“Working with Paul was not only incredibly helpful but very enjoyable as well. He introduced me to key concepts in all four areas and handy test-taking strategies while showing me that the sections I struggled with were conquerable. Paul’s coaching was instrumental in achieving my goal of getting a 36. ”

“Paul’s approach to tutoring was very intuitive and enjoyable. I was never stressed or under pressure to preform — it just felt like I was able to learn what I needed to. I was able to raise my ACT from a 28 to a 36, and I truly do not believe this would have been possible without Paul. Overall, I would highly recommend him if anyone ever said they needed a tutor!”

“Paul is an outstanding tutor that was able to transform complex strategies and lessons into a personalized and simplistic idea. Working with him was a true pleasure as he helped me to reach my ACT goals and provided great advice. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a tutor.”

“Not only did Paul Madar help me raise my ACT score by five points, he also taught me effective techniques regarding focus and test anxiety. Paul is enjoyable to work with and is fully dedicated to aiding his students in reaching their goals. I’m extremely grateful for Paul’s guidance and highly recommend him.”

“I was so happy with my ACT score and sent it to all schools I applied to (which was 17)! I am interviewing for a full ride at Truman State and University of Tulsa, and for the medical school program at Tulsa and the combined 6-year BA/MD program at UMKC, as well as a Harvard alumni interview! I also have acceptances from University of Miami, DePaul, Clemson, Butler, and I was deferred from Northeastern. I know my ACT score played a huge part in all of this, so thank you!!!”

“Paul Madar allowed me to feel confident, relaxed, and focused while taking the ACT test. His methods allowed me to raise my ACT score and he also assisted me in editing a scholarship essay. Paul’s mentorship and tutoring will definitely help me later on in my academic career with test taking and focusing. Paul’s tutoring proved to be invaluable, and I cannot thank him enough for all the help he has given me.

[Update email] I just wanted to let you know that I got the MSU presidential scholarship! It’s basically a full ride academic scholarship. Tuition and dorm costs for 4 years. For MSU it’s worth about $60,000, if I use it all four years! I want to say thank you for helping me improve my ACT score and edit my essay. I couldn’t have done any of this without your help!”

“Thanks for helping Libby! She was thrilled with her score, especially reading. Will certainly refer people to you; we appreciate your help with both our kids. ”

“Paul is an excellent ACT tutor. He coached both of my kids in ACT prep. He is very smart and professional. He encourage them, believe in them, and is always positive around them. He’s always got a plan and his plan is always to get you to the score he believes you can achieve. Both my kids improved 9 points on their ACT and ended up with a 32 and 33 under Paul’s coaching!! We are forever grateful for him and his studying techniques that he instilled in them that they will continue to use in college. So thank you so much!!!”

“Btw, you are magical. He came home excited to go back and believing he is going to do amazing next time. Magic! Seriously, he’s my kiddo that lives for sports. He was not wanting to go. You completely turned him around. That’s impressive when you can get a 17 year old boy excited to go back to ACT tutoring. Thank you!”

“I deeply enjoyed how Mr Paul pursued to be both personal and encouraging all throughout my learning experience. Mr Paul is incredibly knowledgeable and possesses a wonderful gift of teaching. With the help of Mr Paul, I was able to go from a 3 on the English portion of the ACT to a 34 — overall score of 17 to 31. As a homeschooler there was a limited amount of tutoring opportunities open to me, but Mr Paul was very generous with his time and teaching to help me. I would be privileged to learn again from such a capable and genuinely interesting teacher.”

“We are so grateful for everything you have done to help Luke improve! You truly have a gift for teaching and helping students.  Luke has been so amazed by your life’s story and all you have accomplished.  You have truly been an inspiration to him! Thank you again!”

“Paul allowed me to reach my full potential while training for and taking the ACT. Paul knew tips and tricks about the ACT that you won’t find with a lot of other resources. He is also very knowledgeable and patient for when there was a concept I did not understand. I would recommend Paul to every student that wants to train for the ACT.”

“From the very beginning, Paul was very friendly and always supportive of my goals. He tutored me in a way where I never felt unintellectual and worked through each problem, making sure I understood it. When asking about my future endeavors, he never discouraged me. Paul is a very fun and sociable teacher who inspires his students, using tactics based on each individual and encouraging them that they can do this!”

“Just wanted to send you a quick update on Tatum after Sunday test. She felt so much better this time!! Completed all sections with time to spare on some. We are so thankful to have found you and appreciate all the efforts to help Tatum succeed. Thank you, Paul!”

