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My students commonly improve by:
100+ points on SAT
4+ points on ACT
4+ points on a targeted GRE section, or 6+ points on full GRE

Some stand-out students:
SAT:
Emily: 1360 -> 1570 (210 points!)
Sophie: 1400 -> 1500 (Sophie is now at Brown!)
Edward: 1010 -> 1200 (190 points in just 8 sessions!)

ACT:
Grace: 26 -> 33/36 (7 points! Grace received the highest level of financial support for her dream school!)
Aditya: 23 -> 29/36 (6 points!)
Mark: 18 -> 24/36 (6...

My students commonly improve by:
100+ points on SAT
4+ points on ACT
4+ points on a targeted GRE section, or 6+ points on full GRE

Some stand-out students:
SAT:
Emily: 1360 -> 1570 (210 points!)
Sophie: 1400 -> 1500 (Sophie is now at Brown!)
Edward: 1010 -> 1200 (190 points in just 8 sessions!)

ACT:
Grace: 26 -> 33/36 (7 points! Grace received the highest level of financial support for her dream school!)
Aditya: 23 -> 29/36 (6 points!)
Mark: 18 -> 24/36 (6 points!)

GRE:
Amy: 317 -> 328, GRE Quant 155 -> 166 (11 GRE Quant points in 3 months!)
Priya: 319 -> 327, primarily GRE Verbal (8 points in under 3 months!)
Chancharik: 3.5 -> 5.5/6 GRE Essay (top 3% after 3 lessons!)
Julia: 3.5 -> 5/6 GRE Essay

I offer a free consult if your test is in 5+ weeks (SAT/ACT).

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TEST PREP EXCELLENCE:
I tutor every section of the SAT, ACT, and GRE.

My approach includes full coaching for the SAT Desmos calculator and all aspects of the new digital SAT.

My tutoring is practical, structured, and customized.

I share top resources, special handouts, and best study techniques — what to make flashcards for, what to focus on first, etc. Homework (if wanted) helps your money go far with learning between sessions.

MY BACKGROUND:
I have perfect scores on: SAT Math, GRE Quant, GRE Verbal, and GRE AWA Essay.

I have a top 3% SAT Reading / SAT Writing score.

MS Engineering, Texas A&M; MS Computer Science, UT Dallas.

ADMISSIONS SUPPORT:
College essay help, application help, and much more.

NOTE:
In addition to a 50 or 80 min face-to-face session, I bill another 10 min for lesson prep. Total charge = 60 or 90 min.

SEARCH KEYWORDS:
Digital SAT, SAT Math, SAT Reading, SAT Writing, SAT Reading and Writing,
ACT Math, ACT Science, ACT English, ACT Reading,
GRE Quant, GRE Verbal, GRE AWA, GRE Essay


Education

Texas A&M University
Mechanical ENGR
Texas A&M University
Masters
University of Texas at Dallas
Masters

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ACT English

ACT English

Experience tutoring ACT; Top Scores on Similar Exams: SAT Writing: 760 (top 2%); SAT Reading: 730 (top 3%); SAT Math: Perfect Score (top 1%); Master's in Structural Engineering; GRE Reading/Writing: Perfect Score; PSAT Reading/Writing: Top 3%; PSAT and GRE Math: Perfect Score
ACT Math

ACT Math

Experience tutoring ACT; Top Scores on Similar Exams: SAT Math: Perfect Score (top 1%); SAT Writing: 760 (top 2%); SAT Reading: 730 (top 3%); Master's in Structural Engineering; PSAT and GRE Math: Perfect Score; GRE Reading/Writing: Perfect Score; PSAT Reading/Writing: Top 3%
ACT Reading

ACT Reading

Experience tutoring ACT; Top Scores on Similar Exams: SAT Writing: 760 (top 2%); SAT Reading: 730 (top 3%); SAT Math: Perfect Score (top 1%); Master's in Structural Engineering; GRE Reading/Writing: Perfect Score; PSAT Reading/Writing: Top 3%; PSAT and GRE Math: Perfect Score
ACT Science

ACT Science

Experience tutoring ACT; Top Scores on Similar Exams: SAT Math: Perfect Score (top 1%); SAT Writing: 760 (top 2%); SAT Reading: 730 (top 3%); Master's in Structural Engineering; PSAT and GRE Math: Perfect Score; GRE Reading/Writing: Perfect Score; PSAT Reading/Writing: Top 3%
College Counseling

College Counseling

I am an experienced admissions consultant who personally guides students through every aspect of the college application process, from SAT/ACT prep to essay development and application strategy. My students include a student who improved from 1400 to 1500 on the SAT and now attends Brown University, and another who progressed from 26 to 33 on the ACT. With Master's degrees in both Structural Engineering and Computer Science, I provide comprehensive support that has opened countless doors. I personally handle every part of the process to ensure that guidance is tailored to each student's unique goals and needs.
Essay Writing

Essay Writing

I've helped guide students with their essays for years. I've helped coach people to improve their GRE Analytical Writing Essay from 3.5/6 to 5/6 (41st to 92nd percentile).
GRE

GRE

GRE Math: Perfect 170/170 (top 3%); GRE Reading/Verbal: Perfect 170/170 (top 1%); GRE Essay: Perfect 6/6 (top 1%); Master's in Structural Engineering
Personal Statements

