28,169Leland Reviews

From August to October this year, I did GRE prep with instructor Alex Southmayd. Just as a reference point, I did an untimed (!!!) practice exam prior to working with Alex and scored 157 in verbal and quantitative methods, and frankly didn't write much for the essays. On exam day, I scored 166 in verbal, 165 in quantitative, and 6.0 in the analytical writing - a huge relief for me, and a reflection of the work I put in with Alex's help. Alex is an incredible teacher. He knew the content back to front and inside out, which I gather is because he has taught GRE prep so many times. The teaching was extremely focused and geared towards maximizing my chances of success.

Alex Southmayd, is hands down one of the best GRE tutors to help anyone gain an edge in their GRE prep. He helps you learn not only the concepts covered in the exam but also teaches practical strategies. Overall, I was more than satisfied with his tutoring and I believe I have gained a new perspective in tackling the GRE.

My last session with Alex Southmayd in our two-month GRE prep course was last night. He was awesome. Seriously. Excellent at breaking complex problems down, good tips and tricks, and a funny/friendly guy to boot! Thoroughly enjoyed it and truly learned a lot from him.

I had a really great experience prepping for the GRE with Alex Southmayd. Alex was really a star -- he's an incredible teacher, who was able to make some of the more complicated concepts really easy. He is patient, positive and really engaging.

Alex is a fantastic instructor. First off, he walks the walk, having scored a 170Q/170V on the GRE. Secondly, he's clearly passionate about teaching, and puts in a lot of effort towards making the material clear and engaging. You feel his enthusiasm, which in turns motivates you to study! All in all, it was a very positive experience. I whole heartedly recommend working with Alex.

Alex was a great coach. He personalized instruction when possible, and he was always responsive. I learned many tips and tricks to help me prepare for the GRE. I highly recommend working with Alex!

Alex Southmayd was very helpful. Alex kept the sessions fun and quick-moving. He’s a very practiced teacher with indelible energy and a passion for encouraging excellence. I saw a marked improvement of my score and I looked forward to each session. Make sure you ask for Mike Tyson references; they do not disappoint.

I had a great experience working with Alex. I had already taken the GRE once before and was looking for some additional tips over a short, four-week period before my next test date. Alex was extremely helpful in getting me to the next level and was a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend Alex!

Stop procrastinating and work with Alex Southmayd. Incredible instructor, clear delivery of material, great tips & tricks, and has completely changed the way I approach the GRE. He'll recommend approaches tailored to you and will provide great reading recommendations to reduce test anxiety. Cannot recommend Alex highly enough!

I worked with Alex Southmayd for over two months in one-on-one tutoring sessions and was thrilled with the progress I made. Alex was flexible to my hours and was always ready and enthusiastic in our sessions. He made a point of isolating and showing me my weaknesses, presenting me with the tools to address them, and drilling with me until they eventually became strengths. If you are ready to put in the work and you are looking to find a teacher to match that commitment, I could not recommend Alex any further.