Where do sessions take place?
I travel throughout Madison and nearby suburbs. Sessions are held in your home or another quiet, agreed-upon space. Online sessions are available when needed, though students generally progress faster in person.
How long is each session?
Ninety minutes. Research shows that’s ideal for high-school students—long enough for depth, short enough for focus.
What materials do you use?
Official College Board and ACT questions, UWorld, and custom sets I write myself.
What if my child needs to reschedule?
Just give 24 hours’ notice and we’ll move it.
How is your approach different from big prep companies?
Large companies teach from a fixed script: every student, the same slides and drills. This is sometimes simply because your child is placed in a class with 8–12 other students. There's nothing wrong with the classroom/system-based method, but for larger score gains, a more focused appproach is necessary. Each of my plans evolves weekly. Homework and timed drills come directly from the errors found in the prior session. Students spend time only where it matters.
Do you give homework?
Yes—short daily packets (about twenty minutes) tailored to your child's needs by me after each section.
Do you teach content or strategy?
Both. Your child will master every rule the test covers and how to apply them under time pressure. We build both accuracy and execution.
Do you work with students who already score high?
Yes. For high scorers, the focus is on precision and the elimination of silly errors—eliminating the few habits that still cost points.
What does a Foundations session include?
These standardized tests are as much about test-taking skills and preparation strategy as they are about quadratic equations. When the average time for a question is sometimes under a minute, your child will need to know how to pace themself. When the tests span half of the high school curriculum, your child will need to know how to study efficiently. Foundations gives your child thse fundamental skills. On top of this, I target your child's three biggest conceptual leaks.
If we start with Foundations, does the cost apply to the Core Plan?
Yes. The full fee rolls into the plan if you continue—you never pay twice for the same time.
What forms of payment do you accept?
Cash, ACH, Venmo, or Stripe—after each session or by plan, whichever you prefer.
Are there contracts or minimums?
No contracts. You can stop at any time.