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Patrick earned a Bachelor’s degree from Columbia University and an MBA from Trinity College Dublin. He has served as an interviewer for Columbia University and participated in the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation's Scholarship Decision Committee, where he has evaluated over 80,000 applicants and collaborated on selecting scholarship recipients for 16+ years. Applicants Patrick has coached have attended numerous top schools, including Columbia, Harvard, Yale, Brown, UPenn, Princeton, UC Berkeley, UCLA, Duke, and others.
Patrick is passionate about ensuring students have all the pieces in place to achieve their goals and dreams. With 12+ years of experience in product marketing and sustainability, he brings a blend of expertise in digital transformation, AI, global business strategy, and college admissions expertise to his role as a counselor. He is experienced in guiding students through the college admissions process, with a focus on helping them discover what sets them apart and how to express it in their applications.
Patrick’s approach to advising is grounded in the belief that college admissions is not just about academics and extracurriculars; it’s about learning what truly defines each student. His deep expertise extends across admissions for transfer students, liberal arts and humanities, STEM, and international applicants. Patrick excels in driving students toward successful outcomes, keeping them on track with deadlines, and providing a welcoming, judgment-free environment that empowers them to pursue their ambitions.
As a coach, Patrick’s greatest strengths lie in his ability to empathize with students, understand their goals, and provide tailored guidance that suits their individual needs. His student-centered approach encourages self-reflection and helps students build compelling personal narratives that authentically capture their growth and aspirations. He is adept at helping students meet key milestones as they follow their application timelines and brings a welcoming attitude to every interaction.
Patrick believes that choosing a student’s best-fit college is an exercise in self-reflection, evaluation, and building a deeper connection to themselves. He takes much pride and joy in being a sounding board for ideas, learning about students’ true passions, and giving space to define and identify what would ultimately lead them to a fulfilling college experience, career, and life.
In his spare time, Patrick enjoys CrossFit, performing improv theater at Second City New York, and spending time with his partner and their corgi in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. He is also an accomplished solo traveler, TED speaker, marathon runner, and producer of musicals.
Rachel graduated with a BS from Cornell University after getting accepted through Early Decision. After college, she attended Boston College Law School, graduating with a JD and receiving the Award for Clinical Excellence for her work with the Innocence Clinic. Rachel is passionate about helping students confidently navigate the college admissions process.
Rachel’s experiences throughout her higher education journey are precious to her and inspired her to use her coaching talents to help others achieve their goals. She understands that navigating the college admissions process can sometimes be overwhelming and anxiety-inducing for students. One of her greatest strengths as a coach is her ability to demystify the college application and make it easier for students and families to understand. She aims to alleviate applicants’ stress and worries through compassionate coaching, enabling students to focus on showcasing their strengths and crafting compelling application documents.
Rachel’s approach to college admissions consulting is light-hearted and relaxed, allowing students to open up and share their most meaningful stories. When working with Quad Education applicants, Rachel is committed to ensuring the process is broken down into manageable steps, helping students efficiently reach key milestones. Rachel is a master at building realistic timelines for students, enabling them to stay on top of all application materials. She’s also an adept editor, ready to help students perfect their personal statements, essays, and other documents.
When Rachel isn’t coaching, she enjoys visiting her family and taking long walks with her golden lab, Bella.
Randi is a former admissions committee member at the University of Chicago. During her time in admissions, Randi played an active role in the entire admissions lifecycle, including reviewing thousands of applications, interviewing students for programs, and leading new student orientations every quarter. As an admissions committee member, Randi focused on giving every application a thorough and thoughtful reading and evaluation.
Evaluating such a high volume of applicants also helped Randi understand the spectrum of factors that admissions committees at highly selective institutions look at when making admission decisions. She learned how a person might not have the best GPA, but they might have other attributes/experiences that make them attractive to the admissions committee. When she works with students, she helps highlight the factors that matter most to admissions committees.
Having spoken with hundreds of applicants during her time in admissions, Randi also realized the importance of project management in successful college applications. At Quad, she specializes in helping candidates keep track of all of the details that go into a project, in this case, applying to their dream colleges. Randi also prides herself in being a good listener and coach, helping candidates identify their strengths.
