TESTIMONIALS AND CASE STUDIES
See what our students have to say about their experiences
“The Krupnick Approach helped my daughter significantly raise her ACT score in a short amount of time! Very personalized tutoring with clear strategies that truly worked. We couldn’t be happier with the results.”
Parent of Jones College Prep Junior
“The Krupnick Approach helped me raise my ACT score and feel much more confident going into the exam! Clear strategies, great guidance, and very supportive throughout the process. I’m extremely grateful for the help.”
Grace ThompsonSt. Ignatius Class of 2020
“The Krupnick Approach helped me reach my ACT goal and earn a top score! Smart strategies, knowledgeable tutors, and great preparation throughout. I felt confident and ready on test day.”
Junior at Walter Payton College Prep
“The Krupnick Approach helped me raise my ACT score and ultimately get into 8 top universities! Lots of great strategies and tips, very informed. Thank you for your help!”
Ava Nelligan
“The Krupnick Approach taught me new ways of thinking for the ACT and consistently worked with me to ensure that I understood the material and was bettering my score.”
Marina D’Arco
“The Krupnick Approach helped my son raise his ACT score and reach the range for highly selective schools! Personalized tutoring, flexible scheduling, and great strategies throughout. We’re incredibly thankful for the support.”
Jennifer Smith
“The Krupnick Approach helped my daughter raise her ACT score and apply to Ivy League schools! Personalized strategies, detailed instruction, and excellent preparation throughout. We’re extremely happy with the results.”
Lauren Rhone
“The Krupnick approach lifted my score 6 full points from my first ACT to my last. They really do a great job of breaking the test down and teaching students how to attack it piece by piece. Would 100% recommend!”
Nikhil Robinson
“The Krupnick Approach helped me raise my ACT score and get into a top university! Clear strategies, great explanations, and very supportive tutors throughout. I’m incredibly thankful for their help.”
Gabriel Amacher
“The Krupnick Approach helped me raise my ACT score and get into a top university! Clear strategies, patient tutors, and great explanations throughout. I’m very grateful for their support.”
Jaden Rice
“The Krupnick Approach helped me significantly raise my ACT score! Very supportive tutors who were always prepared and willing to help. I really appreciated the extra support throughout the process.”
Billy Thompson
“The Krupnick Approach helped me raise my ACT score and reach my goal in just a few weeks! Great communication, easy scheduling, and effective strategies throughout. I would highly recommend their tutoring.”
Jack Lowe
“The Krupnick Approach completely changed how I approached the ACT and improved my results! Expert tutors, clear strategies, and engaging sessions throughout. I would absolutely recommend them.”
Charlie Kennedy
“The Krupnick Approach helped me significantly boost my test scores and reach my goals! Great guidance, smart strategies, and support beyond test prep. I would definitely recommend them.”
Maddie Gardner
“The Krupnick Approach helped my daughter raise her ACT score and apply to Ivy League schools! Personalized strategies, detailed instruction, and excellent preparation throughout. We’re very thankful for the results.”
Lauren Rhone
“The Krupnick Approach helped me raise my test score and feel much more confident overall! Supportive tutors, clear explanations, and effective strategies throughout. I truly appreciated their dedication to my success.”
Asha Wright
“The Krupnick Approach helped bring out the best in each of my children and build lasting confidence! Adaptable tutors, personalized instruction, and strong support throughout. We’ve been extremely impressed with the results.”
Theresa Bosak
“The Krupnick Approach helped me navigate the college process and get into my dream school! Clear strategies, supportive tutors, and confidence-building guidance throughout. I had a great experience and highly recommend them.”
Manru Huang
"[The Krupnick Approach] provides all the tools you need to do well on your standardized testing, great scheduling and resources to help you succeed."
Hunter Tyndall
"The Krupnick Approach helped me reach my ACT goal and earn a top score! Smart strategies, knowledgeable tutors, and great preparation throughout. I felt confident and ready on test day.”
