Natalie brings a dozen years of professional experience in higher education and college access work -- balancing leadership positions at access organizations, college advising, and admissions. She has evaluated over 15,000 applications for selective colleges coast to coast, having begun her admissions career at her alma mater, Occidental College.
In addition to providing college advising services, Natalie is a nonprofit strategy consultant. For over a decade, Natalie has been a catalyst for college access and success, leading teams and organizations committed to educational equity and making college possible for all. As an agent of change, she led The TEAK Fellowship through a season of scaling their program, providing exceptional students from low-income backgrounds with educational opportunities.
At The Wonderful Company, she led a team of 40 coaches and peer mentors supporting 1,000 scholars from California’s Central Valley to overcome systemic barriers to college success. A Los Angeles native, Natalie holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Occidental College, where she was a Centennial Scholar.
She earned a Master's degree from Teachers College Columbia University, where she studied Education Policy with an emphasis on the high school to college transition. Natalie also completed Harvard’s Institute on College Admissions Counseling in 2017. She is a member of NACAC, NPEA, and NCAN.
Nathan holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania and a Master's Degree from Harvard University. While at UPenn, Nathan served on the admissions team as an Alumni Admissions Interviewer, interviewing prospective students, writing candidate evaluations, and providing thoughtful admission recommendations. Nathan has helped over 150 students through the college admissions process and looks forward to helping Quad applicants get into their dream schools.
In high school, Nathan was admitted into several highly selective pre-med programs, including the Stanford Institutes of Medical Research (SIMR) and Berkeley Summer Sessions. He conducted cutting-edge STEM cell research at Stanford and breast cancer research at UPenn. Upon graduation, he became a strategy and management consultant at Accenture and Bain & Company and is a global project lead at TikTok, a major social media company.
Nathan's personal experience with the college admissions process, specifically his struggles and worries, led him to become an admissions coach. He understands the impact a supportive mentor can have on a student's life and strives to provide the same level of guidance and mentorship to the next generation of students.
As a coach, Nathan takes a compassionate and patient approach. Given the ever-increasingly competitive college admissions process, he understands the stress that students and families face. He puts students at ease by learning about their goals, ambitions, and unique story, allowing him to co-create a comprehensive plan and roadmap toward achieving their goals. Nathan has learned that everyone has a unique story, and he strives to help students understand who they are and tell the narrative that makes them unlike anyone else. Nathan also excels at navigating ambiguity and breaking everything down into bite-sized chunks for both the students and their families.
Nathan has helped numerous applicants gain acceptance into the country's top universities, such as Harvard University, Duke University, UC Berkeley, and the University of Pennsylvania.
When Nathan isn’t coaching, he enjoys competitive dragon boat paddling, trying new recipes, learning new languages, traveling, lion dancing, and volunteering in his community.
Naveed has a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Economics and Management from Cornell University. He served on Cornell’s admissions team as an Admissions Reader and as an Alumni Interviewer. Professionally, Naveed has worked in investment banking at Lazard and Truist Securities. He has also been on the Business Operations and Strategy teams of top technology firms, including Samsara and Splunk.
As a first-gen college applicant, Naveed didn’t have help or access to many resources when he applied to college. His high school historically sent only 1-2 students to all of the Ivys combined per year. Despite this, Naveed received acceptances to many top-tier colleges before settling on Cornell and secured the Buick Achievers Scholarship ($25K per year, renewable annually). At Cornell, Naveed studied applied economics and management. Naveed’s experience applying to college on his own, coupled with his time spent in admissions, sparked his passion for mentoring students through the college application process. As a coach, he loves to share the wisdom he’s gained so others can make informed decisions and not have to experience the same struggle he experienced while trying to navigate the application process solo.
Regarding coaching, Naveed knows the importance of having a prescriptive yet flexible plan. He works with students to break down the application process (which can seem daunting) into smaller deliverables. He does this by forming deep connections with candidates (and parents), making them feel comfortable and supported throughout the process. His greatest strengths as a coach include finding unique experiences to help craft essays and short answer narratives to set applicants apart from others and helping candidates decide which schools they should apply to. He always encourages students to open themselves up to opportunities they may not have initially considered, which often leads to conversations that help students decide what they want in their college journey. He enjoys celebrating students’ progress and prides himself on being available when needed and when best fits the candidate’s schedule.
Naveed has been helping students through the college application process for the past nine years. Applicants Naveed has recently coached have gotten accepted into Cornell University, UPenn, Columbia University, University of Chicago, Vanderbilt University, Duke University, and Harvard.
Naveed’s Pro Tip?
To ensure your profile is read thoroughly, aim to quickly grab the reviewer’s attention with a personal story or obvious passion.
Nessma earned a Bachelor’s degree and PhD from the University of Michigan. Professionally,
Nessma is a Legal Officer for the Syria Justice and Accountability Centre, where she uses her legal expertise to make a positive impact. Before this, Nessma was a Legal Consultant in American & International Law, honing her skills and gaining invaluable experience.
