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Meeraj P.

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***TRACK RECORD: My typical student gains:
►5–9 points on the ACT (vs industry standard of 1–4 points)
►150–300 points on the SAT (vs industry standard of 40–120 points)
►9–20 points on the GRE (vs industry standard of 5–8 points)

PLUS each year, multiple students achieve:
►99th percentile composite scores on the SAT & ACT!
►Perfect 800s & 700+s on each part of the SAT!
►Perfect 36s & 34+s on each part of the ACT!
►160+s on the Quant & Verbal parts of the GRE!

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***TRACK RECORD: My typical student gains:
►5–9 points on the ACT (vs industry standard of 1–4 points)
►150–300 points on the SAT (vs industry standard of 40–120 points)
►9–20 points on the GRE (vs industry standard of 5–8 points)

PLUS each year, multiple students achieve:
►99th percentile composite scores on the SAT & ACT!
►Perfect 800s & 700+s on each part of the SAT!
►Perfect 36s & 34+s on each part of the ACT!
►160+s on the Quant & Verbal parts of the GRE!

Assuming they do their homework, most students get their best score in 1 hour of tutoring per week over 2 - 4 months! SEE REVIEWS BELOW TO VERIFY.

***ABOUT ME:
►Ranked as a Top 1% Tutor on Wyzant every year since 2014
►Holds 99th percentile scores on the SAT, ACT, GRE, & GMAT
►Owner & Founder of Intuitive Test Prep, with BBB Accreditation & a 5-star rating on Google
►18+ years of experience as a Full-time Professional Test Preparation Expert
►Dual Background in Engineering (B.S. from Honors Program at Rutgers) & Writing (Masters from UDenver)
►Wrote curriculum, trained teachers, led classes, & tutored 1-on-1 for Top Test Preparation Firms in NJ & NY
►Previous students accepted to all 8 Ivy Leagues, MIT, Stanford, UChicago, & more

***RECENT RESULTS:
⭐Anastacia A (2025 ACT): +10 points from 21 to 31
⭐Caitlin H (2025 ACT): +5 points from 30 to 35 (including +9 points in Science)
⭐Dhiya P (2025 ACT): +6 points from 29 to 35
⭐Carson C (2025 ACT): +6 points from 28 to 34
⭐Amelia D (2025 ACT): +5 points to 35 Superscore
⭐Alida C (2025 ACT): +9 points from 26 to 35

⭐Kyle C (2025 SAT): +100 points
⭐Ritik G (2024/2025 SAT): +150 points
⭐Samantha M (2024 SAT): +240 points
⭐Jake D (SAT & PSAT): +280 points
⭐Colin B (SAT – Verbal only): +110 points on Verbal

⭐Zachary (2025 GRE): +16 points, 160+ in both sections (see review below)
⭐West F (2025 GRE): +18 points
⭐Sienna G (2025 GRE): + 18 points
⭐Andre G (2025 GRE): +22 points
⭐Aleena (2024/2025 GRE): 160+ in both sections (see review below)

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Education

Rutgers University - School of Engineering Honor's Program
Biomedical Engineering
University of Denver (Literary Arts)
Masters

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ACT English

ACT English

My average ACT student improves their composite score by 5 – 9 points after just 8 – 12 hours of tutoring (versus the industry average of 2 - 4 points in 30+ hours). I've had great success teaching ALL sections of the ACT, including the essay; my strategies for ACT Reading & ACT Science, in particular, produce powerful improvements in accuracy after just 1 lesson! My experience also includes teaching full classes at private schools and learning centers as well as writing curriculum for top boutique tutoring companies for ACT English and Math. In addition to the above qualifications, I have 18+ years of experience in test preparation tutoring & hold a 99th percentile result on the actual ACT. Every year since 2014 till the present, I have ranked in the top 20 – 100 Wyzant tutors nationwide. As the founder of Intuitive Test Prep, I also have a 5-star rating on Google and accreditation by the Better Business Bureau. Watch your ACT score grow FAST with methods such as: ⭐An extremely simple, yet powerful ACT Reading Comprehension Strategy that only requires a very simple mindset shift that changes how you look at this section forever. This mindset shift may seem obvious once pointed out BUT, when combined with a 3-step process for navigating the passages with optimal efficiency, it transforms student performance in just one hour. Learn how to stop wasting time and energy by learning the ONE thing you should REALLY focus on as you work on the passages. Many students see their accuracy rise to 90%+ after the first lesson alone! ⭐ A surprising, but intuitive approach to the ACT Science section that vastly reduces the seeming complexity of this often-feared section by boiling it down to one thing: structure. Learn how 95% of the ACT Science questions can be answered by taking advantage of the way the questions and answer choices are structured and see how what once seemed like the hardest section becomes a natural extension of basic data-interpretation skills (NOT “science” skills, despite the title of the section)
ACT Math

