Duke University junior and 1570 SAT scorer teaches SAT prep; 100% of students have scored above 1450, including one student who jumped from 1140 to 1550 (410 point increase)

Before working with John I kept running out of time and panicking on test day, which wrecked my scores no matter how much I studied. He helped me build an actual pacing strategy and got me comfortable with the digital format, so by the end I wasn't rushing or second-guessing myself. He's super patient and breaks everything down step by step, and he never made me feel behind. The difference on my real test was night and day. Highly recommend him to anyone who gets stressed about the SAT.

Reading and writing was always my worst section, especially the grammar questions, which honestly just felt random to me before. John completely changed that. He has a really structured way of teaching writing where instead of guessing, you learn the specific rules and patterns that keep coming up, so you actually know what each question is testing. We spent most of our sessions attacking my weak spots, and it worked - I went from dreading that whole section to walking in knowing exactly what to look for. Finished with a 1520. He's organized, explains things clearly, and actually cares whether it clicks for you. 100% recommend.

I'd been studying for the SAT on my own for months and basically plateaued. Working with John was completely different from grinding alone. He's really strong at math and would break down problems in ways that finally made sense, especially the ones I kept getting wrong without knowing why. What I appreciated most was how organized every session was - we always had a plan, worked on the stuff I actually needed, and he gave me homework that targeted my weak spots instead of random worksheets. He's chill, genuinely encouraging, and clearly knows the test inside and out. My score went up way more than I expected. If you're serious about improving, work with him.

I started working with John when my SAT was stuck in the 1100s and I honestly didn't think I could move it much. He figured out fast where I was actually losing points - for me, it was timing on reading and lots of math mistakes — and we drilled exactly those instead of just doing endless practice tests. The biggest thing was that he actually explained why answers worked, so I stopped guessing my way through. I ended up at a 1550. He's patient, easy to talk to, and never once made me feel dumb for not getting something. Can't recommend him enough.