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5-Star Test Prep Expert: GMAT, SAT, ACT, LSAT, GRE / Brown alum
Lauren K.

5.0 (237 ratings)

788 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee
Hourly Rate: $500
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5-Star Test Prep Expert: GMAT, SAT, ACT, LSAT, GRE / Brown alum
5-Star Test Prep Expert: GMAT, SAT, ACT, LSAT, GRE / Brown alum
Lauren K.

5.0 (237 ratings)

788 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee
5.0 (237 ratings)

788 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

About Lauren

Bio

* I only have one slot available for winter 2023, so please reach out in advance if you are interested in booking a weekly time slot. *

Hello parents and students! I'm Lauren, and there’s nothing I’m more passionate about than helping students achieve academic success.

* About Me: *

I graduated Magna Cum Laude from Brown, and in the top 10% of my class from a top private school in NJ, where I took a combined AP / IB curriculum. I have been a professional tutor for over a decade, and...

* I only have one slot available for winter 2023, so please reach out in advance if you are interested in booking a weekly time slot. *

Hello parents and students! I'm Lauren, and there’s nothing I’m more passionate about than helping students achieve academic success.

* About Me: *

I graduated Magna Cum Laude from Brown, and in the top 10% of my class from a top private school in NJ, where I took a combined AP / IB curriculum. I have been a professional tutor for over a decade, and I have worked with over 200 students.

My specialties include GMAT, ACT, and SAT prep, all of which I have scored in the 99th percentile.

* What Makes Me Different *

In order to provide the most personalized attention and flexible availability, I only take on a few students each year. When you work with me, you will receive VIP treatment—speedy communication, personalized lesson plans, and a tutor who cares deeply about her students’ success and well-being.

I pride myself on creating a long-term impact on my students—their study habits, their confidence, their love of learning. I get to know my students as people and personalize lessons so that they’re impactful—and fun.

* I May Be the Tutor For You If You Are *

1) Looking to make a huge jump — for example, from a 450 to 710 on the GMAT, or a 21 to 32 on the ACT— results my students have accomplished.
2) A high-achieving student aiming for the Ivy League and looking to go from the 90th percentile to 99th percentile.
3) Looking to optimize every spare minute you have. (I work with top student athletes and successful professionals preparing for the GMAT.)

* My Teaching Style *

I create individualized curricula, track students’ progress and strengths/weaknesses, suggest the best materials, create study schedules and timetables for testing and retesting, work on pacing and test strategy, code custom calculator programs, and so much more.

When not tutoring, I'm a Young Adult author, with two books coming out with HarperCollins.

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Education

Brown
American Studies

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Business

Business,

Business

I have tutored and mentored many students in business. I started my first company, SmartSitting, as a sophomore at Brown. SmartSitting is now one of the top childcare agencies in NYC. I started my second company, Dating Ring, in 2013. Dating Ring was accepted into the prestigious accelerator, Y Combinator, and has been featured in many media outlets including the NYTimes, the Wall Street Journal, Time, Fox News, and Nightline. The company will be the focus of season 2 of the top podcast, StartUp, produced by This American Life's Alex Blumberg.
GMAT,

GMAT

You are probably working full-time and don't have time to waste when it comes to GMAT prep. I will help you to achieve the best possible results in the shortest amount of time. I have ten years of experience helping students prepare for standardized tests, and the GMAT is my favorite test to teach. Two years ago, I was offered a position teaching for the top GMAT company, but I turned it down because it meant I wouldn't be able to continue teaching privately. Last year, I helped students see major score improvements, including from a 450 to a 710 (in one month!), a 530 to a 680, and a 500 to 610. I also assist many of my students with the B school admissions process.
GRE

GRE

I have been a standardized test prep tutor for the past 10 years. I utilize my experience with all major tests to prepare the best material for the GRE. I have helped many students achieve their desired scores and get into their dream schools.

Corporate Training

Business,

Business

I have tutored and mentored many students in business. I started my first company, SmartSitting, as a sophomore at Brown. SmartSitting is now one of the top childcare agencies in NYC. I started my second company, Dating Ring, in 2013. Dating Ring was accepted into the prestigious accelerator, Y Combinator, and has been featured in many media outlets including the NYTimes, the Wall Street Journal, Time, Fox News, and Nightline. The company will be the focus of season 2 of the top podcast, StartUp, produced by This American Life's Alex Blumberg.
GMAT

GMAT

You are probably working full-time and don't have time to waste when it comes to GMAT prep. I will help you to achieve the best possible results in the shortest amount of time. I have ten years of experience helping students prepare for standardized tests, and the GMAT is my favorite test to teach. Two years ago, I was offered a position teaching for the top GMAT company, but I turned it down because it meant I wouldn't be able to continue teaching privately. Last year, I helped students see major score improvements, including from a 450 to a 710 (in one month!), a 530 to a 680, and a 500 to 610. I also assist many of my students with the B school admissions process.

