Curtis holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Williams College and a Master’s degree in Education from Harvard University. He also earned a Diploma in Law from Oxford University as well as a Master’s of Science in Information Science. Currently, Curtis is completing his doctoral studies in Management, Education, and Technology. He funded his education through full-ride scholarships, including the prestigious Bill Gates Millennium Scholarship and Coca-Cola Scholarship. He was also named both a Pickering and Fulbright Fellow by the United States Department of State, which has given him the experience of having lived and worked on five continents. Over the past decade, Curtis has evaluated thousands of applications, conducted admissions interviews for Harvard, and made final decisions for the University of North Texas. He has additionally provided application assessments for elite institutions such as Harvard, NYU, Boston University, and the University of California system. His students have earned acceptances at highly selective schools, including Yale, Princeton, MIT, Stanford, Rice, Duke, UPenn, Dartmouth, and Vanderbilt.
With over a decade of extensive counseling expertise and profound knowledge of what propels admissions success across various institutions, Curtis has guided more than 750 students through the admissions process to reach their target colleges. Seeing students transform throughout the admissions process as they gain clarity on their goals and find the right college fit motivates Curtis as a coach. He finds joy in guiding applicants to reflect deeply and articulate their unique stories compellingly to acquire acceptance to their dream schools.
Curtis excels at collaborating one-on-one to develop customized strategies aligned with each student’s profile and institutional priorities. His enthusiasm for the counseling process shines through as he guides applicants to demonstrate themselves positively. Curtis takes a meticulous, thorough approach to advising and demystifies what happens behind the scenes after applicants hit submit. He creates structured plans to manage tasks and timelines effectively. By helping students identify and specify their objectives, he prepares them for every step, especially critical interviews.
When he isn’t coaching, Curtis enjoys spending time with family, traveling, and taking long walks in parks with his dogs.
Curtis’ Pro Tip?
Supplemental essays allow applicants to showcase deep alignment with a school’s values and community. Admissions committees design custom questions to reveal applicants' fit and potential contributions at their institution specifically. Insightful, well-researched responses can make or break an application during final reviews.
Cutler holds a Bachelor's degree from Emory University, where he served as the President of the Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society chapter. In this role, he collaborated with the registrar and faculty members to identify deserving students for scholarships. Cutler has also represented Emory University at the Collegiate Information and Visitor Services Association Conference (CIVSA), where he connected with admissions professionals nationwide. This experience reinforced his belief that the college admissions process is not only a pivotal moment in a student's life but also a dynamic and evolving field that requires adaptability and constant learning.
Cutler’s journey into admissions coaching started over five years ago in the Emory Office of Admissions. During this time, he discovered his enthusiasm for helping students navigate the process of getting accepted into their dream schools. Cutler understands that college admissions is an often complex and ever-changing process. Applying to college can be overwhelming in and of itself, especially for high school students who are stepping into uncharted territory. He recognizes that college is a remarkable time of self-discovery and academic advancement, and he’s passionate about providing experienced support and being there for his students from start to finish.
The ability to witness growth and success as students overcome challenges is immensely rewarding to Cutler. He is committed to leveraging his knowledge and experience to empower students as they pursue their educational aspirations, providing them with the guidance and support they need to achieve their goals.
For parents, Cutler is aware of the emotional challenges this journey can pose. He offers a welcoming space for questions, concerns, and support as you work together to achieve that sought-after acceptance.
As a coach, Cutler’s greatest strengths are rooted in his diverse academic background and experiences. He is skilled at assisting students in crafting compelling narratives and is confident that his educational background positions him to assist students in best presenting their stories through writing. Furthermore, his unique educational journey has afforded him firsthand experience with both American and British admission processes and educational structures. This global perspective is a distinct advantage, enriching his ability to also support students aiming for international opportunities.
Cutler has a successful track record, with students he has worked with gaining acceptance into prestigious institutions such as UPenn, Dartmouth, Emory, Johns Hopkins, Vanderbilt, Rice, and Carnegie Mellon.
In his personal life, Cutler enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking and gardening. He is a certified personal trainer and has a diverse set of interests, including playing the saxophone, crocheting, watching movies, and practicing new languages on Duolingo.
Dan is a graduate of Stanford University, where he obtained his MBA. He has several years of professional experience in the education sector as an admissions coach, technologist, and teacher. Dan spent 6 years on Google’s education team, where he built tools used by thousands of schools across the country.
Dan also has extensive experience helping college candidates get into their dream schools. Dan likes to use the power of coactive coaching to help Quad applicants uncover their top strengths so they can craft engaging stories that highlight those strengths in a compelling way. He is a big appreciator of the value of authenticity and helps students reflect, turning seemingly small moments into memorable anecdotes. Above all, Dan is focused on using the problem-action-impact framework to make every word of students’ application materials count.
Candidates that Dan has recently coached have been accepted to Stanford University, Harvard University, University of Pennsylvania, University of Chicago, Northwestern University, UC Berkeley, and UCLA, among other top schools.