ACT Math

My average ACT student improves their composite score by 5 – 9 points after just 8 – 12 hours of tutoring (versus the industry average of 2 - 4 points in 30+ hours). I've had great success teaching ALL sections of the ACT, including the essay; my strategies for ACT Reading & ACT Science, in particular, produce powerful improvements in accuracy after just 1 lesson! My experience also includes teaching full classes at private schools and learning centers as well as writing curriculum for top boutique tutoring companies for ACT English and Math. In addition to the above qualifications, I have 18+ years of experience in test preparation tutoring & hold a 99th percentile result on the actual ACT. Every year since 2014 till the present, I have ranked in the top 20 – 100 Wyzant tutors nationwide. As the founder of Intuitive Test Prep, I also have a 5-star rating on Google and accreditation by the Better Business Bureau. Watch your ACT score grow FAST with methods such as: ⭐An extremely simple, yet powerful ACT Reading Comprehension Strategy that only requires a very simple mindset shift that changes how you look at this section forever. This mindset shift may seem obvious once pointed out BUT, when combined with a 3-step process for navigating the passages with optimal efficiency, it transforms student performance in just one hour. Learn how to stop wasting time and energy by learning the ONE thing you should REALLY focus on as you work on the passages. Many students see their accuracy rise to 90%+ after the first lesson alone! ⭐ A surprising, but intuitive approach to the ACT Science section that vastly reduces the seeming complexity of this often-feared section by boiling it down to one thing: structure. Learn how 95% of the ACT Science questions can be answered by taking advantage of the way the questions and answer choices are structured and see how what once seemed like the hardest section becomes a natural extension of basic data-interpretation skills (NOT “science” skills, despite the title of the section)
ACT Reading

ACT Reading

My average ACT student improves their composite score by 5 – 9 points after just 8 – 12 hours of tutoring (versus the industry average of 2 - 4 points in 30+ hours). I've had great success teaching ALL sections of the ACT, including the essay; my strategies for ACT Reading & ACT Science, in particular, produce powerful improvements in accuracy after just 1 lesson! My experience also includes teaching full classes at private schools and learning centers as well as writing curriculum for top boutique tutoring companies for ACT English and Math. In addition to the above qualifications, I have 18+ years of experience in test preparation tutoring & hold a 99th percentile result on the actual ACT. Every year since 2014 till the present, I have ranked in the top 20 – 100 Wyzant tutors nationwide. As the founder of Intuitive Test Prep, I also have a 5-star rating on Google and accreditation by the Better Business Bureau. Watch your ACT score grow FAST with methods such as: ⭐An extremely simple, yet powerful ACT Reading Comprehension Strategy that only requires a very simple mindset shift that changes how you look at this section forever. This mindset shift may seem obvious once pointed out BUT, when combined with a 3-step process for navigating the passages with optimal efficiency, it transforms student performance in just one hour. Learn how to stop wasting time and energy by learning the ONE thing you should REALLY focus on as you work on the passages. Many students see their accuracy rise to 90%+ after the first lesson alone! ⭐ A surprising, but intuitive approach to the ACT Science section that vastly reduces the seeming complexity of this often-feared section by boiling it down to one thing: structure. Learn how 95% of the ACT Science questions can be answered by taking advantage of the way the questions and answer choices are structured and see how what once seemed like the hardest section becomes a natural extension of basic data-interpretation skills (NOT “science” skills, despite the title of the section)
ACT Science

ACT Science

My average ACT student improves their composite score by 5 – 9 points after just 8 – 12 hours of tutoring (versus the industry average of 2 - 4 points in 30+ hours). I've had great success teaching ALL sections of the ACT, including the essay; my strategies for ACT Reading & ACT Science, in particular, produce powerful improvements in accuracy after just 1 lesson! My experience also includes teaching full classes at private schools and learning centers as well as writing curriculum for top boutique tutoring companies for ACT English and Math. In addition to the above qualifications, I have 18+ years of experience in test preparation tutoring & hold a 99th percentile result on the actual ACT. Every year since 2014 till the present, I have ranked in the top 20 – 100 Wyzant tutors nationwide. As the founder of Intuitive Test Prep, I also have a 5-star rating on Google and accreditation by the Better Business Bureau. Watch your ACT score grow FAST with methods such as: ⭐An extremely simple, yet powerful ACT Reading Comprehension Strategy that only requires a very simple mindset shift that changes how you look at this section forever. This mindset shift may seem obvious once pointed out BUT, when combined with a 3-step process for navigating the passages with optimal efficiency, it transforms student performance in just one hour. Learn how to stop wasting time and energy by learning the ONE thing you should REALLY focus on as you work on the passages. Many students see their accuracy rise to 90%+ after the first lesson alone! ⭐ A surprising, but intuitive approach to the ACT Science section that vastly reduces the seeming complexity of this often-feared section by boiling it down to one thing: structure. Learn how 95% of the ACT Science questions can be answered by taking advantage of the way the questions and answer choices are structured and see how what once seemed like the hardest section becomes a natural extension of basic data-interpretation skills (NOT “science” skills, despite the title of the section)
Algebra 1

