We are a busy family with little time to discern the pros and cons of the ACT vs the SAT. Lisa Mazor expertly guided us in identifying the most appropriate test for our daughter to take for her college applications. She was invested in explaining to us the differences between both tests and how each test benefits specific types of students. We settled on our daughter taking the SAT and then signed up for a series of group test prep classes taught by Ms. Mazor. Our daughter came home from every class with a "can do" attitude about the test, invested in studying for the practice tests and reviewing errors she made in practice tests (of which there are many!) The class series was taught at a steady pace and in five short weeks accomplished review of strategies and material, taking 4 proctored tests that simulate the real SAT test experience and analysis of test errors and writing samples. I believe our daughter's level of enthusiasm and commitment to give this experience her very best was inspired by Ms. Mazor's approach to teaching. She communicates positivity, accountability to be the best one can be and her teaching style is dynamic and engaging. My daughter was never bored in these classes and remained focused on studying at home and learning from her errors throughout the test prep period. The final outcome was an SAT score that exceeded her (and our) expectations! We could not be more satisfied with our experience with the professionalism Ms. Mazor brought to our experience. read more

My son is currently a Junior and was undecided and confused which one to take between the old SAT and the ACT. I have done many research and have inquired to at least 3 different test preparation companies. Even though my son's school, a very well reputable selective preparatory high school has been recommending Mazor to their students, I still as part of my personal aspiration to always do my own crusade to research companies before making a personal commitment. Mazor has a scheduled SAT (old version) review class in my son's school last October, 2015. I called Mazor and personally spoke to Lisa, the owner. She was so extremely helpful and gave me lots of quality advise based on her professional experience and her longevity in this business. So we decided to registered my son for that final SAT (old version) review class In preparation for the December 5 SAT test. My son really loves the class, specially the wonderful pointers the teacher gave during the classes. And the icing on the cake is when I had a concern or questions, I emailed Lisa and she promptly responded to my questions. I extremely recommend Mazor Test Prep if you or anyone you know who'll be taking the ACT or the revised SAT not only because of the high quality of test preparation materials, lectures, and advices they provide to the students but also of the excellence in customer support they provide if and when I, the parent have questions. read more

Mazor Test Prep supported my sons as they prepared for private middle school entrance exams in two separate school years. Both boys' ISEE test-score percentiles were in the high 80s and 90s (despite having dyslexia), and both were accepted into their first school of choice. The tutors made learning engaging and fun, and the boys actually looked forward to their work sessions. The tutors took their responsibilities seriously, taught the boys valuable skills, and took the time to form a rapport and get to know what worked best for the children. They were effective in identifying areas that needed more attention and in finding ways to connect, inspire and encourage. They looked like they enjoyed their work and found satisfaction in working with kids. And they were brilliant in their own fields--a pleasure to meet and converse with. Lisa was with us every step of the way, checking in frequently. She was responsive, flexible, and genuinely interested in our children's success. She followed up after the exams were completed, caring about the boys' test experience and test results. She shared in our excitement when they were accepted to their first-choice schools. We look forward to working with Lisa and her team again when we prepare our children for college. A big thank you to Lisa and her talented, spirited team of test-prep experts. read more

Mazor Test Prep was a game-changer for my son. We'd heard that raising the standardized test score (SAT or ACT) is the best thing you can do for mitigating college costs and boosting admission chances. We found test prep websites and bought a test prep book but our son ignored them! At first, he refused to take the class. We called Lisa Mazor and she assured us that teenagers not wanting to go to a test prep class is perfectly normal! She suggested we get him to give it a try. He went. And all I can say is, those instructors are absolute pros. They encouraged him, and (I don't know how!) convinced him to invest fully. He ended up going to class willingly. His scores soared. He gained hundreds of points! Now, he's in the enviable position of being able to opt in-or out- of further testing. As a parent, knowing that he was given the very best preparation-preparation that allowed him to confidently put in a great performance on the test- has given us peace of mind about the many next-steps ahead in the college process. read more

Lisa Mazor and the test preparation provided by Mazor Test Prep are exceptional! The prompt feedback provided by Lisa over the phone -- returning emails and phone calls in a very timely manner -- answering our questions related to the SAT tests and consistently providing encouragement and support along the way helped our family along the SAT study/prep path. Lisa is extremely personable and her goal is that each student perform to his/her highest potential on the SAT and/or ACT. The tutors providing instruction for our sons' classes were friendly, very knowledgeable and happy to answer students' questions and help make sense of the SAT questions/answers following practice test sessions. It was nice that students learned from one another's questions as well. The opportunity to take practice tests in a test environment (with other students) leading up to the actual SAT date was very helpful. We highly recommend Mazor Test Prep!! Thank you, Lisa, and Mazor Test Prep instructors! read more

Lisa Mazor and her company have been prepping kids for college entrance exams since before the Class of 2017 was born. She understands the tests and has developed "insiders" tricks to staying calm, focused, and doing your best on the standarized tests. Her knowledge of the test material is outstanding and her teachers really know how to teach it to the kids. My daughter took the SAT Test Prep course and found it really helped her with her long-standing test anxiety. She felt challenged and engaged in the courses, and was happy to attend. The practice test sessions were particularly helpful. My daughter scored in the top 2% on the verbal portion and was able to skip Freshman English. read more

Our oldest son took the Mazor SAT prep classes and we could not be more pleased with the results! His scores went up 200+ points on his SATs from when he started the classes until the final test taking. Not only did they help with his SATs, they were of a great benefit to the PSATs that year. So much that he was a National Merit Scholarship finalist. He actually recommended the courses to other friends. He found it to not only be helpful with the tests but the instructors were very engaging. I highly recommend these classes. We have nothing but great things to say about Mazor Test Prep. We plan on signing up our youngest son for the SAT classes soon. read more

Both my son and daughter used Mazor Test Prep with great results, most recently in 2015. In both cases, they agree that going through this course definitely helped them perform significantly better on the SAT and maximize their potential. In addition, my daughter worked with an individual tutor from Mazor Test Prep who was terrific; while probably not necessary for most, these additional one-on-one sessions were just what she needed. With their SAT scores, both of my children were able to get into their first-choice universities. We are very satisfied customers of Mazor Test Prep and I would recommend it to anyone. read more

Lisa Mazor kindly spent time on a weekend evening in July to answer all my questions regarding SAT vs. ACT even though I had not signed our son up for a session. She also contacted a Seattle testing site that was full eight weeks before the test date to strongly advocate the opening of more spots for local students who would certainly be requesting one - only Spanaway and Port Angeles had availability. I found Lisa to be extremely knowledgeable, kind, patient and supportive. She is genuinely committed to students achieving the best possible SAT/ACT possible. read more

Working with Lisa Mazor and her tutors has been a pleasure for me and my son (junior in high school). After talking extensively with Lisa, we agreed that one-on-one tutoring would best meet my son's learning style. She quickly put a plan into action, and after 9 one-on-one sessions, my son took his first official SAT test. His score went up 300 points from his practice SAT test, and 400 points from his most recent PSAT. I know, sounds unbelievable. We were thrilled to say the least. I highly recommend Mazor Test Prep. read more

We wanted to help our daughter improve her SAT scores and found Lisa Mazor who comes to Bainbridge Island to offer courses each year. Lisa took the time to go above and beyond answering our questions about the test and the college admissions process while she was taking the course. At the end of the day, the proof was in the results. Our daughter improved her scores after taking the class. If you want to give your son/daughter the best chance of succeeding on the SAT, find your way to Mazor Test Prep! read more

Reached out for SAT Prep support for 1st child, her test scores rose dramatically. Turned back to Mazor for 2nd child, so far so good. Easy to work with, effective insight for students. Great to have this level of input & buffer between the teens & parents. Mazor helps improve student confidence through practice, skills and mindset. Though taking the SAT isn't a favorite teen activity, they sincerely do and did appreciate the prep support through Mazor. Great group to work with. C Royer read more

My grandson was helped enormously with the outstanding structure and content for SAT prep through Mazor Test Prep. He actually felt that the math prep was as good or better than his regular junior math class. All classes were extremely professional and personally helpful. Lisa Mazor takes pride in the quality of the classes and the personal assistance given to students and their families. I am currently enrolling a second grandson because of the superior experience we've had with Mazor. read more

My son just completed the last prep session with Mazor before taking his first SAT test. It was comforting to know that he was more knowledgeable in what to expect on such a big and new endeavor. Lisa was so helpful and wonderful through the whole process. She spoke with me multiple times on the phone talking me through many concerns and answering all my questions. I highly recommend "Mazor Test Prep" for your child. It was a great experience for us. Would do it again... if we had to. read more

My son really benefited from working with Mazor. Not only did he get the high SAT scores he wanted but his level of anxiety went way down and his confidence went up. The Mazor classes were easy and they do a weekly test so the kids feel comfortable with the format and questions before test day. His teacher knew what she was doing and worked well with teenagers. It was a great relief to know he was as prepared as he could be and it allowed us to be much more relaxed about it at home. read more

I highly recommend Mazor Test Prep. Lisa answered my inquiry right away and was quite generous with her advice--even before we actually signed up for her service. Her tutor was wonderful--my daughter loved going for her sessions and thought the tutor was friendly and knowledgeable. After only a few tutoring sessions, my daughter ended up getting 200 points above her previous score--which I am sure is due to the excellent tutoring she got! Yay!! read more

This is the preeminent test prep company in the Seattle area. Excellent customer service, and worth the cost. They do a fantastic job of preparing students for the SAT exams. I am currently enrolling my third child in this program. My older kids definitely benefited from this program. They both scored better after completing this class. Please do yourself a favor and take the guesswork out of SAT prep and enroll!! read more

Our son wanted some structure and help in preparing for his tests. Lisa was great about giving individual feedback which really helped him. Lisa is able to inspire students and keep parents happy and this, as most people know, can be a tightrope to walk. We appreciate her flexibility when our son couldn't make it to a class or two -- he picked it up at a different location. We highly recommend Mazor Test Prep. read more

We feel extremely fortunate that we found our way to Mazor Test Prep. The practice, repetition, and test taking techniques taught in the class along with the confidence and calmness provided by the mock SAT environment proved to be invaluable. My son Sam scored a perfect 2400 on the SAT. Looking at his early practice scores, this was a substantial (greater than 400 point) improvement. read more