Professors121

What Professors121 does

Professors121 (Professors 121 LLC) is a US-based, privately held tutoring company founded in 2020 and headquartered in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey. The company sells one-on-one, remote tutoring delivered via Google Meet and Zoom by a small team of instructors led by founder Professor Rafi, Ph.D., a former Rutgers University instructor in Biochemistry, Nutrition, and Nutrigenomics. Its product portfolio spans standardized exam preparation (MCAT, SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, LSAT, NCLEX-RN, PSAT/NMSQT), advanced high school and AP coursework, college-level science and math tutoring, and technology courses covering Python, R, Power BI, and Java. Each product is delivered as structured, multi-week packages with defined session counts and pricing, alongside pay-as-you-go hourly sessions.

The business operates on a direct-to-consumer model with no institutional or enterprise customers. Pricing ranges from $29–$50 per hour for ad hoc sessions to $2,000–$3,600 for comprehensive exam preparation packages such as the MCAT (130 hours/90 days, $2,999) and SAT (60 hours/6 weeks, $3,000). Customer acquisition runs through a website-based free-consultation funnel supported by organic social media on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram; no paid acquisition, partnerships, or institutional distribution channels are disclosed. The company is independent, unfunded, and founder-led, with instructors operating largely as independent contractors under the founder's network.

Operationally, Professors121 has no proprietary platform beyond its website and standard video conferencing tools; there are no patents, trademarks, certifications, or AI/ML capabilities disclosed. Service quality is positioned around instructor seniority (25+ years of teaching experience) and individualized study plans, supported by proprietary PowerPoint-based curricula and passage-based practice questions. Aggregate student outcome metrics are not publicly disclosed, though individual testimonials (e.g., an SAT score improvement from 1020 to 1470) are used in marketing materials.

Name

Professors121

Legal name

Professors 121 LLC

Website

https://professors121.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Professors121 is a US-based, founder-led remote tutoring company founded in 2020 that delivers one-on-one test preparation and academic tutoring (MCAT, SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, LSAT, NCLEX-RN, plus college science and technology courses) to individual students via video conferencing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Test Preparation and Academic Tutoring Services

NAICS

Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Test Prep Tutoring Platforms (SAT/ACT/GRE/GMAT, etc.) (EDANAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Integrated Tutoring + Learning Content Platforms (Curriculum + Tutors) (EDANAGAL), On-Demand 1:1 Live Tutoring Marketplaces (EDANAGAA), College-Level Core Subject Tutoring (Gen Ed: Math, Writing, Sciences, Humanities) (EDANAAAJ)

Keywords

• Online tutoring services
• Test preparation courses
• One-on-one tutoring
• Exam prep tutoring
• Academic tutoring

Headquarters

HQ city

Berkeley Heights

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tutoring Services: Professors121 generates revenue through the sale of remote tutoring sessions for exam preparation and academic courses. Revenue is earned on a per-hour basis with package discounts for bulk purchases. Sessions are delivered one-on-one via video conferencing. The company offers both hourly rates and structured multi-week packages for comprehensive exam preparation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Professors121 sells one-on-one remote tutoring sessions delivered live over Google Meet or Zoom by instructors with 25+ years of teaching experience. Its packaged offerings span test preparation for the MCAT, SAT, ACT, LSAT, NCLEX-RN, GMAT, GRE, and PSAT/NMSQT, as well as academic tutoring in advanced high school courses, college-level sciences, and technology subjects such as Python, R, Java, and Power BI.

