Online Nationwide
Individual academic tutoring and test preparation available throughout the United States, with the same personalized planning and progress-focused approach.
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Your Child Doesn't Need More Practice.
They Need Precision Coaching.
Elevate Academic Prep provides highly individualized academic tutoring, test preparation, and admissions support to students nationwide. Families can work with Elevate online anywhere in the United States, with select in-person tutoring in Chicago, Washington, DC, and Winona, Minnesota. Founded by educator and test-preparation specialist Anya Pasowicz, Elevate combines personalized instruction with a carefully selected instructional team trained in Elevate's diagnostic-driven approach.
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In scholarships
earned by students
earned by students
Up to 280
Reported SAT
point increase
point increase
Up to 12 pts
Reported ACT
score increase
score increase
Nationwide
Online across the U.S.
In-person in select markets
In-person in select markets
Selected Student Results
Score Transformations That Open Doors
A meaningful ACT or SAT increase can expand a student's admissions and scholarship opportunities — especially when the improved score strengthens an already competitive application.
19 → 31
+12 ACT points
University of Illinois
Urbana-Champaign Admit
Urbana-Champaign Admit
1280 → 1560
+280 SAT points
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor Admit
Ann Arbor Admit
30 → 36
+6 ACT points
Cornell
Ivy League Admit
Ivy League Admit
Universities attended or accepted to by students supported through Elevate
Ivy League
CornellHarvardPrinceton
Private colleges & universities
Boston CollegeBoston UniversityDePaul UniversityDukeEmoryGeorgetownJohns HopkinsLoyola University ChicagoMarquette UniversityNortheasternNorthwesternNotre DameNYURice UniversityTulaneUChicagoUniversity of RochesterUSCVanderbiltVillanovaWake ForestWashington University in St. Louis
Public universities & state flagships
Arizona StateIndiana University BloomingtonIowa StateMichigan StateOhio StatePenn StatePurdueUC BerkeleyUCLAUNC Chapel HillUniversity of ArizonaUniversity of Colorado BoulderUniversity of FloridaUniversity of GeorgiaUniversity of IllinoisUniversity of IowaUniversity of KansasUniversity of KentuckyUniversity of MichiganUniversity of MinnesotaUniversity of MissouriUniversity of NebraskaUniversity of TennesseeUniversity of VirginiaUW Madison
$2,000,000+
In scholarship dollars reported by Elevate studentsFocused preparation can strengthen a student's overall application and expand scholarship opportunities when paired with strong academics and thoughtful planning.
Why Elevate
Why Families Choose Elevate
The personal attention of private tutoring, supported by a consistent instructional approach and a carefully selected team.
Personalized From the Start
No two students receive the same plan. Instruction is built around diagnostic information, academic needs, learning style, goals, and timeline.
Carefully Selected Tutors
Elevate instructors are selected for subject expertise, teaching ability, professionalism, and their ability to connect with students.
Founder-Trained Approach
Every Elevate tutor is trained in the individualized, diagnostic-driven instructional approach developed by founder Anya Pasowicz.
Consistent One-on-One Support
Students work consistently with an instructor who learns their strengths, challenges, and goals rather than being passed between a rotating roster of tutors.
Nationwide Reach. Local Support.
Work With Elevate From Anywhere
Elevate serves students nationwide online while maintaining select in-person availability in three local markets.
Chicago, Illinois
Online and select in-person tutoring, including Elevate's deep experience with Chicago admissions testing and competitive academic programs.
Chicago availability →Washington, DC
Online and select in-person tutoring available through Elevate's instructional team, based on subject, schedule, and student needs.
DC availability →Winona, Minnesota
Online and select in-person tutoring available through Elevate's instructional team for academic support and test preparation.
Winona availability →The Elevate Method
Diagnose. Design. Teach. Measure.
A repeatable framework developed by founder Anya Pasowicz and used to keep every tutoring plan individualized and focused.
STEP 01
Diagnose
Identify strengths, gaps, testing patterns, and the highest-priority skills to address.