Personal Statements

I have been tutoring personal statements and essays for years, helping students craft compelling narratives that showcase their unique voice and goals. I scored a perfect 6/6 on the GRE Analytical Writing section, placing me in the top 2% of test takers, and have helped students achieve similar dramatic improvements—including a student who improved from 2/6 to 5/6 on her GRE Analytical Writing score. I received praise for my writing ability from professors throughout my graduate programs in Engineering and Computer Science, and my deep familiarity with the entire admissions process allows me to guide students in creating essays that align strategically with their overall application narrative. I specialize in helping students move beyond generic essays to develop authentic, standout personal statements that admissions officers remember.
PSAT

PSAT

PSAT Math: Perfect Score; PSAT Reading: Top 3% Score; PSAT Writing: Top 3% Score; All sections of SAT: Top 3% Score; All sections of GRE: Perfect Score; Master's in Structural Engineering
SAT Math

SAT Math

SAT Math: Perfect Score (top 1%); SAT Overall: 1545 (top 2%); SAT Writing: 760 (top 2%); SAT Reading: 730 (top 3%); Master's in Structural Engineering; PSAT and GRE Math: Perfect Score; GRE Reading/Writing: Perfect Score; PSAT Reading/Writing: Top 3%
SAT Reading

SAT Reading

SAT Overall: 1545 (top 2%); SAT Writing: 760 (top 2%); SAT Reading: 730 (top 3%); SAT Math: Perfect Score (top 1%); Master's in Structural Engineering; GRE Reading/Writing: Perfect Score; PSAT Reading/Writing: Top 3%; PSAT and GRE Math: Perfect Score
SAT Writing

SAT Writing

SAT Overall: 1545 (top 2%); SAT Writing: 760 (top 2%); SAT Reading: 730 (top 3%); SAT Math: Perfect Score (top 1%); Master's in Structural Engineering; GRE Reading/Writing: Perfect Score; PSAT Reading/Writing: Top 3%; PSAT and GRE Math: Perfect Score
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Great SAT Tutor!

Justin has been such a great SAT tutor! He’s super patient and always makes sure I understand the material before moving on. His tips for the math section helped me solve problems way faster, and his reading strategies made the passages a lot easier to handle. After working with Justin for a few weeks, my practice SAT scores improved a lot, and I feel much more confident going into the real test. I really appreciate how encouraging and easy to talk to he is. Totally recommend him to anyone studying for the SAT

Eli, 5 lessons with Justin

GRE General 1 hour lesson (online) Verbal

He provided excellent resources for me to study independently before our next session. We also reviewed several GRE General verbal questions together.

Paola, 2 lessons with Justin

Great use of resources

He gave me great resources to use to study on my own before our next session. We went over some questions on the GRE General verbal questions.

Paola, 2 lessons with Justin

Excellent!

Justin is reliable, responsive, and easy to communicate with. We truly appreciate his dedication and the positive impact he has had on my son’s English and SAT preparation.

Joanne, 2 lessons with Justin

Incredibly Helpful and Collaborative Tutor!

My son worked with Justin for about 2 months to develop his college essays. He was incredibly helpful and collaborative in all aspects from brainstorming, idea development, tone, message, style, and wordsmithing. My son looked forward to his sessions and found him very easy coordinate and work with. He's very knowledgeable about college essays overall and quality storytelling. The end result was a number of very well written, quality essays. We couldn't say enough about his help.

Donald, 13 lessons with Justin

Highly skilled and supportive tutor everyone needs!

Having Justin as my tutor was one of the best decisions I made for preparing for the GRE. I was very overwhelmed by the GRE essay before I first met Justin, but through his lessons I was able to take the exam with high confidence. I am happy to say that I got the score I wanted, thanks to Justin! Justin ensured that each lesson was tailored to my needs and goals while also providing structure, so that I didn't miss the things that I needed to learn. I could really feel that he genuinely cared for my success, and his expertise and flexibility in teaching always left me with feeling happy with my progress. I strongly recommend working with Justin!

Julia, 12 lessons with Justin

Great tutor and extremely thorough!

Justin helped me with GRE verbal as I am applying for graduate school. Though I only had a couple of sessions with him, he gave me a wealth of study habits and knowledge to help me tackle problems easier. High recommend!

Vincent, 2 lessons with Justin

Highly Recommend! Structured & Personalized

I felt so overwhelmed when I first began studying for the GRE. Justin’s systematic approach to the exam, resources, and shared strategies helped me form a study plan where I am already seeing tangible progress. He came extremely prepared but still provided space in the dialogue for my concerns and took the time to really understand my weak points. I look foward to continuing my sessions with Justin, I would highly reccomend!

Nicole, 2 lessons with Justin

Knowledgeable Tutor

Mr. Justin taught my son strategies for reading passages, whether it may be analyzing the passage and learning to answer questions faster. Mr. Justin’s test tips have also helped him to be more aware of his timing during testing.

Tanya , 2 lessons with Justin

Knowledgeable and Highly Effective!

I worked with Justin on the GRE writing section. His knowledge of the smallest of details on the exam really made me feel like I understood the exam better myself. I always like teachers who are very thorough and are willing to critique my work in a way that sets me up for success. Justin did this fantastically. By the end of the session, I knew point-by-point exactly what I needed to do to improve. The path forward was very clear. Definitely recommend!

Chancharik, 3 lessons with Justin