Algebra 1

I have 18+ Years of experience providing test preparation tutoring for ALL sections of standardized tests such as the SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, & LSAT. In this capacity, I have tutored countless students for math, grammar, reading comprehension, logic, vocabulary, and writing. As such, I am more than equipped to help students who need to strengthen their Algebra foundations. Algebra is the basic language of all higher math, and that is exactly how I teach it - as a language of symbols. My approach is particularly effective in helping students deal with those tricky "word problems": by teaching students to recognize key words and verbal cues in word problems, I students to "translate" the problems into equations with relative ease and solve the problem! From the weakest math students to the most advanced, the results of my method are always apparent from the very first lesson. Students learn to think of algebra intuitively and logically resulting in sustainable long-term improvements in their performance which in turn translates into increased confidence in future math courses. Feel free to reach out for a free consultation to learn more!
Algebra 2

Algebra 2

I have 18+ Years of experience providing test preparation tutoring for ALL sections of standardized tests such as the SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, & LSAT. In this capacity, I have tutored countless students for math, grammar, reading comprehension, logic, vocabulary, and writing. As such, I am more than equipped to help students taking Algebra 2 courses. Algebra 2 focuses on advanced mathematical operations, such as those pertaining to complex numbers, factorization, linear systems, matrices and elementary functions, which comprise the essential knowledge base for trigonometry and precalculus. Often times, students struggle because they lack the essential foundational knowledge or skills to work through the problems with speed and fluency. When teaching Algebra 2, I first focus on instilling proper technique and effective problem-solving habits that are not always covered thoroughly in standard high school courses. I then work with the student to improve their speed and confidence without sacrificing accuracy resulting in significant improvements in relatively short time. Feel free to reach out for a free consultation to learn more!
Creative Writing

Creative Writing

My primary field of expertise is in providing standardized test preparation for the SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, & LSAT exams. All of these exams have (or have had) an essay response section. In this capacity, I have tutored numerous people who needed strategies for writing impromptu essays that are well-organized, supported by evidence, and completed within time limits. I hold a Master's Degree in Creative Writing from the University of Denver, and am capable of helping you brainstorm, outline, write, edit, and proof-read academic papers of any level, from high school to graduate school. I also have experience helping students write admissions essays and personal statements for both college and graduate school applications. For students who wish to learn more about Creative Writing, I can provide in-depth assistance with the principles of story structure for short stories, novels, & screenplays; dialogue construction & scene writing; character design and theme; effective use of narration & description; editing & proofreading; and much more.
English

English

My primary field of expertise is in providing standardized test preparation for the SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, & LSAT exams. In this capacity, I have tutored numerous people who needed strategies for faster, more efficient reading of challenging texts; writing impromptu essays that are well-organized, supported by evidence, and completed within time limits; and identifying and editing grammatical, lexical, syntactic, and stylistic errors. I hold a Master's Degree in Creative Writing from the University of Denver, and am capable of helping you brainstorm, outline, write, edit, and proof-read academic papers of any level, from high school to graduate school. I also have experience helping students write admissions essays and personal statement for both college and graduate school applications.
Essay Writing

Essay Writing

My primary field of expertise is in providing standardized test preparation for the SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, & LSAT exams. All of these exams have (or have had) an essay response section. In this capacity, I have tutored numerous people who needed strategies for writing impromptu essays that are well-organized, supported by evidence, and completed within time limits. I hold a Master's Degree in Creative Writing from the University of Denver, and am capable of helping you brainstorm, outline, write, edit, and proof-read academic papers of any level, from high school to graduate school. I also have experience helping students write admissions essays and personal statements for both college and graduate school applications. For students who wish to learn more about Creative Writing, I can provide in-depth assistance with the principles of story structure for short stories, novels, & screenplays; dialogue construction & scene writing; character design and theme; effective use of narration & description; editing & proofreading; and much more.
Fiction Writing

Fiction Writing

My primary field of expertise is in providing standardized test preparation for the SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, & LSAT exams. All of these exams have (or have had) an essay response section. In this capacity, I have tutored numerous people who needed strategies for writing impromptu essays that are well-organized, supported by evidence, and completed within time limits. I hold a Master's Degree in Creative Writing from the University of Denver, and am capable of helping you brainstorm, outline, write, edit, and proof-read academic papers of any level, from high school to graduate school. I also have experience helping students write admissions essays and personal statements for both college and graduate school applications. For students who wish to learn more about Creative Writing, I can provide in-depth assistance with the principles of story structure for short stories, novels, & screenplays; dialogue construction & scene writing; character design and theme; effective use of narration & description; editing & proofreading; and much more.
Geometry