“We appreciate all of the work you did to help prepare Pearl for her test! She was so excited that her score went up again, especially considering that she didn’t feel well! She is looking forward to working with you again for another session to prepare for the December test. Thanks again for all of your helpful insight and for setting the bar high for Pearl! (Their goal was 30)

[After 2nd round] We can’t thank you enough for working with Pearl! She sings your praises and we are grateful for the direction you have provided her in preparation for this test. Thank you!! She feels positive and well-prepared! I think she is hopeful to put a checkmark next to her ACT testing days, but we will see… you never know with her!

[Pearl, after two weeks] I got my ACT back. I did fine lol I got a 30.]”

“Sincerest thanks for sharing your gifts and talents with Savannah! She was beaming when she walked through the door and told us how she had a blast with you. She said “when people are actually good teachers, learning is so much fun. I learned more English from Paul than I have in the last 4 years!” Thank you!”

“Nathan has truly enjoyed his time with you and I can tell he feels so much more confidence going into this test. It’s such a great feeling as a parent to see your child excited about learning. I can’t thank you enough for all you have done.  

Personally, you found Nathan at a really low time.  His first session with you was the day after his breakup with his girlfriend of 1.5 years and it has been very difficult for him.  His eggs were all in one basket and he felt lost.  He also started working and the realities of life just hit him at once.  I worried about how tutoring would go as he was admittedly “depressed and unmotivated”  Working with you has been a highlight for him... something that has brought him joy and pride.  He’s learning so much.  

[Follow up] Nathan’s dad and I were very pleased with his most recent test and many thanks go out to you!  YOU found a way through to our son.  I was absolutely blown away by his reading growth!  He ALWAYS refers to himself as a terrible reader, but honestly, it’s in his head and I know it’s just not his favorite subject. He went from a 16 a year ago to a 26!  That’s AMAZING growth.  We will share your efforts with anyone looking to sharpen their child’s skills for the ACT.  Thank you.”

“Hi Paul! Thank you so much for everything you did for Nikki! You were AWESOME! She really enjoyed meeting you every week! We really appreciate it! Thanks again for everything!”

“Paul connected with my son on his level, made him feel comfortable and confident. We saw a BIG gain on his ACT scores in a short time!! Well worth the investment.”

“Paul was a great coach for ACT prep this year. He looked over my previous tests and began to teach me based on the things I struggled in. Through practice tests and lessons I learned more and more about the different tests. We worked on concentration exercises and tips for the test. I felt confident going in, and my score rose 7 points! Paul was a great coach, and I would recommend him to anyone needing help with the ACT.”

“I came to Paul with a starting base act score of 24. Together we worked through each section and its content, as well as working on concentration exercises to build my test taking stamina. I earned a 31 on the next ACT test I took and have learned more about strategies I can use when taking tests in the future.”

“My favorite part about working with Paul was how personalized the program was. Paul helped me focus on my weakest spots and tried several different strategies until we found one that stuck. In addition, Paul would help me with problems outside of sessions, was a great motivator during the process, and helped me get rid of any test anxiety.”

“[after only three weeks] We can’t thank you enough Paul. This kid has become so determined and energized. He has been working on this more than just about anything other than his sports. Thank you for your guidance, support and encouragement!

[near the end of training] Addy came in last night and said that he was truly going to miss working and talking with you. We’ve seen a difference in his confidence and also in his coping mechanisms when he’s stressed out. I know that that is part of what you do with each kid, but you truly have made an impact on Addy. Thank you so much!

[after the test] Thank you! Oh my goodness was my son happy when he received that 28! He’s pretty hard on himself, and it was so wonderful to see and hear the excitement over his overall, english, and reading scores. This is all from your expert guidance and ability to ignite some passion for the ACT. Thank you Paul!”

“I was recommending you to a friend tonight and realized that I had never let you know how Curry’s ACT score turned out… he had a five point increase after working with you, which is wonderful! Thank you so, so much for all of your help!”

“I’m really proud of her! She ended up with a 29, which was what she needed. The Reading still tripped her up, but she got a 33 on English. I’m so appreciative of your work with her and the fact that you helped her get to the next scholarship level.”

“Working with Paul Madar made the ACT go from a dreaded nightmare to just another simple quiz. He was super easy to work with, and always explained things well. He was also super approachable, and I was never afraid to ask him questions. Paul knows that every person is different, and that just because one method works for most people doesn’t mean it’ll work for you.

Paul makes it personal. I felt like he actually wanted to get to know me, my life, my goals, and to help me become better. He helped me get the score I knew I could. He also helped me with life advice. Since Paul makes it personal, he is very good at telling what a person’s skillset is and what their wants are. In my heart, I already made a decision on which college and major I wanted. He just helped me see it.

My goal was to raise my ACT score from a 26 in order to get more scholarship money for colleges. I tutored with Paul in 2 separate time periods, and both times he raised my score four points. I went from a 26 to a 34, and got college nearly entirely paid for.