Junior at Walter Payton College Prep
“The Krupnick Approach helped me raise my ACT score by 8 points and get into Tufts through early decision! Clear strategies, great support, and very effective tutoring throughout the process. This was a huge help and made a real difference for me.”
Jackie Brown
“[The Krupnick Approach] helped me raise my ACT score and ultimately get into 8 top universities! Lots of great strategies and tips, very informed. Thank you for your help!”
Ava Nelligan
“The Krupnick Approach helped me raise my ACT score and get into a top university! Clear strategies, great explanations, and very supportive tutors throughout. I’m extremely grateful for their help.”
Gabriel Amacher
“The Krupnick Approach delivers highly personalized test prep with real, meaningful results! Thoughtful strategies tailored to each student’s strengths and needs. We highly recommend their approach.”
Steven Levitt, University of Chicago Economics professor
“The Krupnick Approach delivers outstanding test prep with proven, impressive results! Dedicated guidance, honest support, and highly effective strategies throughout. We couldn’t recommend them more.”
Peter Thompson, former President of the Board of Trustees, St. Ignatius College Prep
"The Krupnick Approach helped improve his daughter’s ACT score by 9 points over 6 months, while building confidence and reducing test anxiety. The best investment in education!"
Raymond Scannell, parent of St. Ignatius Senior
"After initial doubts, Joe Krupnick helped improve their daughter’s ACT score in just 10 tutoring sessions. English score improved by 10 points, and the composite score increased by 4 points—far exceeding expectations."
Parent of Jones College Prep Junior
"With Joe’s strategies, Hollis raised their ACT score by 5 points and achieved a 35 composite score, opening doors to top colleges. The Krupnick Approach provided practice tests, section-specific strategies, and personal attention."
Hollis Rhone, Walter Payton College Prep, Class of 2019
"Grace improved her ACT score by 8 points, gaining confidence and mastering the test with the Krupnick Approach."
Grace Thompson, St. Ignatius Class of 2020
"The Krupnick Approach helped this student raise their ACT score by 11 points, providing expert assistance and creating a fun, supportive environment."
Former UChicago Lab School student, University of Colorado Class of 2021
"Joe Krupnick and his team helped this student raise their ACT score by 12 points, ultimately securing acceptance to their dream school."
Former Francis W. Parker student
"Joe helped this student achieve their goal of a 30 on the ACT through personalized tutoring and a focused, supportive learning environment."
Former St. Ignatius student
“The Krupnick Approach has been nothing but amazing. Continually impressed with their teaching strategies and the team is great. Would recommend to anyone.”
Erik Wilhelmsson
“I had no trouble with Joe and the rest of his tutors, and his program definitely made me feel much better about taking the ACT, and gave me a higher score as a result. Definitely would recommend, couldn’t have done it without you.”
Nikola Bilaver
“My ACT score went from a 30 during my sophomore year to a 35 by the time I took the real test. Very personalized help and super efficient.”
Michael Donnelly
“The Krupnick Approach helped my daughter gain confidence and succeed in a subject she struggled with! Patient tutors, personalized support, and a truly positive experience throughout. We highly recommend their team.”
Bernard Perlstein
“The Krupnick Approach helped me rebuild my academic confidence and move forward with my education! Supportive guidance, clear strategies, and thoughtful instruction throughout. Their help truly changed my path.”
Laura Cristina Aponte-Blizzard
“If you are looking to prepare for the ACT I highly recommend Dr. Krupnick. In a short period of time I was able to increase my score considerably using his unique approach. There is simply nobody better for ACT prep.”
Richie Thompson
“After 15 sessions with Joe, my ACT score went up 5 points to a 35. I’m now ready for college applications with a fantastic score under my belt.”
Zach W.
“Dr. Joseph Krupnick helped me get my ACT score up and into the University of Chicago! I will be starting in August 2019!!! He is the best tutor.”
