Our Approach to 1:1 Tutoring

At Summit, you get more than just a tutor—you gain a dedicated team of experts invested in your student’s success. Your Program Director serves as a personal advisor, carefully matching your student with one of our expert tutors. Plus, you’ll have access to our extensive network of resources, including proven proprietary course materials and curricula.

We understand that every student is unique—in personality, learning style, and goals. That’s why we customize each program to fit the individual, always keeping the student’s well-being front and center.

Trusted by Families and Experts

85%

of Our Students Come from Referrals

Our Proven Process

For over 30 years, our One-on-One tutoring has helped students improve grades and build confidence with personalized support in homework, study skills, course content, time management, class projects, and test prep.

1. Initial Practice Test

A strong tutoring program starts with a clear understanding of where the student stands.

  • Test Prep Students: Begin with an official proctored practice test.
  • Academic Tutoring Students: Start with a skill assessment to identify strengths and areas for improvement.

These insights allow us to tailor the program to your student’s unique needs.

2. Individualized Tutoring Plan

With a structured yet flexible approach, students receive the support they need to excel. Most programs include 12 to 16 weekly sessions, each lasting 90 minutes, with adaptable scheduling and no required minimum or maximum sessions.

3. Tutor Matching

After completing a thorough intake to learn about your student’s personality, learning style, and goals, your Program Director matches your student with the best-fit tutor.

  • Expert Guidance – Our tutors are passionate teachers who know how to motivate, build confidence, and support academic growth.
  • Personalized Match – We carefully pair each student with a tutor who aligns with their learning style and subject needs.
  • Proven Results – The right tutor makes all the difference—improving grades, strengthening skills, and boosting test scores.

4. 1:1  Tutoring

Whether in-home or online, your family receives the same great Summit services and results. We believe 1:1 tutoring is the most effective way to help students succeed.

  • Personalized Approach – Sessions are tailored to your student’s needs, learning style, and goals.
  • Ongoing Assessment – We continuously evaluate progress and adjust lessons to maximize success.
  • Transparent Communication – After each session, you receive a detailed recap to track progress and identify areas for additional support.

5. Practice Tests & Progress Checks

Regular checkpoints ensure students stay on track and make meaningful progress.

  • Test Prep Students – Practice tests in a simulated environment help reinforce strategies and track score improvements. Tutors use results to guide future sessions.
  • Academic Tutoring – Tutors assess progress based on school assignments or advanced skill-building goals, helping students achieve mastery in their subjects.

6. Achieve Your Goals

We measure our success by our students' achievements—and the trust we’ve built with families and educators.

85% of our families come to us through referrals from school counselors, educational consultants, and parents who have seen firsthand how our approach boosts confidence, grades, and scores.

Why Choose Summit?

Reputation

A proven, research-based approach that reduces stress and builds confidence.

Service

Personalized attention and expert guidance tailored to your student’s unique needs.

Expertise

30+ years of experience in academic tutoring and test prep.

Integrity

We always do what’s best for our students and their families.

Relationships

Supportive, communicative professionals who truly care.

Results

Our proven process builds confidence and improves  grades and test scores.

“Absolutely top-notch in terms of staff. Knowledgeable, professional and friendly! Perfect materials aimed at ensuring all critical areas are covered. Wonderful services in terms of students' abilities to take diagnostic tests in a testing environment at Summit's offices.”

Debbie N., Parent

“The Program Directors are excellent. They educated me on best practices and looked at my son’s specific situation to make recommendations tailored to him.”

Evelyn S., Parent

“Summit has become a wonderful resource for me. Our tutor helped me develop a testing plan for my daughter. I have already recommended Summit to many friends.”

Chris S., Parent

“Our tutor has been wonderful. She provided lots of incentive for my daughter to study hard – and Summit’s almost immediate feedback on the tests is a great help. For both of my daughters, the Summit tutors have proved to be mentors as well as instructors. It is a pleasure to work with your group.”

Deborah H., Parent

“My husband and I want you to know how grateful we are for the extraordinary support and professionalism we've experienced since we started working with Summit last summer. Our son thinks the world of his tutor. He has been extremely helpful in easing our son's anxiety about taking standardized tests, and has equipped him with countless strategies to dissect any test he takes.”

Polly B., Parent

“Our tutor was patient and thoughtful. He was clear and took the time needed to work with our son. He was also very accommodating with our schedules.”

Gail K., Parent