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I enjoy empowering students by making learning fun and believe that everyone has an "inner genius" that just takes the right technique to unlock. I bring a patient and friendly approach to teaching, specializing in the sciences, technology and math, and believe in teaching students to "learn for themselves".

I have always been driven to share my own passion for learning. While I was in high school, I tutored my peers after school. At college, I continued tutoring, but I also taught a class to middle-schoolers for a semester. Now, professionally, I teach seminars on Government and Politics. I went to Tulane University where I triple majored in Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, and Philosophy. I tutor STEM topics, government, and test prep. My philosophy of education is that everyone is unique and must have a stimulating educational environment where they can grow. It is my desire to create this type of atmosphere where students can meet their full potential. I will provide a motivating environment where students are encouraged to take risks and strive for success. My teaching style is largely as a facilitator helping students overcome their obstacles.
I have tutored students for the GMAT, GRE, SAT, ACT and LSAT for more than 15 years. I love it! As I tailor my instructions toward the unique needs of each student, my goal is to improve not only the student's performance but also the student's confidence as test day approaches.
I specialize in high-level GMAT diagnostic and execution coaching for stalled high-achievers. I don't just teach content; I identify the execution, timing, and decision-making patterns preventing score improvement and build customized strategies to break through plateaus under time pressure. After years of coaching GMAT students across a wide range of score levels, I've found that many advanced students underperform not because they lack ability, but because they approach questions inefficientlytreating each problem like a new puzzle instead of recognizing recurring execution patterns quickly and systematically. I earned my MBA from Georgetown University and worked as a former Sony engineer, bringing a data-driven and strategic mindset to every session. With 100+ five-star reviews, I've guided GMAT students to break barriersnot just raising scores, but shifting their confidence and thinking. As a result, many of my students have earned admission to elite MBA programs, including UCL
I enjoy helping students by explaining concepts in ways that make sense to them, by eliciting their feedback and tailoring my approach to their individual needs, and by conveying my enthusiasm for the learning process. It's great to see the light come on and to see their progress. I have an undergraduate degree in Politics from Princeton, a post-baccalaureate certificate in Quantitative Studies for Finance from Columbia, and an MBA from London Business School. I served as an officer in the Marine Corps and have worked in a number of academic and private-sector positions. I founded and am currently running an analytics-focused consulting practice.
The GMAT tests two things most prep courses treat separately: quantitative problem-solving and verbal-analytical reasoning. Carl bridges both — his doctoral training at Yale sharpened his ability to dissect arguments and evaluate evidence, while his math tutoring background keeps him fluent in data sufficiency and integrated reasoning problems. He teaches students to read GMAT questions like an examiner writes them.
I am an interdisciplinary educator with an Ed.M. from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and a B.A. from Dartmouth College. My background is primarily in integrated arts learning and museum education and I specialize in visual arts, history and art history, and object-based learning. In all subjects, I take a creative, inquiry-based and learner-centered approach, designing opportunities for each unique individual to meet their learning goals.
I'm not tutoring or buried in my textbooks, you will either find me rock climbing at the Triangle Rock Club, playing Ultimate Frisbee, working on my car, or enjoying the great outdoors (beaches, mountains, forests--you name it, I love it). On rainy weekends I enjoy tinkering with computers and old electronics, playing Pokemon, or picking at my guitar.
I am a recent graduate from a masters program in biostatistics at Columbia University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in biological sciences, with a focus in neurobiology at Northwestern University. In August, I will be starting a doctoral program in biostatistics at NYU. I was a teaching assistant at Columbia University in my department and also have tutored graduate students and undergraduates privately as well. My primary areas of tutoring are math and statistics coursework in addition to math sections on standardized tests such as the GRE and GMAT. I am very passionate about helping students feel more confident and excited about math. In my spare time, I enjoy running, playing piano, and spending time with friends and family.
I am a graduate of Wesleyan University, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with High Honors. With eight years of experience working in education, I've tutored students in math, science, history, and English, as well as helped students prepare for standardized tests. I've guided adults towards passing the US Citizenship Exam and taught English in India, where I lived for six months. Whenever I work with a student I personalize the lessons to fit their particular learning style, since I know every student is unique and having the right fit can make all the difference in making learning fun and effective. My strengths are tutoring the social sciences and humanities, as well as making math and standardized tests approachable to students that normally don't like those subjects. In my spare time I like traveling, spending time in the outdoors (climbing & backpacking), meditation, and playing soccer. Next fall I will be beginning my PhD in Education at Harvard University.
