What Open Door Education does

Open Door Education, founded in 2011 by Travis Minor and headquartered in Acton, Massachusetts, is a private one-on-one tutoring and standardized test-preparation company serving middle-school, high-school, college-bound, and graduate-school applicants in the New England market. Core services span academic tutoring in math, sciences, English, history, and foreign languages; structured test prep for the SAT, ACT, SSAT, ISEE, HSPT, GRE, GMAT, and LSAT; college essay and application coaching; and organizational coaching. The technology stack integrates third-party adaptive testing and content platforms — ScoreSmart for adaptive SAT practice, MathChops, Test Innovators for SSAT, ODE Study Guides, and Desmos — rather than any proprietary AI systems.

The business model is multi-tiered and consumer-facing. Tutoring is sold at $105-$325 per hour, packaged in 12-, 18-, and 24-hour bundles; group SAT/ACT bootcamps run $475-$850; practice tests are priced at $30; and the Get It Done College Application Program is priced at $650. The company holds the first official ACT Education Corp partnership in Massachusetts, signaling a credentialed position in the test-prep category. Distribution is sales-led and partnership-driven, built on a referral network of 20+ independent college admissions consultants, school and nonprofit partnerships, and 40+ community sponsorships. Open Door is bootstrapped with no disclosed outside funding.

Operationally, the firm runs lean — approximately 19 employees alongside a curated network of 30+ tutors featuring credentials such as MIT PhDs, published authors, and former admissions officers — and is led by founder Travis Minor (B.S. Secondary Education, UVM; M.Ed., Harvard), who also serves on the National Test Prep Association founding board (VP of Ethics), chairs the Scholarship Fund of Concord and Carlisle, and sits on the board of Danny's Place Youth Services. The geographic footprint remains concentrated in Massachusetts, with online/Zoom delivery enabling limited geographic reach beyond the core market.

Name

Open Door Education

Legal name

Open Door Education

Website

https://opendoor.education

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Open Door Education is an Acton, Massachusetts-based private tutoring and test-preparation firm offering one-on-one academic tutoring, standardized test prep (SAT/ACT/SSAT/ISEE/HSPT/GRE/GMAT/LSAT), and college admissions coaching to middle-school, high-school, and graduate-school applicants across New England.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Acton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. One-on-One Tutoring Sessions: Individual tutoring sessions billed at hourly rates ranging from $105-$195 for academic tutoring and $130-$325 for test prep, depending on tutor tier. Sessions can be purchased à la carte or in bundled plans (12, 18, or 24 hours) with discounts.
2. Structured Tutoring Plans: Prepaid package plans (12, 18, 24 hours) offering discounted hourly rates, bonus sessions, waived registration fees, bundled practice tools, and sibling sharing options. Hours expire within 12 months.
3. Group Classes and Bootcamps: SAT and ACT bootcamp classes offered at $475 per subject or $850 for both Math and Reading/Writing bundles. Classes conducted online via Zoom with Open Door Education's custom guides included.
4. Practice Tests: Full-length diagnostic and practice tests for SAT and ACT at $30 in-person or free for at-home testing. Provides simulated test-day experience with detailed feedback.
5. College Essay Coaching: One-on-one essay coaching services at $195 per hour to help students craft effective college application essays.
6. MindPrint Evaluation: Cognitive skills assessment at $150 per hour (or $225 as listed on some pages) to evaluate learning styles and provide customized strategies.
7. Get It Done College Application Program: Four-day intensive college application program at $650 helping students complete Common Applications, primary essays, and supplemental essays with one-on-one feedback.
8. School Partnership Programs: Partnership arrangements with schools and non-profits providing small group test prep classes, practice testing resources, professional development, and parent seminars.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Open Door Education delivers one-on-one academic tutoring and standardized test preparation for middle school, high school, and graduate school students. Core services include tutoring across Math, Science, English, History, and Languages; preparation for SSAT, ISEE, HSPT, SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, and LSAT; college essay coaching; organizational coaching; and a college application bootcamp. Services are delivered in-person at the Acton, MA office, online via Zoom, and through group classes at partner schools, with packages bundled with practice test access and digital learning tools.