Geometry

I have 18+ Years of experience providing test preparation tutoring for ALL sections of standardized tests such as the SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, & LSAT. In this capacity, I have tutored countless students for math, grammar, reading comprehension, logic, vocabulary, and writing. As such, I am more than equipped to help students taking Geometry courses to achieve their goals. I have taught geometry to students at the regular, accelerated, and honors levels as well as for standardized test preparation for the ACT, SAT, GRE, & GMAT. Success in geometry relies on the ability to recall and combine specific concepts given geometric clues such as parallel sides, related angles, proportionality and more. I teach students how to "read" a geometry problem so that they will know instantly which concepts to apply and how to reason their way through the problem using the given information. I also show them intuitive math tricks and content-based strategies to work faster and more effectively. Feel free to reach out for a free consultation to learn more!
GMAT

GMAT

I have 18+ years of experience in test preparation tutoring & hold a 99th percentile result on the actual GMAT CAT. Every year since 2014 till the present, I have ranked in the top 20 – 100 Wyzant tutors nationwide. As the founder of Intuitive Test Prep, I also have a 5-star rating on Google and accreditation by the Better Business Bureau. Learn how to achieve your personal best GMAT score with my methods, including: ---A COMPLETE system for solving ANY GMAT Data Sufficiency question step-by-step ---A simple, intuitive, yet powerful method for analyzing GMAT RC Passages to extract the key insights needed to answer the questions. ---Easy-to-learn techniques for mastering some of the trickiest topics, such as Rates, Combinatorics, Sets, Age Problems, & more! NOTE: Since I am relatively new to teaching the GMAT *specifically*, I am willing to REDUCE my listed hourly rate for any GMAT student who wishes to try my services. I am also willing to offer ONE FREE HOUR as a trial lesson. I'm confident that my time spent tutoring other exams will become apparent, and that the approaches I've honed for so many years to teach Quant, Reading Comprehension, & Logical Reasoning on the GRE will pay off for you! **If interested in a free trial or a discounted rate, please reach out to me directly. Kindly do not use the InstantBook feature. I may not be able to guarantee a free hour or discount if you use InstantBook first. ***CHECK AT LEAST 4-5 PAGES OF REVIEWS TO VERIFY MY TRACK RECORD & REACH OUT FOR A FREE CONSULTATION.
Grammar

Grammar

My primary field of expertise is in providing standardized test preparation for the SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, & LSAT exams. All of these exams have (or have had) an essay response section. In this capacity, I have tutored numerous people who needed strategies for writing impromptu essays that are well-organized, supported by evidence, and completed within time limits. I hold a Master's Degree in Creative Writing from the University of Denver, and am capable of helping you brainstorm, outline, write, edit, and proof-read academic papers of any level, from high school to graduate school. I also have experience helping students write admissions essays and personal statements for both college and graduate school applications. For students who wish to learn more about Creative Writing, I can provide in-depth assistance with the principles of story structure for short stories, novels, & screenplays; dialogue construction & scene writing; character design and theme; effective use of narration & description; editing & proofreading; and much more.
GRE

GRE

My average GRE student improves their composite score by 9 - 20 points after just 8 – 16 hours of tutoring (versus the industry average of 4 - 8 points in 30+ hours). I've had great success teaching ALL sections of the GRE, including the essay; my strategies for GRE Text Completion & Sentence Equivalence, GRE Reading Comprehension, & GRE Quantitative Comparison questions, in particular, produce powerful improvements in accuracy after just a few sessions! In addition to the above qualifications, I have 18+ years of experience in test preparation tutoring & hold a 99th percentile result on the actual GRE CAT. Every year since 2014 till the present, I have ranked in the top 20 – 100 Wyzant tutors nationwide. As the founder of Intuitive Test Prep, I also have a 5-star rating on Google and accreditation by the Better Business Bureau. Learn how to achieve your personal BEST GRE score with my methods: ⭐A complete system that enables you to solve ANY GRE Quantitative Comparison question without resorting to less efficient methods such as endlessly testing numbers. Using my 3-part "Infer-Simplify-Classify" process, students learn to see EVERY GRE Quant Comp question as 1 of 3 types, each of which requires its own kind of innate logic to solve. Just as critically, students using this system can routinely solve these questions using the least possible number of steps! ⭐My incredibly simple, yet powerful 4-Point Reading Passage Framework for analyzing GRE Reading Comprehension Passages – one that truly sets my approach to Reading Comprehension apart from all others. This framework reduces ALL GRE passages to 1 of 4 types, each of which has its own native type of Primary Purpose & Main Idea, the 2 critical insights that need to be found on EVERY passage. Armed with those two critical insights, students suddenly find that they can answer the accompanying questions with great ease! ⭐The magic Job-Control-Elimination technique that my students use to analyze GRE Text Completion & Sentence Equivalence prompts. This analysis
High School Placement Test

