Testimonials & Case Studies

TESTIMONIALS AND CASE STUDIES

See what our students have to say about their experiences

Most of my pre-college, educational life was overshadowed by the “opinions” of uninformed and lazy educational “professionals” and “administrators,” who neglected to identify my learning style, because it was more convenient to give a generic diagnosis rather than to understand my personality and natural intelligence. My parents hired tutor after tutor to try and mold me from an average/mediocre student into an exceptional one. All failed, except for the Krupnick Approach. Dr. Krupnick and his team focused on identifying my strengths and applying them to a systematic process aimed at equipping me with the perspective needed to tackle highly complex problems. This systematic process I learned gave me the confidence and the set of tools I needed to not only compete in the real world but to excel past my peers, taking me from an average C/D high school student to Dean’s list honor student in college. Throughout college I applied the Krupnick Approach’s process to tackling the challenges of my international business and economics major, becoming well known as an exceptional contributor, receiving praise and accolades for departmental and campus contributions. Today, post-college, I enjoy my challenging career as a top performing Account Executive at a Fortune 500 technology company, communicating the value of highly complex emerging technology solutions to customers throughout North America. I still rely on/apply the Krupnick Approach to train, mentor, and tackle the rigors of competing in corporate America.
George GFormer Student at Berkeley
If you or anyone you know are currently struggling with ACT/SAT preparation and are looking for tutoring/assistance, Joe Krupnick and The Krupnick Approach is the only way to go. After working with Joe as a tutor for many years in high school we began working on ACT preparation and over a short period of time Joe helped me drastically improve my practice exam scores, leading me to jump 10 points and hit my goal of a 30 on my very first attempt!!! Joe’s passion for helping students is unmatched and his unique approach to the student-tutor relationship creates a calming, fun and focused environment. Go the way of The Krupnick Approach!!
Charlie TFormer Student, St. Ignatius College Prep
I am writing on behalf of a wonderful tutor, Dr. Joe Krupnick. Joe Krupnick has a deep and personal understanding of the unique ways in which students learn. He has a special talent for building relationships with students therefore works wonders with their success and confidence. He is an outstanding teacher and tutor.
Jane DonovanFormer Counselor at Latin School of Chicago
So, there have been very few times in my life that I don’t have the words to strongly enough recommend someone or something. But, such is the case with Joe Krupnick and his company The Krupnick Approach. Joe is, by miles, the best test preparation expert and finest tutor I've ever been around. With five children, four of whom have completed or currently attend high school and three of whom have taken college placement exams…I have more data than most…over many years! We've sampled all types, all places and all people, but the numbers speak for themselves…and it ain't close my friends. Joe has a system and approach that result in jaw-dropping improvement. Better yet, he loves his work. And the best news is that I've known Joe for over 20 years and vouch for his character and honesty. He's an all star professional and an all star human being. Joe earned both his undergraduate and Ph.D degrees from Harvard University and in addition to his research and writing, he LOVES tutoring students—and helping them conquer college placement exams. His academic pedigree is clearly unique. And, his patience, motivational and encouraging ways resulted in our children actually looking forward to working with Joe. If your child has any anxiety about the ACT or is looking to dramatically improve his/her score, this might be the best contact you could make. Additionally, tutoring in difficult high school subjects isn't difficult for Joe! If you are one of our friends that have used Joe, feel free to chime in as well. He's just the best.
Peter ThompsonFormer President of the Board of Trustees, St. Ignatius College Prep
The Krupnick Approach is the real deal. Over a six month period, Joe and his team were able to help my daughter improve her ACT score by 9 points. She’s a great student but always had some anxiety when taking tests. The Krupnick Approach helped her build confidence and gave her the tools she needed to show her true potential. It’s the best investment in education you’ll ever make for your child.
