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SUMMIT ACT PREP ™ & SUMMIT SAT PREP ™
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What Naperville Area, Out-of-State High School Parents, Their Sons and Daughters Are Saying
Many parents find us on the High School Guidance Department resource lists: Benet Academy, St. Francis Catholic, Montini Catholic, Lisle, and North & South Plainfield High Schools. Naperville Community Unit School District 203: Naperville Central & Naperville North High Schools; Indian Prairie School District 204: Neuqua Valley, Metea Valley, & Waubonsie Valley High Schools.
Students reward us with improved performance, admissions into the universities and colleges of their choice, and often they receive academic scholarships based on their GPA and ACT test scores.
At Naperville Tutoring, we strive to help each student develop a Love for Learning, giving consideration to each student's learning style and their preferred learning modality, in our customized approach with Subject tutoring, SUMMIT ACT PREP ™ & SUMMIT SAT PREP ™. We understand the impact of ACT & SAT Test results for students and their families.
SUMMIT ACT PREP ™ | One-On-One | ACT Test Results | 7 Points Up | 28 to 35 SUMMIT ACT PREP ™ | One-on-One | ACT Test Results | 7 Points Up | 28 to 35 • The testing and being able to not only know that the problem was wrong, but understand why it’s wrong and why the correct answer is correct Hi Joan and Paul, Thank you for the incredible tutoring. Z was pleased with his score as he thought the test was actually harder than many of the practice tests. He has promised to continue practicing as he is signed up for the July test as well. I have copied a pic of his scores. He improved in every area. A 10 pt jump in English! M.W. & G.W. | Mom & Dad of Son Z.W. | Naperville Central High School SUMMIT ACT PREP ™ | One-on-One | ACT Test Results | 6 Points Up | ~ 30 to 36 Hi Mr and Mrs. Kaliher, I found out on Wednesday that I got into the University of Michigan School of Nursing, my top choice! I was honestly not expecting to get in right away and I am so excited! Thank you so much for working with me, I know this would not be possible without your help in improving my score! Thank you, SUMMIT ACT PREP ™ | Straddle Approach | ACT Test Results | 4 Points Up | 25 to 29 J L | Student |Xavier College Prep High School, Palm Desert, CA How are you? I hope you are doing well? M got his State Act score this week. His composite is 34: 34 in English, 35 Math, 31 Reading, 34 Science and 31 in Writing. N. P. | Mom | Naperville North High School | son, M. L. SUMMIT ACT PREP ™ | One-On-One | ACT Test Results | 3 Points Up | 29 to 32 Congrats Kalihers on doing a fantastic job with N. The difference between 29 and 32 is astronomical! Well done! SUMMIT ACT PREP ™ | One-on-One | ACT Test Results | 6 Points Up | 28 to 34 My experience here has been completely positive! I struggled particularly with Math, and the individualized sessions allowed me to work on Math as much as I needed to. This really helped me improve my scores. The Barron’s workbooks were also extremely helpful, as they provided a diverse set of practice questions and good reminders about each section of the ACT test. All the Act Practice tests I was able to take helped me to solidify what I learned during tutoring and from the Barron’s books by putting it to use soon after learning. All in all, I was able to accomplish tons by working with Ms. Joan and Mr. Paul — and they’re super kind and welcoming, which makes every session great! Hello! Hope all is well. I greatly apologize for not sending you anything sooner! Just wanted to let you know I can not thank you two enough for all of the prep & time you devoted to me prepping for the ACT. I truly appreciate it and went into the test feeling very prepared. Overall I think the test went well for the first time actually taking it. The only thing I was worried about was that I found one the passages for reading to be difficult than most. The rest of the passages seemed good though. Other than that I felt I did well in English, math, and science! I learned many valuable tests taking techniques and concepts from you two that will help me in many other aspects of future test taking for any subject. Thank you again so much, I enjoyed learning from you both. Your knowledge, professionalism, and dedication was evident in every session. I looked forward to each Monday night and you made something boring and stressful, fun and enjoyable. I am sure I will be seeing you in the future. Hope you have a wonderful holiday season! Hope the dog search is going well, too:) Since my test scores went from a 27 to 30 “Through the Roof”, it is obvious this system is effective. I can’t say I have any complaints