We were referred to Scott Greenspan and his Span Test Prep Organization, and it was an absolutely excellent recommendation. Our son did the amazing Span Test Prep ACT program -- it was a huge success. He got a great ACT score and went up 5 points. Our son got the exact ACT score that he said was his ultimate goal before taking the ACT course.Scott Greenspan owns Span Test Prep and that’s the magic ingredient. It’s not a massive organization where your teenager gets lost in a big machine. No, this is the opposite, and that’s the success of this business.We hope this review helps in your ACT course choice. It’s a superb program, and we were absolutely delighted with the end result!
Out of all the ways I could’ve prepared for college, there was no better option than signing up for Span Test Prep. Although I was in a fairly decent position with my test scores prior to meeting Scott, he was easily able to bring the best out of me and help me improve. The 6 point jump I made to earn a 34 on my ACT was enough to not only get accepted into strong schools but also to receive significant scholarship money. The returns from putting in just a few hours a week are tenfold, and Scott is able to do so much more beyond standardized tests as well. He and the whole team are great to work with, fun to be around, and even helped me pick a university to attend, among other things. Working with Span Test Prep is one of the best decisions any student can make, and I can’t thank Scott enough for all that he has done for me.
Working with Scott Greenspan and Span Test Prep was truly a great experience for me. Coming into my first session, I was a little nervous about getting into some colleges after seeing their high average ACT scores compared to my first practice ACT score. However, after trusting the process and working hard, I was able to raise my ACT score by 7 points in a few months and get into some great schools! I think the strategy Scott implements is the most efficient and useful ACT prep there is as long as you are willing to put in a few hours a week. I was very pleased with my time working with Scott, and I was even able to meet with him later to discuss college options. Once again, he guided me to choose my university with the practical rubric he created. Thanks very much to Scott and Span Test Prep!
Span Test Prep is a wonderful institution that helped my ACT score go from a 28 to a 35. Mr. Greenspan was recommended by a family friend, and over the course of about 8 months, I took about ten practice tests and went over each one individually with him. I learned new techniques pertaining to pacing and reading comprehension as well as reviewed my math skills. Without his help, I would not have been able to raise my score as successfully and my dream schools would ultimately not be within reach. I’m so grateful to Mr. Greenspan for his dedication to his students and I really enjoyed getting to know him.
My Span Test Prep experience was fantastic. I ended up raising my score 6 points from a 30 to a perfect 36 just doing the very manageable prep course that I was able to easily balance with athletics, friends and academics. What was really great was how well I got to know Mr. Greenspan on a personal level despite the pandemic, which really enhanced my ability to learn from him. The work was very manageable, but because of how personalized the course was I was able to take away a lot and improve every session. Having individual attention tailored to my specific needs meant I was able to improve much quicker than I might have improved taking a more general course. All in all, the personal connection and attention combined with the meaningful course work is why I would recommend it.
Scott Greenspan is an amazing tutor. When I first started meeting with him, I didn’t have any prior knowledge about the ACT, and I was overwhelmed and scared. He made me feel so comfortable with the test and was always incredibly supportive. When I got to a place where I felt stuck and didn’t believe in myself, he helped me through and ultimately helped me improve my score greatly. I was able to reach my goal score the first time I took the ACT, which would not have been possible without his help. I highly recommend Scott and the tutors at Span Test Prep, and I am so grateful for their help.
In my first session to study for standardized tests, I didn’t even now which test to choose -- ACT or SAT. Mr. Greenspan was a fantastic guide to help me through the standardized test process and establish confidence in getting into the colleges of my choice.We ended up choosing ACT, which better suited my skills. I saw improvement in my ACT test taking, and as a extra plus, I improved in all the tests I took in school. Over time I became more efficient and made fewer errors.Even with the ACT tests being postponed, Greenspan was there to help to make sure I didn’t regress in the skills I learned. I never thought that I’d get such a great score before I started with Span Test Prep, but now the schools that were targets before may be giving me scholarships. On my first practice test I earned a 27, but after all the test prep I gained 5 points to get to 32! Im so happy I took this course!
