Augie has a Bachelor's degree in Management Science and Engineering from Stanford University and an MBA from the University of Chicago's Booth School of Business. Augie has also served as an interviewer for Stanford. Augie's greatest learning from this experience is that a student's academic profile is just one aspect of their application; colleges are looking for well-rounded candidates rather than just smart candidates.
Augie understands that college applicants often don't apply to schools they would excel at due to the confusing and intimidating application process. He aims to demystify the process, helping students navigate through it, tackle any challenges head-on, and put their best foot forward.
Applicants that Augie has recently coached have gotten accepted to several top schools, including Stanford University, The University of Chicago, and Vanderbilt University.
In his spare time, Augie enjoys sailing, single-engine aircraft flying, road-tripping, and trying restaurants.
Augie's Pro Tip?
Augie knows what it is like to be accepted and rejected by top schools for undergraduate and graduate school; the key is learning from each instance and taking that knowledge to the next application process.
Aurora has a Bachelor's degree from Cornell University and a Master's degree from the University of Miami. Aurora has served as an interviewer and student recruiter for Cornell. One of Aurora's greatest learnings in admissions is that it is crucial to have an angle as an applicant – something that makes you unique and stands out. Being the whole package is not always enough. Professionally, Aurora has over ten years of experience as an educator and has mentored dozens of students through the college application process.
Aurora loves working with students to achieve their goal of attending the college or university of their dreams. Seeing students light up at all the possibilities college entails is exciting for her. As a coach, Aurora views her student's success as her success. Her greatest strengths include helping students break down the application process, giving feedback on essays and resumes, helping define a candidate's strengths, giving advice on college major selection, and helping students secure scholarships. It brings Aurora great joy to coach students through the college application process, just as her teachers did for her over a decade ago.
When Aurora isn't coaching Quad applicants, she enjoys reading at the beach.
Aurora's Pro Tip?
Ensure you devote significant time to crafting your essays and preparing for your interviews. They are essential aspects of the application process because they provide the admissions team with additional information to form a more coherent picture of you.
Avi has a Bachelor of Science from the University of California, Berkeley. He also served on the Berkeley admissions team, evaluating applications, recommending interviews, and speaking on panels. Professionally, Avi has over fifteen years of experience as an admissions coach.
Avi is passionate about helping college applicants gain admission to the top 20 schools. He loves to encourage students to apply to schools they didn't think were within their reach and craft winning applications that will allow them to pursue the education of their dreams.
As a coach, Avi is a keen listener and an expert at extracting the subtleties of a person's story and using it to great effect in developing an overall narrative. Knowing that applications are overwhelming, Avi likes to break things down into bite-sized chunks that set the applicant up for success. As a parent of children on the cusp of the application season, Avi understands what it feels like for both the applicant and the parent during the application process. He brings this unique understanding to his work with all Quad families. He prioritizes keeping parents at ease by constantly communicating with them via regular email updates and scheduled phone calls.
Applicants Avi has recently coached have gained acceptance into the country’s top universities, such as Stanford, Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Berkeley, Michigan, Penn, UCLA, and USC, UTexas, Rice, Emory, UChicago., UWasington, and UBoston.
When Avi isn’t coaching, he likes spending time with his family, reading, and binge-watching the latest great TV series.
Azi has a Bachelor’s degree from Cornell University. She has served as an Alumni Panelist for the Pre-Collegiate Summer Scholars Program, supporting students as they prepare for the transition from high school to college.
As an interdisciplinary strategist with experience spanning diversity and inclusion research, environmental law and policy, and innovation and entrepreneurship in emerging industries, Azi is energized by collaborating with people of all backgrounds and interests to work towards collective goals. Knowing that her own college experience at Cornell was instrumental in building the foundation for her dream career, Azi is deeply inspired by empowering students to align with their personal definition of success throughout the college admissions journeys and beyond.
As a coach, Azi’s goal is to make the college admissions process an empowering time for Quad applicants, building excitement and confidence for the steps ahead. Azi’s interdisciplinary background affords her highly versatile skills in attention to detail, project management, and creative strategy. Azi’s empathy-centered communication style enables her to help students unearth and express their core strengths in an authentic and compelling narrative. Most importantly, Azi’s compassionate coaching philosophy tailors to individual personalities and workstyles. There is a symbiotic relationship between self-care and success. Knowing this, integrating wellness is fundamental to producing the strongest application and navigating the admissions process with confidence and ease.
Azi has several years of experience coaching students through the college application process. Students that Azi has recently coached have gotten accepted to several top schools, including Cornell University, Carnegie Mellon University, the University of Chicago, and Johns Hopkins University.
An artist at heart, Azi enjoys a variety of creative hobbies, including painting, cooking, DIY crafts, and storytelling through acting, comedy, and writing. Integrating self-care is a key part of Azi’s routine in the form of meditation, journaling, bike riding, off-key karaoke, and hosting theme parties with friends. Azi is also an avid traveler.
Azi’s Pro Tip?