Raymond ScannellParent
I’ve known Joe Krupnick for twenty years. When it comes to improving test scores and getting students into top colleges, he is the man. I’ve used him with all my children, and even my German niece (who got into the University of Chicago with Joe’s help). One thing I love about the Krupnick Approach is how highly tailored it is to a particular student‘s needs. I was amazed by how creatively and thoughtfully the test prep and test taking strategies were customized around individual strengths, weaknesses, and personalities. I’d recommend the Krupnick Approach to anyone!
Steven LevittUniversity of Chicago professor, co-author of the popular “Freakonomics” books, and Parent
If you want reliable and trustworthy people, Krupnick approach is definitely the way to go. There are multiple tutors who are experts in their field. For instance, there is a special tutor for math, science, reading, and English. At first I thought even the best tutors would have trouble teaching and connecting with me on zoom, but I was complete wrong. The way I was taught about how to approach the test was mind opening and it allowed me to score much better than I would have if I hadn’t taken part in Krupnick approach. Overall, 100% recommend to anyone wanting to do well on the ACT.
Charlie KStudent
The tutors over here are very nice and helpful in helping with test prep. The sessions were very individualized, which helped me learn how to pace myself faster while taking the SAT and how to approach older passages in the reading section. With the help of this program in helping me achieve a good score on the SAT, I ended up going into the University of Chicago! Many thanks to my tutor, Peyton, and the program’s donors for helping me achieve what I have to this point.
Lester AUniversity of Chicago Student
I have been so impressed with Joe and his team or tutors. They are patient, and able to make the most difficult concepts easy to digest. Most impressive is the confidence they install in your student! It was a real pleasure for my student to work with the Krupnick approach! I would use them again in a heartbeat.
Sydney HimesParent
The Krupnick Approach was very helpful in getting me my target score for the ACT. As someone who is always proactive in their work, I was always pushed to do better. Joe, Cameron, and the others were very flexible in their meeting times so I was able to work around my high school schedule, family commitments, and even a college course. I would highly recommend reaching out if you really want to get your scores up!
Danny HStudent at University of Chicago
Raised in a family of Ivy League graduates who never considered using a specialist to get into college in the 1980’s I initially felt I had “caved” by hiring one for my daughter. Wrong! The college application process these days is considerably more strenuous and nuanced than in “our” day and even as a person well versed in top tier colleges, actually getting a smart kid into a high level one requires the specialized experience and expertise of Dr. K and his team. My daughter is bright and seemingly doing all the right things but Dr. K help package and position her to stretch and get into her dream school, Cornell University. Dr K has the very latest tests to prep to boost scores and he knows the optimal way to help your child to get into increasingly difficult schools. Invest wisely in the Krupnick Approach.
Amanda PonceParent of student at Cornell University
As a parent of six kids, it was extremely important for me to find tutors that could adapt to different learning styles. It was also critical to find an approach that helped find and advance the learning strengths of each individual child. The Krupnick Approach helped pull out the best work in my kids and instilled the confidence in writing, problem solving antesting that few (if any) teachers and professors have been able to achieve. Excellent group!
Theresa BosakParent
Krupnick Approach helped raise my score by 3 points after just a few weeks. There was always good communication and organization, and setting up tutoring sessions was simple. I would highly recommend this to anyone looking to raise their ACT score significantly to reach their goal, as I have reached mine.
Jack LStudent
The Krupnick Approach helped me tremendously with the SAT. Joe and the rest of the team, especially Cameron and Peyton, are extremely helpful, informative, and engaging. They are easy to learn from and are genuinely there to help. Because of their help, I increased my SAT score and was later accepted into Georgetown University, my top college! I highly recommend The Krupnick Approach!
Roberto AStudent at Georgetown University
The Krupnick Approach has helped my ACT score immensely. When I began, my score was nowhere near where I wanted it to be. After a bunch of sessions, I finally took the test, and I saw a 12 point improvement. Both Joe Krupnick and Cameron Gong taught me strategies and lessons that proved very necessary for success. I 100% recommend this program to those who also wish to reach their ACT goal, for I was able to reach mine.
