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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 is an excellent teacher. Sign up for GRE prep with him immediately. Don't hesitate.

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.

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 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 has a very interesting background in education, and impressive GRE scores. Alex exceeded all my expectations, he really knows his GRE material, and is a very talented teacher - really knows how to convey information to students and keeps sessions very engaging. Great experience with Alex!

Josh is a GMAT-taker's dream. Before working with Josh, I took a group GMAT course where I didn’t see any improved results. After hours of hard work and hard earned money spent, I was deflated and discouraged. A friend recommended I try tutoring with Josh to improve. Josh’s student-specific approach helped me master the test in the most efficient manner possible, and after only a few sessions, I was able to achieve my target score. I couldn’t recommend Josh more for those in need of a boost to hit their target score.

Ryna came prepared with a plan for my specific goals of scoring high enough to be competitive at an ivy league. I scored a 35, and I attribute Ryna's direct session plans to my success. She's super kind and great to work with!

I worked with Erfun when studying to take the GMAT a second time. I had taken it once after three months of self-study using Kaplan materials, and I received a score that was much lower than I expected and much lower than I thought I could achieve. So I decided to get personalized tutoring the second time around, and I found Erfun after searching on Yelp. Erfun was so helpful in providing a clear study plan and identifying areas for improvement. We Skyped once a week for two hours, and then I studied on my own each day using the materials he gave me. I worked with him for two months to prepare for my second test date, and I felt like we had plenty of time to go over everything and for me to take several practice tests. Ultimately, I retook the test and scored 70 points higher, reaching my target score! Erfun really helped me improve my test-taking strategies and time management, which allowed me to reach my goal. I highly recommend working with him.

Highly recommend! Ryna at Book Smart Prep is an extremely knowledgeable and effective tutor. From our first session it was clear that I was working with someone with years of tutoring expertise and a passion for helping others achieve their educational goals. I learned not only how to solve particular problems but how to approach problem solving in general and with confidence. In each area, I felt that she really tailored the lessons to my specific learning style while still challenging me to succeed beyond my expectations. As a student who has taken both individual and group study sessions with Ryna, I can assure future students that Book Smart Prep will help them unlock the educational opportunities they are looking for.