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Alex L.
University of Southern California
Director of Tutoring
Alex is a patient, knowledgeable, and effective GRE tutor with 10 years of experience in graduate admissions test prep. He prides himself on helping students gain acceptance to many of their reach schools, often helping them improve by 16+ points on the GRE.
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Alex L.
Director of Tutoring
Admissions Experience
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University of Southern California
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Stanford University School of Medicine
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Stanford University School of Medicine
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Stanford University School of Medicine
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University of Southern California
Education
Undergrad: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Graduate School: University of Southern California
Alex is a patient, knowledgeable, and effective GRE tutor with 10 years of experience in graduate admissions test prep. He prides himself on helping students gain acceptance to many of their reach schools, often helping them improve by 16+ points on the GRE.
Alex has a Bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a JD/MBA from the University of Southern California Marshall School of Business. He is passionate about helping students achieve their graduate school goals and reach their fullest potential throughout the process. He understands the pivotal role the GRE plays in this journey and finds working alongside determined students incredibly rewarding.
As a GRE tutor, Alex is a phenomenal teacher, a perceptive coach, and an exuberant cheerleader. Having taught most of his life, he excels at taking complex subjects, stratifying them into different layers of understanding, and developing a strategy to allow students to understand each layer at a sensible pace. He gives students the tools they need to progress through each level while adapting to their individual needs along the way.
Alex genuinely cares for each student's success and provides support throughout the process, empathizing with them during challenging moments and celebrating their achievements. For Alex, it's exceptionally gratifying to witness hours of hard work transform into tangible improvement.
Undergrad: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Graduate School: University of Southern California
William Y.
Indiana University Bloomington
Director of Tutoring
William has been tutoring students for 20+ years and has specialized in standardized test prep for nearly 10. He earned an MA in history and philosophy of science and a PhD in cognitive science from Indiana University. His teaching and tutoring experience spans multiple settings—high school and college, in person and online, individually and in classes ranging from a handful of students to over a hundred.
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William Y.
Director of Tutoring
Admissions Experience
Undergrad
Education
Indiana University Bloomington
Med School
Dental School
Vet School
PA School
Residency
Years of Tutoring Experience
Admissions Experience
Stanford University School of Medicine
Med School Attended
Stanford University School of Medicine
Residency
Stanford University School of Medicine
Admissions Experience
Indiana University Bloomington
Education
Undergrad: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
William has been tutoring students for 20+ years and has specialized in standardized test prep for nearly 10. He earned an MA in history and philosophy of science and a PhD in cognitive science from Indiana University. His teaching and tutoring experience spans multiple settings—high school and college, in person and online, individually and in classes ranging from a handful of students to over a hundred.
William's passion is fueled by his diverse academic background, having taught various subjects from high school science (physics and chemistry) to writing and philosophy. For almost a decade, he has honed his expertise in standardized test preparation, and his adeptness in these areas makes him a valuable asset to students striving to excel.
His teaching philosophy is centered around understanding and adapting to students’ needs, using his extensive educational background and teaching experience to tailor his approach for each student. As an accomplished writer, William has published two books on recent musical history, showcasing an ability to communicate complex ideas in an engaging and accessible way. This skill is particularly beneficial in his tutoring, as he can elucidate challenging concepts with clarity and precision.
In addition to his tutoring work, William hosts a podcast where he interviews musicians and other creative figures on topics related to his music writing. His diverse interests and approachable personality make him a relatable tutor who can connect with students on multiple levels, thereby creating a more effective and enjoyable learning environment.
Undergrad: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill