Our tutors scored in the top 1% of test-takers and attended highly selective universities like Harvard or UPenn. Amikka tutors are friendly, engaging, and motivating. "Amikka" comes from "amiga" in Spanish.
After graduating from UPenn and working at Google and Gatorade, our founders bring a track record of excellence. At Amikka, this commitment translates into industry-leading results. On average, our students improve by 200+ points on the SAT and 4+ points on the ACT.
Based on the results of a diagnostic test, our courses are fully personalized to target each student’s weaknesses. We focus on 1:1 instruction to maximize student engagement, accountability, and motivation.
We have over 600 verified five-star reviews from happy families across the country. Since 2015, we've helped 3,000+ students get into their top-choice universities and earn $25,000,000 in total scholarships.
Our digital SAT/ACT platform (powered by AI) gives students exclusive practice resources. Get access to 10 additional digital practice exams, personalized score insights, projected scores, 3,500+ questions, and a 24/7 AI tutor.
We guarantee our students improve their scores by at least 4 points or achieve a 34 after tutoring with us for 40+ hours. If not, students will receive free tutoring until their next exam.
We track scoring progress throughout the program to drive data-driven decisions. Families receive session reports, scoring trends, and regular feedback opportunities to ensure continuous improvement.
For your peace of mind, we’re committed to providing a flexible experience for getting started with our program. With no long-term contracts, you have the freedom to switch instructors at any time to find the perfect match.
Most 1:1 tutoring costs $150+ per hour. Starting at only $60 per hour, our programs are affordable investments into a student's future success. Join our mission to increase access to higher education for students of all backgrounds.
The Amikka method offers a smooth path to
getting a top score.
After a free consultation, students complete a short questionnaire and diagnostic test. We use the results to match each student with a tutor who scored in the top 1% on the exam and fits their availability.
Based on the results of the diagnostic test, we design a custom program that focuses on the question types students struggle with most. Our instructors motivate, engage, and adapt to each student’s unique learning style.
We break down every concept on the exam in a way that’s digestible and easy to remember. Our tutors provide expert strategies that can’t be found anywhere else.
We track progress on practice exams and simulate test-day conditions to ensure students are fully prepared to achieve their target scores.
Preparing for the ACT can be stressful and confusing with the wrong approach. Our personalized programs have already helped over 3,000 students achieve their goal scores and
earn admission to their dream schools.
Mikey improved by 230 points on the SAT and 5 points on the ACT. He got a full-ride scholarship, graduated at the top of his class, and is now a full-time accountant.
After not improving from self-study, Sean joined our ACT course. He improved from a 19 to a 32 with the help of our personalized strategies and content deep-dive.
Selina got a 1510 on the SAT after taking our 40 hour course. She improved by 260 points and got accepted to UPenn, her first-choice school.
It’s rare to find a credible tutor who high school students can genuinely connect with on a personal level.
We recruited and trained top 1% scorers from the nation’s most selective universities.
Amikka tutors are friendly, engaging, and motivating.
Cliff scored in the top 1% on the ACT and has helped dozens of students get into their top schools. He spent over 4 years studying how to best approach standardized testing to maximize score improvements.
A UPenn graduate, Estelle scored a 1580 on the SAT and a 36 on the ACT. She tutors for the ACT, SAT, and Algebra exams. Estelle teaches her students to look at the exam through the lens of a test maker.
Brooke scored a 1550 on the SAT and a 35 on the ACT. She is extremely passionate about helping students succeed. She places an emphasis on creating a positive and enjoyable learning environment.
For your peace of mind, we offer a score improvement guarantee to ensure that students are happy with their results.
Aligned with Amikka’s mission, our pricing is designed to be affordable for families of all backgrounds. You can even pay in monthly installments.
Maximum personalization, accountability, and engagement for a top score.
Christopher and Christian graduated from UPenn and worked at Google and Gatorade. Now with Amikka, they’ve built a team
of 100+ tutors focused on providing families with affordable access to personalized 1:1 tutoring and innovative AI technology.
Christopher, a first-generation college student who couldn’t afford expensive tutoring, spent hundreds of hours deconstructing the SAT on his own. After improving his score by 400 points and earning admission to UPenn, Christopher created Amikka’s affordable SAT/ACT tutoring programs, which have now helped over 3,000 students. Christopher worked at Google for several years before leaving to focus on Amikka full-time.
Christian grew up in a small town and became the first student from his high school to attend UPenn. After several years of helping students improve their SAT/ACT scores and craft their college essays, he built Amikka’s college admissions advising program, which has now helped our students earn over $25 million in total scholarships. Following his graduation from UPenn, Christian worked at Gatorade before transitioning full-time to Amikka.
We’ve realized the three reasons why 1-on-1 tutoring helps students improve exponentially faster.
1-on-1 tutoring…
Most 1-on-1 tutoring programs cost $150-200 per hour. At around $60 per hour, we’re extremely affordable in comparison. Our mission is to expand access to higher education for students of all backgrounds and circumstances.
We highly recommend that students begin working with a 1:1 tutor during their sophomore year or earlier. Students only need to submit their highest scores to universities, so we recommend that students take their first exam during the second semester of their sophomore year.
Junior year is often the busiest time for academics and extracurriculars, so our goal is for students to complete their testing by the end of their first semester of junior year. This way, they can eliminate the stress of standardized testing early and focus on grades, extracurriculars, and enjoying their high school experience. The sooner you start, the sooner you finish.
All Amikka tutors scored in the top 1% on the SAT/ACT and attended highly selective universities. Most are undergraduate students or recent college graduates, allowing them to relate to and connect with high school students on a personal level. Having taken the exam within the last 10 years, our tutors are fully up to date on the latest test-taking strategies and well-versed in the new digital format.
Beyond their expertise, they are friendly, motivating, engaging, and excellent communicators—dedicated to helping students succeed. The name “Amikka” is inspired by the Spanish word “amiga,” meaning friend—a reflection of our commitment to making learning a supportive and positive experience.
On average, our students improve by 200+ points on the SAT and 4+ points on the ACT with 40 or 50 hours of 1:1 tutoring.
We understand that tutoring is not a one-size-fits-all approach. Our SAT/ACT program is built on the three key pillars of standardized testing: time management, content, and strategy. At the start of the course, students take a diagnostic test, allowing us to analyze their strengths and weaknesses and create a personalized study plan tailored for maximum improvement.
To provide maximum flexibility for our students, we utilize fully online tutoring via Zoom. This allows students to learn from the comfort of their preferred setting while giving us access to the highest-quality tutors nationwide rather than being limited to a single local community.
Each session features live, interactive video instruction with a digital whiteboard, ensuring a dynamic and engaging learning experience as tutors walk through exam content and strategies.
We provide families with peace of mind by making our courses risk-free. Students are guaranteed the following results after tutoring with us for 40-50 hours. If these results aren’t achieved, students can receive up to 20 hours of free SAT tutoring held in a small group setting or 6 hours of free ACT 1:1 tutoring.
We recommend that students begin by meeting with their tutor one to three times per week for 90-minute sessions. However, this schedule is flexible and can be adjusted based on the student's timeline, learning pace, and goals. To accommodate busy schedules, we offer sessions on both weekdays and weekends, with flexible availability to ensure students get the support they need.
Our tutor-matching process is a top priority. When students sign up, we use their responses from a short questionnaire to match them with a tutor who best fits their schedule, learning style, and academic needs. This ensures a personalized and effective learning experience from day one.
For your peace of mind, we’re committed to providing a flexible and risk-free experience for getting started with our program. With no long-term contracts, you have the freedom to switch instructors at any time to find the perfect match.
Our students receive customized homework assignments with targeted practice problems and sections to review later with their tutor. Additionally, we administer practice exams every few weeks, helping students build familiarity with different question types and practice under realistic test-day conditions.
We typically recommend 45 minutes of practice between each session and a full-length practice exam for every 10 hours of tutoring to reinforce learning and track progress effectively. This cadence can be adjusted as needed.
