Elevating More Than a Score
SAT, ACT & PSAT test prep that helps students stay calm, think clearly, and perform at their best.
30+ Years • 4,000+ Students
Creator of the Mr. Test Prep Method™️ and A-Game Access™️
Serving students in Palo Alto, the Bay Area, and beyond
“High school students have exceptional ability that often goes underutilized. My work is about helping that ability show up — clearly, consistently, and at the right time. What I’ve seen students accomplish once that happens is remarkable.”
— Michael Romano (Mr. Test Prep)
A Different Approach
Students work through real test material with real-time coaching, so learning and correction happen in the moment — not after the fact.
Sessions take place online.
The Mr. Test Prep Method™
A system of frameworks and tactics that helps students get the most out of their preparation and produce the best possible test scores.
Key Concepts
Breaking the Myth
Bullseye Strategy
The Power of Attention
Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader
Rope, Not Snake
Start Strong, Finish Stronger
Double Check, Don’t Second Guess
Smarter Test Guesses
Test Maker’s Logic
Mastering the Curve
A Smarter Way to Learn
Confidence Loop
What Parents and Students Say
“It wasn’t just about the material — it was how he taught me to think through the test.”
— Student
“For the first time, I walked into a test feeling calm and in control.”
— Student
“My score improved by over 500 points — but the biggest change was how clear everything finally felt.”
— Julia López
“He helped my child stay calm, keep moving, and trust their decisions. That made all the difference.”
— Parent
“Michael is more than a tutor — he helped me see what I was capable of.”
— Maria Avalya