“Outstanding SAT Coach - Highly Recommend!

Ben is an exceptional SAT coach who truly transformed my son's academic journey. His in-depth knowledge, approachable nature, and tailored coaching strategies helped my son achieve extraordinary results—perfect scores on the PSAT and near-perfect super scores on the SAT!

Ben's dedication and commitment to his students are unparalleled. He went above and beyond, accommodating our schedules with incredible flexibility and ensuring every session was productive and focused. His unique techniques and strategies not only boosted my son's confidence but also equipped him with the skills to excel under pressure.

I can't thank Ben enough for his role in my son's success. We are eagerly looking forward to working with him again for college applications and essays, knowing he will bring the same level of expertise and care to the process.

If you're searching for a patient, knowledgeable, and top-tier coach for your child, look no further—Ben is the best!”

— Ira Singh, South Fork High School, Florida

“Ben is a blessing! He has a fantastic way of establishing rapport with my tween and teen daughters. Additionally, his Passionate about teaching. He is extremely patient and thorough. Thank you so much Ben for being such a supportive tutor and a help to our entire family.”

— Matilde Fidler, Gulliver Preparatory School, Florida

“We are so thankful we found Ben to help our daughter with her college application submissions. It's a stressful experience and Ben was able to counsel us as well as our daughter. He's both a coach and a counselor with vast experience in the entire admissions process. With his help she got into her #1 choice. My wife and I cannot thank him enough. We highly recommend him!”

- Shawn Williams, The Clark School Parent, Florida

“As I worked through the challenges of standardized testing, Ben assisted me through an analytical approach of the test working through strategies I never knew about. We worked together for almost a year, and I saw my test scores increase significantly. He always had new insight and was extremely encouraging when I doubted myself, which I believe contributed to my performance. Something I’ll remember is that Ben always talked to me like I was a person, not like a machine the test wanted me to be. He carried this philosophy into the personal statement essay, helping me shape the writing to be the most true version of myself. Thanks to Ben, I got into my ED school. Thank you Ben!”

— Michela McCagg, The Pennington School

“Mr. Ben is by far the best SAT tutor that I could have asked for.

He knows all the ins and outs of the SAT in the digital era, and when I was working with him, not a single moment was wasted. He was able to quickly assess my strengths and weaknesses, and throughout the sessions we engaged in work specifically tailored to me. He also taught me many great strategies that made the test significantly easier throughout both the math and reading sections.

In addition to his invaluable strategies, he essentially removed all stress that I had about the SAT, and I was able to walk into each test with confidence. I got a perfect score on the PSAT and a 1580 on the SAT because of Mr. Ben's guidance and I would not have been able to achieve it without him.

"Mr. Ben is also just extremely down-to-earth and kind. He made the sessions fun and low-stress, and I can honestly say that I would look forward to working with him every week. I will most definitely go to Mr. Ben for more help when college applications roll in.”

— Varun Singh, South Fork High School

“Ben worked with our son for a brief period, and we are thrilled with the remarkable progress he made under Ben's expert guidance and encouragement. We highly recommend Ben to anyone looking for top-notch SAT preparation.”

— Hetal Patel, South Fork High School

“I have been a client of Best Choice Test Prep for the last few years; I am forever grateful for Ben’s help and versatility throughout the many college classes he has assisted me with, improving my GPA!”

— Trevor Seits, PA Junior through FL Senior

“We had entrusted Ben’s tutoring services at BooC Tutors during our son’s junior and senior years of high school to help best prepare him for the tests required for college admissions. As any parent and high school student understands, the process of balancing the here and now commitments of high school academics, sports, social, and volunteer opportunities, along with the student’s future goals of becoming a university student can be daunting to say the least. From the start, Ben alleviated our concerns by providing the most empathetic, realistic, and superior level tutoring to our son, which helped him to surpass his standardized test scores, while motivating him to remain engaged through the entire process. Ben’s calm demeanor and intellectual prowess resonated with our son and he certainly valued their weekly scheduled study sessions. Ben’s communication with our son and with us came by way weekly email recaps of their study sessions coupled with SAT and ACT practice tests, in which they reviewed our son’s progress together. Ben geared his sessions towards the concepts that our son was struggling with by formulating different ways of problem solving and offered him a variety of critical thinking practices that enabled our son to successfully overcome these obstacles. Ben’s sincere assessment of our son’s capabilities heightened our son’s own confidence in himself and in the ability to reach his full potential through hard work and with Ben’s guidance. Having the opportunity to have Ben work with our son for both his junior and senior years of high school certainly enabled our son to achieve his goal of being admitted to Cornell University as a Navy ROTC midshipmen and mechanical engineering student; with his ultimate goal of becoming a test pilot for the United States military. We are of the mindset that noone arrives anywhere alone and we have Ben to thank for best supporting our son with his professional and personal goals.”

