A calmer, clearer
path to higher scores
Telos Tutors turns confusion into confidence, with coaching built on expertise, accountability, and structured practice. Our test prep and academic tutoring build skills students carry for life.
100% 5-star
Google reviews
+390
top SAT
point gain
Structured programs tailored
to unique learners.
Five focused programs, each delivered one-on-one by an expert tutor. We meet students exactly where they are, then build the fastest, calmest route to where they want to be.
Academic Tutoring
Support in Math, Science, English, and Social Studies from elementary through college. Students master concepts, stay organized, and build study habits that last a lifetime.
- Subject mastery and homework support
- Warm, patient, structured instruction
- Learning how to learn, for good
SAT & ACT Prep
Personalized instruction, daily accountability, and official practice tests that produce consistent, measurable results, so students perform at their best when it matters most.
- Diagnostic-driven, custom study plan
- Full-length official practice tests
- Test-day strategy, pacing, and calm
Executive Function Coaching
Coaching the skills school rarely teaches: planning, time management, organization, and focus, so students take ownership of their work and their goals.
- Planning, prioritizing, and time management
- Systems for focus and follow-through
- Independence and self-advocacy
GRE & GMAT Prep
Individualized coaching, progress accountability, and mindfulness tools to help you manage stress, stay focused, and take the next step in your academic journey.
- Quant and verbal fundamentals rebuilt
- Mindfulness tools for test-day stress
- Flexible scheduling for working adults
ISEE, SSAT & HSPT Prep
Private-school and high-school admissions prep that builds real skills and calm confidence for younger students facing high-stakes tests.
- Age-appropriate, confidence-first coaching
- Targeted practice for each exam format
- Parents kept in the loop throughout
Telos means purpose.
Great results aren’t an accident. They come from knowing where a student stands, where they’re headed, and doing the focused work in between. Here’s how it works, whether you’re preparing for a test or mastering coursework.
“Focus through clarity. Confidence through preparation. Calm through self-awareness.”
Free diagnostic
We start with a full-length diagnostic and a conversation. It reveals exactly where a student stands, and where the fastest gains are hiding.
A plan with purpose
Telos means purpose. Every student gets a clear, personalized roadmap tied to a concrete score goal, tracked in TestTracker so progress is never a mystery.
Weekly accountability
Focused sessions plus daily practice and check-ins. We target the weak points from the week, then work toward true mastery of each skill.
Confidence on test day
Preparation builds calm. Students walk in knowing the material and the strategy, and walk out with scores that reflect the work.
While we target higher scores, the ultimate goal is the cultivation of problem-solvers and lifelong learners. Our programs develop organizational and critical thinking skills that transfer to every challenge life brings.
Telos means purpose. We teach students how to learn, not just how to test, so the confidence they build here follows them long after the exam is over.
Great coaching deserves
great tools.
So we built our own. A platform that turns every student’s progress into something they can see, and a curriculum that makes grammar click, working hand in hand with the best materials in the business.
TestTracker
Our own platform is the single source of truth for every student: scores, sessions, and practice data in one place. It also keeps momentum going with clear next actions, streaks, playful avatars, and goal and vision setting, so practice feels motivating instead of like a chore.
Licensing TestTracker for your tutoring companyClutch Defender
SAT · Goal 1500
Next up
15 Reading questions
This week
Vision: study computer science, then build things people actually use.
GrammarGlasses
Our own mastery-based curriculum that teaches students to see sentence structure. Parts of speech are color-coded and sentences are built tile by tile, so students progress from nouns and verbs to complex clauses, each mastered skill unlocking the next.
Licensing GrammarGlasses for your school or tutoring companyOne sentence. Multiple layers of x-ray vision.
clause
clause
The dependent clause is subordinate to the independent clause: “I laughed.”
Confidence Flashcards
Flashcards that adapt to real confidence, not just right or wrong. Rating each card 1 to 5 gives students a moment to pause and reflect on what they truly know, building the self-awareness of a lifelong learner. Shaky cards return within minutes, solid ones space out over days and weeks, so practice time lands exactly where it is needed.
Deck mastery
72%
64 cards
Quadratic formula
How well did you know it?
Shaky cards return within minutes. Solid ones space out over days, then weeks.
We coach the whole test-taker.
A score doesn’t just measure knowledge. It measures how you perform under pressure. So TestTracker checks in continuously, a little at a time (never long surveys), across the habits and mindsets that shape performance. Each student builds a profile that guides how their tutor coaches and triggers small, actionable tips to level up their own practice.
