Sam holds a bachelor's in philosophy from the University of Southern California and is a published research scientist, having spent four years in neuroscience research at Columbia University. He brings over a decade of experience in test prep and college advising, enabling students to craft the scores, passions, and unique application stories that will set them apart at even the most elite universities. As director of the college advising program, Sam guided students to admission at half of the top-16 schools in the country for the Class of 2025.
From catch-up to enrichment, we work with students from middle school through high school and beyond for just about every subject. See us in the office or work with our same team remotely from home, school, or vacation.
Diagnostics and customized tutoring plans for students preparing for the SAT & ACT, AP Exams, and private school admissions tests. Prepare face-to-face with our expert team in the office or through our online platform—our remote students can attend in-person weekend exams or join in digitally for live proctoring.
We find the unique threads that tie together each student’s personal story and help develop them into remarkably creative applications. From guidance and mentoring to deep-dive writing development, interview preparation, and meticulous detail management, we help turn our college advising students’ ambitious goals into reality.
We bring our same boutique style and skillset directly to the classroom. Partnering with high school administrations, we provide SAT & ACT instruction as an elective course for schools looking to raise the bar for their students.