Elementary Education

Study Skills,

Study Skills

I've helped dozens of students with study skills - from creating weekly routines, to color-coded flashcards, to setting reasonable goals. So often, students lack the confidence they need to succeed. I build strong relationships with students, and am able to relate to them as a peer, and encourage them to get the work done (even if they feel they'll never need to know the material as adults).
Vocabulary

English

ACT Reading,

ACT Reading

I have ten years of experience helping students prepare for the ACT. Here are some of my results from the past school-year: 1. Perfect score, 36 2. 35, admitted to Brown 3. 5 point improvement (29 to 34) 4. 11 point improvement (21 to 32) 5. 9 point improvement (19 to 28)
SAT Reading,

SAT Reading

I have been teaching the SAT for the past ten years, and went through extensive training before I began teaching the new SAT. While many tutors just work through problems and answer questions, I am more of a private teacher / personal test trainer. I assess the bigger picture, and plan each session strategically. Many parents come to me after trying out other classes or tutors and not seeing good results. I optimize time spent both in and out of sessions, so that my students see the best results in the shortest amount of time. I have been a professional academic and test prep tutor for the past decade, both privately and through a top test prep company, and I have worked with over 150 students.
SAT Writing,

SAT Writing

I have been teaching the SAT for the past ten years, and went through extensive training before I began teaching the new SAT. While many tutors just work through problems and answer questions, I am more of a private teacher / personal test trainer. I assess the bigger picture, and plan each session strategically. Many parents come to me after trying out other classes or tutors and not seeing good results. I optimize time spent both in and out of sessions, so that my students see the best results in the shortest amount of time. I have been a professional academic and test prep tutor for the past decade.
ACT English, Vocabulary, Writing

Homeschool

SAT Math,

SAT Math

I have been teaching the SAT for the past ten years, and went through extensive training before I began teaching the new SAT. While many tutors just work through problems and answer questions, I am more of a private teacher / personal test trainer. I assess the bigger picture, and plan each session strategically. Many parents come to me after trying out other classes or tutors and not seeing good results. I optimize time spent both in and out of sessions, so that my students see the best results in the shortest amount of time. Unlike most tutors, I even code custom calculator programs that can solve many SAT problems automatically.
SAT Reading,

SAT Reading

I have been teaching the SAT for the past ten years, and went through extensive training before I began teaching the new SAT. While many tutors just work through problems and answer questions, I am more of a private teacher / personal test trainer. I assess the bigger picture, and plan each session strategically. Many parents come to me after trying out other classes or tutors and not seeing good results. I optimize time spent both in and out of sessions, so that my students see the best results in the shortest amount of time. I have been a professional academic and test prep tutor for the past decade, both privately and through a top test prep company, and I have worked with over 150 students.
Study Skills,

Study Skills

I've helped dozens of students with study skills - from creating weekly routines, to color-coded flashcards, to setting reasonable goals. So often, students lack the confidence they need to succeed. I build strong relationships with students, and am able to relate to them as a peer, and encourage them to get the work done (even if they feel they'll never need to know the material as adults).
Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Prealgebra, Precalculus, Writing

Math

ACT Math,

ACT Math

I have ten years of experience helping students prepare for the ACT. I create custom lesson plans, pacing strategies, and testing timelines for my students. Unlike most tutors, I even code custom calculator programs that can solve many ACT problems automatically. Here are some of my results from the past school-year: 1. Perfect score, 36 2. 35, admitted to Brown 3. 5 point improvement (29 to 34) 4. 11 point improvement (21 to 32) 5. 9 point improvement (19 to 28)
SAT Math,

SAT Math

I have been teaching the SAT for the past ten years, and went through extensive training before I began teaching the new SAT. While many tutors just work through problems and answer questions, I am more of a private teacher / personal test trainer. I assess the bigger picture, and plan each session strategically. Many parents come to me after trying out other classes or tutors and not seeing good results. I optimize time spent both in and out of sessions, so that my students see the best results in the shortest amount of time. Unlike most tutors, I even code custom calculator programs that can solve many SAT problems automatically.
Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Prealgebra, Precalculus, Trigonometry

Most Popular

Study Skills,

Study Skills

I've helped dozens of students with study skills - from creating weekly routines, to color-coded flashcards, to setting reasonable goals. So often, students lack the confidence they need to succeed. I build strong relationships with students, and am able to relate to them as a peer, and encourage them to get the work done (even if they feel they'll never need to know the material as adults).
Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Prealgebra, Precalculus, Writing

Other

College Counseling,

College Counseling

I have worked with many students on their college app essays, as well as going through the Fiske guide and choosing different colleges to apply to. One of my students even had his essay chosen as the first place winner in a scholarship competition. Many of my students have been accepted into Ivy League schools. My mother is an experienced college consultant and I have also worked with her with many students.
Study Skills

Study Skills

I've helped dozens of students with study skills - from creating weekly routines, to color-coded flashcards, to setting reasonable goals. So often, students lack the confidence they need to succeed. I build strong relationships with students, and am able to relate to them as a peer, and encourage them to get the work done (even if they feel they'll never need to know the material as adults).

