"Hi, my name is Ben, and my work is my passion. I am honored to be ranked in the top 2% of over 17,500 tutors on Wyzant.

I have been a full-time College Admissions and Test Prep professional for the past 4 years and have several additional years of writing, editing, and tutoring experience. I do everything in my power to help others succeed.

When seeking help from a professional, most people consider the following:

Experience:

I scored in the 99th percentile on the ACT & the 95th percentile on the SAT. I am a National Merit Scholar. I received academic full-ride offers from 5 universities and accepted scholarships totaling over $104,000 (in 2003). From years of English teaching in an ESL classroom to SAT and ACT test prep at one of the major prep companies (in person and online), I specialize in giving you the absolute best experience. I work with clients of all ages and within all academic, personal, and professional circumstances, so I am open to hearing about all situations. That said, I do tend to work primarily with high school and college students. I am a certified SAT essay rater. I tailor the work we are doing to suit your needs, creating and adapting activities and expectations to match your skill level and learning style. As I am extremely well-versed in both writing and ACT/SAT test prep, I am capable of designing goals, programs, and even curriculum to orchestrate a fantastic experience. Most tutors dabble in a variety of subjects; I, however, am fully focused on one subject. My test prep work spans multiple content and strategy skill sets, ensuring you feel completely confident, helped, and inspired. Along that same line, something special about my skill set is that I possess the complete test prep package. It might surprise you to find out that the vast majority of high score earners do not have strong teaching skills, to say nothing of relatability, empathy, confidence, and a sense of humor. Suffice it to say that I confidently address all of my clients' needs, whereas most traditional tutors oft" less...