ACT & SAT DIAGNOSTICS · WINNETKA & HIGHLAND PARK

Know where your student stands.Make a clear test prep plan.

Start with a free ACT or SAT practice test and a personalized review of the results. Understand your student’s strengths, preparation priorities, and next steps.

Full-length practice test at our Winnetka or Highland Park lounge
One-on-one review of the results with our test prep team
A personalized plan and target test date, at no cost and with no obligation

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FREE ACT & SAT PRACTICE TEST

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Choose the ACT or SAT
Take it at our Winnetka or Highland Park lounge
Get a one-on-one results review and prep plan

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Your diagnostic, in three steps

1.

Sign Up: Choose a time in the calendar on this page for your free ACT or SAT practice test.

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Take the Test: Complete your full-length diagnostic at The House in Winnetka or Highland Park.

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Review Your Analysis: Discuss strengths, preparation priorities, and a target test date with our test prep team.

Test prep tutors who meet your student’s level

A starting ACT score of 22 or 32 calls for a different preparation focus. Our tutors are qualified to support students at either level, with instruction guided by their diagnostic results and goals.

Subject knowledge and test expertise

Our team brings ACT/SAT preparation experience and deep academic knowledge. Test prep leadership includes advanced degrees from Northwestern and UC Berkeley, plus secondary-school and college-level teaching experience.

Instruction focused on your student

Preparation may focus on core skills and timing, or on challenging questions, accuracy, and recurring mistakes. Diagnostic results guide where to focus.

Experienced test prep leadership

Our managers analyze student data, refine teaching strategies, and monitor tutor performance to keep instruction focused and responsive.

Support for the right tutor match

We check in after the first session. If the fit isn’t right, we’ll credit that session and help you find a better match.

The satisfaction guarantee applies to sessions, not a promised score increase.

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Questions Parents Ask Before Getting Started

What does the free diagnostic include?

Your student takes a full-length ACT or SAT practice test. Our team reviews the results with you, highlighting strengths and preparation priorities. The analysis helps guide recommendations for a personalized study plan and a target test date.

Can you help students who already score highly?

Yes. Our tutors are qualified to support a student starting at 32 on the ACT as well as one starting at 22. Instruction follows the student’s needs, from strengthening core skills to working on challenging questions, pacing, and accuracy.

How long should my student prepare?

The timeline depends on your student’s starting point, goals, schedule, and planned test date. After the diagnostic, our team recommends a preparation approach that fits those factors.

What if the tutor isn’t the right fit?

We check in after the first session. If your student isn’t satisfied with the match, we’ll credit the session and work with you to find a better fit. The satisfaction guarantee applies to tutoring sessions; it does not guarantee a score increase.

Questions parents ask before getting started

What does the free diagnostic include?

Can you help students who already score highly?

How long should my student prepare?

The timeline depends on your student’s starting point, goals, schedule, and planned test date. After the diagnostic, our team recommends a preparation approach that fits those factors.

What if the tutor isn’t the right fit?

What parents say about The House

Brooke was absolutely over the moon with the session. She said the ACT tutor is amazing and she already learned a lot. I think you found the perfect person to take her where she wants to go. She was already working on her ACT practice today so he clearly inspired her to dive right in. This is going to be a great match.

Cassie G. - Wilmette, IL

Our son’s shock and joy over how far he came from his first ACT score confirmed that our choice for tutoring was what ultimately lead to his success. Building a bond is what makes The House successful - it builds relationships. And this is why I would never consider another tutoring company. Thank you to everyone for their dedication to helping our son realize his potential for success.

A Real Live Parent - Highland Park

I cannot thank you and your tutor enough. My daughter was absolutely over the moon with her first session. I think you found the perfect person to take her where she wants to go. This is going to be a great match. With many thanks!

A Real Live Parent - Winnetka