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Matthew M.

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A successful test-taker is a prepared test-taker. As both a university instructor and a test prep tutor, I am devoted to helping students master the daunting process of standardized testing. I teach the very best strategies, tips and shortcuts for the SAT, GRE and GMAT. I want each of my students to have the clearest advantage on test day.

For each section of the test, I teach only proven methods for raising a score. For example, by organizing comprehensive word lists into dynamic visual...

A successful test-taker is a prepared test-taker. As both a university instructor and a test prep tutor, I am devoted to helping students master the daunting process of standardized testing. I teach the very best strategies, tips and shortcuts for the SAT, GRE and GMAT. I want each of my students to have the clearest advantage on test day.

For each section of the test, I teach only proven methods for raising a score. For example, by organizing comprehensive word lists into dynamic visual relationships, like a visual thesaurus, GRE and SAT students are able to increase their vocabulary dramatically and efficiently.

Teaching math for any standardized test can easily become bogged down by a mass of tricks students find difficult to remember on test day. So I don't do that! Instead, I keep it clean and efficient, focusing on the fundamentals of problem solving.

For reading comprehension questions, I teach an evidenced-based method of passage analysis that quickly yields the organization and logic of a passage as well as the function of each of its parts.

To achieve a high scoring essay (SAT and GRE), I show my students how to construct a position on the given issue by discussing it from multiple viewpoints. Supporting your position in an essay form becomes intuitive and fluid, and won’t have the artificial and tedious quality of the five paragraph template detested by graders.

Lastly, for all standardized tests, simulated practice tests are a crucial part of test preparation. Beyond their diagnostic value, mock tests are essential for mastering the psychological demands of the test. Along with interpreting results to target specific areas or question types, I work with students to develop (and stick to) an intensive practice test schedule.

I strongly believe that if you know your test inside and out, you'll have all the confidence you need on test day.


Education

University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
Mathematics
Brown University, Providence, RI
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University of Colorado Boulder
Graduate Coursework

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GMAT

GMAT

A successful test-taker is a prepared test-taker. I am devoted to helping students master the daunting process of GMAT prep. After 15 years and over 10,000 hours of GMAT tutoring, I’ve found what works. So I only teach the very best strategies, tailored to a student’s particular learning style, to achieve their target score. For example, GMAT math prep can easily become bogged down by a mass of tricks students find difficult to remember on test day. So I don't do that! Instead, I focus on the fundamentals of problem solving. For each section of the test, I teach only proven methods for achieving your target score.
GRE

GRE

A successful test-taker is a prepared test-taker. As both a university instructor and a test prep tutor, I am devoted to helping students master the daunting process of standardized testing. I teach the very best strategies, tips and shortcuts for the GRE. I want each of my students to have the clearest advantage on test day.
SAT Math
SAT Reading
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Great Tutor!

I needed to take the GMAT within 7 weeks. Matthew provided excellent guidance in helping me prepare for both the quant and verbal sections. His knowledge in the math principles and verbal strategies needed to succeed helped me quickly prepare for the test. He also provided necessary feedback to help push me to do better. I also appreciated that he was available all the time on e-mail or phone even after our meetings. Matthew truly became a source of information that I could trust. Under his watch, I was able to successfully take the GMAT and get a score in my target range on the first try. I strongly recommend Matthew as a GMAT tutor to anyone in the metroplex who wants someone who is willing, knowledgeable, and flexible on time/location.

HaoWei, 13 lessons with Matthew

Knowledgeable and helpful

I wish I had found Matthew sooner as I have spent an awfully long time paying a popular website to prepare me for my GMAT. His tips have been a game changer and I have increased my score with only a few lessons. I would highly recommend him for preparation classes for the exam

Pedro, 8 lessons with Matthew

GRE

Matthew takes the time to instruct the course material along with teaching different methods that take his students to think beyond the conventional way of problem solving

Brandon, 22 lessons with Matthew

Great Lesson

Thank you for the great tutoring I know my GMAT performance will improve with these lessons. You are an amazing teacher!!!

Cameron, 26 lessons with Matthew

Great Lesson

Thank you! This is helping my low confidence :) Thanks Matthew for all the tips they will definitely help me test day

Cameron, 26 lessons with Matthew

Great Lesson

Thank you! This is helping my low confidence :) Thanks Matthew for all the tips they will definitely help me test day

Cameron, 26 lessons with Matthew

Great teacher, very patient!

Matt is a fantastic GRE tutor!! He helped me gain a tremendous amount of confidence in my quant skills and was always super patient. He broke down the concepts and helped me stay motivated in my GRE test prep. He is super knowledgeable on all things GRE and has a passion for teaching. I highly recommend Matt to anyone who is looking for GRE prep and if you have test anxiety, Matt is a great resource!

Anonymous, 40 lessons with Matthew

Knowledgeable and very supportive

Matthew goes to the basics and builds on that to deal with complicated problems. He has a simple approach that anyone can use to learn. The main topics we've gone through so far is number theory in the basics of algebra.

Tim, 26 lessons with Matthew

Highly Recommended

I worked with Matthew on the GRE for a short month before my exam and reached my desired score. Having not taken any exams for a long time, I was anxious about tackling something like the GRE with such short notice. Matthew was more than up to the task of helping me and made the process not only manageable but also accessible. Matthew is equally kind and patient as he is extremely knowledgeable and professional. He knows these exams inside and out, and will construct a detailed plan to get you to your target score. I have no doubt that students of any age group and exam type will appreciate his lucid and flexible teaching approach. He makes high volumes of content seem approachable and gives great advice on everything related to the test - from breaking down the content to tackling the studying process to exactly what to do on test day to maximize your potential. He also gives great advice on what to look for in the masses of test preparation material out there. Matthew has the resources, attitude, teaching ability, and sheer knowledge to help you succeed. I highly recommend him.

Norrec, 6 lessons with Matthew

Incredible tutor! Highly recommend!

I've met with quite a few tutors in my quest for the elusive 700+ score on the GMAT and Matthew has been by far my favorite. He is truly invested in his students' success and not at all in the tutoring business for the money. In fact, with his level of expertise and experience, he should be charging a whole lot more! Matthew knows the GMAT inside out and gave me countless insights about the test algorithm, study methods, ways to outsmart the system, tips and tricks, time management, what to do the day of the test, and detailed feedback regarding which questions weigh more and which ones can be skipped over. His extensive knowledge about the test cannot be beat. He and I worked primarily on quant but he still also gave me valuable advise about verbal CR and SC and the essay and recommended the most effective test prep resources. I've taken the test several times and each time he was extremely supportive and expertly assuaged my fears. He always managed to lift my spirits even when when I was most anxious and kept me pushing forward (with my disposition, that's no small feat!) My score went from Q39 on the first GMAC practice test to Q49 on the official test, and that's despite the fact that I have not done any math for the past 7 years. Matthew also provided me with valuable insights about MBA programs and MBA application process. All in all, I cannot recommend him highly enough!

Maria, 3 lessons with Matthew
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