SPAN test prep really helped me stay on track when preparing for the ACT. The personalized coaching and strategies allowed me to improve my score and overall test taking abilities. I greatly benefited from each of the many resources that were provided to me and experienced a significant amount of academic growth!
While working with Span Test Prep over the last two years, my entire approach to my education has changed. I am more academically driven and feel more confident when getting ready to tackle school work. I am a more organized person and truly believe that my success in college can be highly attributed to my work with these guys. I could not recommend them more!!!
Span Test prep was extremely helpful in preparing for the ACT. The strategies that are taught help greatly in time management during the test. You also get access to lots of resources that are not found in other ACT prep courses. It is very easy to schedule appointments, as Scott is very flexible and will work around any time conflicts you may have. I needed a higher ACT score to get into the Kelley School of Business, and after I took the course, I not only achieved my target score, but surpassed it, which allowed me to get accepted!
Span Test Prep helped me increase my ACT score by 6 points! Very professional tutoring and the tutor went through each question I missed on my practice ACT tests so that I did not repeat the same mistake later on. Tutor has flexible schedule and responds quickly to any questions. Highly recommend!
As someone who usually has trouble staying organized, I found that Span Test Prep made it easy for me to improve every session without feeling overwhelmed. The one-on-one sessions, practice, and test simulations helped me raise my score from a 29 to a 35. I ended up receiving a scholarship for $60,000, so the STP Course was definitely worth every penny!
Scott, is the best ACT tutor around. He breaks material down that makes the complicated subjects easy to understand. He really cares about his students scores. I have seen his students scores jump 6+ points!
As an SAT tutor myself, trust me when I say Scott is a master of test prep material, and his results speak to this. I highly recommend him to anyone in the Greater Chicago area.
I had an amazing experience with Span Test Prep! I took the 6-week course before the December ACT and my composite score went up 7 points from my first cold test! Scott always explained each problem I had trouble with in detail and made sure that I understood it before moving on. The full-length practice tests were extremely helpful in preparing me for what I would see on the real ACT. He would always track my scores on each test and compare them to the previous ones so that I could see my improvement in each subject and address any issues I was having. Overall, I had a great experience with Span Test Prep and I would highly recommend it to any high school student preparing for college applications!
Great program, really enjoyed the scheduling flexibility. The one on one tutoring with Scott really familiarized me the test as long with familiarizing me with many useful test taking skills. Dustin was also able to help me in specific areas I struggled with which furthered my help. Awesome program!
I can not say enough nice things about SPAN. I began there for ACT tutoring (which raised by score 8 points!!) and they havent been able to get rid of me since then! I have used them for math tutoring and college essay tutoring as well as some miscellaneous help here and there. I always recommend them to anyone who is looking not only for an ACT/SAT tutor but just anyone who needs a little push in their academics. The tutors genuinely care about their students, and are willing to bend over backward to help them. I adore SPAN!
I took Span Test Prep the summer before my Junior year of high school in order to prepare for the ACT. I went up 7 points from a 27 to a 34 and am now a business major at the University of Texas at Austin thanks to Span Test Prep! Highly recommend!
I was looking to get a higher ACT score for a scholarship requirement. The ACT course really helped me work towards that goal and my score went up 7 points.
Scott worked with my 2 children during their junior year, preparing them for the ACT exam. They have very different learning styles and strengths, and Scott was able to assess their unique needs to help them benefit the most from the prep course. My kids confidence soared, and they both achieved their goals on the ACT. I highly recommend Span to anyone looking for a positive and successful experience for their child.
My son took the course and said that he loved it. Planning out his sessions was so easy. Saw my kids score improve dramatically and, even better, went into the test very confident. Already recommended this place to all my friends!