Cameron LStudent
The Krupnick Approach is nothing short of spectacular. They did a great job teaching the in’s and outs of the ACT test effectively and efficiently. In addition to Dr. Krupnick, I also worked with Cameron Gong (reading and science) and John Brown (mathematics.) Both offered a multitude of strategies that helped me improve my scores for each subject dramatically. I would most certainly recommend the Krupnick Approach team to anyone interested in improving their ACT skills.
Josh OStudent
The Krupnick Approach has already helped increase my ACT score significantly. All of the tutors are very helpful and always were on time for class. They also made an effort to extend their help beyond the designated class time, and reached out with extra help very often.
Billy TStudent
Krupnick approach is a great way to boost your test scores. I went from a 21 to a 26/27 superscore just from this company. He also helped me look at colleges and my college essays. Overall very helpful and I would definitely recommend!
Maddie GStudent
Joe and The Krupnick Approach as a whole have been truly amazing. I had always been a decent test taker but never amazing. I got an okay score on my pact’s and baseline but by no means did I do amazing. After just a session or two I saw immediate improvements across the board! After about two months with joe and his team I took the act and I saw a 6 point total increase in my overall score. I decided to try again and see if I could push it further and after another month I saw another one point increase from my previous attempt. While working with joe and his team everything was very transparent and organized. I never had a tutor miss a session or randomly cancel, and they were always super open to talk if I had any questions. Overall a great experience, would highly recommend!
Dillon KStudent
The Krupnick Approach exceeded my expectations. My daughter took the ACT exam in December 2018 without prior tutoring or test preparation. Her score was good, but we thought that she could do better. A couple of friends had recommended Joe Krupnick to me. After our initial consultation, Joe recommended that my daughter take the next ACT exam in February 2019. Joe’s approach was structured and specific to what my daughter needed to focus on in order to improve her score. In ten tutoring sessions, the English component of my daughters score increased 10 points!! All sections increased, bringing her composite score up 4 points in total. Words really can’t express how elated we were that this part of the college admissions process was over and my daughter could now focus on her class work and spring sports season at Jones. Completely exceeded my expectations!!
Mary KillionParent
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 NStudent at Notre Dame
The Krupnick Approach was extremely helpful with my studying for the SAT and the SAT subject tests! With their assistance, I was able to raise my score to a 1530, which helped me to get into the school of my dreams!
Livia H Student at Brown University
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 RStudent
Krupnick approach helped so much with my act. My score went up about 5 points all thanks to Krupnick and his other tutors. They helped me understand the patterns and different ways to beat the test. They walked through all problems I got wrong so I knew what to do for next time. Now I’m headed to UVA thanks to help from the Krupnick Approach!
Gabriel AStudent at University of Virginia
My ACT score went from a 30 during my sophomore year to a 35 by the time I took a real test. Very personalized help and super efficient.
Michael DStudent
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 DStudent
Using Krupnick to help with my preparation for the ACT significantly benefitted me. It helped raise my composite test score by 7 whole points. I learned a new perspective on the ACT which made it seem more like solving a puzzle instead of doing a bunch of problems on a long test.
Evan SStudent
The Krupnick Approach instilled in my child the necessary confidence to be successful on the exam. 8-point increase in the ACT!! Joe and his tutors are knowledgeable, skilled and patient. The focus is on what each student needs individually to improve his/her score. He also does a great job of explaining college admission test processes to parents. I highly recommend this company!
Candida Miranda Parent
The Krupnick Approach has done a phenomenal job in helping me raise my college entrance test scores. Dr. K is extremely supportive and has an amazing staff like Cameron who is awesome. Overall, I raised my score 6 points and I’ve developed a new level of confidence about test taking in general. I’ve also worked with John briefly as a tutor for math to secure some concepts and secure the grade I wanted (an A), but more importantly I understood the material in a way that really made sense for me. I really don't know where I would be in this process without Joe and Cameron and the Krupnick Approach. They really are invested in my future and that means a lot to me.
Asha WStudent
My ACT score went up 8 points and I just got in early decision to Tufts! This was a huge help.