High School Placement Test

I have 18+ Years of experience providing test preparation tutoring for ALL sections of standardized tests such as the SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, & LSAT. In this capacity, I have tutored countless students for math, grammar, reading comprehension, logic, vocabulary, and writing. As such,  I am more than equipped to help students taking High School Placement Tests achieve their goals. Feel free to reach out for a free consultation to learn more!
ISEE

ISEE

I have 18+ Years of experience providing test preparation tutoring for ALL sections of standardized tests such as the SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, & LSAT. In this capacity, I have tutored countless students for math, grammar, reading comprehension, logic, vocabulary, and writing. Relative to the SAT/ACT, the ISEE and SSAT are just lighter versions of these more advanced tests. In particular, they resemble the old 1600 SAT (prior to the 2400 test), and I am more than equipped to help students taking the ISEE and SSAT achieve their goals. Feel free to reach out for a free consultation to learn more!
LSAT

LSAT

I have 18+ Years of experience providing test preparation tutoring for ALL sections of standardized tests such as the SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, & LSAT. In this capacity, I have tutored countless students for math, grammar, reading comprehension, logic, vocabulary, and writing. As such, I am more than equipped to help students taking the LSAT to achieve their goals. Learn how to achieve your best score using my methods, including: ---A COMPLETE system for solving ANY Logical Reasoning question type step-by-step by learning to see EVERY Logical Reasoning question as 1 of 14 types! ---A strong foundation in the fundamental concepts of formal logic – deductive, inductive, & abductive – as well as the patterns of informal logic that appear on the LSAT, thus allowing you to better analyze the various LSAT Logical Reasoning prompts that use them & recognize the most commonly tested logical fallacies on the test! ---Sound techniques for handling LSAT prompts involving conditional logic & set logic! ---A simple, intuitive, yet powerful framework for analyzing LSAT Reading Comprehension Passages that reduces ALL LSAT Reading Comprehension passages to 1 of 4 types, each with its own Primary Purpose & Main Idea, thus enabling you to extract the key insights needed to answer the questions with great ease! NOTE: Since I am relatively new to teaching the LSAT *specifically*, I am willing to REDUCE my listed hourly rate for any LSAT student who wishes to try my services. I am also willing to offer ONE FREE HOUR as a trial lesson. I'm confident that my time spent tutoring other exams will become apparent, and that the approaches I've honed for so many years to teach Reading Comprehension & Logical Reasoning on the GRE will pay off for you! **If interested in a free trial or a discounted rate, please reach out to me directly. Kindly do not use the InstantBook feature. I may not be able to guarantee a free hour or discount if you use InstantBook first. ***CHECK AT LEAST 4-5 PAGES OF REVIEWS TO VERIFY MY TRACK RECORD & REACH OUT FO
Personal Statements

Personal Statements

My primary field of expertise is in providing standardized test preparation for the SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, & LSAT exams. All of these exams have (or have had) an essay response section. In this capacity, I have tutored numerous people who needed strategies for writing impromptu essays that are well-organized, supported by evidence, and completed within time limits. I hold a Master's Degree in Creative Writing from the University of Denver, and am capable of helping you brainstorm, outline, write, edit, and proof-read academic papers of any level, from high school to graduate school. I also have experience helping students write admissions essays and personal statements for both college and graduate school applications. For students who wish to learn more about Creative Writing, I can provide in-depth assistance with the principles of story structure for short stories, novels, & screenplays; dialogue construction & scene writing; character design and theme; effective use of narration & description; editing & proofreading; and much more.
Proofreading

Proofreading

My primary field of expertise is in providing standardized test preparation for the SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, & LSAT exams. All of these exams have (or have had) an essay response section. In this capacity, I have tutored numerous people who needed strategies for writing impromptu essays that are well-organized, supported by evidence, and completed within time limits. I hold a Master's Degree in Creative Writing from the University of Denver, and am capable of helping you brainstorm, outline, write, edit, and proof-read academic papers of any level, from high school to graduate school. I also have experience helping students write admissions essays and personal statements for both college and graduate school applications. For students who wish to learn more about Creative Writing, I can provide in-depth assistance with the principles of story structure for short stories, novels, & screenplays; dialogue construction & scene writing; character design and theme; effective use of narration & description; editing & proofreading; and much more.
PSAT