Emma Neckermann
“Highly recommend The Krupnick Approach! After working with Joe for just a few sessions, my son walked into and out of the ACT with a ton of confidence. He did fantastic on the test thanks to Joe’s preparation!”
Julie Davis
“My son needed a nearly perfect ACT score for the colleges he was applying to. Joe’s help got him that score. Joe also has great knowledge about the college application process, and I highly recommend other Krupnick tutors like Cameron Gong and John Brown.”
Beth Vlahos
“I highly recommend The Krupnick Approach! Joe and his team helped my son improve his ACT score by 8 points. Joe’s motivation and guidance also helped build my son’s confidence.”
Jan Zekich
“The Krupnick Approach really helped me make large strides on my ACT. Joe raised my score from a 26 to a 30, which made my college search much easier. I highly recommend his services!”
Luke Libunao
“By far the best ACT/SAT prep service in Chicago. My son’s score increased by 8 points, which put him in range for highly selective schools. They created a personalized curriculum and worked around our busy schedule. Thank you, Krupnick Approach!”
Ava Kucera
“The Krupnick Approach helped my son dramatically improve his ACT score in a short amount of time! Clear strategies, personalized tutoring, and great support throughout. Seeing his confidence grow made it all worth it.”
Veronica Scrol
“The Krupnick Approach helped my daughter raise her ACT score and apply to Ivy League schools! Personalized strategies, detailed instruction, and excellent preparation throughout. We plan to continue working with them.”
Lauren Rhone
“Joe and his team are patient and excellent at making difficult concepts easy to understand. Most impressively, they instilled confidence in my student. I would use them again in a heartbeat!”
Sydney Himes
“The Krupnick Approach helped my daughter significantly raise her ACT score and overcome test anxiety! Confidence-building strategies, supportive tutors, and thoughtful guidance throughout. It was the best investment we made.”
Raymond Scannell
“The Krupnick Approach helped my daughter significantly raise her ACT score in a short amount of time! Targeted strategies, personalized tutoring, and excellent support throughout. We were thrilled with the results and the flexibility it gave her.”
Mary Killion
“The Krupnick Approach helped me improve my SAT score and prepare for college. The individualized sessions were key in teaching me how to pace myself and approach different types of questions. I ended up at the University of Chicago!”
Lester Arguello
“As a parent, I initially hesitated to hire a college specialist, but Dr. Krupnick’s expertise helped position my daughter to get into her dream school, Cornell University. His approach is personalized, and his knowledge of the latest tests and strategies is invaluable.”
Amanda Ponce
“After just a few sessions with Joe and his team, my ACT score increased by 6 points. A month later, I improved it by another point. The process was transparent, organized, and supportive. Highly recommend!”
Dillon Kraft
“The Krupnick Approach helped my child raise their ACT score by 8 points. Joe and his team are knowledgeable, patient, and focus on what each student needs individually. I highly recommend them!”
Candida Miranda
“Krupnick Approach helped me raise my ACT score by 7 points. They helped me see the test as a puzzle and approach it strategically.”
Evan Stuart
“Phenomenal service! Thanks to the Krupnick Approach, I succeeded in a course I thought I would fail. The tutors are brilliant, personable, and truly dedicated to helping students reach their full potential. I highly recommend them!”
Cooper Haislip
"Thanks to The Krupnick Approach, I raised my SAT score and was accepted into Georgetown University. The team, especially Cameron and Peyton, were engaging and supportive. Highly recommend!"
Roberto Adan, Jr.
"The Krupnick Approach was very helpful in raising my ACT score. The tutors were flexible with scheduling, making it easy to balance school and tutoring. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to improve their scores."
Danny Han
"The Krupnick Approach helped me raise my ACT score by 12 points, thanks to strategies taught by Joe Krupnick and Cameron Gong. Highly recommend for anyone aiming to reach their ACT goals."