Jackie B Student at Tufts
As a parent of a student with both a learning difference and anxiety diagnosis, I was so pleased with The Krupnick Approach’s abiltity to find a great tutor for my daughter. All of the organization’s tutors were helpful. But Ranjani was a perfect fit for my daughter for Math, in which she has a significant disability. My daughter is often completely confused by Math and both embarrassed and anxious about the subject martyr. My daughter not only was able to learn from Ranjani but willing to go for tutoring - something she resisted with several other tutors. Ranjani was calm, reassuring and flexible enough to take different approaches to teach someone for whom Math is very difficult. I highly recommend The Krupnick Approach and Ranjani in particular!
Bernard PerlsteinParent
The Krupnick Approach raised my score 7 points on the ACT, from a 27 to a 34, in less than two months! I could not be happier! Not only that but they have made the college process so much easier so that now I can apply with confidence to my dream colleges. Joe and his team helped me in ways I would not have thought possible before signing up for tutoring. They helped me decide on top colleges and even what I want to do during college. The Krupnick Approach really turns the college process into an exciting and positive experience where anything is possible. I strongly recommend using Krupnick Approach for *any* sort of tutoring because they have really cracked the code to the ACT and I know that I could not have gotten this sort of help anywhere else.
Jaden RiceStudent at UNC-Chapel Hill and Krupnick Approach Intern
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The Krupnick Approach is the real deal. Over a six month period, Joe and his team were able to help my daughter improve her ACT score by 9 points. She’s a great student but always had some anxiety when taking tests. The Krupnick Approach helped her build confidence and gave her the tools she needed to show her true potential. It’s the best investment in education you’ll ever make for your child.
Raymond ScannellParent
The Krupnick Approach was incredibly patient and fun to work with while preparing for the exam. With their expert assistance, my ACT score shot up by 11 points. They should be called the test whisperers!
Robert HFormer University of Chicago Lab School Student
The Krupnick Approach raised my score 7 points on the ACT, from a 27 to a 34, in less than two months! I could not be happier! Not only that but they have made the college process so much easier so that now I can apply with confidence to my dream colleges. Joe and his team helped me in ways I would not have thought possible before signing up for tutoring. They helped me decide on top colleges and even what I want to do during college. The Krupnick Approach really turns the college process into an exciting and positive experience where anything is possible. I strongly recommend using Krupnick Approach for *any* sort of tutoring because they have really cracked the code to the ACT and I know that I could not have gotten this sort of help anywhere else.
Jaden RiceStudent at UNC-Chapel Hill and Krupnick Approach Approach Intern
If you want reliable and trustworthy people, Krupnick Approach is definitely the way to go. There are multiple tutors who are experts in their field. For instance, there is a special tutor for math, science, reading, and English. At first I thought even the best tutors would have trouble teaching and connecting with me on zoom, but I was complete wrong. The way I was taught about how to approach the test was mind opening and it allowed me to score much better than I would have if I hadn’t taken part in Krupnick approach. Overall, 100% recommend to anyone wanting to do well on the ACT.
Charlie KStudent
“I’ve known Joe Krupnick for twenty years. When it comes to improving test scores and getting students into top colleges, he is the man. I’ve used him with all my children, and even my German niece (who got into the University of Chicago with Joe’s help). One thing I love about the Krupnick Approach is how highly tailored it is to a particular student‘s needs. I was amazed by how creatively and thoughtfully the test prep and test taking strategies were customized around individual strengths, weaknesses, and personalities. I’d recommend the Krupnick Approach to anyone!”
Steven LevittUniversity of Chicago Economics professor, co-author of the best-selling Freakonomics books and their sequels, and father of four University of Chicago Lab School students.
The tutors over here are very nice and helpful in helping with test prep. The sessions were very individualized, which helped me learn how to pace myself faster while taking the SAT and how to approach older passages in the reading section. With the help of this program in helping me achieve a good score on the SAT, I ended up going into the University of Chicago! Many thanks to my tutor, Peyton, and the program’s donors for helping me achieve what I have to this point.
