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Robin holds a BA from the University of California, Davis, and both an MS and PhD from Carnegie Mellon University. She has over extensive experience in teaching, research, and leadership in higher education. While she has served as an Associate Professor at Ohio State University for 12+ years, she previously served as a Department Chair and Faculty Senate Chair at OSU for several years. In these roles, she was closely involved in the admissions process.
Over her 20 years at OSU, Robin has worked regularly with the admissions office on initiatives involving recruitment. She has also collaborated with admissions professionals on scholarships, transfer streamlining, accreditation, curricular assessment, and admissions. Students she has coached have been accepted into Carnegie Mellon, Columbia, Harvard, Emory, Princeton, Yale, UCLA, UC Berkeley, and others. Along with her extensive admissions experience, Robin was a Fulbright Reviewer and has earned numerous accolades, including being a finalist for the University Teaching Excellence Award and the Presidential Teaching Award and the recipient of the Goldman Graduate Teaching Award. She was also an honorable mention for the Journal of Women's Best Article.
Robin believes that a university education is an empowering experience and the opportunity of a lifetime. She is passionate about extending that opportunity to as many students as possible. Having seen firsthand how complex and overwhelming the application process can be, she is dedicated to guiding students every step of the way. She firmly believes that with the right support, all students can achieve their educational goals.
As a coach, Robin excels at bringing the big picture into focus by focusing on listening to students’ personal narratives and matching those ideas to an optimal plan of action. She believes that while there are essential foundations to a successful admissions process, each student’s journey is unique. Robin works closely with students to craft a tailored, strategic approach—one that feels manageable, authentic, and sets them up for success.
Outside of coaching and teaching, Robin is a vocalist/singer and vocal coach. She works with singers and public speakers who want to improve their voice and vocal range.
Robin’s Pro Tip?
The admissions landscape is constantly evolving as universities adapt to new challenges and goals. Having a flexible strategy and a clear understanding of how to meet shifting expectations is essential for success.
Rodolfo graduated from MIT with a Bachelor’s of Science. Since graduating, Rodolfo has worked as an MIT Admissions and Educational Counselor. Within the role, he interviewed many MIT applicants and helped the admissions board evaluate fit with the college in a variety of categories.
As a coach, Rodolfo specializes in helping students build a profile that stands out. He enjoys working with students to lay the groundwork for personal investigation in the application process for optimal self-presentation and deciding between tough college decisions at the initial application stages and later on after admission.
Throughout his life, Rodolfo has had incredible mentors, coaches, and counselors, academically, professionally, musically, and in sports. He thoroughly enjoys the opportunity to pay this forward through coaching college aspirants. Aside from his assistance throughout the college admissions process, students can count on Rodolfo on a personal level to help them finish high school strong.
Professionally, Rodolfo has worked as a data scientist at some of the country’s most reputed organizations, including Booz Allen Hamilton and Apogee Integration.
In his free time, Rodolfo enjoys classical and contemporary piano/music theory, sports (tennis, golf, weightlifting, and basketball), foreign language studies/ travel (conversational in French and Italian, native in Spanish), movies/TV series, cooking, and studies in philosophy, math/statistics, data science, and software engineering.
Rodolfo has a Bachelor’s degree from MIT, where he served on the admissions team as an Admissions and Educational Counselor. In this role, he interviewed MIT applicants and assisted the admissions board in evaluating fit in various categories. Professionally, Rodolfo has worked as a data scientist at some of the country’s most reputed organizations, including Booz Allen Hamilton and Apogee Integration.
Throughout his life, Rodolfo has had incredible mentors, coaches, and counselors academically, professionally, musically, and in sports. He enjoys paying this blessing forward through his tutoring and mentoring roles. In addition to his assistance throughout the college admissions process, Rodolfo also aims to help applicants personally. He loves to see students finish high school strong and help them develop a vision for college and the job market, discover suitable fields of study, and answer any questions. He believes college is the perfect time for discovery.
Rodolfo is passionate about coaching college applicants because he enjoys providing the structural underpinnings for them to grow exponentially and flourish in life, broaden their perceived limitations of what they can accomplish, and guide them through this important stage. His greatest learning as part of the admissions team was that the intangibles, such as visions for studies, motivations, and formative experiences, make applicants stand out. Out of all the applicants he’s met or worked with, the ones that remain with him were special beyond the numbers.
As a coach, Rodolfo's greatest strengths include helping build a profile that stands out, laying the groundwork for personal investigation in the application process for optimal self-presentation, and assisting in deciding between tough college decisions at the initial application stages and later on after admission.
Rodolfo enjoys playing classical and contemporary piano and sports in his spare time. He also enjoys foreign language studies and travel, watching movies and TV series, and cooking.
Rohan is a graduate of Columbia University with a degree in biology. He completed his MD and MBA from the Tufts University School of Medicine's combined program. He completed his residency at Weill Cornell where he served as Chief Resident in anesthesiology. Rohan is one of Quad Education's leading admissions experts.
