College Admissions Consultant,
SAT/ACT Tutor & Essay Coach
Mike believes he is the only person on Earth
who looks like this.
I’m a college admissions consultant, private tutor, essay coach, mentor, and creator of test prep videos. I welcome students of all ability levels and degrees of motivation. I love my work: helping students find their dream schools, achieve the scores and grades they need to get into these schools, and write application essays that reveal deep, fascinating truths about themselves. My ultimate mission is to help each student realize their full potential. And with decades of experience, I tell it like it is—I am proud to say that I advise each student exactly as if they were my own kid.
I also make a point of practicing what I preach: I’ve gotten numerous 36s/36 on the ACT, 2400s/2400 and 1600s/1600 on the SAT—in addition to having written some very memorable essays for the SAT & ACT.
Students are often surprised when I ask that they bring to their first session with me (whether virtual or in-person) a list of courses they’ve taken (and are currently taking), something they’ve read, and something they’ve written—but I find that getting to know each student well is a powerful recipe for extracting the very best performance and attitude from each of them.
My approach comes with an array of teaching tools, including my own workbooks and a comprehensive online video math course, example essays, sample college application questions, as well as traditional one-on-one, in-person lessons with me on test-taking strategies, time management, motivation, and of course, challenging test questions.
Thanks to Zoom and FaceTime, I’ve been able to offer my services to students around the world, from across town to across the planet, I can, and do, accommodate any combination of in-person and remote meeting requests & requirements.
Feel free to explore this website for some more info, and contact me here!
“Mike helped our daughter Sophia through the entire college admissions & standardized testing process. She ended up with fantastic scores, incredible college essays & applications, and is now attending Bard College on full scholarship! We couldn’t be happier!” – Anthony & Maria C.
“Mike's understanding and knowledge of the work and ethic required for the SAT/ACT is unparalleled to any teacher. Though what makes him truly special is his passion for helping young adults.” — Ian L.
“I have been meaning to touch base with you to let you know that Nicole did even better the 3rd time around on her SATs, and she is going to Michigan! She also got into Wisconsin! (and all the schools she applied to!) Thank you for all your patience, skill, and for truly being a great motivator!” — Marlene K.
“Mike prepared me for the SAT's and ACT's more than I could have hoped for. I thought that my scores were pretty good but he told me they could be even better and he helped me improve. He kept me on track and working hard so that I could raise my scores while still keeping the meetings lighthearted so I didn't feel so stressful. I would recommend him to anyone that is looking for help.” — Danny D. (36/36 on the ACT)