other than a heavy workload. However, I also think the workload is absolutely necessary and I appreciated you guys being flexible with my busy schedule. I’m sure you will see my brother here soon. Thank you so much. K. C. | Student | Plainfield East High School SUMMIT ACT PREP ™ | ACT Test Results | 4 Points Up | 29 to 32 | SuperScore 33 I attended the Naperville Tutoring One-on-One private ACT PREP sessions simply hoping to improve my score. I was not sure where to begin, but with their help, I learned how to see and respond to problems differently. Throughout the sessions, we targeted my weaknesses and further improved my strengths. The sessions themselves revolve around active participation by working out missed or confusing problems or simply asking questions, which allow me to really understand and apply it later. By the end of the sessions, I not only increased my score, but also gained an immeasurable amount of confidence. I was able to walk into the test, truly believing I could succeed. Super scored a 33, so that's really good because a lot of my colleges take the highest from all tests. After months of heavy deliberation, I've decided to attend the University of Chicago and I'm really excited. It was great working with you guys and I wish you continued success in your business. C. S. | Student | Naperville North High School B.R. | Dad | Plainfield North High School SUMMIT ACT PREP ™ | ACT Test Results | 2 Points Up | 28 to SS 30 M got his ACT back from the September test. He got a 28 composite. Woo hoo!! The split of scores were not as expected: English 29, Math 28, Reading 30 Science 24. The 30 in Reading and the 29 in English brought his Super Score up to a 30! Whooooohooooooo! I have been so busy recently that I haven't found the time to tell you how I did on the April, 2013 ACT Test. The work in the Barron's workbooks was a challenge, but the difficulty made the actual ACT Practice tests much easier. I enjoyed the intimacy of the class because all of my questions could be answered with thorough explanations. I feel much more prepared going into the test than when I studied on my own. I was able to learn more strategies to help with my timing and accuracy. E.Y. | Student | Metea Valley High School I must tell you that B would like to tell you her score herself, so I cannot do so at this time:) Sorry. What I do want to tell you was how B. had a smile on her face every time she came back from your house. She truly thinks you guys are warm, loving and special and appreciated your approach and kindness this past year. One could not ask for more for their child especially during the most stressful, demanding year of their young life. You really helped ease the tedious nature of the prep and the pressure. L.E. | Mom | Metea Valley High School SUMMIT ACT Test Results | 4 Points Up | 28 to 32 Naperville Tutoring provides high quality ACT Test preparation and help. They are very committed to assist their students in their future success. They are able to quickly organize, analyze, and form solutions to aid student educational growth. I believe the education environment provided at Naperville Tutoring far surpasses that of the impersonal big class environment. They are highly qualified instructors who excel in their fields of expertise. Their guidance and attention has allowed me to grow as an individual and for me to achieve my ACT initial score goal. They are people who truly care about getting you to where you want to be. With a little time, effort and the support of Naperville Tutoring, I believe any student’s educational aspirations are achievable. A.V. | Student | Neuqua Valley High School Mr. and Mrs. Kaliher have been extremely helpful in test preparation for the ACT. The detailed work in the sections I needed the most help on has raised my score by a lot. My needs in terms of these tests have been taken care of very well. Thank you! Naperville Tutoring's ACT & SAT Test PREP strategies prepared by review of the ACT OFFICIAL PREP Guide, Barron's ACT Math & Science Workbook, Edition 3, & English, Reading & Writing Workbook, Edition 3, & The Official SAT Study Guide 2020
Naperville Tutoring is delighted to see many ACT Composite score gains: Our lowest average gain we see on the ACT Test is 3 points up. The ACT Test is commonly repeated during the Junior and early Senior year. When you see a 5-9 point gain, it is usually a result of taking the ACT Test 3 - perhaps 5 times.
The test scores reflected are those Naperville Tutoring has been made aware of by our students, moms or dads sharing their proud results. We hope this information will be helpful, providing encouragement to consider Naperville Tutoring for your son's or daughter's SAT or ACT PREP. We welcome working with your son or daughter!
