Julia has earned a Bachelor's degree from Brown University. Julia loves helping students feel more comfortable and confident throughout the college application process. She remembers how daunting and stressful this time was for her as a student, so she is eager to give other students the tools to navigate this process successfully. Julia believes every student has a unique story to tell, so she loves helping students find their voice and explain their passions through their applications. She finds it very exciting when a student gets into their dream school, and all their hard work pays off.
Julia encourages Quad applicants to take the time to think about what they want from a college; just because a college is number one on a prestigious list doesn't mean it is the right fit for them. It takes a lot of research and reflection to determine which school is a great fit for you and your goals.
As a coach, Julia prides herself on being friendly and approachable, and through thoughtful discussions, she helps students clarify their goals. Her empathetic nature and involvement in conversations with students help them feel comfortable being open about their experiences, concerns, and questions. After getting to know a student, Julia helps them draw connections between their experiences and passions and turn those connections into thoughtful and impactful essays. She helps students engage more deeply with their experiences and tap into their emotions so they can tell an authentic and reflective story through their personal statements.
One of Julia's greatest strengths as a coach is helping students overcome writer's block to draft essays that they are proud of. She also excels at breaking the application process into manageable steps and communicating instructions at every stage.
Applicants that Julia has recently coached have gotten accepted into several top-tier schools, including Brown University, Dartmouth College, and NYU.
In her spare time, Julia loves to go on hiking and camping trips (her favorite spot is Acadia National Park in Maine.) She also loves to bake and is always trying out new recipes. She plays tennis several times a week in central park and enjoys acting, improv classes, and theater around NYC.
Julia's Pro Tip?
You have to be truthful and authentic. Admissions officers can tell when you are selling them things you think they want to hear. It is much more interesting to come across an applicant authentically representing themselves.
Julie earned a Bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, followed by an MBA from Columbia University. With extensive mentoring experience, Julie has been actively involved in smoothing the path to higher education for the next generation of students, including acceptance into Columbia Business School, New York University, and MIT Sloan.
Witnessing firsthand the confidence students gain in refining their skills and overcoming obstacles fuels Julie’s passion for advising. As the first in her family to attend college, she has supported countless students throughout their applications. With broad experience across business sectors, she excels at advising students of all backgrounds. Whether guiding undecided majors in exploring interests, helping humanities applicants convey their talents, or showing STEM students how to highlight research fit, Julie draws from an insightful blend of knowledge. Her multifaceted expertise makes her uniquely equipped to demystify admissions for candidates of all disciplines. She finds fulfillment in empowering students through thoughtful self-reflection to unlock their talents, values, and ambitions. She also enjoys guiding applicants as they build compelling personal narratives that authentically capture their growth.
As a coach, Julie’s greatest strengths lie in her ability to empathize with students, understand their needs and goals, and tailor her approach to suit their individual styles. Her student-centered approach focuses on building self-awareness to set students up for the brightest futures aligned with what matters most to them. Julie is adept at providing constructive feedback, motivating students, and helping them build confidence in themselves. Additionally, Julie’s expertise in the college admissions process, combined with her dedication to staying informed about current trends and best practices, enables her to offer valuable insights and strategic advice.
Julie believes that by helping the next generation of leaders and innovators bring their stories to life, she plays an integral part in shaping their future success. Julie is committed to fostering a positive and collaborative relationship with her students, guiding them toward success while on their journey. Julie considers it a privilege to be a part of a student’s journey towards higher education and to share in their excitement when they receive acceptance letters from their dream school.
When Julie isn’t coaching, she enjoys hiking, traveling, reading, volunteering, and playing the piano.
Julie has earned a Bachelor’s from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and an MBA from Columbia Business School. Julie finds helping students navigate the complex journey of college applications incredibly rewarding. She is passionate about empowering individuals to recognize their strengths, passions, and aspirations and guiding them in finding institutions that align with their values and ambitions. Witnessing the growth and development of students as they craft their narratives, refine their skills, and overcome challenges is immensely fulfilling.
Julie is grateful for the opportunity to shape the next generation of leaders and innovators. She feels it’s a privilege to be a part of students’ journeys toward higher education and enjoys sharing their excitement when they receive acceptance letters from their dream schools.
As a coach, Julie’s greatest strengths lie in empathizing with students, understanding their unique needs and goals, and tailoring her approach to suit their styles. She is adept at providing constructive feedback, motivating students, and helping them build self-confidence. Additionally, her expertise in the college admissions process and dedication to staying informed about current trends and best practices enables Julie to offer valuable insights and strategic advice. She is committed to fostering a positive and collaborative relationship with students, guiding them toward success while nurturing their growth and self-discovery.
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Junior holds a Master’s degree from New York University. He has nearly 20 years of coaching experience and has supported 1,000+ students through their journeys to higher education. Junior served on the Asia Pacific Leadership Program admissions committee at the University of Hawaii, helping review graduate-level applications. His work included reviewing their application materials, such as the application form, the essay for joining the program, the proposal for GIST (Group Independent Study Travel), and recommendation letters. Junior’s experiences have helped him learn to look at application material objectively while using his own knowledge to gauge the applicant's potential to succeed.