Randi’s approach to college application advising centers on making the process as accessible to candidates as possible, regardless of their familiarity with the application process. Randi is passionate about helping candidates navigate the extremely stressful process of applying to and getting accepted at the right college. In her free time, Randi likes to travel internationally (when not in a pandemic!), read, run, and try new restaurants.
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Rica is a seasoned admissions leader with over 20 years of experience in higher education and college admissions. She earned her Bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), an MA from California State University, and Doctor of Education from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. Throughout her career, she has directed admissions, enrollment, and student services across multiple institutions, building and executing strategic plans to support diverse student populations from application to graduation.
Rica currently leads the largest office at Pacifica Graduate Institute as the Vice President of Strategic Enrollment and Student Success, overseeing marketing, admissions, student services, housing and dining, campus operations, financial aid, and registrar functions. As part of the Executive Leadership Team, she develops enrollment strategies that center equity and access, collaborates with faculty and alumni to strengthen institutional outcomes, and presents quarterly to the Board of Trustees. Previously, she served as Senior Director of Enrollment Management, building admissions models, leading recruitment strategy, and forging institutional partnerships to meet enrollment goals.
Rica’s earlier roles include Director of Enrollment at Futures Academy, where she evaluated applications, developed communication plans for multiple audiences, and spearheaded international recruitment efforts. At the University of the West, she coordinated admissions, marketing, and student support services, working across departments to improve retention and student success. She also served as Assistant Director of Admissions and International Student Services at Marymount California University and held academic leadership roles at Kings Education, including Campus Director and Director of Studies. Across these roles, she has consistently guided teams, reviewed student applications as a member of the admissions committee, and led international enrollment initiatives.
Education is one of Rica’s primary values, and it brings her great honor and pleasure to see students progress toward higher education. As an admissions coach, Rica brings a multidimensional perspective informed by deep institutional insight. She helps students and families navigate every stage of the application process, drawing from her extensive background in admissions, student affairs, and enrollment operations. She believes a strong application and impressive portfolio is key to accurately representing each student in the admissions process. Equity, visibility, and access are central to Rica’s work. She is deeply committed to helping students be seen, heard, and championed throughout the college admissions journey.
In her spare time, Rica enjoys reading hero mythologies and epic sagas like Star Wars, The Lord of the Rings, and Harry Potter. She also loves spending time with her family exploring theme parks.
Rita is a graduate of The Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where she studied Computer Science and Electrical Engineering and minored in Mechanical Engineering. She has worked at some of the most reputed tech companies in the world. She was a Product Design Engineer on the iPhone team at Apple and worked on wearable devices technology at Google. She has also been the founder of a robotics company.
As a coach, Rita’s greatest strength is her ability to connect with others on a deep and personal level. In order to effectively help her applicants discover their strengths and narrative voices, Rita also focuses on building trust. She is also skilled at breaking down distant goals into quantifiable, short-term tasks (i.e., building backward towards larger goals). Lastly, she is passionate about creative writing and loves helping students discover interesting and quirky ways to approach the common application questions.
Rita has been working with college applicants for nearly seven years. Candidates that Rita has coached recently have gotten accepted at MIT, Princeton, Stanford, Columbia, Yale, Stanford, Georgia Tech, UC Berkeley, CalTech, and Cornell, among other top schools.
Rita is extremely passionate about music and spends the majority of her free time producing electronic / rock music as well as playing the guitar. She also loves to dance and is always looking for ways to express herself through sound and movement. Finally, she is a dog mom and loves spending time at the park with her beautiful husky pup Nova.
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Robin holds a BS from East Carolina University (ECU), a Master’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC), and a PhD from Capella University. She brings 30+ years of experience as an educator, school administrator, and executive director. Robin served on the Duke University admissions committee, where she reviewed applications, essays, transcripts, and other documents. Over the years, she has helped students gain admission to top schools, including Duke, UNC Chapel Hill, and UNC Charlotte.
Robin’s passion for mentoring students stems from building meaningful relationships with students and their families, witnessing their growth over time, and serving as a steady source of support. She loves helping students discover their potential and find the right college environment where they can thrive. Robin believes every student’s educational journey is unique and strives to help them determine the best path for their post-secondary success.
