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Hey, I'm Jacob! I coach in two worlds that share one thing: measurable results. For students, that's the GRE. I scored 333, and I help students get there with structured prep built on spaced repetition, plus a hybrid package that pairs 1-on-1 sessions with an on-demand course. For business owners and marketing leads, that's pipeline. I'm Managing Director at WSI, previously VP at Digitas Health, Associate Director at Merck, and Digital Strategy Consultant at Accenture. I help businesses use AI and marketing systems to generate leads, follow up reliably, create content that ships, and get found in AI search answers. The common thread is how I work: diagnose first, build a system, measure what changes. Every engagement starts with a free intro call, and most work blends live sessions with async work so progress doesn't wait for the next call. Pick the category that fits what you need: GRE, Marketing, or AI for Sales & Marketing.
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Jacob’s GRE Qualifications
Coaches professionally
Scored a 333 on the GRE
10+ GRE clients
Jacob Zemon brings a wealth of knowledge and a deep passion for teaching to the world of GRE preparation. With a solid academic foundation, including a cum laude Bachelor's degree in Mathematics and a Master's degree in Statistics, Jacob has not only mastered the content but also the strategies needed to excel. His innovative approach was born from personal challenges with the GRE and GMAT, where he successfully elevated his scores into the top percentiles through a carefully tailored study regimen that marries pedagogical research with memory optimization techniques. Beyond his academic credentials, Jacob has harnessed his statistical prowess and analytical skills in diverse professional landscapes, ranging from management consulting to digital marketing. This unique combination of in-depth scholarship and real-world application infuses his teaching with relevance and provides his students with an edge in conquering standardized tests. As a dedicated educator, Jacob is committed to connecting with each learner, ensuring that the strategies they adopt are not just theory, but tools for genuine success.
Jacob can help with:
Analytical Writing
Quantitative Reasoning
Tailored Study Plan
Test Prep Strategy
Verbal Reasoning
Why do I coach?
I coach because I know how overwhelming the GRE can feel—especially if it’s been years since you’ve done formal math or academic writing. I’ve seen how the right support can completely shift a student’s mindset, turning confusion into clarity and anxiety into confidence. (I've been where you are now!) What motivates me most is helping people realize that success on the GRE doesn’t come from being a “natural test-taker”—it comes from having the right strategies, the right structure, and someone who knows how to adapt to your unique learning style. I love breaking complex concepts into approachable steps, and I’m especially passionate about applying learning science tools to help my students study more effectively and efficiently. Coaching is about more than just boosting scores (though we’ll definitely do that). It’s about helping people open new doors—grad school, fellowships, career changes—and knowing I played a part in that journey is incredibly rewarding. On the business side, I coach for the same reason. Owners are drowning in AI tools and marketing advice, and most of it never turns into pipeline. I like taking something overwhelming, turning it into a system with clear steps, and watching the numbers move.
Work Experience
Managing Director
WSI World
September 2025 - Present
Vice President
Digitas Health
September 2024 - August 2025
Associate Director
Merck
August 2020 - August 2024
Digital Strategy Consultant
Accenture
May 2017 - August 2020
Research Statistician
Virginia Tech ARC
June 2016 - April 2017
VT-ARC is a nonprofit applied research corporation that solves problems of interest for academia, Government, and industry. I was the first statistician hired at VT-ARC, with the purpose of providing statistical rigor to analytical projects. Primarily, my project work revolves around researching futures technologies, analyzing their aspects of development, interviewing subject matter experts, aggregating data, predicting paths statistically, and writing up the reports for clients.
Senior Statistician
Merkle Inc
June 2012 - May 2016
Merkle is a Big Data marketing research agency. At Merkle, I worked on various statistical projects, including those for retail, technology, and financial clients. These projects were varied and combined database coding, statistical analyses, and writing and leading presentations. The prevalent statistical techniques ranged from linear and logistic model building to Excel spreadsheets to decision tree and random forest algorithms.
Education
University of Virginia, Charlottesville
Master's degree, Statistics
2010 - 2012
Activities and societies: Save A Child's Heart; Challah For Hunger; Hillel
State University of New York at Albany
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mathematics and Statistics
2006 - 2010
Activities and societies: Hillel
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