The best applications artfully balance authenticity and accomplishment. The strongest and most compelling candidates not only have strong experiences that communicate their achievements but also showcase their personality, passions, and ability to connect with and support others.
Beth has earned a BA from Brown University and an MPP from the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard. For 10 years, she served as the Executive Director of Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA), a national nonprofit that supports high-achieving, low-income students in gaining admission to and succeeding at top colleges. During her time at LEDA, Beth oversaw the design of a highly competitive application and admissions process for the program, which was for rising seniors interested in attending top colleges. She built the college advising platform, supervised the college advisors overseeing the curriculum, provided feedback on list creation, and helped write recommendation letters. Beth also supported high school and college students with resume and cover letter writing, applications for graduate school and fellowships, interview prep, and more. Moreover, she served as an application reader and committee member in the selection process.
For the past five years, Beth has been working as an independent consultant for selective colleges, which hire her to support their efforts to recruit, admit, yield, and support students from underrepresented backgrounds. As part of this work, she has learned about the workings of admissions committees, reviewed application processes and policies, and interviewed dozens of admissions representatives, institutional leaders, and students.
Beth’s greatest learnings from this experience are that there are many talented students out there, and while it's important to look at the data and facts on an application, it is perhaps more important to piece together the student's story. Admissions officers can tell when students have been "over-coached" to the extent that their authentic selves become hard to discern. Furthermore, she has learned that there is no "perfect school" for any student; there are many schools where a student can be happy and successful.
Beth is passionate about coaching college applicants because she enjoys working directly with young people – something that she has done from a very early age. Beth believes very strongly that the college admissions process is most successful when students can find the right fit, which can be best achieved with the support of a caring and knowledgeable adult who guides the students to explore themselves, their interests, and their passion for learning.
As a coach, Beth’s greatest strengths are building a rapport with students while being a patient and thoughtful listener. She also leverages her personal experience of visiting, touring, and studying many top colleges to provide unique insight into the college admissions process. Beth leverages her in-depth understanding of the application review process at top colleges to help each student she coaches. She sees her role as becoming an expert on the student’s interests, goals, and desires and helping them find their way. Beth believes in a student-led, supported, guided, and nurtured process.
Outside of work, Beth enjoys working out, traveling, hiking, and dancing. She is very active in animal rescue and has both owned and fostered dogs.
Brennen graduated from the University of Southern California and has earned two Master’s degrees from the University of Denver and University of Washington. He has over three years of experience helping students apply to college, seven years of experience in higher education, and 15 years of tutoring experience. Brennen has helped 500+ students gain acceptance to their dream schools, including prestigious private schools, the Ivies, and the UCs. Of the multiple students Brennan has coached, two went on to become Olympic gold medalists, and three have been drafted to the NFL–he has tutored 10% of USC's NFL draft picks since 2016! Additionally, he is also a member of the invite-only Harvard Business Review's Advisory Council.
Brennen is passionate about coaching college applicants because he loves helping students reach the next level, meeting students where they are, and helping them achieve their academic goals, no matter what! Brennen enjoys having the opportunity to work with students of all types. Seeing one student apply to Harvard, Pomona, and Yale one day and seeing another student apply to Georgia Tech, USC, and UCLA the next is the joy of being able to help diverse populations. This is one of the main reasons he enjoys working with students worldwide to apply to excellent schools and get great degrees that match them to successful careers.
As a coach, Brennen’s greatest strengths are that he’s kind, encouraging, fun, knowledgeable, and a journeyed consultant. He is currently pursuing his third Master's degree, so he understands the higher education scene extensively and is a West Coast University savant. He has personally taken the GRE, LSAT, and GMAT and has an extensive track record of helping students strengthen skills, applications, profiles, resumes, interview performance, and more.
Outside of coaching, Brennen is an avid music fan and has all the good jams! He also loves reading and writing and has written nine books (mostly academic) since 2012. You can also find Brennen watching and attending sports games and watching funny and informative reels/videos online from content creators who are queer, of color, or have disabilities.
Bridget has a Bachelor’s from Vanderbilt University. Over the past three years, she has collaborated with QuestBridge as a peer mentor, guiding students toward their dream of attending prestigious universities such as Vanderbilt, Duke, and Cornell. Her expertise encompasses a range of critical areas, including resume building, identifying suitable recommenders, refining essays, navigating the application submission process, and providing interview coaching.
Bridget's passion lies in witnessing the transformation of applicants. She excels in helping students articulate and showcase their passions, strengths, and aspirations, enabling them to grow as applicants and well-rounded individuals. Her commitment to clear and effective communication ensures that expectations are consistently met, and feedback is constructive and well-received.
Bridget’s approach is characterized by empathy and encouragement, placing a high value on the interpersonal relationships she builds with each applicant.
Outside of her professional endeavors, Bridget enjoys a rich personal life. She is an avid reader with a keen interest in fiction and philosophy. She also enjoys staying connected with her family through regular FaceTime chats with her sisters, practicing German over coffee, and engaging in outdoor activities like hiking and walking with friends.