Product overview

Open Door Education is a tutoring and test preparation company offering a comprehensive suite of educational services. The core offering consists of one-on-one academic tutoring across Math, Science, English, History, and Languages, combined with standardized test preparation for SSAT, ISEE, HSPT, SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, and LSAT. Additional services include College Essay Coaching, Organizational Coaching, and the Get It Done College Application Program. The company provides structured pricing plans (12/18/24-hour packages) bundled with digital tools including ScoreSmart practice tests and MathChops access. B2B partner programs serve schools and non-profits with group classes and professional development. The product portfolio is delivered through in-person sessions at their Acton, MA office and online via Zoom.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Academic Tutoring One-on-one personalized tutoring across core academic subjects including Math (Pre-Algebra through Calculus), Science, English (Writing and Literature), History and Humanities, and Languages (Spanish, French, German, Latin) for middle school and high school students seeking subject mastery and confidence in the classroom.
• Test Preparation (SAT/ACT/SSAT/ISEE/HSPT/GRE/GMAT/LSAT) One-on-one standardized test preparation for private school admissions (SSAT, ISEE, HSPT), college admissions (SAT, ACT), and graduate school admissions (GRE, GMAT, LSAT), including diagnostic testing, individualized tutoring plans, and practice tests.
• College Essay Coaching

Quantifiable outcome

• 100+ point SAT score improvement achievable with 18-hour plan
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