STEP 02
Design
Elevate develops an individualized plan based on the student’s goals, timeline, and diagnostic information.
STEP 03
Teach
Focused one-on-one instruction combines direct teaching, targeted practice, and strategies matched to the student.
STEP 04
Measure
Progress is reviewed continuously so instruction can adjust as the student improves and priorities change.
Programs & Packages
Choose the Level of Support Your Student Needs
ACT and SAT preparation is offered in structured packages so students have the time, accountability, and targeted practice needed to make meaningful progress. Every package begins with a baseline assessment and a personalized study plan.
8 Sessions
Focused Foundation
A targeted program for students with a specific section weakness, a solid starting score, or a shorter preparation window.
Includes baseline review, weekly coaching, targeted homework, and progress tracking
Most Popular · 12 Sessions
Score Growth Program
A comprehensive plan for students who need sustained instruction across multiple ACT or SAT sections, pacing, and test strategy.
Best for most students preparing several months before test day
16 Sessions
Comprehensive Intensive
The highest-support option for ambitious score goals, significant foundational gaps, or students preparing across more than one test date.
Includes deeper content review, repeated benchmarking, and an extended testing plan
Beyond test prep — subjects & programs we tutor
K–12 Math & Reading · Math specialty
Spanish — all levels
ACT & SAT — all sections
Selective Enrollment & entrance-exam prep
Personal Statement & College Essay consultations
AP English Language
AP English Literature
AP U.S. History
AP Spanish
AP Psychology
AP Calculus AB & BC
Selective Enrollment & Private Admissions
Deep Experience With Chicago’s Competitive Admissions Landscape
Anya is a Whitney Young graduate and Chicago educator with firsthand experience navigating competitive admissions. Elevate combines that perspective with current test-specific preparation and individualized academic planning. Preparation is also available for competitive private high schools that use their own entrance exams.
Whitney Young
Lane Tech
Northside Prep
Jones College Prep
Walter Payton
St. Ignatius
Loyola Academy
DePaul Prep
What Families Say
In Their Own Words
ACT · 28 → 33
★★★★★
"
Anya came in with a detailed plan — time management, pacing, and strategies that worked. His scores jumped from 28 to 33. Beyond the score, he learned to approach problems strategically rather than rushing.
Mrs. G.
Parent of an ACT student
Selective Enrollment · Jones
★★★★★
"
We were nervous about the SEHS exam — it felt like a black box. Anya mapped out exactly what the test rewards and drilled it systematically. My daughter got into Jones on her first attempt.
Mrs. T.
Parent, Jones College Prep admit
Personal Statement · Cornell
★★★★★
"
She helped me dig deeper and find the real story I wanted to tell. I went from stuck to proud. I was accepted to Cornell, and I truly believe my essay played a huge role.
Former Student, Class of 2025
Cornell University admit
Selective Enrollment · Northside
★★★★★
"
Anya spent weeks preparing my son specifically for Northside Prep — the reading, the math pacing, all of it. He walked in calm and prepared. Getting that acceptance was one of the best days of our family's life.
Mr. A.
Parent, Northside Prep admit
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Specialized Support for High-Stakes Academic Goals
Choose a focused program or begin with a strategy consultation to determine the strongest path.
ACT Tutoring
Diagnostic-driven ACT preparation in Chicago and online, with targeted instruction across English, math, reading, and optional science.
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Digital-format SAT preparation covering Reading & Writing, Math, adaptive-module strategy, and pacing.
Explore SAT tutoring →PreACT 9 / CPS HSAT Prep
Four-section preparation for the PreACT 9 Secure used in CPS high-school admissions.
Explore PreACT 9 prep →HSPT Tutoring
Test-specific preparation for Chicago Catholic high-school admissions.
Explore HSPT tutoring →College Essay Coaching
Story discovery, structure, voice, and revision support for personal statements and supplemental essays.
Explore essay coaching →Academic & AP Tutoring
K–12 math and reading (math specialty) and Spanish, plus AP support: Language, Literature, U.S. History, Spanish, Psychology, and Calculus AB/BC.
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