Lester AStudent at University of Chicago and Krupnick Approach Intern
I have been so impressed with Joe and his team or tutors. They are patient, and able to make the most difficult concepts easy to digest. Most impressive is the confidence they install in your student! It was a real pleasure for my student to work with the Krupnick approach! I would use them again in a heartbeat.
Sydney HimesParent
The Krupnick Approach was very helpful in getting me my target score for the ACT. As someone who is always proactive in their work, I was always pushed to do better. Joe, Cameron, and the others were very flexible in their meeting times so I was able to work around my high school schedule, family commitments, and even a college course. I would highly recommend reaching out if you really want to get your scores up!
Danny HStudent at University of Chicago
"So, there have been very few times in my life that I don’t have the words to strongly enough recommend someone or something. But, such is the case with Joe Krupnick and his company The Krupnick Approach. Joe is, by miles, the best test preparation expert and finest tutor I've ever been around. With five children, four of whom have completed or currently attend high school and three of whom have taken college placement exams...I have more data than most...over many years! We've sampled all types, all places and all people, but the numbers speak for themselves...and it ain't close my friends. Joe has a system and approach that result in jaw- dropping improvement. Better yet, he loves his work. And the best news is that I've known Joe for over 20 years and vouch for his character and honesty. He's an all star professional and an all star human being. Joe earned both his undergraduate and Ph.D degrees from Harvard University and in addition to his research and writing, he LOVES tutoring students—and helping them conquer college placement exams. His academic pedigree is clearly unique. And, his patience, motivational and encouraging ways resulted in our children actually looking forward to working with Joe. If your child has any anxiety about the ACT or is looking to dramatically improve his/her score, this might be the best contact you could make. Additionally, tutoring in difficult high school subjects isn't difficult for Joe! If you are one of our friends that have used Joe, feel free to chime in as well. He's just the best."
Peter ThompsonParent and former President of the Board of Trustees, St. Ignatius College Prep.
The Krupnick Approach is nothing short of spectacular. They did a great job teaching the in’s and outs of the ACT test effectively and efficiently. In addition to Dr. Krupnick, I also worked with Cameron Gong (reading and science) and John Brown (mathematics.) Both offered a multitude of strategies that helped me improve my scores for each subject dramatically. I would most certainly recommend the Krupnick Approach team to anyone interested in improving their ACT skills.
Josh OStudent
Krupnick Approach has already helped increase my ACT score significantly. All of the tutors are very helpful and always were on time for class. They also made an effort to extend their help beyond the designated class time, and reached out with extra help very often.
Billy TStudent
Krupnick approach is a great way to boost your test scores. I went from a 21 to a 26/27 superscore just from this company. He also helped me look at colleges and my college essays. Overall very helpful and I would definitely recommend!
Maddie GStudent
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 NStudent at Notre Dame
The Krupnick Approach was extremely helpful with my studying for the SAT and the SAT subject tests! With their assistance, I was able to raise my score to a 1530, which helped me to get into the school of my dreams!
Livia HStudent at Brown University
I am writing on behalf of a wonderful tutor, Dr. Joe Krupnick. Joe Krupnick has a deep and personal understanding of the unique ways in which students learn. He has a special talent for building relationships with students therefore works wonders with their success and confidence. He is an outstanding teacher and tutor.
Jane DonovanFormer Counselor at Latin School of Chicago
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 RStudent
Krupnick Approach helped so much with my act. My score went up about 5 points all thanks to Krupnick and his other tutors. They helped me understand the patterns and different ways to beat the test. They walked through all problems I got wrong so I knew what to do for next time. Now I’m headed to UVA thanks to help from the Krupnick Approach!
Gabriel AStudent at University of Virginia
My ACT score went from a 30 during my sophomore year to a 35 by the time I took a real test. Very personalized help and super efficient.
