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Brendan

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€26/h

1^st lesson free

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UChicago Student. 1540 (750 English, 790 Math) Scorer. Also offers college admissions counseling and college essay reviews.

Reading
Grammar
Test prep

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About Brendan

I am a student at the University of Chicago with a verified 1540 SAT score (790 Math, 750 English). I've published heart regeneration research at Weill Cornell Medicine, co-founded the Web Development Club at my school, co-founded a gamified SAT preparation platform, co-founded a newsletter volunteer/research opportunity organization (7000+ subscribers), and created a museum exhibit on WWII at the US Merchant Marine Academy Museum.

With that profile, I can help shape a personal narrative for the college admissions process and teach you how to scale your extracurriculars to have meaningful impact.

I combine academic rigor with innovative learning strategies. I offer comprehensive SAT tutoring, college admissions counseling, and essay review to help students replicate my success and gain admission to their dream schools.

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My Teaching Method and Techniques
My approach is grounded in the belief that standardized tests are about strategy and pattern recognition.

Holistic Strategy: Because I scored in the top percentile for both Math (790) and English (750), I teach a balanced approach. I teach the formulas, grammar rules, and secret strategies that make the SAT easy.

Admissions-Focused Mindset: For my counseling and essay review students, I move beyond simple editing. I focus on narrative building—crafting a cohesive story that aligns with what top-tier universities like UChicago look for (intellectual curiosity, unique perspective, and authentic voice).

Adaptive Pacing: I treat every student differently. Whether we are drilling advanced algebra or refining a Common App personal statement, I adapt my explanation style to match the student's learning language.

A Typical Lesson Plan [but varies greatly depending on the student]
Every session is structured to maximize active learning and minimize wasted time.

The "Temperature Check" (5 mins): We review homework or recent practice sections to identify specific weak points (e.g., "Heart of Algebra" or "Command of Evidence").

Concept Deep Dive (20–25 mins): We break down a specific topic. For math, this might be tackling complex geometry problems; for English, it might be deconstructing rhetoric.

Guided Practice (20 mins): The student solves problems live while I observe their workflow. I correct meaningful errors in real-time, teaching them to catch their own mistakes.

The Closing Loop (10 mins): We summarize the key takeaways and set targeted goals/homework for the next session.

Note for Essay Reviews: The structure shifts to brainstorming, drafting, and line-by-line feedback sessions focused on voice and clarity.

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UChicago Student. 1540 (750 English, 790 Math) Scorer. Also offers college admissions counseling and college essay reviews.

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