I'm Solange - a recent graduate from Harvard where I studied Sociology & Women's Studies. I've been tutoring for eight years now, and have worked with a wide range of ages and in a wide range of subjects. Some of my specialties are college prep/test taking II worked in the admissions office on campus); social sciences; and literature/writing.
I am a graduate of Washington University in St Louis, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in History with minors in Humanities and Anthropology. Since graduation, I have worked as a tutor, teacher, and director of tutors at a charter public middle school in Boston. During this time I also received my Masters in Mild to Moderate Disabilities from Simmons College. I have worked extensively with students with a range of abilities, including students with specific learning disabilities, emotional impairments, dyslexia, and ADHD. My teaching experience has given me a deep understanding of the knowledge and habits essential to academic success and has given me the opportunity to hone a variety of strategies that ensure students at each level can achieve their academic goals. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, my favorite ones are Reading, Elementary/Middle School Math, History, and Test Prep. In my experience, tutoring is the most rewarding when a student has that "aha!" moment and achieves a new level of understanding and confidence in his/her abilities. I am a firm believer in the transformative power of education, and I see my role to be that of a facilitator and coach who is there to help the student reach his/her goals through individualized support and rigorous practice. In my free time, I enjoy reading, running, practicing my Spanish, and discovering new music. I am also an avid traveler and just got back from a 3 month trip to South America. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Score improvement depends on your starting point and commitment level, but most students see 50-100 point gains with focused preparation. Students who start in the 400-500 range often see larger jumps, while those already scoring 650+ typically improve 30-80 points. The key is identifying your specific weak areas—whether that's data sufficiency in Quant, critical reasoning in Verbal, or pacing issues overall—and targeting those systematically. Consistent practice combined with personalized instruction tends to yield the strongest results.
Most students benefit from 2-4 months of preparation, dedicating 5-8 hours per week. However, your timeline depends on your target score and starting point. If you're aiming for a top MBA program (700+), you may need 3-4 months of focused work. Students taking a more leisurely pace might study over 6 months with less intensity. A tutor can help you create a personalized study schedule based on your diagnostic score, test date, and program goals—ensuring you're not over- or under-preparing.
Verbal reasoning—particularly critical reasoning and reading comprehension—trips up many test-takers, especially those working in quantitative fields. The challenge is that reading on the GMAT requires active annotation and strategic thinking, not just comprehension. Quant typically feels familiar to students but often has pacing issues; many get caught on one difficult problem and run out of time. The Analytical Writing Assessment rarely affects scores significantly but creates anxiety for some. A tutor can diagnose which section is your genuine weakness versus which one just needs better strategy and timing adjustments.
Aim for 4-6 full-length practice tests spaced throughout your preparation. Your first practice test (often a diagnostic) establishes your baseline. Then take 2-3 mocks during your study phase to assess progress and identify remaining weaknesses. Take your final 1-2 tests in the week before your actual exam under conditions that mirror test day—same time of day, same breaks, same testing environment. This helps with pacing calibration and reduces test-day anxiety. Between practice tests, do targeted drills on weak question types rather than taking test after test without strategic review.
The GMAT's adaptive format means pacing isn't just about time per question—it's about question quality. You have roughly 2 minutes per Quant question and 1.5 minutes per Verbal question, but struggling on early questions can hurt your score significantly. A smart strategy is: solve easier/medium problems confidently and quickly (freeing up time buffer), flag genuinely difficult problems strategically rather than getting stuck, and never leave a section incomplete. Many students benefit from a "triage" approach: identify question types you're fastest at and tackle those first to build momentum. A tutor can help you practice pacing without sacrificing accuracy.
Data Sufficiency questions are unlike any math problem you've seen—they're not asking you to solve; they're asking whether you *could* solve. This conceptual shift confuses many test-takers who instinctively start calculating. The key is learning to recognize what information is sufficient without fully solving the problem. Common mistakes include assuming statements are independent when they interact, or misunderstanding what "sufficient" means. Mastery requires practice with the specific logic patterns DS questions use. Working through 50+ targeted DS problems with strategic review—and ideally with a tutor who can flag your logical reasoning gaps—typically unlocks confidence in this question type.
Test anxiety often stems from feeling unprepared for surprises or unsure about your approach. Build confidence through consistent, deliberate practice—taking full-length mocks under test conditions reduces anxiety because the format becomes familiar. Develop a pre-test routine: review key formulas, do a few warm-up problems the morning of, and remind yourself of your target score and why you're taking the test. During the test, practice mental reset skills—if you get a question wrong, let it go immediately rather than spiral. Many students find that working with a tutor on strategy and problem-solving builds the competence that naturally reduces anxiety. Remember: everyone finds GMAT questions difficult; the test is designed that way.
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