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Thirty minutes. One subject. Your voice.

A live, voice-based tutoring session: your tutor explains each concept, works through problems on the board, and checks your understanding as you go.

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Hey Connor — good to see you again. Let's start with what's been tricky. Ready?
🎙️ Listening…
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Hey Connor — good to see you again. Let's pick up where we left off on quadratics.
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Factoring Quadratics
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x² − 7x + 12 = 0
Find two numbers: multiply → 12, add → −7
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−3 × −4 = 12   −3 + −4 = −7 ✓
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(x − 3)(x − 4) = 0 → x = 3 or x = 4
Which values satisfy x² − 7x + 12 = 0?
A) x = 3 or x = 4 ✓B) x = −3 or −4C) x = 7 or 12D) x = 1 or 12
Speak naturally
The microphone stays on throughout your session. Ask questions, think out loud, and get a real spoken response — or type if you prefer.
Worked out on the board
Your tutor solves each problem step by step on a live whiteboard, just like a classroom. You can pick up the pen and work through problems yourself.
Understanding checked
A short quiz follows each concept. If you miss one, your tutor explains it a different way and checks again — so nothing gets left behind.
Progress you can see
Your estimated score updates in real time as you work. You and your parents can follow the same progress, session by session.
The proof

The score, over eight weeks.

Your score estimate is a projection — built from your practice accuracy, time on task, and AI modeling of how students improve. Here's what a focused 8-week stretch can look like.

SAT score — 8-week progression
1,200 +150 pts
SAT Score
Target 1200
1200 1100 1100 1050 Wk 1 Wk 2 Wk 3 Wk 4 Wk 5 Wk 6 Wk 7 Wk 8
Sessions completed
0
over 8 weeks
Score improvement
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points on SAT
Current streak
0
days in a row
Overall accuracy
0%
across all subjects
Accuracy by subject
SAT Math
81%
SAT Reading
74%
ACT Math
68%
ACT English
88%
ACT Science
62%

An example 8-week dashboard. Real results vary by student and prep effort.

Made for real schedules

When are you supposed to study?

We know you're busy. Whether it's practice, work, or family dinner — life doesn't pause for prep. Strive fits your schedule, not the other way around.

Student-athletes
No time for a standing tutor slot between practice and games? Strive is available 24/7. It's there at 6am before practice or 10pm after, whenever your day has a gap.
Students who work
A job shouldn't cost you points. Study in 20-minute chunks between shifts. Strive saves your progress and remembers what you covered, so each session builds on the last.
Available 24/7
No scheduling. No waiting. No driving across town. Open your laptop and your tutor's ready — any hour, any day.
Actually affordable
One hour with a private tutor could cost more than a whole month of Strive. At $30 a month, families don't have to choose between real prep and the budget.

Four steps to test day.

From signup to test day — every step is built around what you actually need.

01
Take the diagnostic
About 15–20 minutes. You get a baseline score, your areas to improve, and a full study plan — completely free.
02
Start a live session
Pick a subject and go. Your tutor greets you, picks up on what you're working on, and gets straight to it.
03
See it worked out on the board
Your tutor works through each problem visually on the whiteboard, points out the key steps, and quizzes you after every concept.
04
Track your progress
Every session updates your score estimate, subject accuracy, and streak — so you always know exactly where you stand.
What you get

What's included.

Live voice tutoring, a whiteboard that works it out step by step, and the tracking to prove it's working — all in one place.

Proof it's working
Your estimated score updates after every session. You and your parents see the same trend line — no guessing.
No concept gets skipped
After each concept, a quiz. Miss it, and the tutor explains it another way and asks again — until it clicks.
Know exactly what to study
One diagnostic maps your weeks — what to hit, when — counting down to test day and checking off wins as you go.
Parents, see the proof
Your student shares a code (like STR-6931). You see sessions, accuracy, streak, and score trend — no logins to manage.
Full practice tests
Sit a full, timed SAT or ACT — real sections, real breaks. Get a scored estimate that feeds straight into your plan.
Essay feedback Pro
Paste any analytical or argumentative writing and get specific, honest notes on how to make it stronger.
Solo practice, anytime
Drill on your own between sessions — questions target your weak spots, ramp in difficulty, and sync across devices.
Full ACT support
Not just SAT — ACT Math, English, Reading, and Science, with a 100+ prompt library for the writing section.
How Strive compares

Strive next to the alternatives.

