Culturally competent test prep for Black and Brown scholars

We help Black and Brown high school students earn acceptances to elite colleges and universities by matching them with Black and Brown tutors who are already there.

Black Students are at a Disadvantage

According to the Department of Education

84%

of Black students lack proficiency in math and reading

According to the Council of Education

5%

Of Black students hit ACT college readiness

Impact of Representation

Black educators provide culturally relevant guidance, creating environments where students feel seen and understood.

According to the National Bureau of Economic Research

Having just two Black teachers raises grad rates for Black students by

32%

How Top Tutors for Us Empowers Black Students to Succeed

1

Match students with culturally relevant tutors

Tutors who understand and relate to students' experiences foster engagement and growth

2

Provide adaptive, tailored test-prep curriculums

Customized content ensures students address specific learning needs effectively.

3

Build confidence and academic skills holistically

Focus on both knowledge and self-assurance for long-term success.

Students Must See Themselves

Both research and lived experience continue to show us that Black and Brown students learn better from teachers who look like them—and understand them. We take a culturally competent approach to test prep so that students reach their full potential.

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Our Trusted Partners in Education and Empowerment

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From Low Scores to Full-Rides

When our founder, Angelica, took the ACT for the first time, her Composite score was only a 16. Fast-forward to after she created her own test prep system, she received $1.5 million in college scholarships, and she enrolled at a top-25 university on a full-ride.

What families and alumni say about us

A Mitchell

School Admin

I am delighted with the service provided by Top Tutor for Us! The process has been seamless and phenomenal from the beginning. Angelica and her team have been very responsive, flexible, professional, and attentive. Grateful for the work they do! I celebrate that there exists a team that is culturally sensitive and responsive.

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Sherri

Parent

Many thanks to Stanley and Top Tutors! My son earned an A in Algebra 2 for the Fall semester! On the today’s final, he got 100%! Many thanks for all — it really helps with his confidence with math and school in general.

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Jasmine

12th Grader

I loved how encouraging my [Tutor for Us] tutor was, she really helped me think that I could improve and helped me perform better. I also liked that she was patient and didn’t judge at all coming in and was super willing to help every time. She was also very down to Earth and was not robot in the sense that we would just breeze through questions but took the time to ask about my week and recognize when I needed a break as well. She is honestly such a great tutor and I benefitted a lot from working with her.

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Solutions for both school and home

A Turn-key Tutoring Solution For Schools

We work with school administrators to streamline the entire college test prep experience—from planning to tutoring to tracking progress. Our turn-key solution makes implementation easy.

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Top-notch Tutoring On Auto-pilot For Families

You want a tutor who can guide your child to standardized test success—and big money scholarships wouldn't hurt! Our tutors attend top colleges and universities. We'll help your child get there, too.

100+ Tutors From Elite Colleges & Universities

In The Press

Top Tutors for Us

Founder and CEO of Top Tutors for Us, Angelica Harris, joins the show to talk about the program and how tutors can help bring success for black and brown students.

Top Tutors for Us helping students prep for ACT and get college ready

Top Tutors for Us helps students improve ACT scores and college readiness through personalized online tutoring. Learn how the program supports low-income, Black students by offering tailored test prep and opportunities for academic success.

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