Students and parents: curious who’s behind “Mr. Test Prep”? In this short video, Michael Romano—Duke graduate and longtime SAT/ACT/PSAT coach—explains the qualifications and teaching approach that have helped thousands of students raise scores with less stress. If you’re exploring tutors and want to know what truly matters, this one’s for you.
Watch the Video
See how expertise + great teaching = real results.
What You’ll Learn
- Credentials that count: A Duke University background and nearly 30 years coaching SAT, ACT, and PSAT—paired with a teacher’s mindset so strategies actually stick.
- Why teaching skill beats test trivia: Scoring in the top 1% is great; knowing how to translate that mastery into clear, step-by-step coaching for you is better.
- The free trial format: a focused, 2-hour session that’s part diagnostic, part strategy—so you leave with clarity on strengths, gaps, and a plan that fits your timeline.
- Calm fuels performance: sessions emphasize confidence and connection, integrating simple tools to lower test anxiety and keep your momentum on test day.
Real Testimonials — SAT/ACT/PSAT Tutoring
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Student review from Jordan N.:
“When I first started working with Mr. Test Prep, my SAT scores were quite low. These low scores gave me very little confidence in my ability to improve. I was overwhelmed with the thought of trying to achieve a 1450+ score but Mr. Test Prep was there to raise my confidence and helped me stay positive throughout my entire SAT process. During our sessions, Mr. Test Prep would work with me, focusing more on my weaknesses such as grammar/writing, in order to really get the highest score possible. On top of that, there would be weekly meditations that helped relieve my anxiety and stress, allowing me to perform at my highest level. By the time I took my first test, I had improved by over 400+ points in my SAT score.
Mr. Test Prep is more than just what his “business” name portrays. He’s a great mentor and friend, whose teachings and lessons will stick with me into my future endeavors. There was a quote that Mr. Test Prep would always say to me when I would meet him, “The man, the myth, the legend.” Yes indeed, Mr. Test Prep is quite the legend himself.”
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Parent review from Anna B.:
“Deciding to have our daughter work with Michael for ACT test prep was one of the best decisions we made in the college application process. We are two full time working parents who found this process to be overwhelming at times, and it was such a relief to find such a great source of support for our daughter. Michael has so much more than expertise, his calming demeanor and collaborative style helped our daughter to learn not only how to navigate standardized testing but, more importantly, instilled in her the confidence to face challenges head on with grace and aplomb. He is dedicated and cares about each of his students, who he gets to know on an individual basis. Unlike other college prep “advisors” Michael is the real deal, he is genuinely trying to help kids learn not how to “game” the system but how to learn difficult material and have fun in the process. His meditation practice is only one example of the wealth of real life skills he imparts, and investing in his approach was one of the best decisions we made.”
Start With a Stress-Free Trial
Ready to see how personalized, low-stress SAT, ACT, or PSAT prep can help you succeed?
Click here to schedule your free trial session — a 2-hour diagnostic + strategy session on Zoom designed to map your quickest path to higher scores.
