Our Story

Strong Instruction. Good Advice. More Efficiency. Greater Impact.
These four principles have guided First Choice Prep from the start. Through personalized tutoring, test prep, and college admissions consulting, we give students the skills, strategy, and support to reach their goals. The result? Kids gain confidence, score higher and stress less.

Tutoring, Test Prep & College Admissions Experts

Since 2010, First Choice Prep has provided personalized academic tutoring, SAT and ACT test prep, high school admissions test prep, and college admissions advising. Our experienced tutors work one-on-one with students, providing the expert instruction, strategy, and support they need to build skills, reach their goals, and succeed.

How can we help YOU?

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Average 2026 ACT Growth

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Max 2026 ACT Growth

180+

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Average 2026 SAT Growth

570+

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In-Person or Online – We Got You!

In-Person Tutoring in Livingston & Millburn, NJ—or Online Anywhere. Students can meet one-on-one with our tutors at our Livingston or Millburn tutoring centers or work with us online from anywhere. Whether in-person or virtual, every student receives the same personalized instruction and expert support—with online sessions available to record and review anytime.

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Part of Our Neighborhoods

First Choice Prep partners with schools, parent organizations, libraries, and community groups throughout New Jersey, offering diagnostic testing, practice tests, webinars, test prep programs, and more. From Livingston and Millburn to communities throughout Essex, Morris, Union, and Hudson counties, we’re proud to help students and families access expert academic support and college admissions guidance.

Lexi’s tutoring experience was so positive, she applied to every school she wanted with confidence.

Morena P.

Gilette, NJ

Karoline made the process of preparing for the ACT much easier and more enjoyable.Her upbeat demeanor, command of the material, and straightforward strategies were very beneficial.

Linda B.

Hillsborough, NJ

We were so impressed with First Choice Prep and the care and concern they showed. They definitely help my daughter improve her score.

Jen K

Chatham, NJ

James has been great at really honing in on exactly what parts of the test my son needs to work on. My son really likes working with him one on one and in person!

Michelle M.

Summit, NJ

Both of my sons greatly benefited from weekly ACT tutoring. They performed extremely well (32+) and landed academic scholarships to their first choice schools.

Leslie R.

West Orange, NJ

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