As a coach, Robin excels at listening to students carefully to build trust and rapport, creating a supportive environment where they feel truly heard and understood. This foundation allows her to guide students in discovering and expressing their authentic voice in essays and interviews. She also skillfully balances encouragement with sensitivity, gently motivating students to push beyond their comfort zones while always honoring their individual pace and personal boundaries.
In her spare time, Robin enjoys reading, listening to Christian music, walking, biking, and relaxing at the beach.
Robin’s Pro Tip?
Essays are crucial! The admissions process is truly holistic, and colleges look beyond grades to see the true potential of each applicant.
Sarah’s direct admissions experience comes from working at her alma mater, Pomona College. As a liberal arts college student, she studied many disciplines, but focused on Politics, Anthropology, History, Economics, French, and Art.
Sarah was a Sponsor in the Pomona sponsor program, studied abroad in Tanzania, and was a leader in the Challah for Hunger club. She also worked in the admissions office, interviewing prospective applicants.
Sarah enjoyed meeting high schoolers interested in Pomona so much that she returned years later, after a few years of working in the international development space. When she worked in admissions, Sarah was a liaison with several athletics coaches, visited high schools in CA, CO, CT, ME, NC, NH, NY, SC, VT, and worked with several college access programs for first generation college students.
Sarah read applications from students all over the world and advocated for applicants in highly selective decision committees. Since leaving her role at Pomona, Sarah has worked in an education management non-profit and received her MBA from the Yale School of Management. At Quad Education, she uses her familiarity with the selection process to work with individuals and groups of high school students, offering guidance and support through their college application experience.
Originally from NC, Sarah is an (often disappointed) Carolina Panthers fan and lover of good food. She fills her free time with runs, hikes, crosswords, and travel.
Sarah has a Bachelor’s degree from UCLA. Additionally, she has also served as an admissions reader for UCLA. Through her time reading application documents, she learned that every student is unique and has a story to tell. This experience also gave her insight into what admissions committees look for in prospective applicants.
Sarah has several years of experience helping college aspirants navigate the complex and challenging admissions process. Students that Sarah has coached recently have gotten into UCLA, USC, Berkeley, Stanford, Yale, Harvard, Columbia, Dartmouth, Brown, Duke, Cornell, Johns Hopkins, Northwestern, and Carnegie Mellon, among other top schools.
As a coach, Sarah specializes in helping students find their narratives and voice in their personal statements. She is extremely passionate about guiding students to grow and excel in their academic and career goals, which is her primary motivation as a coach.
In her free time, Sarah enjoys going on scenic hikes with her dog, enjoying a nice warm cup of coffee while completing puzzles, and watching UCLA football, basketball, and gymnastics (Go Bruins!).
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Sasha brings over 25 years of experience across law, education, and coaching, with 1,200+ hours in academic, admissions, and career coaching. She is a graduate of Harvard University and Columbia Law School. Over the years, Sasha has developed learning programs for over 1 million students globally and coached applicants into top universities including UPenn, Cornell, Carnegie Mellon, UC Berkeley, UCLA, and NYU.
At the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth (CTY), Sasha led academic programs that supported more than 1,000 students annually while mentoring instructors across grades 2–12. She also served as a curriculum developer and coach at Outlier.org and SPICUS, building online learning experiences and delivering hundreds of hours of instructional and coaching support for both students and professionals worldwide.
Sasha’s passion for college admissions coaching stems from her belief that the application process marks the beginning of a lifelong journey of self-discovery. As a first-generation college student, she values the transformative power of reflection and voice. She guides students in identifying what they value, who they are, and the story they want to tell, helping them uncover strengths they may not have previously recognized. She believes that this process, when supported with care, instills confidence, resilience, and clarity that sets students up for long-term success.
As a coach, Sasha’s greatest strength is her ability to see the whole student. Drawing on her leadership at Johns Hopkins CTY, where she evaluated both academic readiness and emotional fit, she approaches every student with empathy and insight. She helps students thrive, not just succeed, by connecting their short-term goals with their long-term aspirations. Sasha brings strong writing and editing skills that help students craft authentic, distinctive, and memorable essays. Whether guiding a student to describe coffee roasting as alchemy that transforms human moods or helping another map personal growth through Taekwondo belts, she helps them express their stories in ways that admissions officers remember—and that they feel proud of.
