MJ Test Prep
Prep Company
Overview
For over 22 years, MJ Test Prep has been one of the most recognized test prep companies in the Philadelphia area. Their methods have even been the subject of scholarly research on effective learning -- all approaches are carefully researched before being integrated into their program.
They run two locations in Bryn Mawr and Chestnut Hill, and offer SAT and ACT prep through both individual tutoring and small group courses. Courses run throughout the academic year and summer, and they back their work with a score guarantee. Students get access to simulated practice exams, a homework portal, and a proprietary Smart Score system for tracking progress.
The scope of services goes well beyond SAT/ACT. MJ Test Prep handles high school entrance exam prep for the SSAT, ISEE, and HSPT, plus graduate test preparation for the LSAT, GRE, GMAT, and MCAT. They also offer academic and AP tutoring, executive function coaching, college admissions consulting, and essay writing help. Homeschool students are welcome too.
Sessions are available in person at either location or via Zoom. The company employs a team of independent instructors and is actively growing their roster. They also run week-long intensive boot camps with sessions from 9am to 2:30pm for students looking for a structured jumpstart.
MJ Test Prep has been named "The Best in Philadelphia" by Philadelphia Magazine and "Best of the Main Line" by Main Line Media News.
What Parents Are Saying
Reviewers are overwhelmingly enthusiastic, frequently citing dramatic score improvements including increases of 100 to 510 points on the SAT and jumps from 29 to 35 on the ACT. Parents consistently praise specific tutors like Matt Joseph and Scott Seiderman for their tailored teaching styles, patience, and ability to balance rigorous instruction with humor, and many families have sent multiple children to MJ Test Prep based on their positive experiences.
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