— Melissa Lomax, Middle Township High School

“I am delighted to share my experience with Ben who played a pivotal role in my child's success on the ACT. His personalized approach and effective strategies made a significant impact on my child’s performance.

Ben took the time to understand my child’s strengths and weaknesses, tailoring the tutoring sessions accordingly. This personalized approach not only made the sessions more engaging but also addressed specific areas that needed improvement.

Strategies: He employed a variety of strategies that were instrumental in my child’s success. From targeted practice tests to focused concept reviews, he ensured a well-rounded preparation that boosted my child’s confidence and competence.

Clear Communication: Ben also kept me informed about progress by sending me a detailed email after every session. This transparency created a collaborative atmosphere that fostered success.

Motivational and Supportive: Ben also provided invaluable motivation and support. He instilled a sense of confidence in my child, making the preparation process not only effective but also enjoyable. She actually used to look forward to the sessions!

I wholeheartedly recommend Ben for anyone seeking ACT tutoring. His expertise, personalized approach, and commitment to his students makes him an exceptional choice!”

— Parent of Junior (HS)

“My daughter had a great experience with Ben as her ACT tutor. He was able to help her raise her score without completely stressing her out. He was as flexible and patient. I highly recommend Ben’s services.”

— Judith Cenci, Central Bucks School District

“Ben is great, with only a couple weeks of meeting I was able to improve my skills with the SAT so much.”

— Arnav Vivek, South Fork High School

“We feel very fortunate to have met Ben. He worked with our son, Jack, during his Junior year to significantly improve his ACT score from 28 to 33. He established an excellent rapport and was flexible with our busy schedule. He pinpointed that areas where Jack struggled and gave him the tools to improve. Our son went in to the ACT very confident and exceeded his target score.

We had the pleasure of working with Ben again during the fall of Jack's senior year. He helped him craft an excellent common app essay and supplemental essays for multiple schools. He kept Jack on track with the application deadlines. Ben's expertise elevated a lot of stress for our entire family.

I would highly recommend Ben as a college admission advisor.”

— Alison Lupinek, Appoquinimink High School

“Over the years, I have hired numerous tutors for my children. There was one who stood out above all the rest... Ben Cattau. Ben helped my son tremendously with his ACT prep. I would HIGHLY recommend him to anyone who is looking to have their son/daughter prepared for (or raise their scores on) a standardized test. Ben really knew the material. He had so many helpful techniques. He was patient, professional & very skilled at his job."

— Malvern Prep, PA Parent

“Mr. Ben Cattau’s tutoring was very successful and allowed me to increase my ACT score by 4 points. With a personalized approach, he targeted my areas of weakness and taught me tools that I used to better navigate the test. I felt that the individual practice and tutoring sessions were both efficient and effective. With only 3 sessions I was able to improve my score from the high twenties to the mid-thirties. I would highly recommend Ben to anyone interested in tutoring for the ACT.”

— Gladwyne, PA Junior

“Ben helped me with my ACT prep so much, and I would not have been able to get the score that I did without him. With his help, my composite score increased by 7 points, and my overall understanding of how to take standardized tests improved greatly. Ben is also simply a really great person to work with. He always encouraged me, never put me down, and always helped, no matter how stupid the mistake was. To summarize, I would not have been able to achieve the results that I did without Ben's help, and I would definitely work with him again if I needed additional help. .”

-Lower Merion HS Sophomore

“Ben came highly recommended to us, and we clearly understand why. My son had an SAT score goal, but had plateaued with another tutor. Ben listened to our situation, analyzed previous test scores, and designed a program that was tailored to my son's specific needs. After working with Ben for ~2 months, my son took the SAT and nailed it! Ben did not just focus on strategies and tips/tricks for math and English questions; he also coached our son on mental preparedness, building his confidence and his ability to manage time. When we asked our son, he said Ben was the difference. We highly recommend Ben for SAT tutoring!”