With a passion for continuous learning, Dan finds himself glued to ‘The Great Courses’ when he isn't coaching students. He is also an outdoor enthusiast, regularly running, hiking, mountain biking, and camping.
Dan’s Pro Tip?
Sometimes it seems counterintuitive, but a humble awareness of your shortcomings can be one of your most endearing traits.
Darrius holds a bachelor’s degree from Dartmouth College. He has been a professional admissions consultant for five years. He has worked with over 125 students, supporting them in every facet of the application process, from essay writing and extracurricular guidance to scholarship applications, course selection, and building school lists. Darrius has also trained interviewers and has helped make scholarship decisions in an admissions role. He has a 97% success rate for helping students get accepted to the nation’s top 25 schools; students he has coached have been accepted to all top 25 schools, including Harvard, MIT, and Stanford.
Darrius’ passion for coaching stems from his own transformative Ivy League education experience. The intellectual tools that Dartmouth developed in him and the incredible alumni he had the chance to meet changed his life. Now, he wants to pay it forward by helping promising young leaders get access to the same opportunities. Coaching college applicants gives Darrius hope for the future of our world.
As a professional author and serial entrepreneur, Darrius’ two greatest strengths lie in helping students articulate their authentic selves through compelling essays and helping them execute high-impact extracurriculars and capstone projects. Helping students be impressive through their impact and maintaining authenticity is key to his success rate.
When he’s not working, Darrius is a powerlifter who can bench 550 pounds. He also enjoys spearfishing, playing football, and writing novels for fun.
Darryl acquired nearly 20 years of experience working in college admissions before leading a successful college counseling office for an independent secondary school for the past 12 years. Previously Darryl was Senior Associate Director of Admissions at Tufts University, where he gained valuable insight into the world of highly selective college admissions. Darryl began his career at Union College (NY), his alma mater, in 1992, where he started as an admissions counselor and rose to the leadership role of Associate Dean.
Darryl has nationally recognized expertise and industry insights in every aspect of the college admission process. He has been featured in several admissions publications throughout his career, including the NY Times best-selling book, “Who Gets in and Why.” Darryl has an extensive network of college admissions professionals with whom he continually collaborates.
He has sat in on admissions selection for various highly selective institutions, including colleges in the Ivy League and NESCAC, like Dartmouth College and Middlebury College. Darryl has also served on selection committees for prestigious scholarships at Davidson College and Lafayette College. He regularly trains new admissions professionals and conducts presentations and workshops for organizations, including The College Board and the National Association for College Admission Counseling.
At Quad, Darryl is passionate about sharing his knowledge to make the college admission process more accessible and less mysterious. He has a special interest in how the admission process is perceived from the student and parent perspective and is known for putting families at ease.
David is a former admissions officer at Brown University who is currently based in South Carolina. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Brown University with a dual concentration in History and Biomedical Ethics. David has had a long and successful career both in and outside the admissions world. After working for a large law firm in Washington DC for a year, he attended Cornell Law School graduating with a Juris Doctor in Public Law. Following his graduation from law school, David served in the United States Navy as a Judge Advocate for three years on active duty while stationed in Great Lakes, Illinois, and Newport, Rhode Island. David worked as an attorney for the U.S. Immigration & Naturalization Service following his military service. After that, he practiced immigration law for over ten years.
After a long legal career, David transitioned into his true passion: higher education to help undergraduate students find engaging internships and post-graduation positions and assist them with applications to top colleges. He started at Northeastern University, heading the pre-law office, where he made decisions on which pre-law students to admit and helped them get accepted at top law schools. In addition, he taught hundreds of international students in a professionalism and career readiness course designed to prepare them for working in the United States.
Following his work at the illustrious Northeastern University admissions office, David ran a program for student veterans at the University of Massachusetts Boston, helping students prepare and gain admittance to highly selective colleges. Having found his niche in providing one-on-one advising to students, David returned to his Alma Mater to work as an Admission Specialist for the Brown University admission office. At Brown, David was responsible for evaluating thousands of applications and making admissions committee recommendations. In addition, he was also responsible for all merit scholarship reviews and has an in-depth understanding of what highly selective schools such as Brown are looking for when making scholarship decisions.
Outside of work, David tries to keep up with his three amazing children, the oldest in graduate school in Shark Biology and youngest attending college in Film Studies. He often spends weekends exploring the Carolina Lowlands and nearby Islands for unique beaches and foods. Originally from the Boston area, David is a lifelong Red Sox fan and continues to follow the team closely. David is currently trying his hand at starting a small orchard with the hopes of someday making small-batch jams and wines.
David has a Bachelor's degree from Columbia University and a Master's degree from Washington University in St Louis. As a coach, David is extremely goal-oriented and receives great satisfaction in seeing students succeed. He believes in the college admissions application process's transformative nature and educational value as discrete from classroom education. The college application process is a tremendous opportunity to discover vital aspects of students' interests and ambitions. The more rigorously one engages and commits to the college admissions process, the more rewards one yields in self-discovery.
