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“According to my son you are

a magic-maker!! No kidding”
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What makes Mike Barrett so unique as a test-prep

tutor? "It's really no mystery," he says. "Just years
of experience gained from working with--and
listening to--some of the most accomplished
students and exclusive partners in the world."
1) One grateful parent wrote: “According to my son official test, and he helps you understand them experiences as a learner in mind while helping you
you are a magic-maker!! No kidding.” (She was just as thoroughly. learn to score high on your tests.
writing to register her daughter for tutoring.) 8) Mike has loved games his whole life, and often 12) Mike wrote the first white paper in the test prep
2) Mike studied Linguistics and wrote his thesis on describes his approach to standardized tests in industry, helping to solidify his position as a
phonological word boundaries in Russian. His study terms of things like soccer, MarioKart, or checkers. thought leader in the field.
of language systems taught him to grasp the This unorthodox style resonates with students. 13) There are 3 ways you can work with Mike:
unwritten rules that can make tests seem so hard. 9) After her child’s 2380 on the SAT, one mom wrote, a. Online video courses, with members-only
3) A crucial component of Mike's approach to "Honestly in the beginning, I was not sure how forums:
standardized testing is fun: you learn more when your tutoring of just a few hours can help A. I see i. One course covers the SAT, ACT, and PSAT for
you're having fun. Parents often thank him for many of A's friends taking prep courses over and $297. (click to learn more or sign up)
helping their children enjoy test prep. over, in summer, winter break etc. But I think all A ii. One covers the ISEE and SSAT for $297. (click
4) Mike has worked with thousands of clients in a needed was your help...I was still not convinced to learn more or sign up)
variety of formats, including videos, phone calls, after the first hours...but...you told A that he does iii. Mike offers a video course for the LSAT for
seminars, and face-to-face tutoring. Everything he not need it any more!" Mike knows his job is to $147. (click to learn more or sign up)
teaches is informed by this prolific career. prepare you as quickly and effectively as possible. b. Phone tutoring
5) Unlike most tutors, courses, and books, Mike 10) Mike has studied fencing with Olympic gold i. Mike offers phone tutoring for SSAT, PSAT,
teaches you to consider every part of a test item, medalists, and was a saber coach for the University ACT, ISEE, and SAT for $350/hr (click to apply)
sometimes down to a period in a math question. of Florida’s club. He and his fencers have medalled ii. He offers phone tutoring for the GMAT, LSAT,
He says every aspect of testing can be strategized. at the local, state, sectional, collegiate, and and GRE for $500/hour (click to apply)
6) Most companies make up fake questions for their national levels. His years of coaching help him c. Face-to-face tutoring
students, but Mike only works with real ones. This create uniquely effective prep exercises for you. i. Mike offers one-on-one tutoring for clients
way, you know you won't waste your time 11) Mike knows that being a good teacher means anywhere in the world. Rates start at $6,300
prepping for things that aren't tested—or get remembering how to learn, so he always strives to (plus travel) for a weekend (arriving Friday,
blindsided by something that is. be a student. He studies tap-dancing, rock- leaving Monday). Any unique requirements
7) Unlike most tutors and teachers, Mike works with climbing, computer programming, chess, and can be accommodated. (click to apply)
you on every section of the tests he teaches. He foreign languages, and keeps his own fresh
can always explain anything you'll ever see on an
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Phone Tutoring Application Form

The purpose of this form is to help you decide whether you're a good fit for phone tutoring. After you
submit the form, you'll receive an email confirmation that the form was submitted. Mike will then follow
up with you as soon as possible, typically within 24 hours, with recommendations. (For instance, he
might recommend you work with a traditional Math tutor or Math teacher if he reviews your answers
and thinks that might be a better use of your resources.)

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Please provide your contact details:

[Mr/Mrs/Ms][name text box]

[email address text box]

[country]

[age]

[grade level]

Please indicate the tests for which you would like phone tutoring (check all that apply).

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ACT ($350/hour)

GMAT ($500/hour)
GRE ($500/hour)

ISEE ($350/hour)

LSAT ($500/hour)

PSAT ($350/hour)

SAT ($350/hour)

SSAT ($350/hour)

Are you already registered to take the test(s)? If, so when?

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Have you taken the test(s) before? If so, please describe your feelings about the experience, and your
previous scores.

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What kinds of classes are you taking, and what kinds of grades do you have? (If you've been out of
school for a while, what kinds of classes and grades did you use to have?)

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Please describe any preparation you've completed so far. What seemed to help, if anything? What was
frustrating?

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footnote] Students who have signed up for the video course receive a $100/hour discount on phone
tutoring, though most students who use the video courses don't feel they need any further help with
test prep.

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What are your favorite movies, books, and songs? Why?

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Why do you want to improve your test scores in the first place? Please answer as concretely as possible.

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Please include any questions you have, or any other remarks you'd like to share (referrals, scheduling
constraints, or anything else that comes to mind).

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[submit application]
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Personal Tutoring Application Form

The purpose of this form is to help you decide whether you're a good fit for face-to-face tutoring. After
you submit the form, you'll receive an email confirmation that the form was submitted. Mike will then
follow up with you as soon as possible, typically within 24 hours, with recommendations, and with rates
if appropriate. (For instance, he might recommend you work with a traditional Math tutor or Math
teacher if he reviews your answers and thinks that might be a better use of your resources.)

****begin form****

Please provide your contact details:

[Mr/Mrs/Ms][name text box]

[email address text box]

[country]

[age]

[grade level]

Please indicate the tests for which you would like tutoring.

[checkboxes]

ACT

GMAT
GRE

ISEE

LSAT

PSAT

SAT

SSAT

Are you already registered to take the test(s)? If, so when?

[text box]

Have you taken the test(s) before? If so, please describe your feelings about the experience, and your
previous scores.

[text box]

What kinds of classes are you taking, and what kinds of grades do you have? (If you've been out of
school for a while, what kinds of classes and grades did you use to have?)

[text box]

Please describe any preparation you've completed so far. What seemed to help, if anything? What was
frustrating?

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What are your favorite movies, books, and songs? Why?

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Why do you want to improve your test scores in the first place? Please answer as concretely as possible.

[text box]

Please include any questions you have, or any other remarks you'd like to share (referrals, scheduling
constraints, or anything else that comes to mind).

[text box]

[submit application]
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