In Person & Remote

One-On-One Customized ITBS Tutoring

For Elementary and Middle School Students

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Helping Students Achieve Their Personal Best

Program is based on 25+ years of standardized test and ITBS tutoring expertise

Curriculum is one-on-one and customized for each ITBS student

Virtual tutoring is identical to in-person and results in the same level of score increases

All tutors use time-tested strategies to tackle each question type

We add value by teaching targeted test-taking skills and filling in academic gaps

The results are increased scores and improved grades

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Our primary goals are reducing stress and helping students achieve their best on the ITBS

Tutors are trained to collaborate with students of all ages

One-on-one method aligns with the needs of students of all learning styles and abilities

Customized approach can be tailored to students with learning differences

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Students begin by taking a proctored, full diagnostic ITBS

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Our Process

Diagnostic ITBS identifies strengths and weaknesses, enabling customized, individualized programs

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Our Process

Diagnostics are scored and analyzed, tutor is assigned and tutoring begins

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Our Process

Student Assessment and Data Insight

Method provides diagnostic data, yielding customized programs that meet individual needs

Students have multiple opportunities to practice learned skills in sessions and on homework

Periodic practice tests provide on-going diagnostic insight to further customize curriculum

What is the ITBS?

The ITBS (Iowa Test of Basic Skills) is administered in-school to students in grades K-8 to qualify for in-school gifted programs or identify academic weaknesses

The ITBS test is administered at 2 levels:
• Iowa Test levels 5-8 – Grades K-2
• Iowa Test levels 9-14 – Grades 3-8
• ITBS is typically administered in the fall and winter

Meet Some of Our ITBS Tutors

All tutors score in the 99th percentile on any standardized test this tutor and are subject matter experts in other areas. They are all trained by founder and veteran tutor Charles Mendels in content and strategy.

Micha Mullen

Micha has been with Access since 2015 and has been tutoring since 2010. They are known for their patient, supportive tutoring style, which aims to boost a student’s confidence. They excel in a wide range of subjects, including ACT and SAT prep, mathematics, chemistry, and physics. Most recently, Micha served as an evaluative consultant and test taker for Educational Testing Service (ETS), providing feedback on the question design and content of the new SAT.

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The Access Test Prep Difference

“ Mike has been great. My daughter feels that he is very helpful, and he is good at keeping her calm. She comes home from tutoring in a good mood, which says a lot. ”

The Access Test Prep Difference

“ Our tutor was greatly helpful for the short time he and Sammy worked together. Sammy’s scores were excellent! ”

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