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From the outset, I want to make it clear that I am beyond impressed with the services provided by Alex Southmayd. After working with Alex, I solidified the skills necessary to score extremely well on this test. I was able to garner important test-taking strategies, key intricacies of the test, all while building my confidence to take this test. It is also important to note that I attempted to utilize several other test-prep services in the past, none of which come close to those provided by Alex. On test day, I scored well above the scores needed for all of the programs I am applying to (very competitive scores needed - clinical psychology PHD programs); and I am certain that is a result of Alex's teaching. Thank you very much - I would highly recommend working with Alex for anyone who wants to do well on the GRE (or other standardized tests!).

I found the sessions to be very helpful for my GRE score. Alex is a gifted teacher. He sets a non-judgement, upbeat vibe that's conduce to having productive sessions. He's invested in his students' success and is very engaging.

Alex Southmayd was a great tutor. He was very positive, encouraging and motivative, he guided me in all the areas where I needed more help. He always responded in a timely manner. The strategies he taught helped me to improve my reading skills. I would highly recommend working with him. It is really worth booking a couple sessions for attaining higher scores.

Alex Southmayd is super clear, patient, and encouraging. He really goes above and beyond to make sure you have the tools you need to improve your score. Highly recommend!

I worked with Alex Southmayd for many months in one-on-one tutoring sessions and he was EXCELLENT. He helped me understand the concepts and took time to address my specific areas of weakness. My scores improved drastically on each practice exam and on the two official GRE attempts I made. I would not hesitate to recommend Alex!

I took the GRE for entrance into an MBA program. When I started I was scoring in the low to mid 150s on both quant and verbal, and with the help of online resources and with my tutor Alex Southmayd, I was able to get my scores into the 160s on both quant and verbal. With respect to Alex, if I could sum him up in one word - amazing. He is incredibly personable, bright, funny, and everything you would want in a tutor. He is able to isolate your weak areas and work with you on developing strategies. I attribute my success to him, and would only recommend him to anyone looking to succeed at the GRE.

Strongly strongly recommend working with Alex Southmayd! Alex was articulate, kind, and funny, so he made me feel very comfortable in our sessions. He knows the content exceptionally well and can explain it like a human in a way that you can't forget. Thanks, Alex!

My GRE tutor, Alex Southmayd, was great in all respects. He couldn’t have helped more with both quant and verbal strategies. He was particularly helpful on the verbal sections and was always encouraging and responsive. I can’t say enough good things about him and his approach which seriously helped improve my scores. If you are looking for a tutor I’d highly recommend him.

Alex Southmayd helped me achieve every goal I had set for myself on the GRE. He helped me find my weaknesses and attack problem areas. He knows it all and would be a great tutor for anybody.

Would absolutely recommend Alex Southmayd to anyone looking for GRE tutoring! After just two sessions, Alex helped me achieve my target scores, including raising my Verbal score 10 points. Alex reviewed my practice test before our session so that he could give targeted tips, and was able to recommend specific practice problems to reinforce the learnings from our sessions. He was always well prepared so I could get the most out of each session. The tutoring sessions were enjoyable and helped boost my confidence going into the test.