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Personalized guidance for students across Long Island and Nassau County, with an Office in Garden City. Understand your starting point, timeline, and exact path to a higher score.

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ABOUT CURVEBREAKERS

A Smarter Approach to SAT & ACT Prep

Curvebreakers Test Prep helps students improve their SAT and ACT scores with a personalized, strategy-first approach. We focus on understanding each student’s strengths, challenges, and goals to create a plan that actually works, not just generic test prep.


From focused sat/act test tutoring to flexible in person sat prep, every session is designed to build confidence, improve performance, and get real results.

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YOUR PLAN STARTS HERE

From Consultation to Clear Strategy

In just one conversation, you’ll walk away with a focused plan tailored to your student’s timeline and target score.


Step 1:

BOOK YOUR CONSULTATION

Step 2:

REVIEW GOALS + DIAGNOSTIC REPORT

Step 3:

GET YOUR PERSONALIZED PREP PLAN

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OUR TUTORING DIFFERENCE

Why Choose Us for SAT & ACT Test Prep

Most families don’t need more information, they need clarity. Between changing test formats, conflicting advice, and tight timelines, it’s easy to feel unsure about what your student actually needs to succeed. Our sat/act test tutoring is designed to cut through that uncertainty.


We take the time to understand your student’s performance, goals, and timeline, then map out a clear path forward. Whether you’re considering an sat/act prep class or personalized 1-on-1 tutoring, everything is tailored to your student. We also offer in person sat prep for families who prefer hands-on support.



During your consultation, we’ll help you:

  • Identify your student’s biggest score gaps and opportunities for improvement.
  • Understand the Digital SAT and how it impacts your prep strategy.
  • Build a realistic testing timeline based on your student’s goals.
  • Know exactly how many tutoring hours are needed to reach your target score
  • Learn how to prioritize math, english, writing, and reading based on your student’s goals.
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MEET NICHOLAS

Work Directly With the Founder

Nicholas LaPoma is the founder of Curvebreakers Test Prep and the driving force behind its personalized, student-first approach. He built Curvebreakers on a simple belief: every student learns differently, and test prep should reflect that.

Over the years, Nicholas has worked closely with students and families across Long Island, helping them navigate SAT and ACT testing with clear strategy and support. His approach to personalized 1-on-1 tutoring focuses on understanding each student’s strengths, challenges, and goals to create a plan that actually works.

Nicholas is known for breaking down complex concepts into simple, manageable steps while building confidence along the way. His work has been recognized nationally, including being featured in discussions around the evolving role of test prep in today’s admissions landscape.

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TESTIMONIALS

Hear What Our Happy Customers Have to Say

Parents consistently share how tutoring helped their children build confidence, improve scores, and feel more prepared in school and on test day.


AREAS WE SERVE

SAT & ACT Prep for Students Across Long Island

Curvebreakers works with students and families throughout Long Island, with a strong presence in Nassau County and surrounding areas. Our main office is located in Garden City.

Whether you’re looking for in person sat prep or flexible virtual support, we provide the same high-level guidance through expert sat/act test tutoring to help your student reach their target score.

  • Garden City
  • Manhasset
  • Great Neck
  • Roslyn
  • Syosset
  • Jericho
  • Plainview
  • Hicksville
  • Mineola
  • Westbury
  • Port Washington
  • New Hyde Park

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