My goal was to get into my dream schools in Colorado, so I took Span Test Prep to help me raise my ACT score. I went up 5 points and I was so happy with the result! Strongly recommend!
Span Test Prep offers students the assistance they need to get ready for the ACT in a supportive and effective environment. Scott is a pro at understanding the unique challenges of each student and figuring out the best way to provide individualized tutoring in an efficient, positive and successful manner. Highly recommended.
My score went up 6 points and I got into my top choice school, cant really ask for a better outcome. I credit the efficiency, top notch materials and coaching, and schedule flexibility for my success with STP. Currently enrolled in the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.
Span Test Prep has been great. During high school, Span Test Prep helped me increase my ACT by 10 points. I am also working with Span Test Prep to study for the GMAT and has seen the same type of progress. Scott is very dedicated to his clients and adjusted to everyones learning styles. I would highly recommend everyone work with Span Test Prep for all of their testing needs.
Span Test Prep immensely helped me improve my score and gain the confidence I needed to achieve my goals on the ACT and PSAT. The Span program allowed me to enter each test with a positive attitude, and I felt prepared for any question thrown my way because of the various tips and test taking strategies I accumulated throughout the course. This test prep program stands out amongst the rest due to its schedule flexibility, point increase, thorough explanations, and practice test opportunities. I highly recommend Span Test Prep!
Without a doubt the best test prep service in Chicago! Scott and his tutors have an unmatched method and knowledge of how to beat the ACT / SAT. Great mentor as well for the college search. 25+ years of high school education experience
I have known Scott for many years now. He got me ready to for the ACT which let me to be accepted into my dream school (Go Hoosiers!). My ACT score increased overall by 7 points from the first practice exam I took at Span Test Prep. He was a pleasure to work with and I would recommend Span Test Prep to anyone getting ready to take the ACTs!
I cannot say enough about what a wonderful job Scott did with our daughter. She realized a 9-point increase in her ACT score all thanks to his coaching! Our daughter greatly enjoyed working with Scott and the ease and flexibility of scheduling sessions with him was greatly appreciated by all of us. We always highly recommend Span Test Prep to everyone we know who is preparing to sit for the ACT/SAT. Thank you, Scott!
I would highly recommend Span Test Prep. Scott was amazing and working with my daughter boosted her confidence as well as her results!! That (multi point) lift got her into her top ranked school. Thank you Span Test Prep!!!
Mr. Greenspan has helped me so much over the past months. I started working with him over the summer for ACT prep. Coming in with no experience whatsoever, I didn’t know what to expect. After taking my first practice test, Mr. Greenspan and I worked together to identify where I needed the most support. I really appreciate how he developed a unique curriculum for me to study. We started with test taking skills and moved into my trouble areas. He brought my score up by nine points for my first test, to a score far better than I’d ever imagined! Believe it or not, Mr. Greenspan is still helping me improve my score on the ACT. I appreciate that his time revolves around his students and that his tutoring is individual and adaptive to my needs. I would recommend him to anyone who really wants to improve their their ACT or SAT score. I don’t know what I would do without him!
Scott worked with my son from Summer to Fall and helped him raise his SAT and ACT scores. My son raised his SAT score by 80 points. He raised his ACT score from a 19 to a 25. Scott also informed me of the opportunity to request additional testing time for my son on the ACT due to his documented diagnosis and treatment plan of ADD (inattentive). My son has now been admitted into five of the six colleges that he has applied to including his 1 B school. We are waiting to hear from his 1 A school. An investment with Scott and with your child in Span Test Prep is an excellent investment!
Its not a fluke. Kid #2 also crushed it on his first ACT try thanks to Scott! Our sons score went up something like 9 points from his first practice test. Really, Im not kidding. Needless to say our son was so excited to see that his hard work and diligence paid off.But thats not it - Scott looked at his individual section scores and thinks he can help our son do even better the next time. Scott is now customizing the next few sessions to focus on a specific and narrow topic.Thank you Scott!!