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I have experience and expertise with a number of graduate level standardized exams (including the DAT, OAT, and PCAT) and specialize in unique and challenging cases, including application and interview coaching and personal statement generation.
The MCAT was recently revised and I am currently developing a curriculum. If you are interested in MCAT tutoring I can design a course for you at reduced rates.
I take high-performing SAT students on a case-by-case basis, after an initial consultation that includes both student and parents. Further information for parents follows:
When is the best time to study for and take the SAT?
There is no material tested on the SAT that requires the additional year of schooling, so I advise students to sit for the exam during their Sophomore year when the demands of school are fewer. Studying for and taking the exam early relieves one of the principal burdens of Junior year, allowing greater focus on coursework and the rest of the college application process.
Avoiding burnout, how much is too much:
Any course of study should be spaced over a reasonable time to ensure effectiveness and to avoid overburden. My method for SAT preparation spaces the study over a period of 4-5 months, using practice tests as benchmarks. The total daily time commitment averages less than 30 minutes. Attempting to exceed this pace can have severely detrimental effects, leading to performance plateaus, frustration, and failure.
The continuing benefits of test skill development:
Mastering a test like the SAT requires a student to develop several key skills, study discipline, logical reasoning, and critical reading. These are skills that underlie success in most academic disciplines, on future exams, and in the work force. Students who take a holistic approach to test preparation as opposed to cramming are that much better equipped to succeed in the future.
The benefit of a higher score:
Top tier colleges generally have larger endowments and consequently larger student-aid budgets. It can often be more expensive to attend a second-tier private college than a first-tier one. A $4000 investment in test preparation can easily save you tens of thousands on four years of college.
