Culturally competent test prep for Black and Brown scholars
We help Black, Brown, and any high school students gain admission to top colleges and universities by connecting them with tutors who share their backgrounds and experiences.
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
Match students with culturally relevant tutors
Tutors who understand and relate to students' experiences foster engagement and growth
Provide adaptive, tailored test-prep curriculums
Customized content ensures students address specific learning needs effectively.
Build confidence and academic skills holistically
Focus on both knowledge and self-assurance for long-term success.
The Culture
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.
Our Trusted Partners in Education and Empowerment
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our story
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.
Testimonials
What families and alumni say about us
Renita W
Director of Education & Youth Initiatives at United Way of Southeast Louisiana.
The addition of Top Tutors for Us strengthened the InspiredUp experience by providing students with academic support and college readiness resources. The results we saw this year demonstrate what's possible when students are given the tools and support they need to succeed.
Nai’rell W.
Taught me improvising skills when I don’t know exactly what I am doing or looking. TopTutors allowed me to find ways to get around confusion. If I don't know something, I can use others ways to figure it out.
Portia W.
Parent
My son score improved. 20 composite score (+3 points), a 20 in English (+6 points), Math 19 (+4 points), and Science 23 (+5) Tops for Tutors is Amazing
for administraotrs and parents
Solutions for both school and home
Maximize Support Resources
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.
Convenience Meets Excellence
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.
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Top Tutors
300+ Tutors From Elite Colleges & Universities
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Interested in becoming a tutor?
We are always looking for passionate and dedicated tutors to help guide students on their educational journey. Apply now to join our team!
News
In The Press
TopTutorsForUs Founder Earns $10,000 Grant at ESSENCE Festival POWER PITCH
Beyond the main stage, the New Voices Village hosted Office Hours from July 3 through July 5, matching entrepreneurs for one-on-one sessions with funders, investors, marketing and PR experts, and mass retail representatives, including Target.
Angelica Harris at The Powerhouse Woman Show
The Powerhouse Woman Show is your channel to be inspired, be heard, contribute and create community. Tune in every Thursday for inspiring interviews, powerful topics, strategies and coaching to help you end the cycle of just talking about what you want and never getting around to it. Time to bet on yourself and get going in order to do the greatest work of your life!
Raising scores and changing lives
In the following interview, she describes the origins of her tutoring business, WashU’s uniquely collaborative ethos, and the rippling impact of philanthropy in her life.