33 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Test InnovatorscoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership providing SSAT practice testing platform where students engage with high-quality practice tests, analyze results, and refine strategies. Open Door uses Test Innovators to enhance SSAT preparation with comprehensive testing tools.
• MathChopscoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline math learning tool partnership providing targeted math practice tailored to each student's unique challenges. MathChops data helps tutors understand student challenges and optimize preparation strategies. All SAT and ACT students receive subscriptions (3-6 months depending on plan).
• ScoreSmartcoreTechnology or IntegrationAdaptive online testing platform partnership simulating digital SAT experience with detailed score reports. Students receive 3-9 practice tests depending on their plan. Platform helps identify and address student challenges.
• ACT Education CorpflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial partner of ACT Education Corp - the first in Massachusetts. This partnership provides access to trusted, up-to-date ACT preparation strategies and resources, distinguishing Open Door as a preferred test prep provider with direct relationship to the test maker.
• Concord AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution partnership where Peter Jennings, Director of College Counseling, provides endorsement and referral of Open Door services. Concord Academy students benefit from Open Door's test prep and academic tutoring.
• Campus BoundcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCollege counseling firm that works with families to select and apply to good-fit schools. Includes financial aid assistance. Open Door provides ScoreSmart college planning sessions as part of test prep packages.
• Acton College Consulting (Sue)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndependent college consultant who works with students to select and gain acceptance to colleges. Meets families in homes or at Acton office. Refers students for test prep and academic tutoring services.
• Achieve Coach College Consulting (Marla Platt)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCollege consultant with over twenty years experience coaching students from middle school through college. Works with students managing learning challenges to high-achievers bound for selective colleges.
• Barrett's Mill Consulting (Rennie Gundermann)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExperienced English teacher and Harvard College graduate partnering with students to perfect essays and present authentic, multidimensional impressions to admissions committees.
• College Destinations (Mike Perron)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCollege consultant with over 20 years admissions experience including 16 years in college admissions as Director and Dean of Admissions.
• College OptionsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCollege consulting team combining personalized attention with 65 combined years in education and admissions work. Helps families identify good-fit college lists matching academic promise, social personality, and financial considerations.
• College EDvantage (Liz Suh)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPassionate college counselor with UCLA Certificate in College Counseling. Works with first-generation students on college/scholarship applications, essays, and interviews.
• Dana Roth Educational ConsultingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndependent college counselor with 15 years of admissions, academic support, and disability services experience. Works with students with and without disabilities.
• Get College Going (Tom)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHolistic 360-degree counseling program focusing on how to pay, where best to go, and how to get in. Meets with families in homes throughout Boston area and virtually.
• Lantern College Counseling (Jennifer Stephan, Eliza)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCollege counseling with over 25 years experience helping high school students. Jennifer served on Board of Admission at Wellesley College for 8 years. Home of Deep-Fit paradigm for college search.
• Lindsey Valente Educational ConsultingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBoutique consultancy serving Boston Area families for Pre-K through Grade 12 independent school enrollment. Dedicated to easing stress of navigating schooling options.
• Matlack Educational Consulting (Allison Matlack)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPersonalized college search and application process helping students find best fit for unique strengths and interests. Meets families at office in Sudbury.
• McMillan EducationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEstablished since 1955, helping students from every corner of Massachusetts and over 35 states and 70 countries. Placed students in 200+ schools and 450 universities worldwide including English-speaking universities globally.
• Steenson College Coaching (Nancy Steenson)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAdvocates for strong academics to prepare students for college. Helps students market themselves using underutilized strategies to distinguish themselves in competitive admissions.
• Szegvari Educational Consulting (Margaret)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEducator for 30 years supporting others' educational growth. Aims to reduce stress and find 'right fit' schools through open communication and expertise.
• The Dromgoole Center for AdmissionminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFamily-based business with over 45 years experience helping students navigate admissions. Warm, thoughtful approach to helping students find right-fit schools.
• Top College Consultants (Eric Endlich)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFocuses on students with learning differences or mental health challenges. Helps gain access to higher education, find best-match colleges, craft compelling essays, and receive scholarships. Teaches psychology at Boston College, Tufts, Suffolk, UMass Boston.
• Why Boarding School (Dr. Jeffrey Quebec)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGuides students and families through independent school admissions process from identifying right-fit schools through application completion and interview coaching.
• Concord-Carlisle High SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost location for Get It Done College Application Program. Bee Loprete is English teacher at CCHS and leads essay workshops. Alison Nowicki is Guidance Department Chair.
• Acton-Boxborough Regional School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost location for SAT practice tests. Partnership for test prep classes and programs for students in the district.
• METCO Programs (CCHS and LSRHS)coreOthersProvides free tutoring to students in METCO programs at Concord-Carlisle High School and Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School, supporting educational access for under-served students.
• Boys & Girls Club of LawrencecoreOthersProvides free tutoring services to students at the Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence, supporting educational enrichment for under-served youth.
• Bridge ProgramcoreOthersFree coaching program for students transitioning from middle school to high school, helping them develop skills and confidence for academic success.
• Concord Carlisle Community ChestminorOthersLocal non-profit supported through sponsorship and community partnerships.
• United WayminorOthersNational non-profit organization supported through local sponsorship and community partnerships.
• UTECminorOthersLocal non-profit organization supported through sponsorship and community partnerships.
• The Scholarship Fund of Concord and CarlisleminorOthersLocal scholarship organization. CEO Travis Minor served as Board Chair working to expand access to educational opportunities.
• Danny's Place Youth ServicesminorOthersYouth services organization. CEO Travis Minor joined board in 2023 contributing to organizational strategy, development, and fundraising for youth mental health.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Revolution Prep: Online and in-person SAT/ACT test prep plus academic tutoring provider. Closely mirrors Open Door's high-touch tutoring + structured test prep model, with a comparable focus on score-improvement guarantees and tutor quality.
• PrepScholar: Online-first SAT/ACT prep program with adaptive practice tests and structured curriculum. Most directly comparable to Open Door's ScoreSmart-powered SAT prep packages, but delivered as a self-serve digital product rather than high-touch 1:1 tutoring.
• Wyzant: Online marketplace connecting students to independent tutors for academic subjects and test prep. Competes with Open Door on the tutor-matching layer and price-discovery layer, though Open Door pre-vets tutors and bundles curriculum while Wyzant is open marketplace.
• Prep Expert: Online SAT/ACT prep program founded by a perfect-score tutor offering live classes and self-paced curricula. Direct peer to Open Door's test prep focus with comparable founder-as-expert positioning and bundled curriculum/digital tools.
• Huntington Learning Center: Franchised in-center tutoring provider offering academic tutoring, SAT/ACT prep, and study skills. Comparable to Open Door in subject breadth and standardized test focus, but delivers through brick-and-mortar centers rather than in-home/online hybrid.
• Varsity Tutors: Online tutoring platform offering 1:1 academic tutoring, test prep (SAT/ACT/GRE), and college admissions support. Direct competitor to Open Door across academic tutoring, test prep, and college admissions services with broader geographic coverage.

Broad incumbents

• Princeton Review: One of the largest US test prep and admissions tutoring companies offering SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, LSAT prep plus academic tutoring. Comparable to Open Door across all major standardized tests and college admissions support, though at much larger national scale.
• Sylvan Learning: National franchised tutoring brand offering academic subjects, SAT/ACT prep, and STEM enrichment. Adjacent incumbent to Open Door with overlapping academic tutoring and test prep services, typically delivered via in-center model.
• Kaplan Test Prep: Major national test prep provider covering SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT and admissions support. Closely comparable to Open Door's test prep portfolio with both live instruction and digital tools, though at far greater scale and brand recognition.
• Tutor.com: On-demand online 1:1 tutoring platform serving K-12 and college students across academic subjects and test prep. Closely comparable to Open Door's online tutoring delivery model, though Tutor.com typically serves institutional/enterprise clients rather than direct-to-consumer families.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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