Product overview

Professors121 is an online tutoring platform offering one-on-one remote tutoring sessions across a portfolio of test preparation and academic courses. The core offering consists of multiple distinct products including MCAT, GMAT, GRE, LSAT, NCLEX-RN, SAT, and ACT test preparation programs, as well as Technology Courses, College-Level Science Courses, Advanced High School Courses, and PSAT/NMSQT Preparation. Each product is delivered as a structured tutoring program with defined session hours, curriculum content, and pricing packages. The company connects students with experienced instructors (25+ years of teaching experience) through video conferencing platforms (Google Meet, Zoom) to provide personalized academic support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MCAT Test Preparation One-on-one MCAT tutoring program comprising 130 hours of instruction over 90 days (6 sessions per week). Covers all four MCAT sections: Chemical/Physical Foundations, CARS, Biological/Biochemical Foundations, and Psychological/Social foundations. Targeted at pre-medical students preparing for medical school admission.
• GMAT Test Preparation One-on-one GMAT tutoring program totaling 120 hours, covering Integrated Reasoning (35 hours), Quantitative Aptitude (40 hours), Verbal Reasoning (35 hours), and Analytical Writing (10 hours). Targeted at prospective graduate school applicants.
• GRE Test Preparation One-on-one GRE tutoring program totaling 75 hours, covering Verbal and Analytical Reasoning (35 hours) and Quantitative Reasoning and Data Analysis (40 hours). Targeted at prospective graduate school applicants.
• LSAT Exam Preparation One-on-one LSAT tutoring with personalized study plans tailored to student needs, providing undivided attention from LSAT experts to prepare for law school admission.
• NCLEX-RN Exam Preparation One-on-one NCLEX-RN tutoring program comprising 48 hours of instruction over 90 days (4 hours of sessions per week). Prepares students for the nationwide nursing licensing examination.
• SAT Test Preparation Year-long weekend SAT preparation course for high school freshmen and sophomores, offering 60 one-on-one hours over 6 weeks (four 3-hour sessions per week).
• ACT Test Preparation One-on-one ACT tutoring program for high school students preparing for college entrance exams.
• Technology Courses Technology tutoring from Introduction to Computer Science through advanced Python, R, Java, and Power BI. Includes Middle School Beginner, Intermediate, High School Advanced, and Data Science curriculum tracks with certificates upon completion.
• College-Level Science Courses One-on-one tutoring for college-level science including Biochemistry, General Biology, Microbiology, Immunology, Genetics, Nutrigenomics, General Chemistry I/II, Organic Chemistry I/II, General Physics I/II, Calculus I-V, Linear Algebra, and Statistics I/II.
• Advanced High School Courses Individualized instruction for Honors and AP classes including Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Pre-Algebra through AP Calculus AB/BC, AP Statistics, AP Psychology, Trigonometry, and Geometry.
• PSAT / NMSQT Preparation One-on-one PSAT/NMSQT preparation program with 72 total hours over 6 weeks (four 3-hour sessions per week) for middle school students. Includes free assessment and practice test after every five sessions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Student SAT score improved from 1020 to 1470 after completing SAT prep program
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature1 record

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Tutor.com: Online 1:1 tutoring service delivering live sessions on demand across academic subjects and test prep. Directly comparable delivery model and D2C consumer positioning, though historically anchored in B2B school and library partnerships.
• Magoosh: Online test prep platform offering self-paced and live instruction for GRE, GMAT, SAT, ACT, MCAT, and LSAT. Comparable in product breadth and target customer, though operates more on a self-serve, lower-priced model.
• Preply: Global online tutoring marketplace connecting students with tutors for academic subjects, test prep, and languages. Comparable in remote 1:1 delivery, D2C online channel, and individualized lesson structure across similar subject areas.
• Varsity Tutors: A large online 1:1 tutoring and test prep platform serving K-12 and college students with similar delivery model (live video instruction) and overlapping product set including SAT, ACT, MCAT, GRE, GMAT, LSAT, and subject tutoring — directly comparable in customer base and channel.
• Manhattan Prep: Premium test prep provider offering 1:1 and small-group instruction for GMAT, GRE, LSAT, and SAT. Highly comparable in premium positioning, instructor quality emphasis, and target high-stakes exam-taker customer.
• PrepScholar: Online test prep platform for SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, and MCAT combining adaptive algorithms with structured curricula. Comparable as a remote, online test prep provider targeting the same college and graduate school admissions customer base.
• Wyzant: An online marketplace connecting students with individual tutors for academic subjects and standardized test prep. Directly comparable as a 1:1 online tutoring destination targeting similar exam-prep and college-level subject use cases.

Broad incumbents

• Kaplan Test Prep: Major incumbent offering prep courses and tutoring for SAT, ACT, MCAT, GRE, GMAT, LSAT, NCLEX, and bar exams. Comparable in nearly the entire product portfolio, especially NCLEX-RN which is a core Professors121 offering, but with vastly greater scale and brand reach.
• Chegg: Public student services platform combining textbooks, homework help, and online tutoring. Comparable as a digital academic support destination for college and high school students, though operates a much broader content and services portfolio.
• Princeton Review: Established national test prep and admissions tutoring brand offering SAT, ACT, MCAT, GRE, GMAT, LSAT programs. Comparable in product coverage but operates at much larger scale with broader portfolio (courses, books, private tutoring) and stronger brand recognition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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