Private SAT & ACT Tutoring with Patrick Bock
26 years of experience | 1,000+ private students
Perfect SAT Scorer | Former Princeton Review Premier Tutor
Every student works directly with me start to finish.
No junior tutors, no handoffs.
My Approach
Content Mastery | Strategic Mastery | Execution
There are three pillars of performance on any standardized test. Students can miss the same exact question for very different reasons. A tutor must determine whether the underlying issue is driven by content, strategy, or execution.
Using my deep experience and training, I identify each student’s unique mix of needs in these three areas and design a custom curriculum to improve performance.
Each tutorial includes targeted remediation, guided practice, diagnostic review, and individualized adjustment to provide efficient, effective results.
Tutoring Services
SAT & ACT Essentials
For driven, independent students who want a complete instructional framework but who can complete drills, worksheets, and practice tests on their own.
12 hours
Recommended
SAT & ACT Comprehensive
This is the perfect option for students who benefit from additional time for guided practice, diagnostic review, targeted remediation, and ongoing study plan adjustment.
24 hours
SAT & ACT Intensive
My premier service. Ongoing preparation for students who need substantial remediation, have longer preparation timelines, have ambitious score improvement goals, or benefit from additional management and accountability.
Rigorous Monthly Preparation
In-person tutoring in the Princeton, Mercer County, Bucks County area
Online tutoring nationwide, including DC Metro area
I maintain a limited student roster so I can work personally with every student I accept.
What Students and Parents Say
“I worked with Patrick for a few months on the SAT. Extremely high quality work, which reflected in my test scores. After my first test, we followed up and worked on my weaknesses and my test score jumped another 90 points. Sessions and work were not overwhelming, and all the strategies taught were very applicable. Overall amazing experience, have recommended to multiple people. Thank you!”
— Jack L., Upper Saddle River, NJ
“I highly recommend ... I had Patrick as my tutor and he really was amazing at his job. I improved my ACT score tremendously, and I feel I wouldn't have done well in the first place without Specifix Prep. Great work!
— Zayd K., Arlington, VA
Patrick worked great with my twins preparing for the SAT. He was patient and kind and worked with them individually at their different academic levels. He gave them confidence for the test, and helped improve their scores. We also really liked his flexibility with scheduling appointments and being able to have the sessions held remotely.
— Melody H., Falls Church, VA
Patrick was an amazing tutor for my ACT! I went into tutoring with a 31 on the English section of the ACT and through 12 hours of tutoring I was able to get that score up to a 35. Patrick did an amazing job explaining concepts and providing resources. I would highly recommend Specifix Prep to anyone looking for tutoring!
— Aiden L., Vienna, VA