PSAT

The PSAT / NMSQT is a shorter version of the SAT; apart from length, the scoring scale, & how the length impacts scoring/difficulty, the two tests are identical in every regard, including style and subject matter. My average SAT student improves their overall score by 120 - 300 points after just 8 – 12 hours of tutoring (versus the industry average of 60 - 100 points in 30+ hours). I've had great success teaching both SAT Math and SAT Verbal; my approach to SAT Reading, in particular, produces powerful improvements in accuracy after just 1 lesson! My experience also includes teaching full classes at private schools and learning centers as well as writing curriculum for top boutique tutoring companies for SAT Math and SAT Writing. In addition to the above qualifications, I have 18+ years of experience in test preparation tutoring & achieved a 99th percentile result myself on the SAT. Every year since 2014 till the present, I have ranked in the top 20 – 100 Wyzant tutors nationwide. As the founder of Intuitive Test Prep, I also have a 5-star rating on Google and accreditation by the Better Business Bureau. Add meaningful and sustainable improvements to your SAT score with my methods: ⭐Learn how to identify every Digital SAT Verbal question as a member of 1 of 5 different groups, each of which has its own criteria for what the correct answer should DO. For each group, regardless of the specific question type, there exists a single, common-sense technique for ALL SAT Verbal questions in that group that allows a student to select the answer that best meets those criteria. Students often prefer this clean, simplified approach to the ones taught by leading test prep companies due to the ease and fluency with which such methods can be recalled and applied under timed conditions! ⭐Identify the quirky, yet ultimately recognizable Math questions that the Digital SAT Math test is known for and always, always, always have a systematic approach ready to unleash. Be prepared to use DESMOS, the powerful built-in graphing
SAT Math

SAT Math

My average SAT student improves their overall score by 120 - 300 points after just 8 – 12 hours of tutoring (versus the industry average of 60 - 100 points in 30+ hours). I've had great success teaching both SAT Math and SAT Verbal; my approach to SAT Reading, in particular, produces powerful improvements in accuracy after just 1 lesson! My experience also includes teaching full classes at private schools and learning centers as well as writing curriculum for top boutique tutoring companies for SAT Math and SAT Writing. In addition to the above qualifications, I have 18+ years of experience in test preparation tutoring & achieved a 99th percentile result myself on the SAT. Every year since 2014 till the present, I have ranked in the top 20 – 100 Wyzant tutors nationwide. As the founder of Intuitive Test Prep, I also have a 5-star rating on Google and accreditation by the Better Business Bureau. Add meaningful and sustainable improvements to your SAT score with my methods: ⭐Learn how to identify every Digital SAT Verbal question as a member of 1 of 5 different groups, each of which has its own criteria for what the correct answer should DO. For each group, regardless of the specific question type, there exists a single, common-sense technique for ALL SAT Verbal questions in that group that allows a student to select the answer that best meets those criteria. Students often prefer this clean, simplified approach to the ones taught by leading test prep companies due to the ease and fluency with which such methods can be recalled and applied under timed conditions! ⭐Identify the quirky, yet ultimately recognizable Math questions that the Digital SAT Math test is known for and always, always, always have a systematic approach ready to unleash. Be prepared to use DESMOS, the powerful built-in graphing calculator in all kinds of ways to blast through a number of the questions (and, just as importantly, recognize when DESMOS won’t work). Have quicker, cleaner ways of solving a lot of standard questions in order to
SAT Reading

SAT Reading

My average SAT student improves their overall score by 120 - 300 points after just 8 – 12 hours of tutoring (versus the industry average of 60 - 100 points in 30+ hours). I've had great success teaching both SAT Math and SAT Verbal; my approach to SAT Reading, in particular, produces powerful improvements in accuracy after just 1 lesson! My experience also includes teaching full classes at private schools and learning centers as well as writing curriculum for top boutique tutoring companies for SAT Math and SAT Writing. In addition to the above qualifications, I have 18+ years of experience in test preparation tutoring & achieved a 99th percentile result myself on the SAT. Every year since 2014 till the present, I have ranked in the top 20 – 100 Wyzant tutors nationwide. As the founder of Intuitive Test Prep, I also have a 5-star rating on Google and accreditation by the Better Business Bureau. Add meaningful and sustainable improvements to your SAT score with my methods: ⭐Learn how to identify every Digital SAT Verbal question as a member of 1 of 5 different groups, each of which has its own criteria for what the correct answer should DO. For each group, regardless of the specific question type, there exists a single, common-sense technique for ALL SAT Verbal questions in that group that allows a student to select the answer that best meets those criteria. Students often prefer this clean, simplified approach to the ones taught by leading test prep companies due to the ease and fluency with which such methods can be recalled and applied under timed conditions! ⭐Identify the quirky, yet ultimately recognizable Math questions that the Digital SAT Math test is known for and always, always, always have a systematic approach ready to unleash. Be prepared to use DESMOS, the powerful built-in graphing calculator in all kinds of ways to blast through a number of the questions (and, just as importantly, recognize when DESMOS won’t work). Have quicker, cleaner ways of solving a lot of standard questions in order to
SAT Writing

