ONE-ON-ONE TUTORING
One-on-one tutoring with a specialist is the most effective means to raise your score.
Our tutors are some of the most effective mentors available, with an average of 16 years teaching experience, and over 7 years of test-specific experience in guiding students to top scores.
We don’t just review problems with you; we work closely to identify your needs, tailor strategies and study plans to your unique situation, and spend time on the places that do the most to move the needle and allow you to enter the exam with the greatest confidence.
If you’re considering investing in one-on-one tutoring, give us a call at 415-323-5728 for a free 20-minute consultation to determine whether tutoring is the right fit for you and whether we have a tutor who would be the right match for your needs.
We offer everything from single sessions of focused tutoring to packages of 10-hours or more at discounted rates.
We have more 5-Star Yelp reviews than any other Bay Area based GMAT or GRE tutors!
“Anisa went ABOVE AND BEYOND for my GRE tutoring. . . Anisa is one of the kindest souls I have ever met, pure genius, and truly (in my opinion) made to teach. She is very good at simplifying it down for those of us who struggle with certain aspects of the test.”
-Mikayla C., Phoenix, AZ
Anisa Ray
Anisa scored a 770 (99th percentile) on the GMAT and a perfect 340 on the GRE. She has been tutoring test prep for over 10 years and loves helping students achieve understanding and grow their confidence.
Availability:
Online
Subjects:
GMAT quant GMAT verbal
GRE quant GRE verbal
Isaac Puglia
Isaac has worked with over a thousand students across a variety of disciplines in 18 years of teaching professionally. He believes that his struggles to prepare for these exams himself and his ultimate achievement of a 99th percentile score have helped him develop unique insight into the most efficient route to success for all types of students, from the most challenged to the most gifted.
Availability: Online, Berkeley and San Francisco
Subjects:
GMAT quant GMAT verbal
GRE quant GRE verbal
“With my experience of Manhattan Prep, Veritas and TestCrackers, I think the different test prep services honestly offer very similar materials/resources. I think what mostly contributes to your is the actual tutor helping you. Isaac Puglia is a phenomenal instructor who helped me raise my score 120 points and get into Stanford, which was my school of choice.”
-Chris C., San Francisco, CA
“Yuri is the best math teacher I've ever had; he is brilliant, kind, genuine, and always goes out of his way to help his students.”
-Liza T., San Jose, CA
Yuri Gottesman
Yuri founded TestCrackers in 2012, taught over a thousand students, and scored in the 99th percentile on the GMAT (760) and a perfect 170 on the GRE quant section. He occasionally takes private tutoring students.
Availability:
Online and Berkeley office
Subjects:
GMAT quant
GRE quant
LSAT
Seth Capron
Seth is a 99th percentile scorer on both the GMAT and GRE (1st attempt), received a perfect 6 on the essays for both exams, and has an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management.
Availability:
Online, Berkeley and San Francisco
Subjects:
GMAT quant GMAT verbal
GRE quant GRE verbal
“Before meeting Seth I got 690 three times and 680 twice on practice and real gmat exams. I was doing 30 verbal problems and 10 quant problems EVERY SINGLE NIGHT and couldn't get above 700 no matter what...I was frustrated and depressed.
3 weeks after meeting Seth. I got my first 710 on gmat prep. A few weeks later I was scoring 730-770 on practice exams.”
-Leo L., Fremont, CA
“Math...Uggh, right? I needed help. Andrew got me to laugh thru my anxiety and overwhelm. Concepts I was convinced I couldn't comprehend he found ways to explain with stories, jokes, examples, really crappy artwork (lol!) and a new way of looking at old stale ideas. I was super grateful to have Andrew's patient support and his obvious love of math getting me thru the problems.”
-Michelle S., Santa Cruz, CA
Andrew Pappin
Andrew graduated with a 4.0 math GPA from UCLA. He achieved a perfect score on his first attempt on both the GMAT quant section (51) and the GRE quant section (170). Andrew has been teaching and tutoring mathematics for 16 years, with 4 years teaching the quantitative sections of the GRE and GMAT.