- Council Rock High School North Parent, Pennsylvania

“My daughter, a junior, increased her score by 290 points between the October and December SAT after 6 weekly sessions. Ben targeted her instruction so their work sessions were specific to the areas where she demonstrated weaknesses on practice tests. She found his instruction on grammar rules, tips and tricks incredibly helpful. It was clear that his instruction helped her master the most difficult math questions on the test.”

— CRHS-North, PA Parent

“Ben is extremely mature, knowledgeable, patient, and professional. He goes above and beyond helping with homework by also teaching studying skills. After just a few short weeks of working with Ben, our 9th grader went from Cs to all As and Bs. Our sons look forward to the days that Ben comes to our home and have been taking their studies more seriously. We highly recommend using Ben's services and only wish we had found him sooner!”

— Russlee Armstrong, Radnor HS Parent

“I very highly recommend Ben Cattau as an ACT tutor! He worked with my son on his prep once a week for about two months and helped him to achieve a perfect score the first time he took the test. Not only did my son find the meetings with Ben to be extremely helpful and productive, but he actually enjoyed them!  Ben's personality is kind, warm, and encouraging. He has a gift for teaching the material thoroughly while instilling confidence in his students to prepare them to sit for the test. He also supplies many practice tests for students to take. By having students take many practice tests and then targeting his teaching to the areas where they need work, Ben is able to help kids reach their potential. He's also a great guy.”

— Rye, NY Parent

“I highly recommend Ben if your high schooler needs support for standardized testing. He has been instrumental in helping our son prepare, including sending notes each week describing progress, next steps, etc. He is not only smart and very skilled in strategies for "how to take the test", but we also found him to be very professional, always on time, and great temperament for our son. Very worth it!😃”

- Great Valley, PA Parent

“I had the privilege of working with Ben from late high school through the entirety of my college career, and I cannot speak highly enough of his impact on my life—both academically and personally.
For most of my academic journey, I struggled significantly. Ben changed that trajectory entirely. He met me exactly where I was, identified my weaknesses, and developed a tailored approach that helped me not only catch up but genuinely excel. After years of difficulty, his guidance helped me gain admission to the majority of the colleges I applied to and maintain nearly a 4.0 GPA throughout my undergraduate studies.
What sets Ben apart is his remarkable versatility and intellectual curiosity. He supported me across every subject I encountered, and on the rare occasion he wasn’t already familiar with a topic, he would master it—often understanding it better than most. His preparation and dedication were unmatched.
I began working with Ben in person during high school and transitioned to remote sessions when I moved away for college. Both experiences were equally seamless. He was always incredibly responsive, endlessly patient, genuinely kind, and never once dismissive—no matter how many times I needed something explained.
Perhaps most valuable of all, Ben’s mentorship has extended well beyond the classroom. He has continued to provide career guidance and personal mentorship long after my graduation, and his advice has been instrumental in shaping my professional path.
If you are looking for a tutor who will genuinely invest in your success—or a mentor who will help you reach your full potential—I wholeheartedly recommend Ben. He is, without question, one of the most impactful people I have had the fortune to learn from."

- Kevin Seits Jr., former Haverford School student, former Radnor School District student, former University of San Francisco student

“Mr. Ben was great!!! I was recommended to him as a tutor by several of my peers, and it turned out to be even better than I had expected. We worked every week on SAT, and Ben provided any type of question I was looking to practice. He helped me break down the test to where I could confidently answer the questions based on the structured order we talked through. In the end after about 2 months' worth of meetings, I was able to raise my score by 100+ points. Mr. Ben is the real deal!”

- South Fork High School student, Florida

“Ben is simply amazing! My son says he is the best teacher he has ever had. We hired Ben after my son did not perform to his potential after 11 weeks of SAT prep with a different SAT tutor. Ben stepped in and provided twice-weekly prep sessions for three weeks, focusing on my son‘s weaknesses based on the first SAT. He gave him tips and taught him how to use the Desmos calculator properly. My son scored 190 points higher after three weeks with Ben. Ben’s communication is top notch. After each session, he provides a recap via email as well as recordings of the sessions for my son to review. You can’t go wrong with Ben..”

- Council Rock High School North Parent, Pennsylvania

“Ben was absolutely amazing with my daughter. He worked with her to meet her goals and keep her very focused throughout the process! Highly recommend!!!”

- Council Rock High School North Parent, Pennsylvania

“Our son thoroughly enjoyed working with Ben and through his guidance, achieved his goals. Ben was very thorough patient and detailed in his instruction. We would highly recommend them for SAT tutoring.”

