ACT | SAT | PSAT
Test Preparation Programs

One-on-one and small-group instruction designed for measurable score improvement.

Only a Test LLC offers structured preparation for the ACT and SAT built around strategy, content mastery, and disciplined practice. Programs are tailored to the student’s current score range, academic background, and testing goals, with clear expectations for improvement and a realistic plan to get there.

Small-group instruction is available when parents assemble a pair or trio of students with similar strengths and weaknesses, as demonstrated by baseline scores across sections. Group composition is discussed during consultation to ensure that instruction remains appropriately targeted for all students involved.

PSAT preparation is offered selectively for students with a realistic path toward National Merit recognition, as well as for families seeking limited preparation focused on test familiarity rather than competition.

Program overview

  • Foundation (6 hours):For students with strong fundamentals who want focused, strategy-driven improvement without a long-term commitment.
  • Core (12 hours):For students seeking balanced preparation that combines test-specific strategy with targeted content instruction.
  • Complete (18 hours):For students who need sustained content instruction alongside strategy to achieve substantial score gains.
  • Elite Guarantee:For students pursuing maximum improvement under a clearly defined score-improvement guarantee.

Jump to a program:
Foundation · Core · Complete · Elite Guarantee
Or: Hourly instruction

How programs are structured

  • Instruction is provided one-on-one or in small groups (2–3 students).
  • Programs are organized in 6-, 12-, and 18-hour formats, with an additional Elite Guarantee option for students seeking maximum improvement.
  • An initial diagnostic is based on a recent official test or a practice test completed at home.
  • Program scope and any modifications (including ACT Science or Writing) are discussed during consultation or enrollment.

Before selecting a program

If you’re unsure which option is appropriate, you’re encouraged to start with a brief conversation. Programs are selected based on current scores, target scores, available timeline, academic strengths and gaps, and test history.

Foundation — 6 hours

For students who already have solid fundamentals and want targeted, strategy-driven score improvement without a long-term commitment.

Typical starting ranges:
ACT: 26–30 composite
SAT: 1200–1400 total
PSAT: comparable to SAT performance (National Merit prep discussed case-by-case).

Program focus:
 Emphasizes test-taking strategy, time management, question prioritzation, and score-maximizing decision-making, with limited targeted content review as needed.

Typical improvement:
ACT: 2–4 composite points
SAT: 100–200 total points
Results vary based on starting score, timeline, and consistency of practice.

Pricing

Option Price
Individual instruction $1,050
2 students $1,920 ($960 each)
3 students $2,730 ($910 each)

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Core — 12 hours

For students with average to above-average baseline scores who want meaningful, durable improvement through a balanced mix of strategy and targeted content instruction.

Typical starting ranges:
ACT: 21–25 composite
SAT: 1050–1190 total
PSAT: comparable to SAT performance (National Merit prep discussed case-by-case).

Program focus:
Balanced preparation combining test-specific strategies with targeted content instruction, addressing recurring weaknesses identified through diagnostics and practice, with an emphasis on timing, accuracy, and consistency across sections.

Typical improvement:
ACT: 2–4 composite points
SAT: 100–200 total points
(Higher improvements are possible, especially for motivated students with consistent practice.)

Pricing

Option Price
Individual instruction $2,010
2 students $3,660 ($1,830 each)
3 students $5,220 ($1,740 each)

Questions? See Next Steps ▽

Complete — 18 hours

For students who need substantial score improvement and sustained content instruction alongside strategy to open doors to competitive colleges.

Typical starting ranges:
ACT: 16–20 composite
SAT: 900–1040 total
PSAT: comparable to SAT performance (National Merit prep discussed case-by-case)

Program focus:
 A comprehensive program emphasizing strategy, pacing, and heavy content instruction across tested areas. Designed for students wtih identifiable academic gaps who need time to build skills before results can be expected.

Typical improvement:
ACT: 2-4 composite points
SAT: 120–220 total points
(Higher improvements are possible, especially for motivated students with consistent practice.)

Pricing

Option Price
Individual instruction $2,850 (3 × $950)
2 students $5,220 ($2,610 each)
3 students $7,440 ($2,480 each)

Payment options: This program may be paid in one, two, or three installments.

Questions? See Next Steps ▽

Elite Guarantee

Unlimited instruction.
Maximum accountability.
Quantified results.

For ambitious students targeting top-tier universities and seeking the highest possible improvement with a clearly defined outcome and the flexibility to work until that outcome is achieved.

This program is appropriate for motivated students who are prepared to commit to sustained preparation over multiple months and who want instruction to continue until the guarantee threshold is met.

Typical starting ranges:

ACT: Generally 23–29 composite
SAT: Generally 1150–1350 total

(Students outside these ranges may be eligible after consultation.)

Program focus:

  • Comprehensive test strategy across all sections
  • Targeted content instruction based on diagnostic performance
  • Ongoing refinement through official-style practice
  • Instruction continues until the guarantee threshold is reached or the maximum program term is completed

Guarantee:
Improvement of 5+ ACT composite points or 200+ SAT total score points, or a prorated refund according to the terms outlined during enrollment.

(PSAT is not included in the Elite Guarantee.)

Pricing
Individual instruction only

  • $9,900
  • Or two payments of $4,950
  • Or three payments of $3,300

Payment options

  • One payment: Due at the first meeting
  • Two payments: Due at the first and 26th meetings
  • Three payments: Due at the first, 17th, and 34th meetings

Next Steps

If you’d like to explore options or confirm availability, the best way to start is with a brief conversation.

I’d like to check availability for ACT | SAT | PSAT preparation.
I’d like to schedule a consultation to discuss ACT | SAT | PSAT prep.

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Additional Information

Hourly instruction

  • Individual instruction: $190 per hour, payable by the appointment.
  • 2 students: $220 per hour total ($110 each).
  • 3 students: $252 per hour total ($84 each).
  • Hourly sessions are typically used for targeted help, short timelines, or narrowly defined goals.

Payment & Billing

  • Payment is accepted by credit or debit card, Venmo, check, or cash.
  • For hourly tutoring and for programs paid in installments, a valid credit or debit card is required to be kept on file.
  • Clients may pay sessions or installments using any accepted payment method.
  • Hourly sessions are payable at the time of each appointment.
  • Installment payments are due on the dates specified in the program agreement.
  • If payment is not received by the appointment time or installment due date, the card on file will be charged automatically.
  • Checks should be made payable to Only a Test LLC.
  • Venmo details are provided during enrollment or upon request.
  • Card information is stored securely through a third-party payment processor; Only a Test LLC does not store or have access to full card numbers.

Pricing Protection

  • Students who enroll in a program before a published rate increase will retain their original pricing for that specific program.
  • Pricing protection applies only to the student(s) enrolled and does not extend to siblings, future enrollments, or additional programs.
  • If a program is paused and later resumed, pricing protection applies only if the original program scope and structure remain unchanged.
  • Any expansion of scope (additional hours, program changes, or new test preparation) will be priced at current rates.