Availability:
Online, Santa Cruz and Santa Clara
Subjects:
GRE Quant GMAT Quant
Kirk Schuler
Kirk has been a dedicated teacher and tutor for over 15 years. She has a Masters in Education, and scored in the 99th percentile on the GRE (334 out of 340), as well as the GMAT verbal section (46 verbal score, 750 overall). Kirk was a founding teacher of a public high school for recent immigrants in San Francisco, and before joining TestCrackers, she adapted and wrote explanations for GMAT and SAT questions for a different test prep company.
Availability:
Online, Santa Clara and San Francisco
Subjects:
GMAT quant GMAT verbal
GRE quant GRE verbal
“Kirk is funny and extremely patient. She was particularly adept at explaining why my multiple choice answers were incorrect, helping me understand the strategy behind the test. I did extremely well in verbal and the essay.”
-Katalin B., Ottawa, Canada
“After another student recommended him to me, I took virtual sessions with Marty (I live in New York) in the lead-up to my second GRE attempt -- he helped me rethink my entire test-taking strategy, build confidence in my abilities, and I eventually achieved my target score on the test. Marty is a perceptive and patient instructor, and having had so many years of experience with test prep, comes with a wealth of knowledge about test taking strategies and really strong advice on knowing your strengths (and weaknesses!) ”
-Mihika B., New York, NY
Martin Cinke
Marty is a 99th percentile GMAT and GRE scorer who has been teaching and tutoring test prep for over 13 years. He has helped students achieve perfect scores on both the GMAT and the GRE. He earned an MBA from Santa Clara University and has worked at multiple startups (and NASA).
Availability: San Mateo area, Santa Clara Area, Castro Valley Area, and online.
Subjects:
GMAT quant GMAT verbal
GRE quant GRE verbal
Pri Sharad
Pri has earned 99th percentile scores on the GRE and GMAT and has worked for GMAC reviewing official guide questions. Her 12 years of experience include designing curricula and teaching intensive, full-time GRE and GMAT courses at an international school, as well as teaching high school physics and math. Pri has won a number of national and international science awards.
Availability:
Online
Subjects:
GMAT quant GMAT verbal
GRE quant GRE verbal
“Pri was my tutor and she was amazing! She came prepared with a customized plan that addressed my need to prepare for the exam in three weeks. We focused solely on the quantitative section and I scored 4 points higher after the three weeks, which translated to a 16 percentile boost . . . I did get into my top pick for grad school and I felt more confident going into the interviews . . . Thank you again Pri!”
-Fre’Etta B., Seabrook, TX
Raja Ashraf
"If you have a dream and fierce conviction to pursue it, working with Raja will be instrumental in realizing your goals. Her keen insight into the admission processes of elite universities is impressive, but she doesn’t merely offer you buzzwords to help your application stand out. What Raja offers is infinitely more valuable. Under her guidance, I began a journey of self-discovery, culminating in a compelling narrative that transformed me into an ideal candidate. Our work together allowed me to powerfully articulate my motivation for graduate study–a key component to my applications, but more importantly, essential to building confidence and underscoring my resolve for pursuing this dream.
Not only did I get into my top school, but I received a full-ride fellowship to fund my graduate work. I can say with absolute confidence that working with Raja made all the difference.”
Raja has used her extensive experience evaluating undergraduate and MBA applications at Stanford University, Stanford Graduate School of Business and UC Berkeley – Haas School of Business to help clients gain admission to top graduate programs across the world.
Availability:
Throughout the Bay Area, online, and by phone.
Subjects:
MBA Admissions Consulting
Graduate Admissions Consulting
Undergraduate Admissions Consulting
Give us a call at 415-323-5728 to discuss your options or fill out the tutoring request form for more information.
New Students: Looking for a structured approach to the entire test that won't break your budget? Try our small group GMAT and GRE classes. To inquire about availability, contact Yuri at contact@testcrackers.org or 415-323-5728.
Continuing Students: Looking for continued study at a more affordable rate after completing our courses? We now offer the option to purchase additional office hours for continued access to in-person homework and study help. Read more and sign up here.
