Stone Hall Tutors

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SAT
and ACT prep

built around your schedule
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One-on-one Zoom tutoring delivered exclusively by full-time, career educators.

Alexander Tutor
Maya Tutor
Matt Tutor
Matt Douglas Tutor
Stone Hall VSL

A team
that delivers

Choosing a tutor is a big decision! You need to find a coach that motivates you and speaks your language. That's why all of our programs start with a FREE DEMO LESSON. Only pay if your student likes the session and thinks it'll be valuable moving forward.

Proven Score Jumps
Free Demo Lesson
No Commitment Upfront
Proven Score Jumps
Free Demo Lesson
No Commitment Upfront
Ivy-league Tutors
1-on-1 sessions
Weekly recaps
Ivy-league Tutors
1-on-1 sessions
Weekly recaps
Honest about fit
160+ 5★ reviews
College counselor trusted
Honest about fit
160+ 5★ reviews
No Commitment Upfront

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Conversations with our students and families on what structural, 1-on-1 mentorship actually looks like.

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Ashley (Parent)
Family Interview

What working with us actually looks like

No guesswork. No surprises. From the first diagnostic to the final test day, every step is structured around your student.

Step 01

Diagnostic

Smart diagnostic. Clear direction.

Baseline Testing - SAT and ACT diagnostics to choose the exam that offers the highest score leverage.

Start diagnostic
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Diagnostic
Step 02

Free Demo Lesson

Speak their language. Find your coach.

You only pay for the first lesson if your student wants to move forward! The most important part is finding a coach that speaks your language. Not a perfect fit? You won't owe us a cent.

Book demo lesson
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Free Demo Lesson
Step 03

Weekly Program

Quality over quantity. Proven consistency.

We aren't a cram-school. Students get one hourly session weekly, 90 minutes of targeted homework, and review errors beforehand focusing on 25 high-quality problems over 100 repetitive ones.

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Weekly Program
Step 04

Test Day Ready

Stamina building. Zero surprises.

As we approach test day, we take full practice tests every weekend. This SUCKS. We know... but stamina is a real skill, too. And the only way to get better is practice.

Get test ready
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Test Day Ready

Predictable Score
Improvements

Typical SAT Jumps

Starting1240+
14 hoursTarget: ~1400 (+160pt)
Starting1130+
20 hoursTarget: ~1350 (+200pt)
Starting1020+
30 hoursTarget: High 1200s (+250pt)
1-on-1 focusData Driven

Typical ACT Jumps

Starting29+
14 hoursTarget: 32-33 (+3 to +4)
Starting25+
20 hoursTarget: 29-30 (+4 to +5)
Starting21+
30 hoursTarget: 26-27 (+5 to +6)
Stamina BuiltPortal Tracked

A transparent note on expectations:

“This is such a metrics based process, we want to make sure students and families are happy with the results they get! If we don't think we can deliver what you need, we'll never pitch you on being our client.”

- Matt, Founder

Our Awesome Tutors

Maya Campbell

Maya Campbell

Columbia University

Maya Campbell

Columbia University

Graduated Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Columbia University with departmental honors in Neuroscience. Her research thesis focused on the neural basis of reading ability differences in students with learning disabilities (ADHD & dyslexia). With 7+ years of teaching experience ranging from college lectures to one-on-one tutoring, Maya designs highly personalized learning environments that build deep confidence, trust, and academic excellence.

Matt Plonsker

Matt Plonsker

Founder, Stonehall - UCLA

Matt Plonsker

Founder, Stonehall - UCLA

Graduated UCLA's Anderson School of Management and is the founder of Stonehall Tutors. A former television writer whose credits include Modern Family, Matt combines analytical rigor with an engaging teaching style that makes even the toughest SAT and ACT concepts approachable. Having helped hundreds of students dramatically improve their scores, he specializes in identifying each student's unique weaknesses and building personalized strategies that maximize results.

Alexander Cohen

Alexander Cohen

Harvard University

Alexander Cohen

Harvard University

Graduated Cum Laude from Harvard University and was high school Valedictorian. Served as Vice President of The Harvard Lampoon. Earning a top 60 ranking in competitive squash, he was also the only high school student in the US to present medical research at the Digestive Disease Week conference. Alex draws on this high-performance background to help students achieve elite results.

Matt Douglas

Matt Douglas

Claremont McKenna College

Matt Douglas

Claremont McKenna College

Achieved perfect scores on both the SAT and the GRE. With an academic background in psychology and statistics from Claremont, Matt leverages cognitive and analytical strategies to help students play to their strengths. He specializes in building testing confidence and teaching students how to manage pressure and perform at their absolute best.

Straightforward pricing.
Structured for score growth

No hidden fees, recurring retainers, or generic upsells. Select the package that matches your student's initial diagnostics and timeline

Core

$260/hour

14-hour package

$3,640 total
PlusPopular

$245/hour

20-hour package

$4,900 total
Max

$230/hour

30-hour package

$6,900 total

Just looking for a couple hours of tutoring to sharpen up before your exam?

We offer single hour pricing to better suit your needs

$275/hourEnroll Now

Let's clear a
few things up

Are the tutors beginner-friendly?

Absolutely. Our tutors are experienced in working with students of all levels. Whether you are just starting your prep journey and need to learn the core foundations, or you are aiming to refine advanced strategies for a perfect score, we meet you where you are.

Will this work for my niche?

Yes. Because our tutoring is strictly one-on-one and customized, we tailor the curriculum, diagnostic focus, and homework pace to fit your student's unique academic strengths, test schedule, and specific target schools.

What if I don't like the DEMO lesson?

No problem at all. You won't owe us a cent. We stand behind the quality of our tutoring. If the first session wasn't the right fit, we would rather know than have you commit to something that doesn't work for you.

Which plan should I choose?

Most students start with our Core or Plus package, depending on their diagnostic baseline and timeline. During your free demo lesson, your tutor will help analyze your diagnostics and recommend the optimal package.

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