Archbishop Mitty High School • SAT · ACT · PSAT
SAT, ACT, and PSAT Tutoring for Archbishop Mitty High School Students
Archbishop Mitty High School in San Jose is one of the Bay Area's most academically rigorous Catholic co-educational schools. Sponsored by the Diocese of San Jose, Mitty has built a reputation for combining genuine academic challenge with the Catholic tradition of developing students who are prepared to lead in their communities. The school's college placement record — UC campuses, Santa Clara University, Notre Dame, Loyola Marymount, and selective private universities — reflects a student body that takes both academic and personal development seriously.
The universities Mitty students frequently target are schools with active testing requirements. Notre Dame and Georgetown require standardized test scores. UC campuses are currently test-blind for admissions and scholarships, but scores still matter for private-school applications and for course placement after enrollment.
Michael's program — one instructor, no homework, score guarantee, the Mr. Test Prep Method™, and A-Game Access™ — addresses both the strategic and performance management dimensions of test preparation for Mitty students. The diagnostic during the free trial assesses both the digital SAT and the updated current ACT.
The diagnostic produces a specific recommendation: which test gives the student the best opportunity, how far their score may be able to go, a recommended training plan, and which upcoming test dates are most strategic.
How Michael Serves Archbishop Mitty Students
Archbishop Mitty's rigorous academic program across theology, sciences, and humanities produces students who arrive at test prep with genuine content preparation. What the test adds is a timed execution layer and a performance management challenge that classroom preparation does not specifically address.
The digital SAT's adaptive module structure requires understanding how the test is built, not just how to answer individual questions. Mitty students who understand that Module 1 performance determines Module 2 difficulty, and who pace themselves to perform cleanly in Module 1, access the question range where 1400 and 1500 scores are built. Students who do not understand this structure may underperform relative to their capability.
The ACT at two hours, with Science now optional, is worth evaluating for every Mitty student. Michael assesses both tests during the free trial. The recommendation is based on each student's actual diagnostic performance, not on school-level assumptions about which test Mitty students should take.
The Mr. Test Prep Method™ and A-Game Access™ support the confident, mission-grounded performance that Mitty's Catholic tradition cultivates in students in other contexts. The specific application, standardized test performance under timed, anonymous conditions, is a context that A-Game Access™ is built to address. Mitty students who have experienced the gap between their practice scores and their real test scores benefit specifically from this component.
Each two-hour session ($400) is pay-as-you-go and backed by the score satisfaction guarantee. The free trial produces a specific plan before any commitment is required.
“From the moment our sessions began, his positive energy created a comfortable learning environment that instantly put me at ease as an anxious test-taker. Michael’s ability to provide instant feedback was a game-changer for me. This helped me address my weaknesses and tailor my preparation accordingly.”
Daysha Patalot · Archbishop Mitty ’18 · Brown University ’23
Preparation Timelines
Common Starting Points
- January, sophomore year — particularly for students with National Merit goals.
- Summer before junior year — the period after July 4th is a common starting point for junior-year test dates.
- Summer before senior year — depending on goals and testing plans.
What the Trial Session Produces
Preparation timelines vary based on a student’s goals, starting point, and target test dates.
Michael’s free trial session includes a diagnostic and personalized timeline recommendation based on each student’s individual situation — not a generic template.
The diagnostic produces a specific recommendation: which test gives the student the best opportunity, how far their score may be able to go, a recommended training plan, and which upcoming test dates are most strategic.
How the Program Works
The Trial Session
Free Two-Hour Trial
Diagnostic, direct work with Michael, and a same-week plan — details above.
Every Session
The Session Format
Sessions are two hours long and combine individualized coaching, structured practice, and timed work using official SAT and ACT material. Students stay actively engaged while receiving ongoing guidance and feedback from Michael throughout the session. No homework.
The Guarantee
Score Satisfaction Guarantee
Students who complete the agreed program and are not satisfied with their results continue at no additional cost after the agreed session cap until they are satisfied or available testing opportunities have been exhausted.
The Mr. Test Prep Method™ and A-Game Access™
The Mr. Test Prep Method™ builds the execution strategies and pattern recognition that transfer directly to test conditions. A-Game Access™ is the mindfulness and peak performance system built into every session — addressing the gap between practice performance and test-day performance.
Frequently Asked Questions: Archbishop Mitty High School SAT, ACT & PSAT Tutoring
What is a competitive SAT score for a Mitty student targeting Santa Clara University?
Santa Clara's middle 50% SAT range is approximately 1310 to 1500. Competitive Mitty applicants typically fall in that range or above.
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What Archbishop Mitty Families Say
3 Archbishop Mitty families have written about working with Mr. Test Prep — students and parents both. They are collected together in the full archive, alongside every testimonial received since 1997.
Book Your Free 2-Hour Trial Session
Free Two-Hour Trial for Archbishop Mitty High School Students
The trial is a two-hour Zoom session where your student works through a diagnostic with guidance and feedback from Michael throughout. Afterward Michael calls both student and parent with a specific recommendation: which test gives the student the best opportunity, how far their score may be able to go, a recommended training plan, and which upcoming test dates are most strategic.
The trial is free with no obligation to continue.




