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Aaron A.

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Scores:
SAT Reading & Writing 800/800

AP US History 5/5, AP English Language and Composition 5/5

GRE Verbal: 168/170 (98th percentile), Analytical Writing 5/6

SSAT: Reading 800/800, Verbal 800/800

For twelve years, I have helped students achieve dramatic results on standardized tests. For half of that time, I worked in China, where I learned the secrets of the top test prep companies and was later hired by them to develop new programs and test strategies. During this time, I was...

Scores:
SAT Reading & Writing 800/800

AP US History 5/5, AP English Language and Composition 5/5

GRE Verbal: 168/170 (98th percentile), Analytical Writing 5/6

SSAT: Reading 800/800, Verbal 800/800

For twelve years, I have helped students achieve dramatic results on standardized tests. For half of that time, I worked in China, where I learned the secrets of the top test prep companies and was later hired by them to develop new programs and test strategies. During this time, I was invited by China’s Ministry of Education as a featured guest speaker on how to design and execute innovative reading and vocabulary development strategies. My reputation grew with each student’s success, and my clientele grew to include China’s growing numbers of millionaires (and even a few billionaires) who wanted to help their children achieve success. Thanks to recent world events, I am now back in the United States, where I am president of an international tutoring company.

Testimonials:
"Thanks Aaron, I could never have come this far without you." Student Dale Z. after earning a perfect score on the SAT Critical Reading section and gaining admission to an Ivy League university.

"You are the best teacher I've ever had."
Gloria Q. - SAT student

"My son took the SAT and scored 2350 (out of 2400 on the old SAT). He would not have received his SAT score and his offer from Yale without your help and encouragement." --
Jessie X.

Score Improvement:

•My students have increased an average of 237 points for the Reading/Writing portion of the exam on the SAT.

Average percentile change for SSAT:

•Reading: 38% increase percentile points (this would be the equivalent of a student going from the 50th percentile to the 88th percentile)

•Verbal: 32% increase

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University of Washington
History

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American History

American History

American history has long been a passion of mine. Often, schools want students to demonstrate, through tests and essays, not only that they can remember facts, but that they understand the concepts and why they are important. I can help you or your child with both. I can invent clever mnemonic devices that help you memorize a lot of information in a short amount of time. Furthermore, I can use real life examples that are relevant to you or your child's interests to illustrate historical concepts in an understandable and (hopefully) enjoyable way.
College Counseling

College Counseling

For over 10 years, I have helped students prepare for interviews using a unique approach that adds realism for the student. I often am able to predict which questions schools will ask. In addition, I show the student how to do the research they need to impress their target schools. For essays, I'm able to help students transform their writing in an ethical way that still has the student do their own writing. My students have been accepted at Andover, Exeter, Milton, Choate, Lakeside, Groton, and Loomis Chaffee.
European History

European History

European history has long been a passion of mine. Often, schools want students to demonstrate, through tests and essays, not only that they can remember facts, but that they understand the concepts and why they are important. I can help you or your child with both. I can invent clever mnemonic devices that help you memorize a lot of information in a short amount of time. Furthermore, I can use real life examples that are relevant to you or your child's interests to illustrate historical concepts in an understandable and (hopefully) enjoyable way.
GRE

GRE

I've been teaching test prep for over ten years and the GRE was what led me to develop my own proprietary strategies to help my students on the GRE and other standardized tests. Using the method that I developed helped me to increase my own score over 400 points (back when it was on the old scale), and helped many of my students achieve similar results. Scores: Verbal 168/170 (98th percentile) Writing 5/6 (93rd percentile)
Interview Prep

Interview Prep

For over 10 years, I have helped students prepare for interviews using a unique approach that adds realism for the student. I often am able to predict which questions schools will ask. In addition, I show students how to do the research they need to impress their target schools to prepare them for the one defining interview question that almost every school will ask. My approach also helps students learn to think on their feet while also helping them find their voice, so they give truly authentic answers.
ISEE

ISEE

I possess years of experience teaching the ISEE. Most of this was earned in Beijing, where I managed the test prep department of a bilingual school and training center. Developing my own test-taking strategies beyond the traditional “tips and tricks,” some of them derived from when I scored in the 98th percentile on the GRE, I helped many students overcome their difficulties and achieve success on the ISEE. This expertise is especially important since there are not many teachers who have ISEE experience, and the test itself does not have as much officially-produced material as many of the other standardized tests that I teach.
Personal Statements

Personal Statements

For over 10 years, I have helped clients write essays that are truly student written yet reflect the care and input from someone who takes the time to learn who your child. Instead of giving students cookie-cutter answers that tell schools what they want to hear, I help your student express not only their passions but also why they chose that school as the place to grow. I have a perfect record of helping students get their target scores and helping students grow into better, more thoughtful writers. My students have been accepted at Andover, Exeter, Milton, Choate, Lakeside, Groton, and Loomis Chaffee.
SAT Reading

SAT Reading

1. I helped increase students' SAT scores an average of 237 points for the Reading/Writing portions of the SAT. 2. In addition to traditional strategies, I have proprietary ones that I developed myself that have worked wonders for my students. 3. Many tutors work with SAT and test prep as one small part of their job as a tutor. I, however, am an SAT and test prep specialist. My mission is to learn every facet of the test from the best way to take notes to what snacks are most helpful for students on test day. 4. As an SAT expert, I have been featured in several magazine articles (available upon request). 5. I am willing to guarantee results for students who follow the program. If students complete 80% of the homework assignments, consistently use the strategies that they have learned, and regularly attend class, their SAT scores will increase from their initial mock exam. If not, I will gladly offer a full refund. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask. I would like to invite you to try a lesson with me, and, if you are not convinced that I am an excellent tutor for you, I will gladly give you a full refund.
SAT Writing