Paul is also going to make you do some exercises that seem very weird. Do all of them, though! It’s all of those little things that make Paul a better coach than the rest, and the scores show that.”

“Paul has a natural ability to relate and communicate with others. He works with his students to help them be their best and achieve their goals. He takes the time to listen to them and differentiate his instruction based on what they need. He often helps them with techniques to improve their focus, self-esteem and confidence. He works with the whole student in mind, not just the task at hand.

As an educator, parent, and business owner I have complete respect for him and feel certain he would be a tremendous asset for your students and your school.”

“Paul is one of the most inspiring and effective teachers I have encountered. He has a caring demeanor as he works with students to broaden their knowledge. His delivery is with a sense of humor that students of all ages find very engaging and reflects his passion for the topic. ”

“My experience with you was very enjoyable. You were very easy to understand and calm. Because of your help I was able to get an additional $5,000 a year in scholarships! The techniques you taught also helped me in school... Your personality made it very easy to learn and ENJOY what I was learning.”

“My son’s ACT score went up 4 points. We were very happy with the entire experience. [Paul was] the perfect tutor, and the process for improving was very easy to follow. I would highly recommend [Paul] for anyone looking to improve their ACT score!”

“I want to provide the highest of recommendations for Paul and his ACT prep classes. Paul is highly intelligent and goes far beyond basic textbook preparation. He employs a range of strategies including personal experiences, meditation, and repetition. He is clever, good natured, flexible, and funny and makes preparation as enjoyable as possible, while demanding the necessary hard work, focus, and persistence. Most importantly, Paul delivers solid results. My high school junior took the ACT for the very first time scoring in the top 15th percentile. (The next time he took it he got a 32!)”

“I can’t even begin to express the excitement I have right now. Thank you so much Paul! I’d say that working with you was both enjoyable and a challenge at the same time. The studying definitely forced me to really push myself when it comes to focusing and learning the material. But at the same time the tutoring sessions I attended were by no means boring or tedious. You did a real good job of keeping me focused during the lessons which in turn helped me achieve my goal.

My results from working with you were tremendous. I achieved my goal of a 28 on the ACT. I now have so many more options when it comes to colleges, and also this greatly increases the chances of me being able to play baseball at the collegiate level. Aside from the ACT, my test taking skills have seen great improvements as well. I no longer struggle with pacing, focusing, etc. on tests now.

I’d also just like to say how great of a job you did. I’ve had many tutors in the past and they all seem to share the same problem of becoming dull and boring. I never seemed to have this problem with you as each lesson was entertaining and helpful.

Thank you for everything Paul! I definitely wouldn’t have been able to do it if it wasn’t for you! It was a pleasure working with you!”

“Paul is very patient and is excellent at explaining difficult concepts, especially the science portion of the ACT. My composite score for the ACT went up five points, and I reached a score that I never would have been able to on my own. Paul is an awesome tutor and worked with me on mindset and concentration, as well as the academic problems of the test.”

“Paul worked with my son not only on the subject matter of the ACT, but on test taking, focus, and “best practices.” Paul worked with my son to improve all subtests, even those on which he had previously scored well. As a result, his scores improved in all subtest areas, and his composite score increased by several points, enough to get him into the college of his choice with a scholarship. I highly recommend Paul for ACT coaching.”

“Paul is a great teacher and his guidance really helped me with my ACT. I came to Paul looking to push my score over the top and accomplished this. Paul is a great communicator and I always knew when our next meeting was as well as what I needed to do to keep improving my skills. I would recommend Paul to anyone looking for help on their ACT or some other academic matter.”

“Overall, Paul helped me increase my ACT score by seven points. Thanks to the work I’ve done with him, I am now able to receive thousands upon thousands of dollars in scholarships. Furthermore, Paul was very relatable and was always a great person to talk to. I would highly recommend him to anyone who is looking to increase their test scores.”

“Paul wanted to know what my goals were and we designed a plan to help me reach those goals. He knows all the tricks of the ACT, but he also helped me with confidence.

Paul knew I had high goals for my ACT, and he was eager to help me reach them. He was super positive and supportive throughout the whole process, which allowed me to get the scores I wanted (35-36)! I highly recommend him!”

“Paul got back to us right away. He is professional, has fair rates and a well thought out plan for the student. Paul is currently coaching my son with the ACT. After the first visit my 17- year old son said, ”This guy really knows what he’s talking about.” He had a positive experience and is helping him not only do well on the test but boost his confidence.”

“Paul gave me the confidence and resources needed to acquire the ACT score I was aspiring to achieve. Not only did Paul aid me in improving my ACT score, his unique tutoring strategies continue to benefit my testing capabilities in general! There are hardly any words to describe the immense gratitude I have toward Paul and his tutoring.”