Sasha’s coaching approach means that she thinks in terms of organic ecosystems, rather than isolated systems. She encourages students to see admissions not as an end point, but as a launchpad—aligning their applications with who they are and where they want to go. Her coaching is both strategic and empathetic, equipping students with soft skills, self-awareness, and the confidence to navigate high-stakes academic environments. This balance of empathy, holistic evaluation, narrative expertise, and future-oriented vision defines her as a coach.
Sasha approaches coaching as a partnership between her, students, and families. Her goal is to create a supportive environment where students feel encouraged to explore who they are and to grow in confidence as they prepare for their applications.
Outside of her coaching work, Sasha is an award-winning educator, speculative fiction writer, musician, career coach, tutor, and legal writing advisor. She plays both the violin and the Korean kayageum and enjoys hiking, exploring forests, and participating in writing communities like NaNoWriMo and WorldCon.
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Dr. Scyatta Wallace holds a BA from Yale University and a PhD from Fordham University. As an award-winning scientist and nationally recognized leader, she has been featured in Time Magazine, ABCNews, CNN, and Essence Magazine. With over 16 years of experience in higher education, she served as an Associate Professor at St. John’s University for 12 years and as an assistant professor at SUNY Downstate Medical Center for over four years.
Additionally, Dr Wallace sat on the Yale admissions committee as an applicant interviewer, and served on an inaugural admissions committee at a health-focused graduate program for years, where she worked to develop guidelines for admissions, reviewed applications, and provided recommendations for admission.
Dr. Wallace believes college is a transformative journey where students not only gain knowledge but also grow emotionally and socially. Recognizing the profound impact this experience can have, she is deeply passionate about guiding applicants toward colleges that align with their unique needs and aspirations. She has helped students gain admission to top institutions, including UCLA, Brown, Yale, NYU, UChicago, Columbia .
As a coach, Dr. Wallace takes the time to understand each applicant’s unique personality, talents, and concerns. She tailors her approach to fit their individual working style, encouraging them to learn more about themselves to enhance the application process. Dr. Wallace aims to make her sessions relaxed and engaging, creating a comfortable environment for open conversation. Her motto is that the college application process should be fun because it’s such an exciting time! Dr. Wallace considers it an honor to share the joy of such a special moment in applicants’ lives as they find their perfect match to start their college career.
In her free time, Dr. Wallace enjoys photography, traveling, reading, and spending quality time with her family.
Dr. Wallace’s Pro Tip?
Admissions officers need to grasp who you are through your application materials, with limited time to read between the lines. That’s why it’s crucial to be clear, concise, and captivating in your application!
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Alice holds a Bachelor's degree from UCLA and a Master's from The University of Chicago. With over seven years of tutoring experience, she has honed her skills in test preparation, specializing in the SAT and ACT.
Alice is a dedicated educator passionate about guiding students toward academic success. Having worked in various tutoring agencies since completing her undergraduate studies, she has developed a unique approach to instruction. Alice excels in connecting with students, whether in a classroom setting, small group, or one-on-one, both in-person and virtually. Her strength is breaking down complex problems into manageable steps, making even the most overwhelming tasks approachable.
Her goal extends beyond preparing students for tests; she strives to instill a deep understanding of the subject matter, ensuring students can apply these concepts beyond the classroom. With a motto of meeting students where they are, Alice is committed to guiding them through their academic journey, helping them achieve their desired test scores and beyond.
Outside of tutoring, if Alice isn't reading a book in one of the many cafes in the Chicagoland area, she is exploring the rich food and music scene Chicago has to offer. She likes to attend intimate shows and eat good food with good company!
UC Irvine- Master's
Andy has a Master’s degree from UC Irvine and has over a decade of experience in SAT, ACT, and GRE tutoring. Andy loves to see learners push themselves out of their comfort zones and gain the confidence to reach their goals. In working with students of all backgrounds and abilities, from first-generation students to children of Ivy League alumni, their favorite tutoring moments are when candidates spot patterns in tests and therefore realize they have the skills to ace the ACT or SAT. This is why Andy focuses on strategy first, personalizing each learning plan to the candidate's unique strengths and goals.