The honest comparison between your options.

Feature
Strive Pro
Human tutor
Prep books
Monthly cost
$50/mo
$300–600/mo
$20–40 once
Available 24/7
✓
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✓
Adapts to how you learn
✓
✓
✗
Parent visibility dashboard
✓
✗
✗
Weekly progress reports
✓
Sometimes
✗
Personalized study plan
✓
Varies
✗
Full practice tests
✓
Rarely
✓
Why this matters

Isn't everywhere test-optional now?

Test-optional doesn't mean test-blind. Here's what every student and parent preparing for college should know.

Test-optional isn't test-irrelevant.
Many top universities have returned to requiring or strongly considering SAT and ACT scores. A strong score still opens doors that grades alone cannot — especially at selective schools where test scores remain a major factor.
Preparation makes a measurable difference.
Students who prepare consistently over several months tend to improve their scores meaningfully. The gap between an unprepared and prepared score can separate acceptance from waitlist at competitive schools.
When you start matters.
The ideal preparation window is three to six months before test day. Starting earlier allows for practice tests, targeted improvement, and a retake if needed. Students who cram rarely see the same results.
Scholarships are tied to test scores.
Your prep pays off long after test day. Many colleges tie merit aid directly to SAT and ACT scores — so a higher score can move you into a whole different scholarship bracket, sometimes worth thousands a year.
1:1
voice tutoring that adapts to how your student learns
6
subjects covered — full SAT and ACT curriculum
$30
per month — one human tutor session costs more than a full month of Strive
24/7
study any time — no scheduling, no waiting for an appointment

A private tutor could cost $100 an hour. Strive is $30 a month — and it's there at 6am, 10pm, whenever you actually study.

Thirty dollars a month.

Free to start, with no card required until you upgrade. A single hour with a human tutor costs more than an entire month of Strive.

Free
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forever
 
✓ Full diagnostic
✓ Solo practice — 6 subjects
✓ Personalized study plan
✓ Leaderboard + streaks
✓ Score estimate from diagnostic
✗ Live AI sessions
✗ Full practice tests
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✓ Everything in Core
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Questions.

How is this different from Khan Academy, ChatGPT, or prep books?
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Khan Academy is a library. Prep books are passive. ChatGPT answers but doesn't teach. Strive runs a full session — it teaches concepts, works them out on the board, quizzes you, adapts to how you learn, and tracks your progress. Like a $150/hour tutor, at $30 a month.
Is it really like talking to a real tutor?
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Closer than you'd expect. It speaks out loud, remembers what you struggled with last session, and writes on the whiteboard as it teaches. It listens the whole time, so you can ask questions naturally. It doesn't feel like a chatbot.
My kid says they're studying. How do I actually know?
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You get a parent dashboard with every session logged — when they studied, what subject, how long, and how accurately they answered. You'll see the data before they tell you.
What if my score doesn't improve?
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Strive adapts as it learns you — if one approach isn't landing, it tries another and keeps adjusting your plan around where you're actually struggling. And if it's not working for you, cancel anytime. No contracts, no lock-in.
Is the AI accurate? Can I trust it?
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Strive is built on Claude by Anthropic — the same AI used by professionals worldwide. Content is grounded in official SAT and ACT material, and every session carries a reminder that AI can make mistakes. Accuracy is the priority.
I'm already behind. Is it too late?
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No. The diagnostic identifies exactly where you stand, and the study plan works backward from your test date. Even a few weeks of consistent practice moves the needle.
Do I need a card to start free?
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No card required to start. The diagnostic, solo practice, study plan, and leaderboard are completely free. A card is only needed when you upgrade to Core or Pro.
Can I cancel anytime?
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Yes. Cancel from your account page anytime — no penalty, no phone call. You keep access through the end of your billing period.
What's the difference between Core and Pro?
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Core covers what most students need — live sessions whenever you want, practice tests, and score tracking. Pro adds more AI access, longer sessions, the full parent dashboard with weekly email reports, essay feedback, and AI-powered study recommendations.
Does it work on mobile?
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The diagnostic, profile, study plan, parent dashboard, and account pages are all fully mobile-optimized. Live sessions work on mobile, but they're best on a laptop or tablet — the whiteboard has more room to breathe.

Your test date is
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Start with the diagnostic. About 15–20 minutes, and you'll know exactly where to focus.

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