Naperville Tutoring is excited & rewarded when they hear students reach their test goal ... delighted when they hear news from the families whose son or daughter receives an invitation & admittance to his or her Dream University, along with a scholarship. We are honored to have had a small part in helping. Now that is exciting & rewarding!
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I just got my ACT score back and am so excited to tell you I got a 35!! Thank you so much for all of your help! I couldn’t have done it without you! Thank you so much for all of your help! I couldn’t have done it without you!
Going into ACT Prep with Mr. & Mrs.Kaliher, I was frustrated & did not think I would ever bring my scores up to where they needed to be. Quite honestly, I was not comfortable with the format of the test, would consistently run out of time, & had no idea what some of the questions on science were even asking? After getting through most of the
SUMMIT TEST PREP SYLLABUS ™ at the beginning, I started to feel more comfortable. I began to learn from my mistakes through Mr. & Mrs. Kaliher's stellar explanations. I used the Barron's Book and the ACT Prep Guide. I noticed a substantial difference in the level of difficulty between the two, with Barron's challenging me the most. However, I now appreciate this challenge. I think it was very beneficial to mess up & run out of time on the harder tests because they prepared me for the hardest of questions.
I cannot thank Mr. & Mrs. Kaliher enough for their flexibility, patience, and overall help in preparing me for the ACT. This year has been filled with such uncertainty. However, they were always willing to accomodate my crazy busy schedule and reschedule most of my prep sessions after my tests were cancelled. They have pushed me to try my hardest, and I am confident I will do my best when I finally get to take an official ACT. Although we were virtual for most of my prep sessions, I have always felt welcomed into the positive environment they have created. I went into this entire process being intimidated, scared, and not confident with myself. I have come out prepared, confident, and ready to attack the ACT. Thank you so very much for all of your support and help. I truly appreciate everything! I promise to keep in contact and inform you of my scores and college plans.
G.T. | Student | Joliet Catholic Academy High School
I have some even better news! We received the scores from her last ACT test and she did even a better. She now has a 35!!! What was even more exciting; Paul will love this .. She received a 36 in Science! Whoohoo! We reviewed her test and she did not get one wrong in the Science section- a perfect score! We are beyond elated with these scores and it certainly was a game changer! We can’t thank you enough for helping her achieve her goals! We will keep you posted as we hear about acceptances!
Good morning Joan & Paul, We are Absolutely thrilled withher score!!!! A 35 was her goal all along! Those extra few tutoring sessions just" boosted" her.
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We can’t THANK YOU enough for making her dream come true! We appreciate everything you did during this crazy time. So grateful she got the score she wanted. She couldn’t have done it without your help! If you can resend anything that you would like me to do to help you grow your business, I’d be more than happy to help!
I’m not sure if she mentioned to you, but we took a very last minute trip out to see Dartmouth in New Hampshire on Monday. She loved it and decided that will be her early Decision choice. We will keep you posted as things transpire. Thank you again for everything you did!! I will make sure I sing your praises to all the other sophomore & junior parents! Warm regards.
V. T. | Mom of Daughter G.T. | Joliet Catholic Academy High School
• I liked the ACT practice tests because they gave leeway on their grades similar to the ACT
• The Test PREP definitely helped improve my score by multiple points | Accomplished 35 SS | June 12, 2021
• Best part of the test and most helpful was the English section because I continually grew each test
• Zoom was great because it led to more flexibility & less stress
• Yes I would 100% percent recommend Naperville Tutoring & Mr. and Mrs. Kaliher to other family and friends
C.L. | Student | Benet Academy
I wanted to share C's results with you He got a 35 composite: 32 English; 35 Math; 36 Reading; 35 Science
No need to superscore here! We are so thrilled and cannot thank you enough!!! All of your hard work along with C’s paid off. I know we will be contacting you for fall tutoring on calculus and AP physics. Have a wonderful summer
T. L. | Mom of Son C.L. | Benet Academy
SUMMIT ACT PREP ™ | One-on-One | ACT Test Results | 6 Points Up | 27 to 33
In my honest opinion, I would consider the SUMMIT ACT PREP ™ as the most helpful thing I’ve used in my education career. The environment really helps to cater towards my specific needs while taking the ACT test. I think individually my tutors had a lot of knowledge of what they were doing, especially in the ways they could explain the problems I was having and how I can fix them. There are certain things on the ACT test that you could not do without the help of tutors like them. They help you realize patterns and different ways to take the test that are incomparable to anything else. Sincerely
Z. W. | Student | Naperville Central High School
I just wanted to email and let you know that I got my scores back today and I got a 36!
This is my score report, English 36, Math 35, Reading 36, Science 36, which I am completely thrilled about (which you probably guessed).
I really enjoyed working with both of you & I felt the preparation really helped me do my very best and I just wanted to say thank you. Hope you have a Merry Christmas!
B. M. | Student | Benet Academy
SUMMIT ACT PREP ™ | One-on-One | ACT Test Results | 7 Points Up | 28 to 35
Thank you guys so much for all the help, obviously it really payed off. Also, I got a 1440 on the PSAT which I don’t think is quite good enough for National Merit.
But everything you did was amazing and so so helpful.
B. L. | Student | Benet Academy
Joan & Paul,
B. got her score this morning from her from her first attempt at the ACT, a 35!!!!!
We couldn't be happier or more thrilled as this exceeded all our expectations for this attempt.
Thank you so much for working with both of our girls and helping them to achieve such successful results on their scores.
We have told many people about your program and the success our girls have had with it and we will continue to do so.
T. L. | B. L. & K.L. | Dad of Daughter B. L. & K.L. | Benet Academy
SUMMIT ACT PREP ™ | Straddle Approach | One-on-One | ACT Test Results | 6 Points Up | 27 to 33
Here are my scores from the February test! Eng 35, Math 33, Reading 35, Science 28
Thank you so much for all your help :)
K. L . Student | Benet Academy
SUMMIT ACT PREP ™ | Straddle Approach | Test Results | 6 Points Up | 26 to 32
M.M. | Student | Plainfield North High School
Joan and Paul,
I wanted to circle back with you to let you know all that has happened since you were last with M. She has been accepted to U of Alabama, Clemson, U of Pittsburgh, Penn State University Park, Purdue and the University of Michigan’s Nursing programs and has gotten scholarship offers across the board.
She has decided on the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and is very excited to start the next phase of her life.
Thank you again for all of your help. I know without the work that she was able to do with you both to improve her test score, she would not have as many options to choose from. Best Regards,
M. M. | Mom, of Daughter M.M. | Plainfield North High School
Hope you are doing well! I took a moment today in my mindful online yoga class to reflect on my time in high school and I just wanted to let you both know how much I appreciate everything you have done for me. At first, I was not thrilled about starting tutoring, but I am so glad that I was able to learn so much from your program. I have so much respect for you both and admire how you give back to your community. I am so proud of myself for the improvements I have made and I can’t wait to get to The University of Iowa in the fall to start my nursing journey! I will never forget the times that you asked about my day, competitions that I’d told you about weeks before, or even just practices. You always made me feel so comfortable and cared for by seeing how I was doing. I hope you’re both staying safe and healthy. Thank you again for everything you’ve done :).
C.F. | Student| Plainfield East High School
SUMMIT ACT PREP ™ | ACT Practice Test Results | First ACT Test | Sophomore Achieved ACT Composite 32
J made a 32 on his June 14, 2014 ACT. I think that is an excellent start. Interesting scores: 32, 29, 32, 35. This is from the ACT website. Thank you for your very special assistance, and we hopefully can discuss another set of strategically placed SKYPE sessions to help him move that score up. The most likely date for his next test will be the February 7, 2015 test date.
M.L. | Dad | Xavier College Prep High School | Rancho Mirage, CA
SUMMIT ACT PREP ™ | One-on-One SKYPE | Straddle Approach | ACT Test Results | 2 Points Up | 32 to 34
J earned a 34 on his most recent ACT. The increase was clearly achieved through your help by increasing his Math score from a 28 to a 33 (Eng 35, Math 33, Reading 31, Science 36)
The guidance and support you provided has been essential to his success. Thank you.
I thought you would enjoy knowing that J has been accepted to both Air Force Academy and to Yale. He also applied to Annapolis, and has not yet heard back, so no rejections! I believe he is going to attend Yale on an ROTC scholarship. Thank you for being an essential part of making that happen for him.
M L | Dadof Xavier College Prep High School| son, Rancho Mirage, CA
SUMMIT ACT PREP ™ | One-on-One | Straddle Approach | ACT Test Results | 8 Points Up | 26 to 34
I wanted to thank you both again for helping M. I know you two have been a big help.
SUMMIT ACT PREP ™ | One-On-One | ACT Test Results | 2 Points Up | 30 to 32
Thank you guys again for your help. It made a tremendous difference, which my 2 point jump shows:
English-35 (two more than personal best)
Math-30 (same as personal best)
Reading-29 (two more than personal best)
Science- 33 (one less than personal best)
Composite- 32 ( two more than previous best)
I'm confident that with more work and the full time you guys suggested I would have been able to make that 32 a 33 or even 34, but I still think what you guys helped me do in such a short amount of time was incredible. Unfortunately, or fortunately I guess, I am finally done with the ACT! Woohoo!
Again, thank you both so much. I will send you a picture of myself as soon as I find one to send so I can begin my road to fame on your website instead of the road to a 36. Ha Ha. Thank you,
N P | Student | Waubonsie Valley High School
Very nice to get your email this morning. I will let N answer your question himself (we are waiting on final, final confirmation next week, but it turned out to kind of be a dream scenario for him/us — and it wouldn’t have been possible without the 32).
I wanted to send Merry Christms wishes back to you and Paul as well. Thank you for your kind words toward N — every parent likes to hear someone else say nice things about their kids.
So, speaking of kids, that’s also why I wanted to reach out. I had mentioned that our youngest son C is a Sophomore this year - heading toward a Junior year and ACT prep next Fall. When would we need to start talking to you about putting him on your list for next Fall and what would you suggest for how you would work with him? You will enjoy C — he is BY FAR our most social kid.
J B P | Dad | Waubonsie Valley High School | son, N.P.
Small Group SUMMIT ACT PREP ™ Class | ACT Test Results | 2 Points Up | 32 to 34
I got a 35 in English, and 33 in the other 3 subjects 34 Composite. Again, thank you so much for taking me as a student and helping me to achieve my goal!
For me, it was a lot better to go through each question and explain the right answer instead of just saying "A is wrong, B is right". It helped me more to learn about how to answer questions effectively. Because I can answer questions more quickly, I have more time to go over what I might have missed.
L. C. | Student | Naperville North High School
N. Q. Student | Wheaton North High School - Pr B
Here are my scores from the February test! Thank you so much for all your help :)
K. L . Student | Benet Academy
SUMMIT ACT PREP ™ | One-on-One | ACT Test Results | 2 Points Up | 32 to 34
Wanted to share with you C 's ACT results from February, Booster Post Prep with the both of you.
Composites: Dec 2016 32 Feb 2017 34
Needless to say, we are thrilled and so proud of her. Thank you so much for offering such a fantastic program!! I have passed on your information to the counseling department at Joliet Catholic. There are a fair number of students who live in the Naperville/Plainfield area that attend JCA.
Best regards,
K. S. | Mom | Joliet Catholic Academy | Daughter C.S.
SUMMIT ACT PREP ™ | One-on-One SKYPE | Straddle Approach
E.D. | Student | Naperville North High School
SUMMIT ACT PREP ™ | One-on-One SKYPE
E. B. | Student | Ottawa High School
We cannot thank you enough for everything you have done to help prepare E for Saturday! We cannot be more happy with the results. She absolutely loved her sessions and had nothing but wonderful things to say about the both of you. The kindness and hospitality you showed us, was above and beyond! I know your success depends on results, however, I feel the personal connection you have with your students is unparalleled! Without that connection, lesson are lost. E immediately felt welcome and at ease with you. To say we were beyond impressed would be an understatement.
T. B. | Mom | Ottawa High School | The B.........D, T, E and M (you will be meeting him in about 2 years :)
SUMMIT ACT PREP ™ | One-on-One | Straddle Approach |
ACT Test Results | 3 Points Up | 27 to 30
• I love the environment here; I always feel welcome and comfortable
• It's very evident that you are both extremely knowledgeable and experienced with what you do
• Even though I was busy and had other work to do, you both always pushed me to not accept anything less than my very best
Thank you both so much for this experience; I owe my success and progress to you.
C.H. | Student | Naperville North High School
C hit her Goal of 34! We are very proud of her.
A.F. | Mom | Naperville North High School
We are delighted with the tutoring our daughter received from Naperville Tutoring. Joan and Paul were committed, knowledgeable, and very resourceful. After each session, her confidence soared and her scores improved. As a parent that is what you want to see, I would recommend their services to anyone!
T. C. | Mom | Metea Valley High School
L. C. | Student | Metea Valley High School
SUMMIT ACT PREP ™ | ACT Test Results | 2 Points Up | 30 to 32
Naperville Tutoring has brought my ACT score so much higher than I had anticipated coming from 2 previous ACT prep classes. I feel so much more prepared after 2 weeks with Naperville Tutoring than from former months of ACT PREP practice. The 2 teachers on 1 student structure truly pushed me to work harder than ever and the work is paying off. By exposing me to so many different kinds of problems and giving me new tips and tricks, I know I am ready for test day.
SUMMIT ACT PREP ™ | ACT Test Results | 4 Points Up | 27 to 31
I don't know if M replied or not. She got a composite score of 31 on the April test. She was very excited, as were her mother and I. She plans to take the test again on June 8th. Without any pressure on her having the 31 in hand, she hopes she can improve just one more point. Her decision to go for it, not ours. My wife and I thank you for helping her. While it seems expensive when writing the check, the merit award scholarship money a score of 31 provides along with her GPA and other activities, puts her well on her way to getting a great education, and without a mountain of debt when she is done. Thank you.
SUMMIT ACT PREP ™ | ACT Test Results | 32
Thank you for all your help. I got my ACT score back and I got a 32 on it. I will be taking it again in June. I am happy with my score since it was just my first time taking it and I do believe that it will go up if I prep a little more and review our strategies we went over in my tutoring sessions. Thank you for all your's and Mr. Paul's help.
A.S. | Student | Neuqua Valley High School
So, he got what he needed for both: Ohio State - 28 and Indiana Business School Direct Admit - 30. Thank you for all that you did for him!!!
L.B. | Mom | Naperville Central High School
SUMMIT ACT PREP ™ | ACT Test Results | 2 Points Up | 28 to 30
I got a score of 30! Reading 27, English 30, Math 31, Science 32. Thank you so much for all your help.
I don't think this would have been possible otherwise. Your grateful student,
A.S. | Student | Neuqua Valley High School
SUMMIT ACT PREP ™ | ACT Test Results | 5 Points Up | 27 to 32
SUMMIT ACT PREP ™ | ACT Test Results | 5 Points Up | 27 to 32
School has been keep me busy especially with AP exams and finals which are coming up. My April ACT was an improvement from my last ACT score. I got a 35 on English , 28 on Math, 31 on Reading, and 26 on Science. Still waiting to hear about the ACT I took in school, I am signed up for the June 8th with focus on Math and Science. Thank you so much for everything! I haven't made any decisions on colleges yet because I'm waiting to see how high I can get my ACT score. My overall GPA is a 4.7. I have applied to volunteer at Edwards over the summer. My mind is pretty set on management as my major and I'm hoping that my shadowing at a law firm and another who is going to tell me about his practice and career will help give me assurance about my career plan.
I got a 32! Thank you again for everything!
R. J. | Student | Metea Valley High School
SUMMIT ACT PREP ™ | ACT Test Results | 6 Points Up | 29 to 35
He got a 35 on the ACT! Thanks for helping him learn the skills he needed to succeed.
C.N. | Mom | Naperville North High School
SUMMIT ACT PREP ™ | ACT Test Results | 3 Points Up | 27 to 30
SUMMIT ACT PREP™ | ACT Test Results | 3 Points Up | 29 to 32
S. F. | Student | Naperville Central High School
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