Rohan has a wide range of experiences across undergraduate and graduate admissions consulting from his time reviewing applications and interviewing candidates at Columbia to serving as an appointed voting member of the admissions committee at the Tufts School of Medicine. He has interviewed numerous candidates, gained extensive training on application review, and adjudicated on hundreds of applications. For the last 3+ years, he has worked with dozens of students as a private admissions consultant and has helped clients from all backgrounds get into their top choices including UPenn, Hopkins, Columbia, and Stanford.
Prior to entering medical school, Rohan worked as a media producer and is the former president of the Columbia University debate team, giving him over 10 years of experience in mock interviewing, strategic positioning, and persuasive writing.
Rowa received her undergraduate degree from Columbia University. Before graduating from Columbia, she spent her summers exploring different career trajectories, working as an investment banking analyst at JPMorgan to serving as an SDGs advisor at the Sustainable Development Goals Center in Africa (SDGCA). She draws on these and other cross-industry experiences to mentor her students–helping them explore their interests and different academic, summer, and internship programs.
She has extensive experience in the education sector as a university admissions strategist and early career counselor. Rowa has coached many international college applicants helping dozens secure significant scholarships to top U.S. colleges such as MIT, UC Berkeley, Columbia, Cornell, NYU, Duke, Emory, Northwestern, and many more.
Rowa is committed to facilitating a safe space for her students to reflect on their shortcomings and identify their strengths. Rowa works with her students to make the application process less daunting by fostering confidence while working with them on developing an authentic, cohesive narrative. She strongly advocates for higher education as a means to personal and generational transformation.
She supports her students in planning and managing self-initiated passion projects– from brainstorming, and breaking down operations into manageable tasks, to executing the final product. While working with her Quad students, Rowa encourages an intuitive approach to in-depth research. Rowa believes that this translates into many college application components, from creating a good-fit, balanced college list to tailoring writing for school-specific essays and preparing for admissions interviews.
When she's not coaching, she loves cooking, making music, and learning about herbalism. More than anything, Rowa loves spending time with her family and traveling.
Rowa's Pro Tip?
It reflects positively when applicants demonstrate a genuine interest in learning about a university and thinking about how they can contribute to its community. It's great to show initiative in learning about a university's culture, traditions, and academic or co-curricular offerings and express why you may fit into and benefit from this environment.
Ruth’s excitement for unlocking the creative potential within each of her students and crafting compelling stories drive her love for working with high school students on their college applications. Throughout her life, Ruth has learned the importance of a growth mindset and is excited to help others realize how far they can go.
As an undergrad at Yale, Ruth followed her love for Japanese culture all the way to Japan, and she studied and worked in (and ate her way through) the country for a year after winning the prestigious Light Fellowship. After graduating with her BA in Political Science, she moved to Washington D.C. to work with a United States Agency for International Development (USAID) contractor, where she helped manage multimillion dollar projects in Tanzania, Malawi, and Kenya.
Desiring to uplevel her skillset through an MBA, Ruth attended the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, where she was awarded the Diane V.S. and Robert M. Levy Endowed Fellowship and interned at a digital media company in New York on their strategy and business development team. During her second year, she started working on her own business idea-–Fudena, which was a successful fast-casual West African restaurant pop-up.
When she’s not helping students or thinking about her next business idea, Ruth enjoys teaching herself guitar, exploring different spiritual traditions, and improving her Rubik’s cube solve times (she’s currently averaging 1 minute and 30 seconds).
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!).
Scot holds a Master’s degree from Columbia University. Throughout his extensive career in higher education, Scot has honed core competencies in research, teaching, curriculum assessment, and mentorship. He has authored multiple articles and book chapters on inclusive education, culturally responsive pedagogy, and teacher preparation. Furthermore, he has showcased his work at both national and international conferences.
Scot aims to propel education and behavioral sciences forward through evidence-based practices, innovative pedagogies, and collaborative partnerships. He aspires to cultivate a nurturing environment that empowers the next generation of educators and leaders to make a significant positive impact in their communities.
Reflecting on his personal journey, one of Scot's most cherished memories is selecting and attending college. He fondly recalls evaluating various schools and envisioning his future. For over 20 years, he has channeled this sentiment into higher education, taking immense pleasure in witnessing students realize their dreams and receive acceptance letters from their desired institutions. Scot's ambition is to share the elation he has experienced in higher education with others, guiding them on their unique paths. Students that Scot has recently coached have gotten accepted into several prestigious institutions, including Columbia University, Harvard University, New York University, and the University of Chicago.
Scot’s strengths as a coach are underscored by his experience, passion, drive, empathy, and collaborative spirit. His accomplishments in publishing, scholarship, service, and teaching at the collegiate level further amplify these attributes. Scot understands the intricacies of succeeding at the university level and is passionate about ushering in a new wave of scholars and changemakers. To him, coaching is not just a profession but a joyous endeavor. He thrives on guiding students to their desired destinations through insightful communication and feedback.
Outside of his professional life, Scot cherishes spending time with his family, especially during their camper adventures. He is also deeply committed to charity work and volunteering and also enjoys mountain biking and scuba diving.
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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.