Science

ACT Science

Special Needs

Study Skills

Study Skills

I've helped dozens of students with study skills - from creating weekly routines, to color-coded flashcards, to setting reasonable goals. So often, students lack the confidence they need to succeed. I build strong relationships with students, and am able to relate to them as a peer, and encourage them to get the work done (even if they feel they'll never need to know the material as adults).

Summer

SAT Math,

SAT Math

I have been teaching the SAT for the past ten years, and went through extensive training before I began teaching the new SAT. While many tutors just work through problems and answer questions, I am more of a private teacher / personal test trainer. I assess the bigger picture, and plan each session strategically. Many parents come to me after trying out other classes or tutors and not seeing good results. I optimize time spent both in and out of sessions, so that my students see the best results in the shortest amount of time. Unlike most tutors, I even code custom calculator programs that can solve many SAT problems automatically.
Study Skills,

Study Skills

I've helped dozens of students with study skills - from creating weekly routines, to color-coded flashcards, to setting reasonable goals. So often, students lack the confidence they need to succeed. I build strong relationships with students, and am able to relate to them as a peer, and encourage them to get the work done (even if they feel they'll never need to know the material as adults).
Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Writing

Test Preparation

ACT Math,

ACT Math

I have ten years of experience helping students prepare for the ACT. I create custom lesson plans, pacing strategies, and testing timelines for my students. Unlike most tutors, I even code custom calculator programs that can solve many ACT problems automatically. Here are some of my results from the past school-year: 1. Perfect score, 36 2. 35, admitted to Brown 3. 5 point improvement (29 to 34) 4. 11 point improvement (21 to 32) 5. 9 point improvement (19 to 28)
ACT Reading,

ACT Reading

I have ten years of experience helping students prepare for the ACT. Here are some of my results from the past school-year: 1. Perfect score, 36 2. 35, admitted to Brown 3. 5 point improvement (29 to 34) 4. 11 point improvement (21 to 32) 5. 9 point improvement (19 to 28)
College Counseling,

College Counseling

I have worked with many students on their college app essays, as well as going through the Fiske guide and choosing different colleges to apply to. One of my students even had his essay chosen as the first place winner in a scholarship competition. Many of my students have been accepted into Ivy League schools. My mother is an experienced college consultant and I have also worked with her with many students.
GMAT,

GMAT

You are probably working full-time and don't have time to waste when it comes to GMAT prep. I will help you to achieve the best possible results in the shortest amount of time. I have ten years of experience helping students prepare for standardized tests, and the GMAT is my favorite test to teach. Two years ago, I was offered a position teaching for the top GMAT company, but I turned it down because it meant I wouldn't be able to continue teaching privately. Last year, I helped students see major score improvements, including from a 450 to a 710 (in one month!), a 530 to a 680, and a 500 to 610. I also assist many of my students with the B school admissions process.
GRE,

GRE

I have been a standardized test prep tutor for the past 10 years. I utilize my experience with all major tests to prepare the best material for the GRE. I have helped many students achieve their desired scores and get into their dream schools.
ISEE,

ISEE

I have been a standardized test prep tutor for the past 10 years. I utilize my experience with all major tests to prepare the best material for the ISEE. I have helped many students achieve their desired scores and get into the best private schools.
LSAT,

LSAT

You are probably working full-time and don't have time to waste when it comes to LSAT prep. I will help you to achieve the best possible results in the shortest amount of time. I have ten years of experience helping students prepare for standardized tests, and love teaching the LSAT. I have specialized methods for teaching the logic games, critical reasoning, and reading comprehension sections. Last year, I helped students see major score improvements, including from a 136 to a 155 and a 142 to a 156. I also assist many of my students with the law school admissions process.
PSAT,

PSAT

I have been teaching the SAT for the past ten years, and went through extensive training before I began teaching the new SAT. While many tutors just work through problems and answer questions, I am more of a private teacher / personal test trainer. I assess the bigger picture, and plan each session strategically. Many parents come to me after trying out other classes or tutors and not seeing good results. I optimize time spent both in and out of sessions, so that my students see the best results in the shortest amount of time.
SAT Math,

