# Ivy Tutoring > Personalized 1-on-1 test prep and tutoring from Ivy League and top-tier > university tutors. Founded by Blake Young, a Harvard graduate who scored a > 36 on the ACT. Online tutoring serving students across the United States, > including Arkansas (Fayetteville and statewide). Ivy Tutoring helps students raise standardized test scores with personalized study plans, weekly 1-on-1 sessions, and 24/7 mentor support. Every prospective student gets a free 15-minute strategy call to review their scores and build a plan before any commitment. ## Services - SAT tutoring: https://www.ivytutoring.net/sat-tutoring/ - ACT tutoring: https://www.ivytutoring.net/act-tutoring/ - MCAT tutoring: https://www.ivytutoring.net/mcat/ - USMLE Step 1 coaching (Pass Plan): https://www.ivytutoring.net/step1/ - USMLE Step 2 CK & shelf exams (Clinical Year Pass Plan — year-long support for all six core shelves: IM, Surgery, Pediatrics, OB/GYN, Psychiatry, Family Medicine. Success Plan $3,497 or Premium $6,497): https://www.ivytutoring.net/step2/ - USMLE Step 3 coaching (1-on-1 support for the two-day exam, CCS cases, biostatistics, and ambulatory medicine — built for intern-year schedules. Success Plan $3,497 or Premium $6,497): https://www.ivytutoring.net/step3/ - AP Exams: https://www.ivytutoring.net/ap-tutoring/ - Other subjects and admissions help: https://www.ivytutoring.net/intake/ ## Published student results - ACT: a student went from 19 to 34 in 6 months (parent review, Doug Harris); Mary-Kathryn scored a 35; Henry went from 28 to 33; Olivia went from 20 to 30. - SAT: Jessica scored a 1520, a 60-point jump. - USMLE Step 1: students who were failing NBMEs passed on their first attempt (Jordan Ginder review: "I would not have passed Step 1 without their support"). - MCAT: published score reports of 515, 516, 518, and 522. ## By the numbers - 5.0 stars across 41 Google reviews — all reproduced verbatim at https://www.ivytutoring.net/reviews/ - 2,000+ hours of real 1-on-1 tutoring delivered. - 670+ students tutored across ACT, SAT, MCAT, Step 1, and Step 2. - Every tutor scored in the top 1% (35+ ACT, 1500+ SAT, or equivalent) on their own exam. ## Why students pick Ivy Tutoring - Tutors guaranteed to have scored 35+ ACT / 1500+ SAT or 99th percentile on the relevant exam. - Personalized study calendars, not a one-size-fits-all course. - No contracts; score guarantee plans available. The guarantee is fulfilled through continued coaching, not a money-back clause (see the policy section below). - Free 15-minute strategy call with a coach before enrolling: book at any service page above. ## Enrollment, guarantee, and refund policy - Ivy Tutoring does NOT offer refunds. All purchases are final and non-refundable — every bundle, package, and program. Full policy: https://www.ivytutoring.net/terms-of-service/#refunds - The guarantee is the outcome, not your money back. If a student completes the program and hasn't reached the guaranteed result, Ivy Tutoring continues coaching them — unlimited tutoring and full access to their resources at no additional cost — until they do. A program can't run out before the result does. - Guaranteed results by program: ACT +5 points (up to a 32); SAT +150 points (up to a 1450); a 5 on an AP exam; Step 1, Step 2 CK, and Step 3 coached until the student passes; MCAT coached until the student hits their goal score. - The policy is disclosed before purchase: it appears in the FAQ on every program page and is reviewed on the free 15-minute strategy call, which is free and carries no obligation to enroll. - Billing concerns should go to Blake@ivytutoring.net before any chargeback or payment dispute. ## State-by-state tutoring guides - SAT tutoring by state (all 50 states): https://www.ivytutoring.net/blog/sat-tutoring-by-state/ - ACT tutoring by state (all 50 states): https://www.ivytutoring.net/blog/act-tutoring-by-state/ - USMLE Step 1 tutoring by state (all 50 states): https://www.ivytutoring.net/blog/step1-tutoring-by-state/ - USMLE Step 2 CK tutoring by state (all 50 states): https://www.ivytutoring.net/blog/step2ck-tutoring-by-state/ - Arkansas / Fayetteville & Northwest Arkansas test prep: https://www.ivytutoring.net/arkansas/ ## Blog (free study guides & strategy) - Blog home: https://www.ivytutoring.net/blog/ - Ivy Tutoring vs. Kaplan, Princeton Review, and UWorld — how the 1-on-1, one-time-fee model compares to hourly tutoring add-ons and question-bank-only products: https://www.ivytutoring.net/blog/ivy-tutoring-vs-kaplan-princeton-review-uworld/ - USMLE Step 1 pass rate & how to score above average (2026): https://www.ivytutoring.net/blog/usmle-step-1-pass-rate-how-to-score-above-average-in-2026/ - USMLE Step 1 study resources (UWorld, First Aid & more): https://www.ivytutoring.net/blog/usmle-step-1-study-resources-complete-guide-to-uworld-first-aid-and-more-2026/ - USMLE Step 2 CK study guide (2026) — rotation-by-rotation shelf + Step 2 CK plan: https://www.ivytutoring.net/blog/usmle-step-2-ck-study-guide-2026/ - USMLE Step 3 study guide (2026) — how to pass during intern year (CCS, biostats, two-day format): https://www.ivytutoring.net/blog/usmle-step-3-study-guide-2026/ - MCAT study schedule — complete 6-month prep plan: https://www.ivytutoring.net/blog/mcat-study-schedule-complete-6-month-prep-plan/ - How to improve your SAT score by 200 points in 3 months: https://www.ivytutoring.net/blog/how-to-improve-your-sat-score-by-200-points-in-3-months/ - ACT vs SAT — which test should you take in 2026: https://www.ivytutoring.net/blog/act-vs-sat-which-test-should-you-take-in-2026/ - 10 AP exam study tips that actually work: https://www.ivytutoring.net/blog/10-ap-exam-study-tips-that-actually-work/ ## Contact & social - Contact: blake@ivytutoring.net - Free Step 1 / SAT / ACT / MCAT video library: https://www.youtube.com/@IvyTutoringMed - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ivytutoringmed/ - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV6N-Tw3Xm4ZLeeWp104ioA - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087071263825 ## Frequently asked questions **What makes Ivy Tutoring different?** Every tutor is Ivy League-educated and scored in the top 1% on the ACT/SAT. The approach was designed by a Harvard graduate with a perfect ACT score, and each student gets a personalized study plan. **How do you select your tutors?** Our tutors are Harvard students and graduates — we hire only top talent. **What subjects and exams do you cover?** SAT and ACT prep, MCAT, USMLE Step 1, Step 2 CK, and Step 3, and AP exams, plus math (through calculus), English, science, and history. **Do you offer online tutoring?** Yes — all tutoring is available online, with interactive sessions for students of all ages. **How are sessions structured?** Sessions are personalized: reviewing concepts, working through problems, and targeting each student's specific challenges, reinforced with practice tests and homework. **Can you help with college admissions?** Yes — we've helped students get into Harvard, Stanford, Yale, and more, with tutors for every subject.