SAT Writing

1. I helped increase students' SAT scores an average of 237 points for the Reading/Writing portions of the SAT. 2. In addition to traditional strategies, I have proprietary ones that I developed myself that have worked wonders for my students. 3. Many tutors work with SAT and test prep as one small part of their job as a tutor. I, however, am an SAT and test prep specialist. My mission is to learn every facet of the test from the best way to take notes to what snacks are most helpful for students on test day. 4. As an SAT expert, I have been featured in several magazine articles (available upon request). 5. I am willing to guarantee results for students who follow the program. If students complete 80% of the homework assignments, consistently use the strategies that they have learned, and regularly attend class, their SAT scores will increase from their initial mock exam. If not, I will gladly offer a full refund. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask. I would like to invite you to try a lesson with me, and, if you are not convinced that I am an excellent tutor for you, I will gladly give you a full refund.
SSAT

SSAT

Personal SSAT score: 800/800 Verbal 800/800 Reading Average percentile change for my SSAT students: •Reading: 38% increase percentile points (this would be the equivalent of a student going from the 50th percentile to the 88th percentile) •Verbal: 32% increase
World History

World History

History has long been a passion of mine. Often, schools want students to demonstrate, through tests and essays, not only that they can remember facts, but that they understand the concepts and why they are important. I can help you or your child with both. I can invent clever mnemonic devices that help you memorize a lot of information in a short amount of time. Furthermore, I can use real life examples that are relevant to you or your child's interests to illustrate historical concepts in an understandable and (hopefully) enjoyable way.
ACT English
ACT Reading
PSAT
Reading
Social Studies
Vocabulary
Writing
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Aaron is my savior!

If you are on the search for a tutor who is engaging, insightful, and passionate about their job, Aaron is the tutor for you. I’ve had Aaron as a tutor for both APUSH and the SAT reading portion. Aaron is like a walking, talking textbook (in the best way possible, of course) and is amazing at explaining concepts and connecting themes for APUSH. He also takes his time to score your practice FRQs and provides detailed, constructive feedback to really help you prepare and preform well on the exam. Aaron has his own tips and strategies for tackling the SAT multiple choice which have made a huge difference in my learning. But besides that, Aaron’s ability to make his lessons enjoyable and interactive is what really makes him stand out. I couldn’t have asked for a better tutor :)

Mehreen, 16 lessons with Aaron

sat reading

We went over timing tricks along with understanding what specific part of a passage is the most important to look at and how to avoid personal opinions when picking an answer.

Nikita, 6 lessons with Aaron

Very Professional & Skillful at Teaching

I like that he didn't just review mistakes that were made during a practice exam but was reviewing all the grammar that would be needed to know. It felt more foundational than teaching for the test.

Jill, 2 lessons with Aaron

Great tutor! Would recommend to anyone interested.

I have enjoyed working with Aaron immensely. He is a master at giving out good advice, strategies and tips that help you deal with SAT questions in the easiest possible manner. He is very interactive in his teaching and takes the effort to learn the exact problems faced by individual students and doesn’t use the same method to teach all of his students. He explains things in various ways depending upon the learning style of the individual student which has proved to be very useful for me. He is highly flexible in his scheduling and extremely patient and a wonderful teacher.

T.J., 3 lessons with Aaron

Excellent SAT English tutor!!!

Aaron has been helping my son Aditya with SAT English, and our experience has been very positive. He is knowledgeable and has specific strategies for approaching different types of SAT questions rather than simply teaching the material. Aditya has found these strategies useful and is learning how to approach questions more systematically and efficiently. Aaron is also good at identifying areas that need improvement and explaining how to work through them. We are happy with the progress so far and would definitely recommend him to students looking for a strong SAT English tutor.

Manoj, 18 lessons with Aaron

Experienced and patient tutor

Aaron helps my son with SAT reading. He has a very decent strategy that helps to improve my son’s confidence in answering those questions. He also goes above and beyond to review his recordings and gives feedback. Overall a great tutor who is very experienced in teaching SAT reading.

Stella, 4 lessons with Aaron

Knowledgeable and Patient Tutor

Mr. Aaron recently helped my daughter improve her SAT score by 40 points, bringing her most recent score to 1590. During their sessions, he focused on strengthening the question types she found most challenging by teaching targeted reading and analytical strategies to address those weaknesses. In addition, he provided effective test-taking techniques that helped her maximize her performance on the test exam and manage her time efficiently. Beyond improving her score, Mr. Aaron helped her approach the SAT with greater confidence and better strategies. Overall, Mr. Aaron has been instrumental in helping Grace achieve significant improvement on the SAT, and we greatly appreciate his guidance and support.

Xuxiao, 4 lessons with Aaron

SAT Reading

This is a review for Aaron whom we engaged last minute to improve on SAT. One of the best things about Aaron is that he is so sincerely invested in the child for an improved outcome - as though it’s his own need for the child to succeed. This is a standout quality absolutely! He is very knowledgeable and thorough and goes the extra mile to ensure the child can improve. Aaron is a wonderful tutor in every aspect and we hope to work with him in future , thanks a lot Aaron!

Noel, 6 lessons with Aaron

Great teacher

Aaron was very knowledgeable , thorough and strategic; and taught my son ideas and strategy he was previously unaware of , we had an excellent first lesson and looking forward to more lessons with Aaron.

Noel, 6 lessons with Aaron

AP History

AP History tutor – top-notch – worth every penny! Very detailed, responsive and knowledgeable. My son thought he was awesome!

Susan, 12 lessons with Aaron