SAT Math

I have been teaching the SAT for the past ten years, and went through extensive training before I began teaching the new SAT. While many tutors just work through problems and answer questions, I am more of a private teacher / personal test trainer. I assess the bigger picture, and plan each session strategically. Many parents come to me after trying out other classes or tutors and not seeing good results. I optimize time spent both in and out of sessions, so that my students see the best results in the shortest amount of time. Unlike most tutors, I even code custom calculator programs that can solve many SAT problems automatically.
SAT Reading,

SAT Reading

I have been teaching the SAT for the past ten years, and went through extensive training before I began teaching the new SAT. While many tutors just work through problems and answer questions, I am more of a private teacher / personal test trainer. I assess the bigger picture, and plan each session strategically. Many parents come to me after trying out other classes or tutors and not seeing good results. I optimize time spent both in and out of sessions, so that my students see the best results in the shortest amount of time. I have been a professional academic and test prep tutor for the past decade, both privately and through a top test prep company, and I have worked with over 150 students.
SAT Writing,

SAT Writing

I have been teaching the SAT for the past ten years, and went through extensive training before I began teaching the new SAT. While many tutors just work through problems and answer questions, I am more of a private teacher / personal test trainer. I assess the bigger picture, and plan each session strategically. Many parents come to me after trying out other classes or tutors and not seeing good results. I optimize time spent both in and out of sessions, so that my students see the best results in the shortest amount of time. I have been a professional academic and test prep tutor for the past decade.
ACT English, ACT Science, SSAT

Ratings and Reviews

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Reviews

Encouraging, knowledgeable and patient tutor!

I am so grateful to have found Lauren. She is an incredible tutor. She is organized, smart, encouraging and beyond helpful. I am a 26-year-old applying to college for the first time. Lauren has helped me prepare for the reading/writing portion of the SAT’s but also with my entire application. I was very intimated with the application process until I met Lauren. Her knowledge and experience along with her tutoring skills have been life saving for me. I could not recommend her more! 

Emily, 3 lessons with Lauren

Amazing and Friendly Teacher

Lauren’s help has been invaluable to me on my pathway to college. Her unique practice test based approach to teaching has allowed me to improve my overall ACT score by 5 points (29 to 34) and my subscores by up by 8 points (28 to 36 in math).

Philippe, 25 lessons with Lauren

Incredible tutor

Lauren’s ability to teach Math is extraordinary. My daughter is finally understanding concepts that she struggled with for years! If you want the best, she’s it. So far, she is worth every penny. My daughter actually looks forward to her sessions.

Kerri, 5 lessons with Lauren
Tutor responded:

Thank you so much, Kerri! Your daughter is such a delight to work with, and I can't wait to see what we can accomplish together.

Great Tutor

Lauren was able to assist my daughter with ACT preparation so much so that her score increased by 10 points

JANINE, 49 lessons with Lauren
Tutor responded:

Sydney has been such an amazing student to work with - bright, hardworking, and so kind. She completed every assignment I gave her, and her hard work showed in her amazing ACT score. Thank you so much for the opportunity to work with her!

Proactive and thoughtful!

Lauren has been a huge help for me as I prepare my application for a EMBA program. She gives me enough confidence to fly on my own but provides support when necessary.

Sandra, 15 lessons with Lauren

Helpful SAT preparation

Lauren was very professional, well-prepared and knowledgeable. Lauren was also very easy to schedule with and proposed good solutions for meeting for lesson. My daughter who is studying for PSAT/SAT found her lesson to be extremely helpful!

Jun, 1 lesson with Lauren

Stands out from all other tutors - a true expert in her field!

Lauren is a real expert when it comes to the new SAT. Samantha had worked with a few other tutors who didn't seem to know the main differences between the old and new SAT and how the test had changed. Lauren is the first true professional we have worked with, and it is obvious from the first phone call that she is different from other tutors. Lauren came in prepared, having already reviewed Samantha's PSAT score report and a practice test she completed in advance. She had created a lesson plan for Samantha that targeted the areas Samantha was weakest in. Lauren was immediately able to figure out Samantha's weaknesses and explain math concepts to her in a smart and empathetic way. This is the first time Samantha has ever raved to me about a tutor, and she is actually looking forward to studying the SAT now!

Lily, 3 lessons with Lauren

Super Experienced, Prepared and Professional

From our first call with Lauren to set up our son's first SAT prep session, we were blown away by her advance preparations. She asked the right questions which gave her the info she needed to hit the ground running. After just one lesson, our son feels more confident. He said the two hour lesson flew by and that he learned a lot. We are fans! Thank you Lauren!

Nancy, 1 lesson with Lauren

Fabulous tutor

Lauren is fabulous! Not only is she extremely patient and flexible, she has a no nonsense approach for achieving the desired results a student needs and outlining easy steps to follow.

Mary, 1 lesson with Lauren

Excellent SAT tutor

She explained everything clearly, made sure each concept was understood before moving on to the next and she's very personable.

Bianca, 21 lessons with Lauren
Hourly Rate: $500
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