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"My husband and I were struggling to help our daughter prepare for the ISEE exam so I decided to reach out to Tutor Doctor—and it was the best decision we could have made."
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Our process begins with a free practice test that reveals your student’s current strengths and areas for growth, followed by a consultation with a dedicated Education Consultant who helps you understand the results and matches your child with the perfect tutor; someone who connects with them both academically and personally. Your child’s tutor will then create a personalized prep plan that combines targeted content review, strategic test-taking techniques, and confidence-building exercises designed to reduce anxiety and improve performance.
With Tutor Doctor, your student will:
- Master verbal and quantitative reasoning through personalized lessons that target their specific areas of need
- Develop proven strategies for tackling synonym questions, sentence completions, and reading comprehension passages efficiently
- Build confidence with timed practice sections and stress-reduction techniques that help them stay calm under pressure
- Strengthen essay writing skills (for SSAT) with structured practice and personalized feedback from their tutor
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Meet Nika Fouquet, owner of Tutor Doctor Santa Monica
Since launching Tutor Doctor Santa Monica in 2013, Nika Fouquet has combined her passion for education with the insights she gained as a classroom volunteer, where she witnessed firsthand the unique learning challenges students face. This experience inspired her to create a concierge-style approach to SSAT and ISEE prep that goes beyond traditional tutoring, she takes time to understand each family's goals and carefully matches students with tutors who align with their personality, learning style, and specific test prep needs. Her commitment to personalized education means families in Santa Monica, Culver City, Pacific Palisades, and surrounding communities receive tailored support during the often-stressful private school admissions process.
As a parent herself, Nika understands the pressure families feel when navigating competitive private school admissions, which is why she personally vets every SSAT and ISEE tutor to ensure they have not only the right qualifications but also the ability to build confidence and reduce test anxiety. Her transparent, honest approach helps families set realistic expectations while providing access to Tutor Doctor's international network of educational resources and proven test prep strategies. Whether your child needs help mastering verbal reasoning, quantitative skills, or simply building the confidence to perform their best on test day, Nika and her team are dedicated to making the private school admissions journey less overwhelming and more successful for every student they serve.
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Our Approach to ISEE & SSAT Test Prep
At Tutor Doctor, every test prep journey starts with a process that’s built around your student — not a one-size-fits-all program. We take the time to understand each student, match them with the right tutor, and provide personalized, one-to-one instruction that builds both skill and confidence.
Assess
We start with a free consultation and practice test to understand your student’s starting point and goals, and create a personalized plan.
Match
Your student is paired with an expert tutor who fits their learning style, personality, and goals.
Tutor
Through one-to-one test prep sessions, students build the skills, strategy, and confidence they need to perform at their best.
Support
We stay connected through regular progress updates and communication, so families are always informed about milestones, focus areas, and next steps.
Test Prep Tailored to Every Student
Tutor Doctor helps students prepare for the exams that shape their college journey. From improving SAT or ACT scores to mastering AP exams, our one-to-one test prep programs strengthen content knowledge, build strategy, and boost confidence — so students can approach college admissions with clarity and calm.
Our Programs:
ISEE Test Prep Tutoring
The ISEE (Independent School Entrance Exam) helps private and independent schools assess applicants’ academic readiness across levels for Grades 2–12. Tutor Doctor’s personalized one-to-one ISEE tutoring reinforces content mastery, identifies learning gaps, and builds test-day confidence — helping students perform their best on every section of the exam.
With Tutor Doctor’s ISEE tutoring, your student will:
- Work with expert tutors who understand ISEE structure, levels, and scoring methods
- Strengthen vocabulary, reading comprehension, and quantitative reasoning skills
- Practice with skill-focused drills and adaptive feedback to target weaker areas
- Learn pacing and strategy techniques specific to the ISEE format Build confidence through positive, supportive instruction tailored to their goals
SSAT Test Prep Tutoring
The SSAT (Secondary School Admission Test) is used by many private and boarding schools to evaluate students in Grades 3–11 for admission. Tutor Doctor’s personalized one-to-one SSAT tutoring helps students strengthen verbal, reading, and math reasoning skills while developing the strategies and confidence needed to perform their best on test day.
With Tutor Doctor’s SSAT tutoring, your student will:
- Work with expert tutors who know the SSAT format, scoring, and question types
- Strengthen reading comprehension, vocabulary, and quantitative reasoning skills
- Learn test-taking strategies for pacing, time management, and educated guessing
- Improve clarity and structure for the SSAT’s unscored writing sample
Frequently Asked Questions About Our ISEE & SSAT Prep Tutoring Services in Santa Monica
What makes Tutor Doctor's SSAT/ISEE prep different from other test prep programs in Santa Monica?
Unlike group classes at test prep centers, Tutor Doctor provides personalized one-to-one tutoring that adapts to your child’s specific strengths and areas for growth. We start with a free practice test to understand exactly where your student stands, then match them with a tutor who specializes in private school admissions tests and understands the unique requirements of schools in the Los Angeles area. Our tutors come to your home in Santa Monica, Pacific Palisades, or surrounding areas, making prep convenient and stress-free for busy families.
When should my child start preparing for the SSAT or ISEE?
We recommend starting SSAT or ISEE prep at least 3-4 months before your target test date to allow time for meaningful improvement without cramming. Many families in Santa Monica begin prep in late summer or early fall for winter test dates, giving students time to build confidence alongside their regular schoolwork. Your free practice test will help us determine the right timeline based on your child’s starting point and goals for specific private schools.
How does the free SSAT/ISEE practice test work?
We offer a free, full-length practice test that can be taken at your home in Santa Monica, Culver City, or any of our service areas. After the test, you’ll receive a detailed score report that breaks down performance by section and question type, not just raw scores. We then use these results to create a customized prep plan and match your child with the right tutor who has experience with the specific test format and grade level your student needs.
Do you offer both SSAT and ISEE prep, and how do I know which test my child should take?
Yes, we provide expert preparation for both the SSAT and ISEE throughout Santa Monica and West LA. The choice typically depends on which test your target schools accept—many Los Angeles-area private schools accept either test, while some have preferences. During your free consultation, we’ll help you understand the differences between the tests and guide you toward the best choice based on your child’s strengths and the requirements of schools you’re considering.
Can tutoring really help improve my child's SSAT or ISEE scores?
Our one-to-one approach helps students build both content knowledge and test-taking strategies specific to these unique admissions tests. While we don’t make guarantees, our personalized tutoring helps students feel more confident and prepared on test day by focusing on their individual needs—whether that’s verbal reasoning, quantitative skills, or reducing test anxiety. Many Santa Monica families have shared that their children felt calmer and more capable after working with our tutors, which naturally leads to better performance.
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