As a first-generation college student and the daughter of immigrants, Nessma understands the unique challenges students from diverse backgrounds face during the application process. Her own struggles have inspired her to become an empathetic and effective coach.
Nessma's coaching philosophy focuses on making the admissions process manageable. She ensures that each student's application reflects their unique strengths and experiences. She balances pragmatism and encouragement, offering guidance and support every step of the way.
She has also volunteered her time to help underprivileged students navigate the admissions process, aiming to make a difference in their lives. Her love for learning and creating translates into her coaching style, inspiring and motivating her students to reach their full potential.
Nessma has helped students gain acceptance to several top-tier universities, including the University of Michigan, Harvard University, and Northwestern University.
Outside of coaching, Nessma enjoys reading, gardening, and making homemade pasta.
Nia has a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Columbia University. She graduated on the Dean’s List and is a Thompson-Muñoz Scholar. As a New York City native, Nia studied Molecular Biology on the pre-medical track with additional coursework in Literature, Writing, and Philosophy.
Professionally, Nia has diverse and extensive experience coaching students through the admissions process to both independent schools and competitive colleges. Nia has also coached students through the Oliver Scholars program: a community-based organization that helps support selected high-achieving, low-income students of color and their families in the admission process to preparatory schools and top universities. As an alumna of the program, Nia is uniquely qualified to help students in this endeavor.
Nia is passionate about college coaching because it allows her to witness and assist in this process of self-discovery. She loves getting to know a student's unique personality and using the mentor-mentee connection to support such a critical phase in a student’s academic journey.
As a coach, some of Nia’s greatest strengths are: helping develop strong personal statements and written supplements, advising students and families on financial aid and scholarship opportunities, organizing application processes into manageable schedules, and creating personalized test-prep curriculums. Nia prioritizes building rapport with her students to develop a clear picture of their personalities. She connects with Quad applicants by creating a fun and welcoming learning environment where students are encouraged to speak their minds.
Applicants Nia has recently coached have gotten accepted to various top colleges and universities, including John Hopkins University, Tufts University, and UPenn.
Nia enjoys cooking, biking, gardening, learning new languages, and reading fantasy and non-fiction books in her spare time.
Nicholas has earned a Master’s and PhD from UCLA and has extensive experience in admissions and the higher education field. He has served as an Admissions Reader for the honors college and medical school at the University of Arizona and master's and doctoral admissions at the University of California, Los Angeles, and the University of Chicago. In addition to these admissions roles, he has contributed his expertise as an SAT/ACT instructor and tutor. Over the course of almost a decade, he has mentored and guided numerous students on their journey to academic success.
With nearly a decade of experience as an editor, Nicholas has overseen undergraduate, master's, and doctoral theses, guiding numerous students to achieve their academic goals. Having navigated the entire college trajectory himself, he brings a unique perspective. He has also served on admissions committees for master's, doctoral, and medical programs and faculty hiring committees, lending him a keen eye for evaluating application materials.
As a dedicated higher education scholar, Nicholas is deeply passionate about the college experience. He knows that a quality education can change a person's life, and he loves being a part of that experience, whether as an instructor, advisor, or mentor. Nicholas always finds it fun to get in on the ground floor of shaping a student's educational trajectory! As a lifelong learner, he eagerly anticipates each encounter with prospective students, ready to learn about their interests and aspirations.
Throughout his career, Nicholas has garnered invaluable insights into the admissions world. His greatest learning revolves around the importance of "fit" in the application process. He firmly believes that identifying why students aspire to attend a particular institution and how it aligns with their values is pivotal in securing admission.
His exceptional track record extends to helping students secure acceptances at esteemed institutions, including UCLA, USC, UC Berkeley, Stanford, Harvard, Yale, NYU, Brown, and Columbia, among others.
Outside of his professional pursuits, he is a literary critic and a talented author of murder mysteries. He maintains a daily gym routine and enjoys spending time with his loyal canine companion.
Dr. Nick was a former admissions officer at Vanderbilt University and an application reader for the University of Pennsylvania. In his roles at Vanderbilt and Penn, Dr. Nick evaluated more than 7000 applications and set the admissions committee strategy for the school across majors and applicant demographics. Dr. Nick also organized the Vandy Alumni Interview Program, where he managed a team of 50+ interviewers across the U.S. to drive a rigorous selection process for the school.
Dr. Nick is a graduate of an independent school and has devoted his career to helping students navigate the admissions process. He has a B.A. in History and Anthropology and an M.Ed in Higher Education Administration from Vanderbilt, a College Counseling specialization from UCLA, and an Ed.D from the University of Houston. Dr. Nick has also worked as a Director of College Counseling in several school communities, co-wrote a book on college admissions, and taught adult learners at Rice University. Additionally, he has given many presentations at high schools and national conferences on the details of the admissions process.
At Quad Education, he takes his passion for higher education to support students from various backgrounds and interests. He has helped many students get into some of the most competitive programs in the nation, obtain prestigious scholarships, and choose the school that is the best fit for them. Through his humorous nature, Dr. Nick prides himself in building a solid rapport with students and helping them bring out the best version of themselves. He likes to work closely with candidates to focus on creating a competitive candidacy for the top schools while helping foster important relationships through the right confidence-building initiatives.
