fixed location for a GRE-prep course was a daunting thought. I consulted with Alexis, who assured me that P&P could work with our son online using skype and P&P’s internet-based tutorial software. Alexis also identified a tutor that he thought would work well with our son both in terms of her educational background and personality. Alexis was right! Our son worked great with his tutor, Colleen, in preparing to take both the general and subject-specific GRE. They are able to schedule tutorial sessions at different times and days of the week to suit our son’s schoolwork demands and schedule. Colleen is also working with our son on the application process. Thanks Alexis and Colleen!”
Kim M. (Charlottsville, VA)
“As someone who worked with clients of Alexis, I know that he always made certain that I was as well prepared as I could be to deliver the best tutoring services possible. His tutors reflect his level of organization, dedication, and excellence.”
Cameron N. (Boston, MA)
“I am pleased to provide my strongest possible recommendation for Alexis Avila. Alexis has worked with my oldest son and is currently working with his brother preparing for the SAT exam. Both children are good students attending boarding schools (Milton Academy and Lawrence Academy) but have had difficulty with standardized testing. Alexis provided the boys with a practical understanding of the tests and taught useful strategies for both the SAT and ACT. My oldest son showed significant improvement of his scores as he worked with Alexis and is now attending Lawrence University, which was his first choice. In addition to providing quality study tools and strategies, Alexis was able to adapt to the boys busy athletic schedules ensuring they completed the full course of study in time to make an impact on their test performance. The boys both felt very comfortable with Alexis and more confident taking the tests after working closely with him. I plan to have my younger boys work with Alexis and feel the investment was worth the benefit to my older children.