Junior has also held many support and service roles which have allowed him to support students in grades six through 11 in obtaining internships, getting into STEM related-programs, applying to summer programs, and earning scholarships. Students he has coached have been accepted to top schools, including Duke University, Vanderbilt University, Pomona College, and others.
Junior is a first-generation college graduate. This means that as a high school student, he could not go to his parents for help, which negatively impacted his college application experience. His journey led him to become a college counselor, working with hundreds of students through the college application process to help ease their anxiety and ensure they had the knowledge and tools needed to make well-informed decisions about their future without getting overwhelmed. Contributing to student success and helping them build confidence makes him passionate about coaching.
Junior’s greatest power as a coach is his listening skills. Active listening requires empathy and putting one's feelings and opinions aside, allowing the coach to listen to understand—not to respond. Active listening helps him be present and facilitates mutual trust and understanding, leading to a better experience for everyone. Understanding his students' needs, fears, dreams, and aspirations allows him to focus on what's important to them, making it easier for him to help applicants accomplish their goals.
Outside of work, Junior consumes a lot of art and intellectual content. He loves listening to Afrobeats, attending Afrobeats concerts, and reading fiction, including Gabriel Garcia Marquez, James Baldwin, and Salman Rushdie. He also enjoys visiting museums and art shows and saw the Whitney Biennial 2024 and the Met's Costume Institute’s spring 2024 exhibition. Junior also loves watching independent and foreign films, running and hiking in New York's Adirondack Mountains, or traveling to places like Belize, Portugal, and the Dominican Republic.
Prior to completing her Master’s at NYU, Kadie graduated from UC Berkeley with a Bachelor’s degree in computer science and a minor in chemical engineering. Professionally, she has years of experience working as a software engineer in the film and television industry. She has worked with some of the most reputed software engineering teams in the world, including teams at Disneytoon Studios, Disney ABC Television Group, and Walt Disney Animation Studios. She also has seven years of admissions consulting experience, guiding students toward acceptance to schools like UCLA, UChicago, UMichigan, and more.
Katie’s passion for tutoring comes from the desire to pay forward the support she received throughout her own education and career. She loves helping students tell their story in a way that helps them stand out. She knows the application process intimately and how personal and taxing it is, so she aims to help other applicants work smarter and not harder!
Working in the film industry has strengthened Kadie’s love of storytelling and ability to recognize what makes a good story—one of her greatest strengths as an admissions coach. She believes that being able to tell a personal story as compellingly as possible is essential for differentiating an application from the thousands of others. From brainstorming to developing a captivating hook and maintaining reader engagement, she guides students through every step of the process. Her approach centers on cultivating a central "main idea" that highlights how their unique talents and qualities contribute significantly to their prospective class. Beyond securing college admissions, she aims to impart lifelong storytelling skills to her students. She believes these skills are invaluable for personal and professional growth. Additionally, Kadie excels at helping students identify and showcase their strengths and prepare for interviews.
In her spare time, Kadie loves paddleboarding, dancing, hiking, biking, snowboarding, scuba diving, attending concerts, putting together fun outfits, reading, and writing. She has also impressively been on the film credits of Frozen II, Raya and the Last Dragon, Encanto, Wish, and the upcoming Moana II.
Kadie’s Pro Tip?
Don't underestimate the power of storytelling. The applications of storytelling go far beyond your personal essays. They are essential in interviews, presentations, conversations, and everyday life!
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Kamir is a University of Oxford graduate with extensive experience in admissions, management consulting, and venture capital. After graduating from Oxford, he worked with The Parthenon Group in Singapore. During this time, he worked with the admissions office at Oxford, helping them revamp their admissions criteria. He read more than 5,000 applications during this time, giving him a very nuanced understanding of what the admissions committee expects!
Kamir has also been a VC investor at Social Capital, product manager at LendingHome, and Director at Silicon Valley Bank's Early Stage Practice. All these diverse experiences help Kamir relate to candidates from myriad professional backgrounds. In the last eight years, he has helped dozens of candidates worldwide get accepted at top schools like Harvard, Stanford, UPenn, and Columbia, among others. Kamir loves to hike, run, and travel in his free time!
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Katelynn earned a BS and BA from Baldwin Wallace University, an MS from Harvard University, and a PhD from the University of St. Andrews in Scotland. She has over 15 years of admissions and advising experience, including working as a Recruiter in the Office of Admissions at Baldwin Wallace, a Student Admissions Representative and application reader at Harvard University , and a Graduate and Undergraduate Admissions and Recruitment Specialist at St. Andrews.
In her diverse admissions roles, Katelynn played a key role in making admissions and scholarship decisions, organizing and leading tours for prospective students, and spearheading recruitment campaigns. She also took the initiative to develop student-focused media resources for potential applicants and conducted interviews to hire new team members. Katelynn has coached students from all over the world, helping numerous individuals gain admission to top-tier institutions such as MIT, Brown, UC schools, Harvard, Princeton, Yale, Northwestern, Caltech, UPenn, Cornell, UChicago, Columbia, Rice, Notre Dame, and Carnegie Mellon.