Cameron Long
"Joe Krupnick and his team, including Cameron Gong and John Brown, taught me effective strategies for improving my ACT scores. I highly recommend The Krupnick Approach for anyone looking to improve their test-taking skills."
Josh Ortega
As a first-generation college student, The Krupnick Approach helped me navigate the SAT and college process. Their guidance helped me secure a full ride to Amherst. I highly recommend them!
Anthony Leon
With The Krupnick Approach’s help, I increased my ACT score by 15 points, perfected my essays with Marcy’s help, and received multiple Ivy League acceptances. This team truly helped me believe in myself. I recommend them wholeheartedly.
Hanna Bilgin
"The Krupnick Approach guided my daughter through SAT tutoring and college applications. As a result, she was accepted to top universities like Cornell, Northwestern, and Tufts. Highly organized and supportive team."
Sadia Warsi
"With Joe Krupnick’s expert guidance, I improved my ACT score by 12 points, wrote exceptional college essays, and will be attending Cornell University. Thank you, Krupnick Approach, for your dedication!"
Massimo Franco
"After a difficult time following my mother’s passing, the Krupnick Approach helped me stay on track. I improved my ACT score, crafted great essays, and received substantial scholarship offers. Thank you for your support!"
Jordan Fasolt-Holmes
"My son did great on the selective enrollment high school test, thanks to Krupnick’s assistance, which targeted his specific needs. Huge thanks to Joe and the team!"
Colin Cody
"The Krupnick Approach helped our son raise his score close to his goal and feel more confident. Joe’s personal attention and motivational coaching made all the difference."
Kenya Williams
"The Krupnick Approach raised my son’s SAT score by 300 points. Joe’s knowledge and the tutors’ dedication were exceptional, especially Andrew Kletzien, who helped him achieve a perfect math score."
Bonnie Micheli
"Joe Krupnick’s guidance and personal attention helped me get into Harvard University. Without his support, I wouldn’t have achieved this dream. Thank you, Krupnick Approach!"
Rania Jones
"Thanks to The Krupnick Approach, my son raised his ACT score by 11 points. Their focus on practice and time management really helped him feel confident. I highly recommend this team."
Ivana Nikolic
"Joe Krupnick’s personalized approach was crucial in my daughter’s college success. Thanks to him, she was accepted into one of her top colleges. We’re thrilled with the results!"
Rumki GuhaDutta
"The Krupnick Approach supported me through every step of the college application process. I wouldn’t be going to Berkeley without their help. 100% recommend!"
Krishita Dutta
"Joe Krupnick and his team helped my brother overcome anxiety and improve his ACT score. He was accepted to Caltech on a full scholarship, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Highly recommend!"
Ali Farhat
"The Krupnick Approach helped me improve my SAT Reading score with effective strategies. I raised my SAT score from 1370 to 1500 and was admitted to Caltech. I’m incredibly grateful for their support and highly recommend their services."
Elias Arguello
“The Krupnick Approach helped me raise my ACT score and get into a top university! Clear strategies, supportive guidance, and help beyond test prep. I’m very grateful for the experience.”
William Thompson
"The Krupnick Approach helped ease my stress during my college applications. Joe Krupnick and his team helped me organize my ideas and sharpen my essays, ultimately helping me get into my dream school, the University of Michigan."
Henry Meinertzhagen
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Student Success stories
We only hire team members who have scored in the 99% on the ACT or SAT®.

The “Multiple-School” Student
Learn how Ava was able to increase her score by 200 points in just 15 sessions (and got into Georgetown) with The Krupnick Approach.

The “Fourth-Time Tester”
Learn how he was able to turn this around and get accepted to an Honors Program in Iowa after just two months of prep with The Krupnick Approach.

The “Bad Test Taker”
Learn how Alison was able to improve her ACT score from a 24 to a 32 with The Krupnick Approach.