What Families Are Saying
Since founding Odyssey in 2012, we've had the privilege of working with hundreds of students and families throughout the Washington, DC area. We are deeply grateful for the trust they have placed in us and are proud to share a small sample of their feedback.
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SAT & ACT Preparation
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"My son wanted to raise his SAT score, and I immediately sought out Odyssey, just as I had for my older son. The results were again phenomenal. The sessions were not just focused on studying content for the SAT—they improved my son's confidence, test-taking, analysis, and organization skills, all of which he can carry forward to future challenges."
—Parent of an SAT student (2024)
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"Nick is not only a great ACT tutor who helped AJ increase his score, but he also became an older peer and friend who made the process fun and interesting."
—Kate Greenberg (2025)
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"Finding the right tutor/student match isn't easy, but Nick and Will worked incredibly well together. With Nick's help, Will became much more confident in his abilities and his approach to the SAT."
—M.P., Falls Church, VA
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"His 370-point SAT increase was a direct result of working with Odyssey. We'll definitely be back next year to have you help our other son. Thanks a ton!"
—John O., Bethesda, MD
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"Nick helped me raise my SAT score by more than 300 points and gave me the confidence I needed going into the test. He explained the entire process in a manageable way and provided many helpful resources."
—H.L., Arlington, VA
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"Odyssey was wonderful during the stress of junior year. Our tutor's approachable manner encouraged both of my children to work hard while feeling confident about the testing process."
—R.G., Washington, DC
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"Lilly found the tutoring extremely helpful, and her ACT scores improved considerably. Nick kept us informed throughout the process with timely, detailed feedback, and Tess provided thoughtful, comprehensive guidance on her college essays."
—Parent of an ACT student (2019)
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"Stephen took the time to understand exactly where my daughter was struggling and adapted his teaching accordingly. She felt comfortable asking questions, became much more confident, and truly made the most of their time together."
—Parent of an SAT student (2016)
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Academic Tutoring
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"Owen's impressive knowledge of World History, his patience during my son's illness, his kindness, and the care he put into every session were extraordinary. Quite simply, my son could not have gotten through the year without him. You have been a real gift to our family."
—Deborah E., Washington, DC
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"My son Emanuel has really enjoyed working with Owen. He's a wonderful tutor who has made a real difference in Emanuel's life. We're looking forward to continuing with him for SAT preparation and writing."
—L.M., Washington, DC
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"Our tutor tailored every session to meet my daughter's individual needs. It was so much more effective than a classroom course because the instruction was completely personalized."
—Lynn Yardley (2018)
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"Odyssey was easy to work with, the tutors were outstanding, and the entire process made both my children's lives—and mine—much easier."
—Deborah Galant (2021)
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General Odyssey Experience
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"We are really pleased with our experience—we plan to use Odyssey for our third son as well."
—L.G., Chevy Chase, MD
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"Nick and Brian were outstanding. Their communication, professionalism, and individualized guidance made an enormous difference. I've already recommended Odyssey to several other families."
—Parent of an ACT student (2015)
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"After working with another tutoring service, we were impressed by how much better the Odyssey experience was. The detailed communication and individualized approach gave us confidence that we were in excellent hands."
—Parent of an SAT student (2018)
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