Calmthe body
When it slips: Racing pulse, rushing, careless mistakes
Steadying move: Paced breathing and grounding
Confidentthe mind
When it slips: “I’ll blank,” second-guessing right answers
Steadying move: Name the thought, recall a real win
Focusedmotivation
When it slips: “I just want it over,” going through the motions
Steadying move: Reconnect the work to a real goal
Plus the prep habits that compound:
Students watch their own shape grow.
Plus best-in-class materials
We pull from the highest-quality resources available, never a single one-size-fits-all book.
Affiliations & credentials
Results families remember.
The proof is in students who embrace the work and in the grades and score reports that follow.
+200
Average SAT increase
among 16-hour students
99th
percentile
SAT and ACT scorers
10+
Years coaching
test prep & academic tutoring
5.0
Google Review average
by parents and students
Parents and students,
in their own words.
“Ren brought my son's score up nearly 400 points from the first practice test. My son looked forward to the sessions and they targeted exactly the areas where he needed to improve, in both English and Math. Excellent advice on content and test-taking strategy. I would highly recommend Ren to anyone looking for SAT help.”
Nathan · Pennsylvania
SAT Prep & Academic Tutoring
“Ren really goes above and beyond. He helped me target my weak points and broke down complicated questions into digestible concepts. My score increased by 340 points from my first practice test, and I improved in math, problem solving, and test taking in general. I always looked forward to each session.”
Anthony · Pennsylvania
SAT Prep
“Finding the right support for my children's SAT and ACT prep was very important to me. After researching several options, we chose Telos Tutors, and the results have been outstanding. Thanks to the coaching, my daughter's ACT score rose to an impressive 35.”
Ewa · Illinois
SAT & ACT Prep
“The team was amazing and so helpful. They made learning math concepts easy and I have already recommended Telos to friends. When I retook the test using their strategies, my percentile doubled. Highly, highly recommend Telos Tutors.”
Ellyn · Tennessee
GRE Prep
“Working with Telos has been an absolute game-changer for our children. They have excelled in challenging classes and gained the confidence to tackle difficult subjects. Their tutor takes the time to build genuine relationships and understand each of their individual learning styles.”
Frank · Pennsylvania
Academic Tutoring
“Telos Tutors helped me get into my current MBA program. I was on a tight deadline and working full-time, and Telos was flexible and accommodating when I needed it. Highly recommend.”
Diana · Iowa
GMAT / GRE Prep
Consistently great, whoever
you are paired with.
Ren founded Telos in 2016, and it has grown into a full team of expert instructors. A shared methodology, our own tools, and high standards mean every student gets the same calm, structured, effective coaching, whichever tutor they work with.
Ren
Founder & Lead Instructor
Founded Telos in 2016. Nearly two decades of teaching, and a 99th percentile SAT scorer who still takes the test to stay sharp.
Heather
Director
Telos's managing director since the earliest days, overseeing long-term strategy, hiring, and Executive Function Coaching.
Alex
Associate Instructor
Seven years tutoring Science, Engineering, and Math at the high-school and college level.
Amos
Associate Instructor
Six-plus years in test prep, with a gift for putting math anxiety at ease.
Elisa
Associate Instructor
A certified math teacher (grades 4 to 12) who makes a challenging subject feel approachable.
Jeff
Associate Instructor
More than 25 years in education, specializing in individualized K-5 support.
Mike
Associate Instructor
Nearly thirty years teaching math, and helping students believe they can do it.
Questions,
answered.
Still curious about something? A free consultation is the best way to get specifics for your student.
Both. Most students work with us online, which is flexible, effective, and lets families anywhere access the same coaching. In-person sessions are available in select areas. We recommend whatever fits the student best.
For test prep, a full-length, official-format practice test plus a consultation to review the results together. For academic tutoring, we start with a consultation about the student's goals and needs, and can provide an English and Math assessment on request. Either way, you leave understanding where the student stands, with no obligation to continue.
SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, and ISEE, SSAT, and HSPT admissions tests, plus academic tutoring in Math, Science, English, and Social Studies from elementary through college, and executive-function coaching for middle and high school students.
All of our 1:1 hourly rates are posted by program and instructor tier, along with our small-group and self-paced options. Sessions are pay-as-you-go with no minimum commitment.
See the full rate table→Book your free
consultation.
Pick a time that works and we will map out a plan for your student. For test prep it includes a full-length diagnostic; for academic tutoring, an English and Math assessment is available on request. Not ready to book? Switch to Send your details and we will reply within one business day.
- No cost and no obligation
- An honest, personalized game plan
- Flexible online and in-person scheduling
Prefer email? Reach us at hello@telostutors.com