SAT Writing

My average SAT student improves their overall score by 120 - 300 points after just 8 – 12 hours of tutoring (versus the industry average of 60 - 100 points in 30+ hours). I've had great success teaching both SAT Math and SAT Verbal; my approach to SAT Reading, in particular, produces powerful improvements in accuracy after just 1 lesson! My experience also includes teaching full classes at private schools and learning centers as well as writing curriculum for top boutique tutoring companies for SAT Math and SAT Writing. In addition to the above qualifications, I have 18+ years of experience in test preparation tutoring & achieved a 99th percentile result myself on the SAT. Every year since 2014 till the present, I have ranked in the top 20 – 100 Wyzant tutors nationwide. As the founder of Intuitive Test Prep, I also have a 5-star rating on Google and accreditation by the Better Business Bureau. Add meaningful and sustainable improvements to your SAT score with my methods: ⭐Learn how to identify every Digital SAT Verbal question as a member of 1 of 5 different groups, each of which has its own criteria for what the correct answer should DO. For each group, regardless of the specific question type, there exists a single, common-sense technique for ALL SAT Verbal questions in that group that allows a student to select the answer that best meets those criteria. Students often prefer this clean, simplified approach to the ones taught by leading test prep companies due to the ease and fluency with which such methods can be recalled and applied under timed conditions! ⭐Identify the quirky, yet ultimately recognizable Math questions that the Digital SAT Math test is known for and always, always, always have a systematic approach ready to unleash. Be prepared to use DESMOS, the powerful built-in graphing calculator in all kinds of ways to blast through a number of the questions (and, just as importantly, recognize when DESMOS won’t work). Have quicker, cleaner ways of solving a lot of standard questions in order to
SHSAT (NY HS admissions)

SHSAT (NY HS admissions)

I have 18+ Years of experience providing test preparation tutoring for ALL sections of standardized tests such as the SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, & LSAT. In this capacity, I have tutored countless students for math, grammar, reading comprehension, logic, vocabulary, and writing. As such,  I am more than equipped to help students taking the SHSAT achieve their goals. Feel free to reach out for a free consultation to learn more!
SSAT

SSAT

I have 18+ Years of experience providing test preparation tutoring for ALL sections of standardized tests such as the SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, & LSAT. In this capacity, I have tutored countless students for math, grammar, reading comprehension, logic, vocabulary, and writing. Relative to the SAT/ACT, the ISEE and SSAT are just lighter versions of these more advanced tests. In particular, they resemble the old 1600 SAT (prior to the 2400 test), and I am more than equipped to help students taking the ISEE and SSAT achieve their goals. Feel free to reach out for a free consultation to learn more!
Thesis Writing

Thesis Writing

My primary field of expertise is in providing standardized test preparation for the SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, & LSAT exams. All of these exams have (or have had) an essay response section. In this capacity, I have tutored numerous people who needed strategies for writing impromptu essays that are well-organized, supported by evidence, and completed within time limits. I hold a Master's Degree in Creative Writing from the University of Denver, and am capable of helping you brainstorm, outline, write, edit, and proof-read academic papers of any level, from high school to graduate school. I also have experience helping students write admissions essays and personal statements for both college and graduate school applications. For students who wish to learn more about Creative Writing, I can provide in-depth assistance with the principles of story structure for short stories, novels, & screenplays; dialogue construction & scene writing; character design and theme; effective use of narration & description; editing & proofreading; and much more.
Trigonometry

Trigonometry

I have 18+ Years of experience providing test preparation tutoring for ALL sections of standardized tests such as the SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, & LSAT. In this capacity, I have tutored countless students for math, grammar, reading comprehension, logic, vocabulary, and writing. As such, I am more than equipped to help students taking Trigonometry to achieve their goals. The keys to success in trigonometry are a strong grasp of a handful of basic concepts (such as the unit circle, the concept of inverse functions, periodicity, and the pythagorean identity) and learning how to apply them to various situations. Too often students struggle with trigonometry because of the sheer number of different formulas and identities involved; under my tutelage, students learn how to generate and derive knowledge rather than simply memorizing and regurgitating it. I show them effective and reliable substitutions and content-based strategies to enable them to solve trigonometry problems with greater speed and accuracy. I also offer intensive review for prerequisite math subject matter such as algebra, geometry and algebra 2. For physics students, I provide thorough coverage of trigonometry as it pertains to vector math, and I also provide standardized test preparation for the ACT, SAT, GRE, & GMAT (the former 2 of which contain trigonometry). Feel free to reach out for a free consultation to learn more!
Vocabulary

Vocabulary

The more you do with a word, the more likely you are to remember it. I use only the most up-to-date and cutting edge approaches to improve vocabulary. Traditional study methods such as flashcards, mnemonics and verbal puns are combined with the latest theories on learning and cognition to maximize retention and optimize recall on a test. I have years of experience providing standardized test preparation for the ACT, SAT, GRE, & GMAT; the GRE, in particular, requires developing an extensive vocabulary.
Writing

Writing

My primary field of expertise is in providing standardized test preparation for the SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, & LSAT exams. All of these exams have (or have had) an essay response section. In this capacity, I have tutored numerous people who needed strategies for writing impromptu essays that are well-organized, supported by evidence, and completed within time limits. I hold a Master's Degree in Creative Writing from the University of Denver, and am capable of helping you brainstorm, outline, write, edit, and proof-read academic papers of any level, from high school to graduate school. I also have experience helping students write admissions essays and personal statements for both college and graduate school applications. For students who wish to learn more about Creative Writing, I can provide in-depth assistance with the principles of story structure for short stories, novels, & screenplays; dialogue construction & scene writing; character design and theme; effective use of narration & description; editing & proofreading; and much more.
Literature

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Excellent tutor!