Michael DStudent
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 DStudent
Using Krupnick to help with my preparation for the ACT significantly benefitted me. It helped raise my composite test score by 7 whole points. I learned a new perspective on the ACT which made it seem more like solving a puzzle instead of doing a bunch of problems on a long test.
Evan SStudent
My ACT score went up 8 points and I just got in early decision to Tufts! This was a huge help.
Jackie BStudent at Tufts
The Krupnick Approach instilled in my child the necessary confidence to be successful on the exam. 8-point increase in the ACT!! Joe and his tutors are knowledgeable, skilled and patient. The focus is on what each student needs individually to improve his/her score. He also does a great job of explaining college admission test processes to parents. I highly recommend this company!
Candida MirandaParent
The Krupnick Approach exceeded my expectations. My daughter took the ACT exam in December 2018 without prior tutoring or test preparation. Her score was good, but we thought that she could do better. A couple of friends had recommended Joe Krupnick to me. After our initial consultation, Joe recommended that my daughter take the next ACT exam in February 2019. Joe’s approach was structured and specific to what my daughter needed to focus on in order to improve her score. In ten tutoring sessions, the English component of my daughters score increased 10 points!! All sections increased, bringing her composite score up 4 points in total. Words really can’t express how elated we were that this part of the college admissions process was over and my daughter could now focus on her class work and spring sports season at Jones. Completely exceeded my expectations!!
Mary KillionParent
I hired The Krupnick Approach to help my very motivated daughter prepare for the ACT test. They did an excellent job raising my daughter's ACT score. She needed a 5-6 point gain so that she could apply to the Ivy's, and The Krupnick Approach delivered. She achieved her goal on her first ACT test. I looked at other test prep programs in Chicago and online but they all seemed too institutionalized and impersonal. I was specifically looking for a "custom" approach and someone who could teach test taking strategy down to the geekiest of details, as well as someone who could offer practice tests that were current - not from 2012. The Krupnick Approach is all of that and more. I have hired them to help my daughter with her college essays, to prepare her for SAT subject tests and will also use them again for my other daughter, class of 2021.
Lauren RhoneParent of McGill University Student
I highly recommend The Krupnick Approach! Joe and his team helped my son improve his ACT score by 8 points. Joe's motivation also helped build my son's confidence in his abilities. Well worth the investment.
Jan ZekichParent
I could not be happier with Joe and his tutors. My son is a good test taker, BUT needed a nearly perfect score for the colleges to which he was applying. He got it! Joe is the only reason this happened. God send. He also has very good inside knowledge about the application process as well. I also recommended Cameron Gong(Science), and John Brown(Math) other Krupnick tutors. Excellent. Yay!!! Thank you Joe.
BethVlahos
My son Nino was tutored by Dr. Krupnick and his tutors before his second attempt at the ACTs. He was able to increase his score by 7 points overall in a short amount of time. I was so impressed by the company that I joined as a part-time tutor.
Anna McGowanParent and Krupnick Approach Tutor
A few years ago, I began the long process of overcoming some severe anxiety issues that at one point even forced me to take a very long sabbatical from college. Upon finally resuming my studies at the University of Chicago in 2016, my therapist recommended to meet with Dr. Krupnick. His reputation preceded him as an excellent and professional educational consultant experienced with both general and specialised tutoring. Dr. Krupnick and his talented core of associates - in particular John Brown and David Torres - have been unendingly helpful and vital to me finishing my degree as I reacclimated to the academic world. Emily Krupnick deserves specific mention as well, since her incredible business savvy and talents have transformed Krupnick Approach into a truly exceptional professional and organized environment in the year and a half that I have known them. I can proudly say today that I have finished my undergraduate studies at the University of Chicago. I am even applying to grad school! All of this would have been unthinkable without Krupnick Approach's educational support as I found my feet academically, especially getting me through the science core requirements that were outside my comfort zone. My anxiety is better today because of their help -- and through their intensive support, I now know exactly what I am capable of, and have regained the drive and confidence to continue far beyond a BA.
Laura AFormer University of Chicago Student
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 BStudent at University of Chicago
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