Bayan
Bayan is currently pursuing her Master’s in Population Health Sciences at the University of Cambridge as a Marshall Scholar. She previously graduated from Yale University in May 2023 with a double major in Molecular Biology and Global Affairs and a minor in Global Health Studies.
Alex L.
Alex graduated summa cum laude from Duke University. She then took a year off to pursue research and clinical work before enrolling at New York University Grossman School of Medicine. Alex is applying to residency programs in otolaryngology (ENT) and will soon be able to live out her dream of being a surgeon.
Irving
Irving is pursuing his MD at Harvard Medical School, where he was awarded the Dean's REACH Scholarship. He seeks to merge his passion for neuroscience and advocacy to increase access to behavioral healthcare in underserved populations.
Helen W.
Helen is an MD Candidate at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. Previously, she studied Arabic and graduated from the University of Michigan with a major in Middle Eastern Studies and minor in Biology.
Haley H.
Haley graduated from UC Berkeley with a BA in History. She s currently in her last year of graduate school at California State University, where she is pursuing a degree in Speech Language Pathology.
Linda L.
Linda has 36 years of classroom experience. She taught English at Cambridge Rindge and Latin School; started a small school, the Social Justice Academy, in Boston; taught Composition and Research to college students in Missouri (Stephens) and Massachusetts (Bentley); and helped lead the John D. O’Bryant School of Mathematics and Science to its number 5 state-wide ranking.
Benjy
Benjy graduated magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Harvard College, where he majored in English, acquired Language Citations in Spanish and German, and minored in Music. He is passionate about making classical music and opera accessible, and is currently based in Amsterdam, working as a conductor and musical artist between Europe and the United States.
Kanan
Kanan attended Yale University, where she earned a BS Intensive Degree in Molecular/Cellular Biology. Kanan completed medical school in three years through acceptance into NYU’s highly selective accelerated-MD program. She is now a resident physician with the NYU Langone Hospital System.
Brittany
Brittany attended Colby College, where she majored in chemistry and minored in mathematics. Brittany then received her MS in organic chemistry from the University of Pennsylvania. She went on to receive a PharmD at Jefferson College of Pharmacy. Brittany then completed two years of pharmacy residency in the hospital setting, with the second year specializing in internal medicine. Brittany currently plays an active role in the hospital patient care team as a clinical pharmacist.
Neal P.
Neal is a graduate of NYU, where he earned his BS in Computer Science. At NYU, Neal was a member of their NCAA Division 1 Fencing Team, and served as President for their Mathematical Finance Group and Deputy Head of Model United Nations.
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“Mac helped me build the tools and confidence I needed to do well on test day. From the beginning, he established an open line of communication, and I felt I could reach out to him in between sessions if I ever had any questions. His lessons on mathematical concepts were approachable and made the material much easier to understand. Mac's positive attitude helped alleivate a good deal of stress I felt about the test. He is an amazing tutor!”
Emily Martin, GRE Student in Boston -
“Mac was great. After learning I was pretty comfortable with a lot of the content already, Mac adapted our sessions to focus on harder questions, and helped me pay attention to the critical details.”
Aaron Myran, GRE student in Boston -
“Mac is such a smart tutor. He not only improved my writing skills but also taught me to think clearly.”
Joyce -
“Mac was able to pinpoint what my son needed to work on for SAT prep and tailor their sessions to meet my son's needs. Mac was accomodating, flexible, and communicative. He sent weekly updates, tracked my son's practice on test scores, and really connected with my son.”
Marcie Burns, Parent of SAT Student at Hopkington High School -
“In a short period of time, Mac helped our daughter gain confidence and improve her test-taking strategies.”
Christine Donovan, Parent of SAT Student at Hopkington High School -
“Mac developed my GRE study plan in a compressed time frame. He probed for problem-areas and systematically assigned homework to reinforce concepts we covered in our sessions. A phone call on the evening of the test to help ease my nerves was a welcome surprise. Mac is an easy-going, friendly, and dedicated tutor.”
Ron Sadan, GRE Student -
“Mac is extremely knowledgeable and is able to explain topics effectively. He tailored our sessions to my learning style and coached me through improved test-taking strategies, which helped me make a big jump in my MCAT scores.”
Improved MCAT score.
Lucas Gafney, MCAT student in Boston -
“Mac worked with both of my sons. He was able to connect with them separately and on their own terms. They've taken his guidance to heart.”
Vinke, Parent of 2 SAT Students in Boston -
“Mac helped me visualize and set goals, and kept me on schedule while preparing for the MCAT. I am someone who needs really specific short-term goals, and Mac helped me come up with checklists to complete, bit by bit. He did a fantastic job explaining the different ways to think through the exam questions. By the end of our time together, I was no longer worried about the exam. I was excited about rising to the challenge.”
Jack Kent, MCAT Student in Boston -
“Mac was flexible, accomodating, and constantly adapting his teaching style to help me master the material. In particular, he especially helped me bolster my math skills. Whenever I experienced anxiety about the test, he took time to talk me through my concerns, and encouraged me to push forward. He gave me so many tools I will continue to use throughout my education.”
Madison White, GRE Student in Boston -
“We are so glad we found Cambridge Coaching and Mac. Mac is friendly, smart, and excited about teaching. He adapted his style to meet our daughter Rachel's needs, suggested new books to read, and offered some great vocab boosters. He used her test-taking strengths to help her improve on her test-taking challenges. The week before the test, he provided strong pre-test planning and reminded her to go to bed early before the exam. On test day, Rachel was well prepared, confident, and able to do her best.”
Susanna Gallant, Parent of SSAT Student at Nashoba Brooks Middle School -
“Mac helped me achieve the best possible results in the shortest period of time.”
David Josephson, GRE Student in Boston -
“Mac taught me to relax. He broke down difficult concepts, and assigned practice problems for homework to help me master the material. I learned so much from him.”
OAT Score Improved from 310 to 380
Avalena, OAT Student