Brilliant Brains- 1on1 personal SAT ACT PSAT tutor
Brilliant Brains- 1on1 personal SAT ACT PSAT tutor

Brilliant Brains- 1on1 personal SAT ACT PSAT tutor

$70/hour
Estimated price


Test sections

Responds in about 31 min


Thumbtack Guarantee

If you hire this pro, you’re covered by a money-back guarantee. Learn more

If you hire this pro, you’re covered by a money-back guarantee. Learn more

Introduction
***Thumbtack Top PRO! Maximum hires on Thumbtack for a single tutor! Creating the National toppers since 2012! No Contracts! No commitments! Personalized Lectures! Ivy Graduates! Most popular and highly rated! Pay as you go!*** Welcome to Brilliant Brains, where your SAT and ACT success is our top priority! As the founder and sole tutor of Brilliant Brains, I am dedicated to providing one-on-one personalized tutoring that will help you achieve your dream scores. With over 14 years of experience in SAT and ACT tutoring, I have helped numerous students reach their full potential and achieve remarkable results. In fact, I am proud to be recognized as a Thumbtack Top PRO, with the maximum number of hires for a single tutor. Since 2012, I have been creating national toppers and consistently delivering exceptional results. At Brilliant Brains, we believe in flexibility and convenience. That's why we offer a no-contract, no-commitment approach to our tutoring services. You can pay as you go, ensuring that you have complete control over your learning journey. What sets Brilliant Brains apart is our commitment to personalized lectures. I understand that every student is unique, with different strengths and weaknesses. That's why I create a customized program for each student, tailored to their specific needs. By focusing on improving fundamentals, content knowledge, and time management, I equip my students with the necessary skills to excel in all sections of the digital SAT and ACT Prep. As an Ivy League graduate myself, with a Masters degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Michigan (4.0 GPA), I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to my tutoring sessions. Having scored a remarkable 1580 out of 1600 on my own SAT, I have developed a comprehensive set of strategies and tricks that have proven to be highly effective. In fact, many of these techniques are exclusive to Brilliant Brains and cannot be found elsewhere. Over the years, I have helped over 250+ students gain acceptance into their dream schools, secure over 1 million dollars in scholarship money, and even achieve admission to Ivy League institutions. I take pride in rebuilding my students' fundamentals and providing them with invaluable mental math techniques that are not found in any book. I understand that test prep can be a daunting task, but rest assured, I have personally experienced and successfully overcome it. Now, let me guide you on your journey to achieving your dreams. Together, we will unlock your full potential and help you excel in your SAT and ACT exams. Contact Brilliant Brains today and let's get started!
Overview

Hired 205 times

Serves Carmel, IN

Background checked

1 employee

13 years in business

Business hours

Sun9:00 am - 9:00 pmMon9:00 am - 9:00 pm

Payment methods

This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Venmo, and Zelle.

Top Pro status

Top Pros are among the highest-rated, most popular professionals on Thumbtack.

Top Pro Icon

2023

Top Pro Icon

2021

Top Pro Icon

2020

Top Pro Icon

2019

Projects and media

14 photos

Projects and media

14 photos

Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for responsiveness, work quality, and professionalism.

Excellent 4.9

72 reviews

5
92%
4
8%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Read reviews that mention:


pro avatar
Todd A.
2 weeks ago
·

Hired on Thumbtack

Hired on Thumbtack

Karl is a consummate professional in every possible way. He is super knowledgeable, patient, flexible and committed to young people. He works exceptionally well with my son on math, ELA, grammar and reading with appropriate homework assignments and serial practice testing to monitor his progress. I have seen tremendous growth in my son's mental acumen, academics and even emotional growth over the 2 plus years we have been working with Karl. Even though it is all through ZOOM, we feel he is right there in the room with us. Overall, Karl provides superior service at a reasonable cost for our weekly 90-minute enrichment tutoring sessions. I would not hesitate to hire him for your child's academic enhancement.

Details: 9th grade • SAT1 • Math • Reading • Writing • Not yet scheduled • My home, venue, etc.

Test Prep Services
pro avatar
Christine B.
Oct 3, 2024
·

Hired on Thumbtack

Hired on Thumbtack

Karl was tutoring my high school daughter for help with her SATs. He was great with her and always kept us informed of her progress. We were happy with his services.

Details: 12th grade • SAT1 • Math • Reading • Writing • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)

Brilliant Brains- 1on1 personal SAT ACT PSAT tutor's reply
Hi Christine, Thank you for the kind words! It was a pleasure working with your daughter, and I'm glad I could support her SAT prep. I appreciate your trust and am happy to hear you were satisfied with the results. Best of luck to her in the future! Best, Karl
Test Prep Services
pro avatar
Jay B.
Oct 12, 2024
·

Hired on Thumbtack

Hired on Thumbtack

Karl helped me, a lot I got a 200 point increase since my last SAT. He always responds quickly and he makes sure I do all my work. Great tutor, highly recommend!

Details: 11th grade • SAT1 • Math • Reading • Writing • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet) • At the pro’s location

Brilliant Brains- 1on1 personal SAT ACT PSAT tutor's reply
Hi Jay, Thanks for the awesome review! A 200-point increase in 1 month is a huge achievement – great work! I’m glad I could help, and I appreciate your dedication. Best of luck with everything ahead!
Test Prep Services
pro avatar
Urvi V.
Oct 26, 2022
·

Hired on Thumbtack

Hired on Thumbtack

Karl has been helping my son prep for both the PSAT and SAT. He does a good job assessing the students skill level and works from there. He is patient and clearly explains the task at hand. My son actually looks forward to his sessions with Karl. Not only does he help with test prep, but he has helped greatly with improving study skills and habits as well. He is very easy to communicate with and he always responds in a timely manner. The sessions are conveniently set up through zoom and the entire process is very turn key and user friendly. We are very happy with Karl’s tutoring services and plan to continue with him as well.

Details: 11th grade • SAT1 • Reading • Math • Not yet scheduled • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)

Brilliant Brains- 1on1 personal SAT ACT PSAT tutor's reply
Hello Urvi! Thank you very much for your positive feedback! Look forward to continuing to work with Nikhil.
Test Prep Services
pro avatar
Jenna S.
Jul 26, 2024
·

Hired on Thumbtack

Hired on Thumbtack

We hired Karl at the last minute to help our twins bring up their ACT math score. He was fabulous and worked with them for several hours a week over a 4-week period. Kids just received their scores today and were thrilled to see math went up 4-5 points, and both of them are now in their desired range for colleges! I would highly recommend Karl! Thank you, Karl!

Details: 11th grade • ACT • Math • My home, venue, etc.

Test Prep Services
Credentials
Background Check

Rutvi Ajbani