Andy is passionate about helping students understand different ways to approach a problem or understand a concept - there's never one right way because everyone learns differently. They are skilled at helping students spot the differences between what they learned in classes at school and what to pay attention to on a standardized test. Andy also likes creating graphic organizers and other tools to help applicants stay organized and break the work down visually. Nothing makes them happier than congratulating a graduating senior – especially one who was nervous at the beginning of the school year – and seeing the excitement in their eyes when they talk about what's ahead of them.
Andy's greatest strengths as a tutor include empathizing with students, respecting their learning styles, and developing customized tools and strategies to help applicants stay organized and focused. Andy has helped students gain acceptance to several prestigious schools, including UC Berkeley, UCLA, NYU, and Northwestern University.
Outside of their work, Andy enjoys walking around Los Angeles, learning about local history, reading, and watching horror movies.
UCLA - Bachelor’s
Georgetown University - Master’s
Claudia holds a Bachelor’s from UCLA and a Master’s from Georgetown University. She has been a professional SAT/ACT tutor for almost 10 years. Students she has tutored have gone on to attend several top-tier universities, including UC Berkeley, UCLA, USC, Georgetown, Princeton, Columbia, and Yale.
Professionally, Claudia is a Clinical Research Consultant for the Washington DC Veterans Affairs Medical Center. In this role, she embarks on various projects with her team so that up-and-coming medications and scientific devices can enter the market. Despite having a fulfilling career in research, Claudia dedicates time to education because she wants to nurture academic interests in young students.
In college, Claudia discovered her love for traveling. She studied abroad in England for two months and then backpacked through various European countries for a month. She also volunteered in Guatemala to provide medical care for the local community, where she discovered that she would like to pursue healthcare as a career.
As a tutor, Claudia is personable and friendly. She prioritizes establishing a relationship with her students and believes a good relationship between the tutor, student, and parent/guardian is necessary for trust and effective communication. She understands that each individual is unique, so she adjusts her teaching methods to accommodate each student.
Outside of her academic and professional pursuits, Claudia spends most of her time exploring the outdoors, discovering great restaurants, practicing yoga, playing the piano/guitar/saxophone, reading fiction novels, or watching anime. She is always looking for new anime to watch, so if you have recommendations, let her know!
David graduated with summa cum laude honors from the College of the Ozarks, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art. He has been actively involved in the education realm since 1999; he began tutoring in 2005 and successfully owned and operated his tutoring business, HELP Tutoring, from 2009 to 2020. He has tutored approximately 500 students over the last couple of decades. David’s enduring commitment to tutoring stems from his joy in witnessing students succeed and the realization that tutoring is a powerful avenue to facilitate that success. David specializes in tutoring at all levels of math, up to Calculus 1 and SAT and ACT prep.
Motivated by a passion for inspiring students and helping them unlock their potential, he strongly believes that having a caring mentor invested in students' success yields benefits beyond the academic realm. As a tutor, David actively engages in his students' educational journeys. His genuine care for their success is evident from the start, as he assists them in charting a clear path to achievement. Employing a direct and uncomplicated tutoring style, David effectively identifies what truly contributes to student success and what doesn't. He identifies the root of students' challenges and fills in any learning gaps. Beyond immediate academic concerns, he emphasizes the broader perspective, aiding students in recognizing the significance of their education—whether it be meeting graduation requirements or acing standardized tests.
David ensures students grasp the real-world applications of these concepts and the enduring advantages of mastering them for long-term success.David excels at customizing his tutoring approach to suit the age and specific needs of his students. He has discovered that maintaining a blend of casual yet professional interaction is most effective, particularly when working with teenagers.When he’s not tutoring, David enjoys spending time with his wife and six kids. He also enjoys playing Madden football and has been DJing at various gigs for the past eight years.
Harvard University - Master’s
With a Master's degree from Harvard University, Eric is a supportive and effective tutor focused on helping students achieve their academic goals. He has over seven years of tutoring experience, working with students from diverse backgrounds, educational goals, and personalities.
Specializing in ACT studies, Eric has traveled the USA giving full-day lectures to schools of students on how to ace the ACT. He has studied psychology (including test construction/test making) and is ready to give students specific help on individual questions and test-taking tips that make taking the ACT much easier. So whether students aim for mastery, just enough for their dream school, or just a little advice, Eric is always happy to meet and work with students to achieve their goals.
