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

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“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

A-Game Access™

A peak performance practice that helps students access calm focus and their best thinking when it matters most.

Meet Mr. Test Prep

A two-hour session to get to know each other and get a feel for what it’s like to work together.