
Stories of Success from Students & Families
Real results. Higher scores. Stronger confidence.
What Families Say About ThinkBIG
Real stories of growth, confidence & success.
For more than 15 years, families have trusted ThinkBIG Test Prep to deliver personalized, one-on-one tutoring that doesn’t just raise scores—it transforms students.
Below are genuine testimonials from students and parents who experienced higher test results, stronger college essays, and newfound confidence. Names are abbreviated for privacy, but the results and gratitude are all real.

— M. C., Parent (Dover, NH)
"Thank you so much for everything you did to help Brendan improve his SAT score. Hiring you to help our son was the best decision we could have made. We are extremely pleased with not only the end result, but the whole experience!"
— A. M., Student (Georgetown, MA)
"In December I was notified that I was accepted Early Decision to Emory University! Thank you so much for all of your help during this process. You were a crucial part during this process and I could not have done it without you. Thank you so much for not only helping me achieve an amazing score with my SAT's but also for helping me write an excellent college essay. Thank you again!"
W. D., Student (Portsmouth, NH)
"I could not be more surprised or proud of the scores I received today. I can not even begin to express how thankful for all that you have done and helped me with. Through our sessions, you motivated me to work unlike I have ever felt about these standardized tests. It made it into a game, a competition, and you made our sessions personal. All of these things led to my dream score and far passed it. Thank you so much again, I am so happy we worked together!"
— M. D., Grandfather (Braintree, MA)
"I want to THANK YOU for all the help that you give to my grandson. He made terrific progress with his SAT scores which came as a result of your over and above effort and patience to make sure that he was prepared for each test. Again THANK YOU!"
— L. W., Parent (Georgetown, MA)
"Thank you for all of your support and guidance with all three of my children. You have truly helped them get to their next steps in life."
— C. J. G., Student (Georgetown, MA)
"I just received my SAT scores from my tests in October and November. I am excited to tell you I got an incredible super score of 1520! I could not have done it without your guidance and thank you for sticking by me through the year!"
— E. H., Parent (NH)
"I’ll truly never be able to thank you enough. Your teaching method is, bottom line, brilliant. I rarely see her as excited about her work as she’s been while working with you. She’s built so much confidence through all of these writing pieces. Thank you — you know your superpower!"
— A. L., Parent (Georgetown, MA)
"We can’t thank you enough for all you have done all three of the girls. You did an incredible job and we were so lucky to find you. If anyone ever asks for someone to tutor their child I will absolutely tell them about what a great experience we had."
— C. P., Student (Lynnfield, MA)
"Thank you for everything you have done to help me. I
know that I could not have scored this highly without you. Your guidance
and teachings have already had applications beyond this one test. So I
reiterate, THANK YOU!"
J. B., Parent (Rockport, MA)
"I cannot thank you enough for the time and attention you have given to Luke. I'm so grateful that he has been able to see what he was able to achieve with hard work and self discipline. This format was so valuable. We are so pleased and grateful."
— T. L., Student (Georgetown, MA)
"I felt so prepared on the test. I knew how to do every math problem. Thank you so much for your help. I learned so much with you. I even used something I learned with you on my Ap calc test yesterday! I am really glad I used this experience. Thank you so much for your help."
— S. L., Parent (Georgetown, MA)
"I also wanted to share Dan's BIG NEWS this week!!!! Early action acceptance to Notre Dame!! Northeastern Honors college with a big scholarship also came through so he will have great options. We are all thrilled for him and know the SAT scores helped make it possible. I will be recommending your services to anyone who will listen!"
— L. M., Parent (Rowley, MA)
"Hi Glen – I believe Alice sent you a message today via skype with her latest results! She was so happy she was crying, thank you so much for your time and support, and most of all your caring. Alice worked so hard, and I am so proud of her just for the hard work – and to have these results which will support her academic success, means a lot! Thank you again."
— J. S., Parent (Portsmouth, NH)
"Hi Glen – I wanted to share with you how excited Rob, Jack and I am about his April SAT test scores. We were all blown away by his math! These scores have given Jack a huge confidence boost and have really shown him how hard work can actually pay off!"
— G. H., Parent (Rye, NH)
"Thank you for helping Scott achieve his goals. So far he's been accepted to Northeastern University and Boston College (his first choice)!"
— M. C., Parent (Boxford, MA)
"Thank YOU Glen for all of the time you spent with Emily tutoring her for the SAT! Emily truly enjoyed working with you. Never once did she complain that she had an upcoming appointment with you. She always looked forward to it! Thank you so much again for everything!"
— K. C., Student (Canton, MA)
"I just saw my scores and I got 1550! I got 780 in reading and writing and 770 in math. Thanks so much for all your help!"
— L. G., Parent (Portsmouth, NH)
"Thank you Glen! We are so impressed with Julia's great score! She has been working very hard at it, as have you, and we could not be more proud. Thanks for everything!"
