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At Vertical Prep, our philosophy is rooted in the belief that a successful test prep or tutoring experience is achieved through the cultivation of a positive and friendly educational relationship between student and mentor. Our educators understand this deeply; they see their roles as not just tutors, but guides, advocates, and trusted companions to their students during this important time in their lives. In addition to a rigorous understanding of science, mathematics, and language, many of our educators hold degrees in psychology, education, and the arts—and many work in the field full time.

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Our services are offered remotely over zoom so that we can meet with you anywhere in the world. We take advantage of the rapidly evolving virtual education tool ecosystem to deliver world-class lessons with interactivity that goes beyond what is possible in a traditional classroom setting.

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Peter scored a 1520 on his SAT!

Peter was able to improve his SAT score by +240 points, from a 1280 up to a 1520 after completing a ~7 month program with Josh at Vertical Prep. Click below to read some of Peter’s advice for breaking 1500 on the SAT!

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Peter's Story

  • "I worked with Mr. Josh. He’s honestly the most patient teacher I’ve ever encountered. He’s the reason why my ACT score keeps increasing, he sees my flaws and helps me improve."

    Student, Holy Ghost Prep, Bensalem, PA

  • "We’re so happy with the time and effort Josh put in. He knows the material inside and out, makes a connection with kids, and gets results! Some of the material was an initial exposure, so he successfully taught lessons prior to the school doing so. Our Daughter gained 240 points, so this was all worth it. Thanks again, you’ve created some opportunities!"

    Parent, Norwich Free Academy, CT

  • "Our son has had a fantastic experience working with Josh. Since starting sessions, his grades have improved, and his confidence has grown too. Josh has a great way of connecting with high school students—he’s patient, encouraging, and knows how to explain things clearly without making it feel overwhelming. We’re really grateful for his support and highly recommend him!"

    Parent, The Drew School, San Francisco

  • "I have worked closely with Josh for close to 2 years. He has helped me stay ahead in high school math and study for the act. He took my act score from a 29 to a 32 all while making meetings fun and engaging. I couldn’t have done it without him and recommend him to anyone and everyone who might want a little extra help from time to time."

    Student, Marin Academy, San Francisco, CA

  • "Mr. Woratyla accompanied a student to a sweet increase in his ACT math score from 22 to 33--a rare accomplishment. This translates to an annual scholarship of about $79,000 a year to a select college. Kudos to Mr. Woratyla and to the success he brings to our interested juniors. I highly recommend him."

    Program Coordinator, Inn Dwelling, Philadelphia

  • "Since 2019, Josh has been a constant and invaluable presence in our daughters’ lives—making learning not only effective, but enjoyable. He challenges them to think deeply, supports their growth, and takes a genuine interest in who they are as individuals. They look forward to every session."

    Parent, Masterman High School & Germantown Friends School, Philadelphia

  • "I worked with Mr. Josh and he was amazing! He taught me stuff that I didn't even know from my math class, and it helped me a lot on the SAT and my score went up to my goal score!"

    Student, Merion Mercy Academy, PA

  • "Josh Woratyla has been an invaluable tutor for my granddaughters for over 5 years. He relates to them and they often comment about how helpful he has been to their success in school."

    Parent, Germantown Friends School, Philadelphia

  • "My student disliked math and would use apps that gave her the answers just to get homework in this subject over with. I have seen her confidence rise and the disdain for math turn into “it’s not so bad after all.” Thank you Josh!"

    Parent, Little Flower High School, Philadelphia

  • "I have had an overwhelmingly positive experience working with Josh at Vertical Prep... Josh was kind and growth-oriented, and struck a fair balance between being student-centric and adhering to high expectations. I am looking forward to receiving my student's scores, as well as continuing to partner with Vertical Prep in the future."

    Program Director, Inn Dwelling, Philadelphia

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