Brittney earned a Bachelor's degree in Political Science at UC Berkeley and a Master's in Public Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School. She has extensive experience in higher education, having served on the Academic Affairs Committee at Harvard University and worked at the Student Learning Center, coaching students in writing and research methods at UC Berkeley. Brittney also worked at the Transfer Center at UC Berkeley, which gave her an in-depth insight into what schools look for in transfer candidates.
Having coached dozens of candidates over the last few years, Brittney is a specialist in selective school admissions. Her greatest strengths as a coach are helping candidates identify their strengths and effectively communicate their story as a cohesive narrative across all aspects of their application. Brittney loves helping candidates draw upon their life experiences to find a compelling, authentic story that brings out the best in them.
Brittney has been formally trained in coaching and facilitation and, as a Quad counselor, brings the art of appreciative inquiry to helping students shine from within. Students that Brittney has coached have gotten into several top schools, including Harvard, Princeton, MIT, Columbia, UC Berkeley, and UCLA. Brittney also enjoys helping students build storytelling, writing, and organization skills through the application process to help them succeed in the future.
In her free time, Brittney enjoys cooking, salsa dancing, and hiking with her rescue dog Odi.
Cai earned her Bachelor's degree from Stanford University. As an experienced college education consultant, she has coached several students on their journey to premier US colleges and esteemed summer programs, including notable research programs such as the Harvard International Review Contest and the Stanford Humanities Institute. Additionally, Cai dedicated three years as a volunteer with Project Access, assisting high-achieving first-generation international students in navigating the US college application process. Many of her mentees have gained acceptance into leading UCs and Ivy League institutions.
As a first-generation immigrant and college graduate, Cai understands firsthand the difficulties of navigating college admissions, especially for students coming from non-traditional and disadvantaged backgrounds. Breaking the barriers of access to higher education and helping each student actualize their potential are important personal values that she practices throughout her work in education. Cai is passionate about helping each student craft their narrative in a way that empowers them to showcase their unique identities and personal strengths.
Cai’s greatest strengths as a coach lie in her ability to listen to the stories of each student, understand who they are as a person, and personalize the process to their background, values, and experiences. She supports and challenges students to explore their own narratives and build their perspectives to think deeply to learn more about themselves and the world.
In her free time, you can find Cai traveling the world. In fact, after graduation, she took a gap year and visited 19 countries in 10 months.
Carmen earned a BA from the University at Albany and an MA from Columbia University’s Teachers College. She brings over 25 years of mentoring and leadership experience, including more than 10 years as Director of College and Career Counseling at Student Leadership Network, where she guided thousands of students and their families through the college admissions process. Carmen has worked closely with the Columbia University admissions office and served on admissions advisory boards for the State University of New York, gaining valuable insight into what selective schools look for in applicants.
Throughout her career, Carmen led a global diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEI&B) program that focused on talent and executive acquisition and building diverse teams for Fortune 100 clients. These accomplishments underscore her commitment to empowering young people and fostering equity and inclusion.
Carmen has also been a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) and the New York State Association for College Admission Counseling (NYSACAC), has presented at conferences, and has partnered with hundreds of colleges and universities nationwide. In her role on these admissions boards, she reviewed applications, advised on selection criteria for both private and public institutions, and helped shape programs that support student success.
Over the years, Carmen has helped students gain admission to NYU, Columbia, UPenn, Brown, Carnegie Mellon, Cornell, Princeton, Harvard, Yale, Dartmouth, Georgetown, and many other leading universities. Students she has worked with have earned over $33 million in scholarships and financial aid, including prestigious awards like the Gates Millennium and Posse Scholarships.
As a first-generation college student who earned an Ivy League degree, Carmen approaches mentoring with personal and professional purpose. She deeply understands the hopes, challenges, and opportunities that come with this transformative time in a young person’s life and is passionate about helping students discover their strengths, tell their authentic stories, and achieve their dreams.
Carmen strongly believes every student has a unique story to tell. She is dedicated to helping applicants clarify their goals, build confidence, and present their best selves with assurance. It brings her joy to guide students and their families through what can be an exciting and overwhelming journey, providing peace of mind and practical support every step of the way.
As a coach, Carmen excels at building genuine connections and creating personalized strategies for success. She has a clear and supportive communication style and is known for helping students stay organized, motivated, and focused while balancing ambition with well-being. Above all, Carmen’s goal is to provide every student with personalized guidance, encouragement, and clarity so they can navigate this important chapter with confidence and calm.
Outside of her professional life, Carmen enjoys spending time with her faith community, family, and friends. She loves hiking, yoga, Tae Bo, and meditation. She is also a faith-based coach and author of self-help books focused on personal growth and purpose.
Carmen’s Pro Tip?
Admissions committees look beyond grades and test scores—they seek authenticity, resilience, and fit. Students must highlight the qualities and experiences that truly set them apart.
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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.