David's greatest strengths as a coach include his extreme acuity to detail and fierce command of language. With a keen focus on his candidates' holistic profiles, David can quickly identify their strengths and determine the best ways to form a compelling and persuasive case for each applicant's respective candidacies. Additionally, David is extraordinarily adaptable, works well under pressure, and can synthesize elements of a candidate's background into guiding approaches to college application documents.
Applicants David has recently coached have gotten accepted into Columbia University, The University of Chicago, The University of Pennsylvania, Duke University, Georgetown University, Washington University in St. Louis, New York University, and The University of Virginia.
David is a major foodie, and when he's not reading or working on a manuscript, he loves to survey new or exciting restaurants, bars, and cafes in Saint Louis or New York.
David's Pro Tip?
Admissions officers must be clearly guided toward a candidate's most persuasive strengths in the application; strong candidacy alone does not create successful candidacy. Rather, a cogent presentation of one's strengths is essential.
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David earned a BA from Emory University, a JD from Cardozo School of Law, and an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. David has extensive experience in higher education admissions. As an alumnus of Emory, David went through interview training and joined the Alumni Interview Program. He regularly performed three to six interviews for several years each admissions cycle. While at the University of Chicago, David participated in the Dean's Student Admissions Committee as an application reader and subsequently as an interviewer. He continued as an alumni interviewer for nearly ten years upon graduation. Students he has coached have been accepted to prestigious institutions such as Emory, Duke, UNC, Chicago Booth, NYU, and Columbia.
David's passion for coaching stems from his belief that this is a crucial stage in a student's life. Most have enough experience in the classroom, through extra-curricular activities, and in the community that they can begin to assess their interests, strengths, and weaknesses. As a coach for students of this age, David recognizes that he may be one of the first people with whom they have gone through this deeply personal, introspective process. Thus, David is passionate about ensuring this process empowers students to reveal their passions, strengths, and potential.
David’s greatest learning from his experience serving on admissions committees is that authenticity is the most important part of the process – in candidate essays and interviews. Applicants should understand why they want to attend the school to which they are applying – meaning the academic, social, career-related, and community-related opportunities that they want to enjoy – and students should have some idea of how adding these opportunities to their current skill set will allow them to achieve something great (as they see it).
As a coach, David excels at helping candidates display this authenticity. He believes the application process should be introspective; he asks personal questions regarding motivations, likes, dislikes, strengths, and weaknesses because sharing these qualities with the admissions committee through essays/interviews not only has the potential to highlight a candidate's maturity, honesty and humility, but it also reveals aspects of an applicant's personality that make them more interesting and more memorable.
Outside of work, David is an NHL hockey fan. He enjoys cooking and recently learned how to be a dog owner.
Demi has a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science & Policy with a Minor in Political Science from Duke University. She has also earned a JD from The University of North Carolina School of Law. Professionally, Demi has worked closely with the Academic Advising office at Emory School of Law. Her most significant learning from this experience is that there is no perfect candidate alone; each candidate comes together with the incoming student body to form a great class. Some candidates had more experience while others had a better academic record, but the incoming class was always whole.
Demi's passion for coaching stemmed from the help she received when applying to college herself. Based on her environment and situation, she did not have the resources to go to college. However, she had mentors who helped her at every step; they encouraged her to participate in pre-college programs she wasn't sure she qualified for, and they encouraged her to sign up for competitions she never dreamed of. Most importantly, her mentors believed there was no limit to what she could do and were willing to get her where she needed to go. Demi understands the difficulties of applying to college, and her goal is to help applicants have options on where they go to college and beyond.
Demi's greatest strengths as a coach include helping Quad applicants look through their experiences in a non-intrusive way to see the best version of themselves and articulate it in their application materials. She is also a great listener and takes extra steps to ensure the entire family feels involved and comfortable during the process.
When Demi isn't coaching, she enjoys drinking international teas, gardening, hiking, and spending time with her husband and cat.
Deonte is a tenured admissions professional, having served on the admissions committees at The University of Pennsylvania, Dartmouth College, and UC Berkeley. He started his career as an Admissions Officer at Dartmouth College. This stint at Dartmouth was followed by a role as an Admissions Reader for the University of Pennsylvania and an Admissions Manager at UC Berkeley. Through these experiences, Deonte has gained a strong understanding of what top-tier colleges are looking for from their applicants. This allows him to work closely with Quad applicants to focus their time and efforts on the most important aspects of their application, ensuring the final product stands out and best reflects their unique story and personal strengths.
As a coach, Deonte aims to ensure students feel empowered at the end of the application process. He excels at helping Quad applicants assess their college fit, navigate the financial aid process, and craft an impactful and genuine narrative. He uses his background in both teaching and mentoring to connect with students while helping them overcome any obstacles they may face.
In his free time, Deonte loves any activity that allows him to be outdoors, such as hiking, sailing, and swimming. He also loves to read books in the sci-fi and mystery genre; Stephen King is one of his favorite authors!
Deonte’s Pro Tip?
A student's ability to positively influence others is far more important than their grades or test scores.
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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.