When Eric isn't tutoring, he studies for the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) and plays board games. He loves board games, probably too much. Okay, too much (says his wife). Oh, and he makes a mean cheesecake.
Emory University - Bachelor's
Gabriella holds a Bachelor’s degree from Emory University. She is an expert in SAT and ACT test prep and is experienced in tutoring students one-on-one and teaching SAT workshops.
Gabriella’s passion for tutoring grew while working part-time in elementary school classrooms as an undergraduate. Since then, she has been committed to supporting students in their academic growth and helping them achieve their goals.
Gabriella approaches test prep by targeting students’ weakest subject areas and arming them with the necessary strategies to improve their comprehension and pacing on the test. As a positive and patient tutor, she builds on students’ foundational knowledge while also building their confidence. Her goal is to convert her students into empowered test takers by providing them with all the tools and support they need to succeed. Gabriella’s methods have produced positive results and feedback from students with increased scores and confidence.
In her spare time, Gabriella enjoys reading, writing, singing, and spending quality time with friends.
Vanderbilt University - Master's
Isaac is pursuing a Master's degree from Vanderbilt University. He has over three years of tutoring experience in STEM and the humanities, specializing in the ACT and SAT.
As a lifelong learner and storyteller, Isaac has spent the past decade working in many educational roles, including at nature centers, community non-profits, and in the classroom. He has also worked in mental and behavioral healthcare, offering services at a dual-diagnosis treatment facility, neurofeedback clinic, behavior analysis center, and jail.
His clinical and educational training supplements his academic abilities: his tutoring approach is a unique blend of clinical techniques and interpersonal skills combined with knowledge and expertise. Isaac’s philosophy is recognizing the whole person, not just a student. Isaac understands that each student has their own motivations, personality, strengths, and weaknesses. Recognizing these perspectives, building a collaborative approach attuned to each student’s style, and capitalizing on their motivations are the keys to success.
Furthermore, Isaac’s perspective extends to standardized testing. The ACT and SAT are knowledge tests, and he encourages students to think about how these tests are designed since it’s just as valuable as knowing the material. Being a storyteller trained in many roles has enabled Isaac to hone this skill, so he can connect to others and help them understand and tap into the proper mindsets to excel on these tests. He aims to empower students to achieve their academic (and other) aspirations!
A fun fact about Isaac is that he hates chocolate! But he loves roller skating, murder mysteries, and puns! One of his favorites? Do you know what you call an upset exam? A: Test-y.
University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor's
Matthew is pursuing a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania. He is an accomplished academic tutor and college admissions consultant with a wealth of experience and a passion for helping students succeed. Matthew has achieved a perfect score on the ACT and SAT subject tests and specializes in the mathematics and science sections. He also serves as a tutor and teaching assistant in various STEM subjects, including data structures and algorithms, machine learning, linear algebra, and calculus.
Matthew’s achievements include qualifying for the American Invitational Math Exam (AIME) four times during high school. He also served as a teaching assistant for Olympiad math courses at a renowned summer camp and has a deep passion for teaching higher-level mathematics.
One of Matthew's most notable accolades is his recognition as a U.S. Presidential Scholar by the Department of Education, one of the highest honors awarded to only 161 high schoolers nationwide.
Outside of academics, Matthew currently works in quantitative trading. He can offer valuable insights and guidance to students interested in pursuing careers in quantitative finance and software engineering.
Beyond his professional pursuits, Matthew has lived in Thailand, Vietnam, Hong Kong, and Australia, where he bartended, surfed, and coached tennis. He's passionate about finding personal development through traveling, and he’s also a creative enthusiast in electronic music production.
Michael graduated summa cum laude with a 3.9 GPA and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. He owes much of his success as a tutor to his time at UMichigan and his rigorous course load. After achieving a 99th percentile score of 1530 on the SAT, Michael launched his tutoring career, guiding students nationwide to excel on both the SAT and ACT—he has over three years of tutoring experience.
Michael strongly believes that succeeding on the SAT and ACT is more than just studying content—it's learning how to think, especially on exams where the same concept could be tested hundreds of different ways.
As a coach, Micael excels at adapting his approach to their learning style. He is friendly, patient, and genuinely wants to see each student succeed. He ensures he is readily accessible and goes above and beyond to support students in achieving their academic goals.
