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Outgoing SAT/ACT Expert!
Darren B.

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Hourly Rate: $155

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Hello hello!

As a graduate of the competitive Carnegie Mellon University and long-time standardized test tutor, I understand how stressful the SAT and the ACT can be. However, these tests are teachable tests. With hard work, dedication, and the correct guidance, I can help you pick up points and reach your full potential.

In addition to having over 10 years of experience tutoring the LA area and on Zoom, I've been an adjunct professor at Penn State University and Pace University....

Hello hello!

As a graduate of the competitive Carnegie Mellon University and long-time standardized test tutor, I understand how stressful the SAT and the ACT can be. However, these tests are teachable tests. With hard work, dedication, and the correct guidance, I can help you pick up points and reach your full potential.

In addition to having over 10 years of experience tutoring the LA area and on Zoom, I've been an adjunct professor at Penn State University and Pace University.

On average, my students raise their scores about 150 points on the SAT.

Here's how:

When it comes to verbal, I have it narrowed down to the 20 grammar rules you must know and the reading tactics you must practice in order to raise your score. Do you have trouble with reading the passages quickly enough? With me, you'll learn where all the important information is and how to read a passage quickly while looking for only relevant information.

As for math, I not only know the tips and tricks to boost your score, but also the mathematical ideas that each test uses specifically. Are you scared of big algebra word problems? Work with me and find out exactly how to translate each question stem and answer choice. I can give you strategies that you would never use in school, but work beautifully on the SAT and ACT.

I'm always happy to chat before we meet to discuss your individual goals and struggles with these tests. Regardless of your experience with either test, I have the information to point you in the right direction and find the best course of action for you. Standardized tests exploit holes in everyone's education, so we will work with your own personal process of question answering and figure out what areas are missing.

By doing so, we can find often times simple solutions that will set you up for success!


Education

Carnegie Mellon University
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  • Hourly Rate: $155
  • Rate details: Standard Lessons are 90 minutes. Some exceptions can be made for 60 minute lessons as well.
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required
  • Background check passed on 12/19/2023

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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SAT Reading

SAT Reading

I've been a specialized tutor on the SAT section with Compass Education Group, and now I use the strategies they have as well as my own personal tricks and tips to give students the best leg up on one of the more difficult sections of the test.
ACT English
ACT Reading
SAT Math
SAT Writing
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Effective and knowledgeable ACT tutor

Darren was both effective and efficient in teaching my daughter what she needed to know for the English section of the ACT test. After 4 zoom sessions of working with Darren, she increased her English score by 7 points. Now having received the test results we realize we should have asked him to help her with all of the sections!

Stephanie, 1 lesson with Darren
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