PolarisLearning
Pricing & packages

Simple, honest pricing — free to start.

Every family begins with a free assessment. Pay per session, or save with a plan. No long-term contracts; sliding-scale spots available — just ask.

Pay-As-You-Go

Single sessions, full flexibility
$80/session
  • One 60-minute 1:1 session
  • Same expert tutor each time
  • Online or in-home
  • Session notes after each meeting
  • No commitment, cancel anytime
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Test-Prep Intensive

SAT / ACT full prep cycle
$1,540/16 sessionsSave ~15%
  • 16 prep sessions (90 min)
  • Full-length diagnostic + 4 practice tests
  • Custom score-target plan
  • Pacing & test-day strategy
  • Score tracking dashboard
  • Online or in-home
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Hourly rates

Rates by subject.

Online sessions are a touch more affordable; in-home carries a small travel premium.

Elementary & middle math, study skillsGrades 5–8
$70–$80 / hr
High-school math & scienceAlgebra through AP
$80–$95 / hr
SAT / ACT prep90-min sessions recommended
$110 / hr
AP exam prepSubject-specific
$95–$110 / hr
Free assessmentAlways, for every new family
$0
Pricing questions

The fine print, in plain English.

  • Both. Online sessions are available anywhere by video and tend to be a little more affordable; in-home sessions are offered across the greater Madison area and carry a small travel premium. Many families mix the two.
  • Most students start with one 60-minute session per week; SAT/ACT prep works best at 90 minutes. We can ramp up before a big test or final and ease off when things are stable.
  • Sessions run $70–$110/hour depending on subject and test prep, with weekly Semester Plans and a discounted SAT/ACT Intensive package. The first assessment is always free, and sliding-scale spots are available — just ask. See the Pricing page for full detail.
  • Weekly slots are reserved for ongoing students. You can reschedule with 24 hours’ notice at no charge. During exam season, book early — SAT/ACT intensives and AP-season slots fill up.
Start with a free assessment

Let’s find your student’s next breakthrough.

Book a free, no-pressure assessment — online or in-home. We’ll pinpoint the gaps, talk through goals, and map a plan. No cost, no obligation.