Excellent tutor! Also offered insight into which test is best. My son went from a 28 to a 34 after working with Meeraj for only a month or so. He even received a perfect score on reading which had started out as his lowest sub score. Highly recommend.

Kim, 7 lessons with Meeraj

Phenomenal Teacher and Communicator

Coming into my first session with Meeraj, I’d taken a GRE prep course through my university, and I’d taken my first stab at the GRE general test. On that first attempt, I’d scored a 153 in Verbal and a 157 in Quant, which was far below my goal of scoring at least a 160 in both sections. I was definitely a bit worried I wouldn’t be able to hit my original target, with or without additional study time. However, I decided to keep going and signed up to have some sessions with Meeraj to work on my GRE skills. Over the course of our 11 one-hour sessions that spanned across 3 months, I managed to increase my scores by 10 points in Verbal and 6 points in Quant, putting me a fair margin above my original goal with a 163 in both sections. Throughout our lessons, he tailored our lesson plans to my particular learning style and helped me learn how to beat the tricky questions the GRE liked to throw at me, and I was so much more confident going into my next testing session. Overall, I simply cannot recommend Meeraj enough for any sort of standardized test prep, particularly for the GRE. He knows what he’s talking about, and he doesn’t mince words. Every minute in our sessions was a valuable minute that helped me reach my goal, and I can’t thank him enough for showing me that I was capable of scoring better than I originally ever thought I could.

Zachary, 11 lessons with Meeraj

Excellent tutor!

I needed to bring my GRE scores up in a very short time before my MBA application deadlines, which were due in just shy of 2 months. With Meeraj's help, I was able to score over 160 in both sections by the end! He really did teach me new strategies and a different way of looking at the test.

Aleena, 7 lessons with Meeraj

Confident and Effective

We were referred to Meeraj by a friend. My son did 2 months of weekly sessions with Meeraj, working over July and August to prepare for the September ACT. He ended up scoring a 35 out of 36 composite score - very pleased with the result! Meeraj has confidence in his method and did not fail to deliver. Well worth the investment!

Krish, 13 lessons with Meeraj

Prepared and Present

We appreciate Meeraj’s expert advice and guidance as our daughter prepares for taking the ACT. His lessons are prepared and organized, and it’s clear he wants her to succeed!

Alyssa, 11 lessons with Meeraj

Super Professional Tutor

Preparing for the SAT was hard for me, as I had tried other places like Princeton Review and such but it felt like they just didn’t work. So I went to Meeraj and went from a 1360 all the way to a 1500 with a perfect 800 on the Math! I am super grateful and Meeraj was always very professional and gave good lessons and tips. I highly recommend!

Reid, 9 lessons with Meeraj

Diligent, Structured SAT Tutor!

If you are looking for the best SAT tutor for your child, Meeraj is it. He worked diligently with my son to help him prepare for his first time taking the SAT. Meeraj is very organized and structured and held my son accountable to ensure that each week's lessons and homework were completed and that he thoroughly understood the material. The end result? My son who is a sophomore scored a 1510 on his SAT (99% percentile) and we know that Meeraj was a big part of his success. Thank you, Meeraj!

Melissah, 14 lessons with Meeraj

Incredibly helpful

Meeraj holds my son accountable. I like this. My son responds to structure and pressure - Very bright and professional tutor. Would use again Thanks for all the help

Mary, 8 lessons with Meeraj

Math strategies

Worked on personal weaknesses in math. Meeraj helped our student learn to answer problems correctly that he has missed on the ACT in the past. Meeraj is mindful and intentional about areas of focus designed to maximize success.

Kathryn, 10 lessons with Meeraj

Very experienced SAT tutor!

My son ended up getting a score of 1530 on the SAT with Meeraj! He was trying to raise his math score for a very long time with no success. In just a short 3 weeks working with Meeraj, his math score went from 720 to 790. Meeraj has a very unique set of methods to target a student's weakness and provide related practice. I was very pleased by Meeraj's ability to tutor all sections on the test. Meeraj is flexible and very honest with his feedback. The time during lessons was used effectively. It was one of the best investments I have ever made when it comes to my son's academic success.

Richard, 22 lessons with Meeraj
Tutor responded:

The first 10 of the 22 hours this customer purchased were for his older son, who is the student mentioned in this review. The other 12 hours were for his younger brother who did very well in his own right on the ACT.