Test Prep & Admissions Coaching

One-on-one ACT, SAT, and MCAT tutoring

I also coach students through college and med school applications. Test prep starts with a diagnostic, and your study plan comes from those results.

What are you preparing for?
PREPARE✦PERFORM✦SUCCEED
Sal Carlson, founder of Carlson Prep
Duke University • Class of 2027
ACT 35 • MCAT 520
What Students Say
"I absolutely loved working with Sal. Every session was not only helpful, but genuinely enjoyable."
Jessica L., ACT 31→36
"I'm really happy with my score, and glad I stuck with it as long as I did."
Antonio R., ACT 23→31
What We Offer

Services

All sessions are one-on-one, over video or in person around Durham.

ACT / SAT Prep

A study plan built from your diagnostic results, with practice drawn from real past ACT tests.

MCAT Prep

Content review and passage practice with a tutor who scored a 520 (97th percentile).

College & Med School Apps

Help with personal statements and supplemental essays from first brainstorm to final draft, plus school list planning.

Ready to get started?

Schedule a free consultation and let's build a plan around your goals.

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