Nicole has extensive admissions experience, having served as an Application Reader/Reviewer at UC San Diego, performing a first read of over 1000 applications. In this role, she reviewed transcripts, extracurricular activities, volunteer and work experiences, essays, and standardized test scores, summarized applicants’ strengths and weaknesses, and recommended applicants using established guidelines. Moreover, Nicole has five years of experience as a counselor, helping students navigate the public and private school admission process. Students she has coached have been accepted to the University of Pennsylvania, the United States Military Academy (West Point), the United States Naval Academy, the University of California, Berkeley, and UCLA, among others.
Nicole’s passion for coaching is deeply rooted in her genuine empathy for this demographic. She finds immense joy in guiding students through what is likely the very first significant decision in their lives that they are empowered to make.
As a coach, Nicole’s greatest strength is being direct but approachable. She is data-driven and detail-oriented, two invaluable skills when offering advice and guidance through what can be a very confusing process for students. Through her admissions experience, Nicole has learned that essays are very important. Many students look alike until you read their writing, and their personalities shine through. It’s critical to show a part of you in your essay that cannot be gleaned from other parts of your application, and Nicole excels at helping students accomplish this crucial task.
Furthermore, she understands that the relationship one has with their counselor needs to be mutually positive. She is confident in her abilities not only to help students but also to relate to them. As a parent of three children—two of whom have successfully navigated the admissions process—she honestly ‘gets’ both sides of the equation.
Outside of work, Nicole loves to take advantage of the great Southern California weather year-round, but most of all, she loves dogs! She volunteers with local and international rescues and has fostered fifteen Labs and Golden Retrievers in the past year alone.
Nina has a Bachelor’s degree in Modern Culture and Media and American Studies from Brown University. Nina’s passion for coaching stems from her experience applying to college independently. Nina attended a public school that didn't often send students to 4-year colleges, let alone private colleges, so she had to teach herself everything about the process.
This experience gave Nina a deep understanding of how difficult applying to college can be — but also, how to navigate the process. Nina is excited to share her knowledge and experience with Quad applicants!
Nina has extensive experience supporting college aspirants and was also a coach at Upward Bound, a college readiness program for low income, first-generation, and minority students. Nina’s greatest strengths as a coach include helping students boil down their life stories into a few key points and editing essays so they best highlight a student’s motivations, passions, interests, and achievements. As a professional writer and researcher, distilling and synthesizing information is second nature to Nina. She uses this strength to help applicants craft stand-out applications, where every sentence matters.
Applicants Nina has recently coached have gotten accepted at Princeton, NYU, UC Berkeley, and MIT, among other top schools.
In her spare time, Nina likes cooking (she’s recently been getting into making sushi), biking, and thrifting for vintage clothes to DIY!
Noel earned a BA from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, an MEd from NC State University, an MA from UCLA, and is currently pursuing a PhD from UCLA. Noel worked for the international student office at UNC as an essay reader and liaison for newly admitted students and coached students through the admissions process at UCLA, providing feedback on prospective graduate students’ essays. Students Noel has coached have been accepted to Duke, Emory, UC Berkeley, UCLA, and UNC at Chapel Hill, among others.
Through his experience, Noel learned that admission truly is a holistic process—every part of an essay can make a difference. His experience as an essay reader helped him gain much insight into how important these items can be, especially when serving as "tie-breakers" for students with similar GPAs and test scores. Successful students, from his experience, presented themselves confidently and authentically, grounded in their own unique, specific experiences. Noel has been a writing instructor and coach at UCLA in recent years and excels at helping students develop and present themselves and their accomplishments in a memorable way they can be proud of.
Noel’s passion for coaching stems from his love of celebrating the moments when students achieve the goals they have worked so hard for! He loves to see how students grow during the process, learn new things about themselves, and be able to embrace their strengths along the way, even if the process is stressful. He believes we learn from stress as long as it is managed well; Noel hopes to be a stress mitigator and support system for students.
Noel takes an assets-based approach to student counseling, which focuses on each individual's strengths and accomplishments rather than what they haven't done. He knows it can be easy for students to compare themselves to others and lose sight during competitive processes like admissions. Noel sees his job, first and foremost, as identifying, developing, and helping students present the strengths they already have in the most effective way possible.
Noel’s greatest strength is his positive and pragmatic outlook. His approach helps students build confidence, leading to tangible results on their final application materials and setting them up for success beyond college. While positive, he understands the many complicated steps required for acceptance in the current highly competitive admissions landscape; Noel breaks down these large tasks into more manageable items for students. He delivers honest and direct feedback to push students to develop themselves and their materials in a healthy way, but one that requires work on both ends of the counseling partnership.
When he’s not coaching, Noel enjoys cooking, running, and hiking, traveling to new places, practicing language skills (French, Spanish, Italian, and a little Arabic), and watching a wide variety of movies.
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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.
