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The college essay is your student’s opportunity to use their voice to speak directly to the admissions department at the colleges they want to attend. This fact is as intimidating

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Our son did well in his math PSAT but wanted to boost his scores on the language sections. A general test prep class would have meant spending a lot of time in areas where he didn't need to focus. His tutor focused their time together on the specific topics where our son was weakest, giving him great results for the time spent, and his score increased dramatically.
- Acton-Boxborough Parent
Our son did well in his math PSAT but wanted to boost his scores on the language sections. A general test prep class would have meant spending a lot of time in areas where he didn't need to focus. His tutor focused their time together on the specific topics where our son was weakest, giving him great results for the time spent, and his score increased dramatically.
- Acton-Boxborough Parent

Mehak

She/Her

Open Door Tutor

Math, Sciences

Mehak graduated from UMass Amherst with a dual B.S. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and Neuroscience, and a certificate in Biomedicine. Mehak began tutoring at the Learning Resource Center at UMass, helping students in a broad range of subjects, including calculus, biology, chemistry, physics, and Spanish. Through tutoring, she realized her passion for working with students to lead them to success. She believes that every student has the potential to excel, especially in a supportive and encouraging environment. As such, her teaching philosophy revolves around creating a space where students feel comfortable asking for help and asking questions. She finds the most rewarding part of tutoring to be the “aha” moment — when a concept finally clicks for a student. Outside of her academic and professional pursuits, you can always find Mehak on a tennis court hitting some balls. If she’s not on a tennis court, then she is probably reading, painting, or spending time with friends.

Tim

He/Him

Open Door Tutor

Math, Physics

A UMass Amherst graduate with a degree in Applied Mathematics, Tim started his career teaching high school math and physics. He continued teaching in a Job Corps program, as well as mixing in some private tutoring. While the majority of Tim’s career has been in high tech as a software and systems engineer, he never strayed far from his teaching roots — always mentoring younger engineers and sharing his expertise whenever possible. Tim’s teaching style is primarily Socratic — engaging in questions and conversation rather than solely explaining topics. He believes the tutoring process is a partnership in which both parties grow and learn. Tim spends his free time caring for his wife’s growing herd of horses, as well as trying, with intermittent success, to improve his golf game.