Yes. Varsity Tutors connects Baton Rouge students with expert tutors who specialize in standardized test preparation. With 121 schools and over 44,000 students across the area, there's strong demand for quality test prep, and tutors in Baton Rouge understand the local school landscape and college-going culture.

Your first session typically includes a diagnostic assessment to identify your strengths and weaknesses across both test formats, a review of your target score and college goals, and an introduction to test-specific strategies. This helps your tutor create a personalized study plan that focuses on the areas where you'll gain the most improvement.

Score improvement depends on your starting point, study consistency, and time available before test day. Students typically see 2-4 point improvements on the ACT (out of 36) or 100-200 point improvements on the SAT (out of 1600) with focused preparation over 8-12 weeks. The key is identifying weak areas early and practicing with real test questions under timed conditions.

Expert tutors diagnose which sections trip you up most—whether it's pacing on the ACT Reading section, grid-in math problems on the SAT, or managing test anxiety overall. They then use targeted strategies: for reading, teaching active annotation and question prioritization; for math, reviewing content gaps and building test-specific problem-solving approaches. Practice tests help you apply these strategies under real conditions.

Test anxiety is common, and tutors address it through a combination of strategies: building confidence with repeated practice on real test questions, teaching time-management techniques specific to each test's format, and developing mental strategies to stay calm under pressure. Many students find that understanding the test format deeply and practicing consistently reduces anxiety significantly.

Most students benefit from 1-2 tutoring sessions per week combined with 5-7 hours of independent practice, spread over 8-12 weeks before test day. Your tutor will help you build a realistic study schedule that fits your school commitments and other activities. Consistency matters more than cramming—spaced practice over time leads to better retention and stronger test performance.

An all-in-one class gives you the chance to try both formats and see which plays to your strengths. Generally, the ACT rewards fast, accurate test-takers with strong reading skills, while the SAT emphasizes problem-solving and allows more time per question. Your tutor can help you take practice versions of each and recommend which test aligns best with your skills and target colleges.