Average grade
improvement:
One student's actual trajectory — from a 64% in September to a 91% by March. Each inflection point marks a specific intervention.
Student Trajectory · Algebra II
Anonymous · Grade 10 · Fall–Spring 2025–26
Hover each point to view score. Labeled points mark key interventions.
Three students.
Three turning points.
Stakes escalate. Find the student who looks like yours — then read what happened next.
The Catch-Up
Grade 7 · Pre-Algebra
The Problem
Mia entered seventh grade reading two years below level in math comprehension. Her teacher flagged her in October — fractions, integers, and order of operations were gaps that would compound every year forward. Her mother called us after Mia came home crying over a 58% on her first midterm.
The Method
Two sessions per week with Mr. Okonkwo, who specializes in middle school foundational gaps. We ran a full diagnostic in session one, identified four specific concept gaps, and built a 10-week sequence that moved from concrete manipulatives to abstract problem-solving.
Tutor
Mr. Daniel Okonkwo
Schedule
2× / week · 10 weeks
Curriculum
Foundational Gap Repair + Common Core alignment
The Result
Mia ended the semester with an 84% — a full letter grade and a half above where she started. More importantly, she stopped avoiding homework.
"She asked me to quiz her on Thursday night. That had never happened before in her life."
— Priya S., Mia's mother
Oct midterm
58%
Jan final
84%
The Plateau Break
Grade 11 · AP Chemistry
The Problem
James had been sitting at a 79% in AP Chemistry since September — smart enough to pass, not scoring well enough for the 4 or 5 his college applications needed. His father, a physician, had tried explaining equilibrium constants himself. It made things worse. They came in six weeks before the AP exam.
The Method
Three intensive sessions per week with Dr. Ananya Mehta, who holds a PhD in physical chemistry from Stanford. We diagnosed the plateau: James understood concepts but collapsed under timed exam conditions. We rebuilt his test-taking architecture entirely — pacing, elimination strategy, and confidence under pressure.
Tutor
Dr. Ananya Mehta, PhD
Schedule
3× / week · 6 weeks
Curriculum
AP Exam Architecture + College Board past exams
The Result
James scored a 5 on the AP Chemistry exam. His overall course grade moved to an 88% by semester end. His Common App essay ended up being about the moment equilibrium finally clicked.
"Dr. Mehta didn't just teach him chemistry. She taught him how to take the test. That's a different skill."
— Robert K., James's father
Course avg
79%
AP Exam score
5 / 5
The Admissions Retake
Grade 12 · SAT Math
The Problem
Sofia had a 1240 SAT. Her target schools — three UC campuses and two private universities — had median admits in the 1380–1440 range. Her parents, separated, were both at the table for the first consultation. They agreed on one thing: one more shot, eight weeks out.
The Method
Four sessions per week split between Ms. Camille Fournier (SAT Math) and Mr. Ethan Brooks (SAT Reading & Writing). We ran full diagnostics on both sections, mapped every question type Sofia was losing points on, and ran timed section drills every Friday.
Tutor
Ms. Camille Fournier + Mr. Ethan Brooks
Schedule
4× / week · 8 weeks
Curriculum
SAT Section Mastery + College Board Official Tests
The Result
Sofia retook the SAT and scored a 1410 — a 170-point increase. She was admitted to UC San Diego with a merit scholarship. Her parents sent a single joint email that read: "Thank you."
"We were out of options and out of time. TutorEdge was the only call that felt like someone actually had a plan."
— Marco & Diane L., Sofia's parents
First SAT
1240
Retake score
1410
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Progress tracked against original diagnostic benchmark
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