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Blackmon Tutoring
SAT, ACT & admissions testing

Every point has a plan behind it.

Our students gain an average of 185 SAT points. Targeted diagnostics, expert tutoring, and regular mock exams get them there.

Where could your score land?

Based on the average gain across our test prep students.

Current or practice score
1050
1050Today
→
1235Projected

An estimate based on an average gain of 185 points. Your diagnostic gives the real score.

Exams we prepare for

Sixteen tests, one method.

Admissions, state, or placement tests. The approach stays the same: diagnose, plan, drill, retest.

PSAT / NMSQT

Sophomore and junior year

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ISEE

Private school admissions

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SSAT

Private school admissions

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HSPT

Catholic high school entry

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STAAR

Texas state assessment

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EOC exams

Algebra I, Biology, English

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TSI

Texas college placement

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AP exams

Calculus, Biology, English & more

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Accuplacer

College placement

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GED

High school equivalency

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ASVAB

Military entrance

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Gifted & talented

CogAT and district screening

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GRE

Graduate school admissions

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GMAT

Business school admissions

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Why families choose Blackmon

Working backwards from your test date.

Tell us the date and we build the calendar in reverse, so nothing important lands in the last two weeks.

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Full SAT practice test

A timed practice test that maps exactly where points are being lost.

2

Your score plan

We set a target and turn the diagnostic into a weekly plan.

3

Weekly sessions and error logs

We teach gaps, drill them, and track mistakes to shape the next session.

4

Mock exams and pacing

A practice test every two weeks tracks progress and builds confidence.

Student results

Where our SAT students started and finished.

Real score journeys from students who followed the plan through test day.

Jennifer M.'s daughterSAT · Plano ISD
1010Starting score
1310
+0points in one semester
David T.SAT · Class of 2026
1150Starting score
1390
+0points before early applications
Rachel S.'s sonSAT · Frisco ISD
990Starting score
1220
+0points across two terms
Your prep team

Tutors who have sat the test they teach.

Every test prep tutor is scored, vetted, and matched to a student for the whole program. Tutors are never rotated week to week.

A tutor reviewing math problems with a student
Math & science reasoning

SAT & ACT math specialists

Tutors who work the quantitative sections daily and know which question types quietly cost the most points.

A tutor helping a student with a reading passage
Verbal sections & essay

Reading & writing coaches

Trained teachers who break passage strategy into steps a tired seventeen-year-old can actually run at 8am.

SAT ReadingGrammar rulesACT EnglishEssay
A tutor preparing a student for admissions testing
ISEE, SSAT, HSPT & AP

Admissions test specialists

For younger students sitting private school entry exams, and juniors balancing AP exams with admissions testing.

ISEESSATHSPTAP exams
Choose your format

Choose your format.

All three start with the same diagnostic. Pricing is set at the consultation once we know the test date and the gap.

Best results

One-on-one prep

A dedicated tutor and a plan built only around your student's score report.

  • Format1 student, 1 tutor
  • Sessions1–3 per week
  • Mock examsEvery 2 weeks
  • Best forBig score jumps
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Small group prep

Four to six students at a similar score band, working the same weekly sequence.

  • Format4–6 students
  • SessionsWeekly
  • Mock examsEvery 2 weeks
  • Best forBudget-conscious prep
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Test week bootcamp

An intensive run in the final stretch: strategy, pacing, and two full mock exams.

  • FormatIntensive block
  • SessionsDaily for one week
  • Mock exams2 in the week
  • Best forTest in under a month
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Practice under pressure

Test day should be the fourth time, not the first.

Content is half the score. Stamina, pacing, smart strategy, and full-length practice complete it.

  • ✓Proctored, full-length mock exams roughly every two weeks
  • ✓A section-by-section score report after each one
  • ✓An error log that turns repeat mistakes into next week's session
  • ✓Calculator, guessing, and time-management strategy taught directly
FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

Everything families ask us before their first session.

How does the free consultation work?

We'll ask about your student's goals, current grade level, and timeline, then recommend a program and tutor match. There's no obligation.

Are sessions in-person or online?

We offer both in-person sessions across the Dallas area and live online sessions, depending on what works best for your family.

How is my student matched with a tutor?

We pair students with a tutor based on the exam, teaching style, and schedule fit, then adjust if it's not the right match.

What subjects and grade levels do you cover?

We prep students for the SAT, ACT, PSAT, AP exams, ISEE, SSAT, STAAR, TSI, and more, from middle school through senior year.

Free consultation

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