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About
Thinque Prep is the only educational consulting firm to have a tutor who has achieved both a perfect 1600 the SAT and a perfect 36 on the ACT. Please see our pictures for proof!
Thinque Prep specializes in the personalized mentorship of students and their families through the entire pre-college process. We have experts in the SAT, ACT, SSAT, ISEE, AP exams, and college admissions.
With so many recent changes to college admissions process -- standardized tests, financial aid, the application process -- the educational landscape has never been more competitive or confusing.
We are here from the first summer program to the last college acceptance letter. Our experts even provide support for students who need pre-professional support in college.
We don't just "tutor," just "prepare students for tests," or just "edit essays." We prepare students to become contributing members of society. We closely work with students in three categories -- academic inquiry, personal development, and holistic educational planning.
There's nothing as satisfying as helping a young person figure out how to put their best foot forward. It's never too early to start thinking about college, so give us a call for a complimentary consultation today!
Overview
Hired 86 times
Background checked
8 employees
13 years in business
Business hours
Sun9:00 am - 4:00 pmMon12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Credit card, PayPal, Stripe, Venmo, and Zelle.
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Services offered
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Preparing for standardized tests
Writing essays
Selecting colleges
Completing applications
Student's grade level
High school Junior
Work location
My customers travel to me
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Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, responsiveness, and work quality.
Excellent 4.9
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Terry O.
Sep 27, 2020
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Hired on Thumbtack
We used Thinque prep for both admissions and test preparation. This year was a difficult year with the pandemic but Michael and Nina were both there to guide our Isabella to a great test score. She improved 150 points and will be using her improved score for her college applications.
Details: 12th grade • SAT1 • Reading • Writing • Math • Not yet scheduled • Remotely (phone or internet) • My home, venue, etc. • At the pro’s location
Test Prep Services
Jennifer L.
Jun 5, 2018
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Hired on Thumbtack
I can't speak highly enough of Joyee and his team. They were able to work with my son's busy schedule and help my son with his prep work. It's next to impossible to get a perfect score, but my son did it thanks to Joyee's help.
We will be going forward to collegecounseling help because I know that Joyee has quite a bit of experience working through the admissions process. He's already given us some amazing advice, and I wish we had met him sooner.
I can't recommend Thinque Prep highly enough!
Details: 11th grade • English • Math • Reading • Science • Writing • Not yet scheduled • Evening (after 6pm) • Late afternoon (3pm - 6pm) • Morning (9am - noon) • Early morning (before 9am) • Early afternoon (noon - 3pm) • Late afternoon (3pm - 6 pm) • Willing to work around teacher's schedule • $71 - $100 per hour • Need some more information before hiring • I travel to the ACT tutor • The ACT tutor travels to me
ACT Tutoring
J. F.
Mar 4, 2017
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Hired on Thumbtack
Joyee and David were there to help with a everything that I needed help on including test preparation and application writing. He always went above and beyond. At the end of it all Spencer got into Cornell Early Decision with their help! Thank you so much for everything!
ACT Tutoring
Justin V.
Apr 4, 2016
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Hired on Thumbtack
Thinque Prep was an amazing asset to my family and I. This was my first child and I was extremely confused with the all the rules and requirements that colleges have these days.
I met with Joyee and he helped clarify everything. He walked me through a timeline for testing, course selection. He help set up my son for a proper testing schedule. We talked through colleges in depth. He connected me with a world class research opportunity for my son.
He also hosted a essay workshop over the summer where he invited actual college representatives to work with the students. They read through his essays and gave him constructive criticism.
I can't thank him enough for all his help, and we will be continuing to use his services -- in both test preparation and college guidance -- for all my children.
College Admissions Counseling
Sherry E.
Sep 26, 2017
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Hired on Thumbtack
I cannot say enough about Thinque Prep and Joyee Lin. He is dedicated to his students success and does a very thorough job of preparing them for the ACT or SAT test. My son, Zack, who is very bright but requires a lot of patience worked with Joyee over the summer and brought his composite ACT score up from 30 to 33. His math score increased a full 4 pts. and he scored a 35 in English. Thinque Prep has other services related to tutoring and college application preparation. Zack will be working with Joyee on his college application essays. Joyee is in California and we are in Texas but this was never an issue as the sessions are done via video chat. The office manager Jen was great to work with and the appointment process was easy to navigate. I found the rates to be very competitive for like services. If there was a way to give extra stars I would!!
ACT Tutoring
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Joyee Lin
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
We provide packages for college admissions coaching, test preparation, and tutoring that will result in a discount for families who pursue more than just one service.
Families will not be turned away for inability to pay. We will work with each family on a sliding scale provided they can provide verification of income.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
All potential students are requested to take a diagnostic exam and participate in a consultation. During this consultation, we will analyze your exam, talk through educational planning and college readiness, and then work on providing customized advice that will help them prepare for college.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
15,000 teaching hours logged.
Perfect SAT Score
Perfect ACT Score
100% pass rate on the following exams: AP Calculus, AP Physics, AP Chemistry, AP US History.
Improvement of 1-2 letter grade improvement within 4-6 weeks of coaching
Membership: National Association of College Admissions Counselors, Western Association of College Admissions Counselors, Independent Educational Consultants' Association.
