
Chronos Prep: Tailored test prep and college admissions guidance that helps students excel.
Chronos Prep in Oakland provides tailored test prep and college admissions guidance. Led by Gavin, the consultant works with families to understand each student’s strengths, guiding ACT/SAT prep, essay development, and the college-application journey from start to finish. Reviews praise his knowledge, patience, and personalized plans that have helped students raise scores and gain acceptance to first-choice schools.
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Customized tutoring for ACT and SAT exams to significantly improve scores through targeted study plans and strategies.
Comprehensive support from school selection to application completion, including essay development and interview prep.
Expert advice for navigating high school applications, helping students find the right fit and succeed in the process.
One-on-one sessions to enhance classwork understanding, study skills, and executive functioning for overall academic success.
Assistance in crafting thoughtful, high-quality essays that highlight students' unique strengths and stories for applications.
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Overall rating
Emily Larsen
We met Gavin when my second child was getting ready to take the ACT. He helped her achieve a very high score on the test and also helped her write some very high quality essays that got her accepted to her first choice school. We naturally hired Gavin again when our third child was a junior. He also achieved a very high ACT score and was accepted to his first choice school with Gavin's guidance throughout the whole process. Our youngest child just found out today that she got accepted to her first choice school. She also went through the process with Gavin and achieved a great SAT score and thoughtful essays. Bottom line: Gavin's help with test prep and essay development has absolutely made the difference for my three children in helping them achieve their dream school acceptance. I wholeheartedly recommend Gavin. He knows what he's doing and has a special gift to be able to understand your child, what makes them tick, and how to draw out their best work. Thank you, Gavin for all you've done for my kids! They are all soaring in college.
Helena Simon
Gavin is hands down the most considerate and effective tutor, coach and mentor one could hope for. His dedication and commitment to helping students find success and believe in themselves is unparalleled. He gets an 11/10 in my book and I know my kids would say the same. He has helped my high schoolers not only work through and understand their classwork, but also hone their studying skills, improve their executive functioning, and work through the college application process from start to finish. Both of my children have passed through school with flying colors thanks to Gavin’s unwavering support and custom-tailored tutoring plan. He is a true gem.
K Y
Our high schooler student’s ACT scores improved significantly after working with Chronos Prep. In addition, our student enjoys working with Gavin and looks forward to session with him.
Rachel Erickson
Gavin has worked with two of my children on their ACT test exams. Gavin helped us set up a great plan for studying and prepping for the exams. My children loved Gavin's style of tutoring, they found him extremely knowledgeable and personable. Both children raised their scores by four points after working with Gavin for just a few months. I learned about Gavin from a friend. Once Gavin worked with my children I have recommended Gavin's tutoring to many of my friends.
Lisa Woo
I reached out to Chronos Prep when my child was applying to high school and had an exceptional experience with Gavin. He was knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely committed to helping my child find the right school. From the very first session, Gavin took the time to understand my child's unique strengths, preferences, and goals, guiding us on what to look for in a school and what to expect during the application process. The sessions were consistently productive, and Gavin was wonderful at keeping us informed, even about the smallest details. My daughter has now been attending The College Preparatory School for two years, and Gavin still checks in from time to time, demonstrating his long-term care and support. I highly recommend Chronos Prep to anyone seeking expert guidance for high school and college admissions.