How Zoe Scored a 1550 After Three Companies Failed to Get Her There

The Problem

Overpriced, Undertrained Tutors Kept Zoe Stuck in the 1400s

After trying three test prep companies, Zoe’s family still hadn’t seen results. Group classes were too broad to address her specific weaknesses. Private tutors from big names lacked strategy and training—most had just scored well themselves. And despite high hourly rates, no one took accountability for her results.  

“We kept hearing the same sales pitch. ‘Our tutors are top scorers, our content is the best’ but none of it ever held up. There were no results to back them up when it really came down to it”

Mark Bennett, Parent of Zoe Bennett

The Solution

A System Focused on Strategy, Not More Content

Zoe didn’t need more lessons or another round of videos–she needed a smarter way to study. Her previous prep had focused on volume, not precision. We built a system designed to maximize every minute of prep: customized lesson plans based on performance, curated high-quality practice, and tightly-structured, tri-weekly tutoring sessions. Bi-weekly parent check-ins ensured transparency, while monthly roundtable meetings with Zoe, her tutor, and her consultant kept the team aligned. With the right habits, accountability, and systems, her score finally started to move.

“The shift was immediate. Her team didn’t just review content from the exams. They taught Zoe how to study effectively, how to manage her time, and how to maximize every bit of learning. There was structure, feedback, and a level of care and attention we hadn’t seen before.”

Mark Bennett, Parent of Zoe Bennett

The Result

A 1550 in 90 Days—After a Year of Stalled Progress

After just three months of working with us, Zoe scored a 1550 on her first go, a result that felt completely out of reach for her after a year of frustrating prep. With focused, efficient, and intentional systems in place, she walked into the testing center knowing exactly how to handle each section. In December of 2025, Zoe was admitted to the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, where she plans to study business and one day lead her own investment firm.

“We spent a year chasing results, and in three months, Educo got it done. They knew what mattered, and helped Zoe walk into the exam fully prepared and confident.”

Mark Bennett, Parent of Zoe Bennett