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Customer Spotlight
"My daughter Maia scored a 1230 on her PSAT, then jumped 310 points on her SAT to 1540 after working with John. Really incredible! That 1540 definitely helped her gain admission to USC, Northeastern, Barnard, and Penn. This is a new Maia. She's owning her gifts. Believes in her intelligence. Which then translates into stronger results.
What I really love about John’s approach is he actually teaches kids to think, learn, and understand the Math or Reading/Verbal behind the problem...instead of just teaching the tricks of test prep like so many others. John’s been an extraordinary mentor and teacher for Maia. Can't thank him enough!"
John Hoffman
New York, NY
Things have changed since you were in school.
You may feel lost.
Admission rates have plummeted. Online apps and a global applicant pool make competition fierce.
Your child gets good grades, but fails to perform on these exams. Are they a "bad tester"?
The clock is ticking. How much prep is enough? What's too much? When do you start?
The Crimson Method Can Help.
SAT prep is like building a cake.
Layer 1: Content Bootcamp, ~20 Hours
Students don't know which topics are on the SAT. There are 75 on the Math section and 25 on English. I target gaps in content knowledge until none remain.
Layer 2: Practice, ~70 Hours
Students work through 20 digital SAT practice exams, then review every missed answer to continue targeting individual weaknesses.
Layer 3: Take it Till You Make it, ~9 Hours
Variation on the SAT is high, which means sitting for the exam 2 to 5 times is part of the process, so be patient! See video below.
The Icing: Tricks and Strategies, ~1 Hour
Everyone wants the quick wins, and you'll get them, but these are not the primary drivers of score improvement.
Results You Can Expect
Move the Needle Fast
Just 10 weeks of structured study is enough. I have this down to a science, and I guarantee results.
Build Confidence
Most people never forget their SAT scores. No other number has the power to either validate insecurities or prove to yourself that you really can cut it.
Get Admitted
Imagine your child landing admission at their dream school. Nailing the SAT puts them one big step closer to that moment.
Customer Spotlight
Absolute Game Changer!!
John began working with my now 22 year old daughter 10 years ago. When he met her she was an awkward, unpopular girl with a D in math and things were quickly getting worse. She convinced herself she wasn't good at math, didn't understand it, and that's just the way it was going to be.
Fast forward 6 months, and my daughter was making an A in math and her confidence soared. John quickly figures out how each child learns. As my daughter explained, "I just understand everything John teaches me more than I do from my teachers at school”.
He continued working with her every week through high school and eventually on the SAT. She started with something like 580 on the first practice math test and ended up with a 770 math score on the real exam…IN ONE TRY!!! That was the ONE chance she had to take the SAT because of COVID in 2020, and she nailed it. Unbelievable. A girl he met in 7th grade who literally didn’t get 2x=6 got nearly a perfect SAT MATH SCORE!!!!????
John was also a great counselor to us for the college admissions process. While I was driving one day, I got a call from my daughter telling me that she was accepted early decision to her dream school. I could hardly understand her on the phone. She was crying and shaking so hard that she could barely speak.
Fast forward another 4 years and she is a rockstar at Colgate. She is fearless, ambitious, and works her butt off. She was voted student body president, selected as class speaker at graduation, and awarded student of the year by President Casey. He pulled me aside at this huge outside tent celebration and told me that my daughter is “one of the top, most impressive students he has ever met.” Other professors report to him that “her thirst for knowledge and hard work is off the charts. She could become the president of a major university, she is that outstanding.”
This was all John. He changed the trajectory and her life, but it wasn’t just tutoring, it was the confidence and friendship he gave to that awkward, unpopular girl. She absorbed his high standards and passion for learning. John inspired her to want to try and made her feel great about herself. He has a quiet, understated demeanor and makes kids feel comfortable. My daughter looked forward to every session with him. No matter the years that pass, I have moments of remembering, with gratitude, the unique and wonderful time she spent with John. My family will truly love him forever.
Caroline O'Brien
Alameda, CA
Services Offered
Finisher Package
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First hour of tutoring free
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15 hours tutoring with John
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Crimson Content Bootcamp
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$3,000
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Best for those who have already had a fair amount of structured prep
Recommended!
Crimson Package
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First hour of tutoring free
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30 hours tutoring with John
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Crimson Content Bootcamp
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Money-back Guarantee: 1500 or a 200 point improvement
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$5,000
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Best for those starting from square one
À La Carte Tutoring
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First hour of tutoring free
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$250/hr
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Best for those who fear commitment
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