For Parents

When your child’s scores don’t match their ability

If you’re here, you probably have a high‑achieving student who:

• Does well in challenging classes, but their SAT/ACT scores are lower than they should be, or
• Struggles on tests in precalculus, calculus, chemistry, or physics despite “getting it” in homework, or
• Walks out of big exams feeling okay, then gets a score that doesn’t reflect the work they put in.

You can see they’re capable of more. You’re just not sure how to help without adding more stress, tension, or late‑night battles over studying.

My job is to come alongside both you and your student and fix that execution gap.

How I help high‑achieving students

I work with a small number of motivated students in two main areas:

1. SAT / ACT performance

• Choosing the right test (SAT vs ACT)
• Building a plan around full‑length, timed practice exams
• Reviewing every missed question so your student understands why it went wrong
• Developing coping strategies for test anxiety and test‑day nerves

Coaching is available 1:1 and in small groups, using the same underlying system.

2. Advanced math & science classes

• Turning vague “I studied a lot” into clear, weekly study plans
• Using textbook review questions and practice tests as real exam practice
• Teaching repeatable approaches for multi‑step, high‑stakes questions

The same principles apply: clear systems, full practice, deep review, and consistent weekly work.

What families notice

Parents usually see three big shifts:

1. Scores and grades improve
   SAT/ACT scores move closer to what their GPA suggests, and test grades in hard classes stop feeling like a roll of the dice.

2. Confidence and control return
   Students stop saying “I’m just bad at tests” and start seeing how their effort and systems change results.

3. Less stress at home
   You have a partner in the process. You’re no longer the only one trying to hold the plan together.

Why families choose to work with me

Parents tell me they value that:

• I stay calm and steady when scores dip, instead of hitting the panic button.
• I use full tests and deep review so students learn how they’re thinking, not just which answers are wrong.
• I treat their child as a whole person – coaching on mindset, habits, and execution, not just content.
• I communicate clearly, so they always know what we’re working on and what’s next.

What you can expect (and what I expect)

From me:

• Thoughtful, tailored plans for your student’s specific goals and timelines
• High standards paired with calm, steady guidance
• Regular communication about progress and next steps
• Flexibility with evenings/weekends where needed

From your student and family:

• A real desire to improve and a willingness to do weekly work between sessions
• Honesty about what’s happening in school and how things feel
• Commitment through at least one major test date or grading period

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How to see if we’re a fit

If your student’s situation sounds like what you’ve read here, the next step is a short application and a 20‑minute fit call.

On that call, we’ll:

• Review your student’s current situation and goals
• Decide whether SAT, ACT, or advanced‑class coaching makes the most sense
• Talk through what kind of plan and commitment would be required
• Decide together whether it makes sense to move forward