In his free time, Michael enjoys cooking, playing tennis, and cross-country skiing. He is also an avid traveler and has visited Portugal three times.
Randee holds a Bachelor’s degree from SUNY Albany and Master’s degrees from Long Island University and the College of New Rochelle. With over 20 years of experience as a professionally trained SAT and ACT tutor, she has guided 250+ students to excel in their standardized tests.
Randee’s extensive background gives her a deep understanding of the challenges and triumphs involved in the SAT/ACT prep process. Her passion for mentoring students and helping families navigate the journey shines through in her approachable and upbeat tutoring style. She knows that the path to success starts with building confidence and breaking down seemingly larger tasks into manageable steps. Randee aims to make learning engaging and stress-free by infusing enthusiasm and encouragement into her sessions. This tutoring style ensures students approach these high-stakes exams with calm determination.
As a tutor, Randee excels at meeting students where they are. Whether they are just beginning their test prep journey or aiming to refine their skills to achieve a top score, she customizes her approach based on each student’s unique needs and skill levels. Fluent in all sections and question types of the SAT and ACT, her sessions focus on delivering clever strategies, practical techniques, and test-specific tips to build students' confidence, knowledge, and preparedness to excel on test day. Her lifelong learning mindset also ensures she stays ahead of the curve on test prep strategies, making her an invaluable resource for students aiming to reach their full potential.
Aside from helping students achieve their SAT and ACT goals, Randee loves spending quality time with family and friends, attending her kids’ sporting events, solving puzzles, traveling, soaking up the sun at the beach whenever possible, and enjoying Broadway shows. Her well-rounded interests and personable nature, combined with her love for learning, problem-solving, and making a difference, make her a relatable and inspiring coach for students and families alike.
Duke University - Bachelor's
Saumya graduated from Duke University, where she received the AB Duke scholarship. She has over a decade of tutoring experience, mostly focused on the ACT and SAT. Saumya taught her first math class when she was 14 years old and has been tutoring ever since. Professionally, Saumya works at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine as a clinical researcher in the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department. She leads several initiatives to improve reproductive health equity, and in her free time, she is an adolescent health educator. Her passion for education and access to education drives everything she does.
Saumya started tutoring the SAT/ACT shortly after taking the tests herself in high school. While preparing for the exams, she learned tips and tricks that helped her "crack" the exams and wanted to pass this information on to others. Saumya believes there is a clear difference between understanding the content tested on the SAT/ACT and how to take the exam. Instead of just teaching "exam hacks," Saumya loves helping students understand the "why" behind the solution and then employing exam hacks to help them solve problems more quickly.
Saumya loves teaching and seeing students reach their "breakthrough" moment. She is excited to get to know Quad students and help them through this process!
Outside of professional pursuits, Saumya loves spending time with her dog, Mallard. Mallard is a 10-year-old rescue and has always had the name Mallard, but Saumya thinks he was named because of his duck noises. Mallard will sometimes say hi through Saumya's computer screen! Saumya also loves trying new coffee recipes, playing guitar, and singing.
Tersoo is pursuing a Bachelor’s from Princeton University, where he excels and consistently holds a 3.9+ GPA. He is deeply passionate about education and learning in his personal and professional life, having undergone training as a tutor at Princeton's Learning Center. He broke the 1500+ threshold on his first and only SAT attempt, so he’s no stranger to a rigorous, skill-based approach to preparing for this exam.
Tersoo has a rich understanding of learning psychology which he constantly leverages in his pursuit of studying Computer Architecture and Quantum Engineering. Above all, Tersoo takes the utmost pride in his work as an SAT tutor as he seeks to enrich his clients with knowledge on tackling the SAT conceptually and time-efficiently.
While Tersoo is deeply academic, aspiring to attain a PhD in Computer Architecture, he also holds many creative interests, notably in fashion, graphic design, music, and photography. Whenever he is back home in Calgary, one of his favorite activities is finding vintage clothing at his local Goodwill with friends. He also prides himself in physical health as an avid weightlifter and recreational athlete.
When Tersoo isn’t studying, drafting new pieces for his up-and-coming clothing brand, or listening to music, you'll find him attempting a new squat PR or playing pick-up soccer with grad students.