- Pennsylvania Parent

“We used Ben as an SAT tutor for my son. He was phenomenal and well worth the investment. My son had a target score he wanted to achieve and working with Ben helped him to not only achieve that score, but surpass it by quite a bit. They worked together weekly and my son looked forward to the session because it was always productive and Ben could provide the direction he needed - 100% tailored to his needs. We highly recommend Ben!”

- South Fork High School Parent, Florida

“Our daughter worked with Ben for the past few months with much success! She claims,”Ben is so knowledgeable. He knows exactly how to help me understand the trickier problems.” Ben’s weekly report was thoughtful and detailed, and his rapport with kids is very friendly. He made the SAT a positive experience and a gave our daughter a 200 point increase! We can’t recommend him enough!”

- Pennsylvania Parent

“Through Ben and Best Choice Test Prep, my SAT score went up 140 points and put me in a great position for the upcoming application cycle. Not only is Ben a great tutor, but he fully understands the digital SAT and the patterns that can help maximize your score. At Best Choice Test Prep, I can assure you that your money will be very well spent and put you in great standing for standardized tests.”

- Council Rock High School North student, Pennsylvania

We reached out for help after our son’s first SAT attempt came back with underwhelming results. Books and online programs felt very cookie-cutter, and we really wanted someone who could create a personalized plan and strategy tailored to our son’s needs.

After interviewing several tutors—many of whom seemed more focused on upselling add-ons than on our child’s success—we were introduced to Ben through a mutual friend. Simply put, Ben was exactly what we had been looking for: someone truly invested in our son’s progress and success.

We worked with Ben once a week, and each session was followed up with targeted “homework” and a detailed plan outlining areas to focus on and track progress. Over the summer, our son dedicated himself to Ben’s program and sat for his second SAT attempt in August as a practice run.

The results speak for themselves—he improved his score by 240 points! This incredible jump has given him newfound confidence and motivation to keep improving, now without the anxiety or pressure he felt before.

We are so grateful for Ben’s genuine care and commitment to our son’s success. We look forward to continuing this partnership as our son aims even higher.

-All Saints Catholic School Parent, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

“Ben has been instrumental in helping our children grow as students. His knowledge of each subject area is amazing. Our children are thriving academically thanks to Ben, BooC Tutors, and Best Choice Test Prep!”

— Koleen Carr Seits, Former teacher at The Baldwin School, Parent of children who matriculated through and graduated from The Woodlynde School, The Baldwin School, The Haverford School, Radnor School District, Bryn Mawr College, University of San Francisco, Flagler College, Lynn University, and University of Pennsylvania

“I have never worked one on one with a tutor before my time with Ben. I was impressed with the value I received working on high-level math. I enjoy math a lot and have always thought working with a tutor was for kids who are struggling. This was different. He helped me to expand my math ability by working intensely on Calculus. His easygoing approach makes learning fun and not stressful at all.”

- Mikey Hayden, Conestoga HS Senior

“Ben was great at keeping me on track with taking practice tests on a schedule and going over the questions after. His encouragement and reinforcement of testing strategies made me feel confident going into the exam, and his tips helped me do even better than on my practice tests. I truly appreciate his help and support throughout the entire ACT prep process.”

-Lower Merion, PA Junior

“When I started with Ben I was unsure of the strategies and processes to get me through the test with proper timing. However, after meeting with Ben and using his tips and tricks I was able to improve my score by 6 points! Together, we were able to set a goal, create a plan, and crush that goal with flying colors. 10/10 recommend!”

- Conestoga HS, PA Junior

“Ben has helped me study, edited my of my papers, and has supported me immensely in graduate school at UPenn and writing work at Netflix. My GPA in undergrad was definitely not the 4.0 Ben help me attain all 5.5 years at an Ivy League graduate school. Ben also helped me when Employee of the Season at Netflix. I am incredibly grateful for his ability to help me achieve many accomplishments in my academic career at three different schools at the University of Pennsylvania and beyond in my career.”

- Alexandra Joy Seits, UPenn Graduate Student & Netflix Production Advisor

“Ben is an amazing tutor. He went above and beyond, was flexible, and really catered his tutoring to my son’s time, schedule, and learning style. I would absolutely recommend him. He was personable and attentive, and my son has learned so much. Ben tutored my son for the ACT.”

— Haverford, PA Parent