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Step Up, Stand Out
Expert one-on-one tutoring designed to improve test scores, strengthen writing skills, and build standout college applications.
Your next step to success starts here.
At Next Step College Prep, we believe that every student has a compelling story. Our mission is to help them tell it with clarity and confidence.
Our team of expert tutors provides a holistic approach that goes far beyond test preparation. We work one-on-one with students to elevate their academic performance, sharpen their critical thinking, and cultivate the personal insight needed to present the strongest version of themselves to colleges.
From SAT/ACT mastery to standout essays and polished applications, we guide students through each stage of the admissions process with individualized strategies and unwavering support. Our goal is simple: to help students take the next step toward a future shaped by their own ambition.
Meet the Team
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Natalie Naylor
English MA, New York University
Writing Tutor
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Kat Smith
Political Science MA, Columbia University
College Admissions Advisor
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Brihad Arun
Mathematics MA, University of Edinburgh
ACT Tutor
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Lu Agnew
Philosophy BA, UC Berkeley
SAT Tutor
Our Services
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The college application process is daunting. Luckily, we’ve been there! As recent graduates from top universities, our tutors have firsthand experience crafting successful college applications.
Our college admissions advising service provides personalized, end-to-end support tailored to each student’s academic profile, interests, and goals. We guide students through every stage of the process, from building a balanced college list to crafting compelling personal statements. Our advisors emphasize strategic storytelling, helping students present an authentic and cohesive application narrative. We also offer detailed feedback on extracurricular planning, timelines, and admissions strategy to reduce stress and maximize clarity. Throughout the process, we work closely with families to ensure transparency and informed decision-making.
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Telling a good story is a skill. Our writing development service supports students in crafting compelling, authentic essays for every part of their college applications. We guide students through idea generation, structure, and revision, helping them translate personal experiences into clear, thoughtful narratives. Rather than relying on formulas, we focus on developing voice and purpose in each piece of writing. Students receive detailed feedback to strengthen clarity, style, and cohesion across drafts. The result is polished, original essays that communicate who the student is and why they belong at each institution.
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Test preparation requires patient attention and precise feedback. Our SAT and ACT test prep tutoring offers personalized, results-driven instruction tailored to each student’s strengths, challenges, and goals. We begin with a diagnostic assessment to identify content gaps and testing patterns, then build a targeted study plan that maximizes efficiency and score improvement. Tutors focus on both core content mastery and test-specific strategies, including pacing, and question structure analysis. Lessons adapt as students progress, ensuring instruction remains focused where it matters most. Our approach emphasizes consistency, and long-term skill development alongside measurable score gains.