Katelynn is passionate about helping applicants achieve their goals while minimizing stress. She understands how incredibly time-consuming and energy-draining the application process is, so her approach as a coach is to teach strategies that maximize efficiency while optimizing results in a healthy, sustainable way. She believes the most rewarding part is when a student not only submits a strong application but also gains confidence in both the finished product and the personal growth they experience throughout the process—once the weight of the overwhelming demands has been lifted.
Having worked with a wide range of students, Katelynn possesses a deep understanding of the unique needs of each individual and the complexities of the often opaque application process. She is deeply committed to the success of every student, taking a personalized approach to each case. With a background in psychology, Katelynn prioritizes building strong relationships with students and their families, taking the time to understand their motivations and passions. This allows her to collaborate with students in crafting the most distinctive and successful application possible, while ensuring they remain true to themselves throughout the process.
Rather than focusing solely on what is typically considered “appealing” on paper, Katelynn emphasizes the importance of presenting a unique narrative. She understands that admissions committees value authenticity and personal stories that reflect the student’s genuine interests, strengths, and goals. While every admissions office has baseline criteria, each officer also brings their own set of personal preferences and red flags that may not always be predictable. Katelynn ensures that students avoid the common pitfall of trying to guess what an admissions officer “wants” to hear; instead, she helps them highlight their most authentic voice in their applications.
In her free time, Katelynn loves to travel and to write—she’s particularly keen on live music, extreme destinations, and unique culinary experiences.
Kate completed a BA at Dartmouth College and an MSE and PhD at the University of Pennsylvania. While at UPenn, she served on the admissions team conducting interviews and assessments of its undergraduate applicants.
Kate has extensive professional experience in corporate tech, college teaching, academic research, and the arts. She led an error analysis of the CX chatbot at Comcast and taught multiple computer science classes at Dartmouth College. Kate published over forty research papers in academic journals and conference proceedings and was a submission reviewer for numerous academic conferences. Her debut novel was a finalist for the prestigious Center for Fiction’s First Novel Prize, and she served as a judge for the Vermont Book Award.
Kate is, first and foremost, a parent and a champion of all children. She believes in the power of youth to transform our global future. She is eager to help each student write the stories inside them that go deep and read not as generic but as how only they can speak, and that will resonate with each admissions committee.
As a coach, Kate excels at listening, compartmentalizing, navigating large quantities of data, and analyzing the fine points of language. Using these skills, Kate helps each student find their unique voice and present a distinctive and compelling narrative profile that uses all available application components to illustrate, animate, and validate their message. Kate also excels at helping students find schools where they can grow while being challenged to reach their fullest potential. She prides herself on her ability to help each student with their resume and coaches them on succinctly presenting themselves as individuals and members of their global community.
When Kate isn't coaching, you can find her hiking, swimming, skiing, biking, spending time with her family, reading, and writing.
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Kausik has earned a Master’s degree from Harvard University. He has been coaching students for six years and has supported 60+ through the admissions process. Students he has coached have been accepted to top schools such as MIT, Brown, Columbia, Duke, Harvard, Stanford, Oxford, Yale, UCLA, and others. Additionally, Kausik has coached students who have been accepted to prestigious summer programs, such as the Brown Pre-College Program, Harvard Pre-College Program, MITES, and SUMaC.
Kausik’s passion for coaching college applicants stems from his love of teaching and his involvement in academia. He loves bridging the gap for eager students in their high school days into a larger world of study and experiences. Kausik enjoys hearing about students' dreams and aspirations and strategizing the best way to help them attain their goals.
Kausik has a wide knowledge base of universities, academic programs, and opportunities in the US and abroad. His greatest strengths lie in his ability to find the best fit for each student’s wants and needs while also looking beyond college for opportunities for further study, internships, and careers. He has extensive experience working with families from many different backgrounds, and believes it is essential as a counselor to understand the totality of students and their families to best help them achieve their goals.
When he’s not coaching, Kausik is an avid reader and spends much of his time writing fiction and non-fiction. He also plays basketball, works in film and media production, and travels as much as he can.
Kayla is a graduate of Brown University, where she earned two Bachelor's degrees, one in Theatre Arts & Performance Studies and the other in Modern Culture & Media. She has also worked for Brown University's Admissions Department. She regularly co-presented application information sessions for prospective students and learned how Brown evaluates candidates. This experience provided her with a unique understanding of what constitutes a strong college applicant. Kayla specialized in answering: "When applicants have similarly strong test scores and grades, what sets an admitted student apart from the others?"
Kayla excels at providing structure for both students and parents throughout the entire application process, turning the daunting task of applying to colleges into manageable, actionable steps. She supports her students in identifying and showcasing what sets them apart from other applicants. Kayla's past students have said that essays become easy with her guidance and have expressed gratitude for the sense of direction she provides.
Kayla is a passionate storyteller and has extensive professional experience as an actor, writer, and director. She is the recipient of the New Players Company Directing Award and the Brown University T. Carpenter Prize for Elocution.
Kayla has recently worked with students accepted at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cornell, UC Berkeley, Pomona College, and Emerson College, among other top schools.
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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.
