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1000+ hours of GMAT studying and coaching with multiple GMAT Prep companies. Have supported more than 20 applicants break 700+ after failing to score above 650 on practice tests.

Carl has taught, literally, thousands of students to succeed on the GMAT, and thousands more the ACT, SAT, GRE, and LSAT, over a career spanning over two decades in the test preparation world. Originally an academic, he holds advanced degrees from Yale, the University of Glasgow, and the University of Georgia, and since leaving academia he has taught, tutored, and written content for Magoosh, Kaplan, Harvard Prep, SuccessPrep, Parliament Tutors, Varsity Tutors, and many other companies, and has since founded his own company, Ivory Tower Tutoring. He was also, for many years, the chief writer for Barron''s GMAT product line.

The Leland team has coined me "Thanos" because I've collected the "Infinity Stones" of the most sought-out careers. I know what it takes to get a top 1% GMAT score while working full-time. I'm currently an AI product manager at Microsoft, and previously at BCG (consulting) and Bank of America (investment banking). I can help you score high on your GMAT and reach your ambitious career goals.

Welcome to my profile! As the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of LatinGrad Prep, I have dedicated my career to empowering Latin American students to excel in international graduate admissions and standardized exams. With a strong background as the lead Verbal coach at Merchant GMAT & Admissions, I specialize in GMAT Verbal preparation, focusing on Critical Reasoning, Reading Comprehension, and Sentence Correction. My approach goes beyond content review, emphasizing strategic thinking, analytical precision, and effective time management under exam conditions. I have successfully helped numerous candidates achieve competitive Verbal scores and gain admission to top-tier business programs. Let's work together to transform your GMAT preparation into a strategic, confidence-building process. Reach out to start your journey towards success!

Master the GMAT Focus with an M7-Admitted High Scorer Scoring in the top percentiles of the GMAT isn't just about math and grammar; it’s about mastering the exam's unique logic and the "Question Review" strategy. As a high-scoring GMAT veteran admitted to Columbia Business School, I help students strip away the noise and focus on the high-leverage habits that drive 90th+ percentile results. My Approach: Focused Quant & Data Insights: Specialized strategies for the new Data Insights section and efficient mental frameworks for Quant. Logic-First Verbal: Transitioning from "feeling" the right answer to identifying the structural logic of Critical Reasoning and Reading Comp. Test-Day Tactical Prep: Developing a personalized "3-answer edit" strategy to maximize your score under time pressure.

Between the actual exams, tryout exams for jobs, and personal diagnostic exams, I have never scored below 99th-percentile on the LSAT, GMAT, nor GRE. I started in the industry in 2002 with Kaplan, and founded my own company in 2005. I was one of Veritas's (acquired by Varsity Tutors as their elite program) first instructors and a go-to instructor for most of their existence, teaching literally coast-to-coast until moving off of their grid in 2017. Career highlights include successfully writing and then teaching my own LSAT course, teaching over a dozen GMAT classes at Booth School of Business at University of Chicago, and tutoring around Silicon Valley at locations such as the Google campus, Stanford, and the San Francisco Financial District. In short, I've taught and tutored thousands of students within the elite model used by Veritas, Manhattan, and others, in which the highest-scoring instructors teach in small classrooms and focus on higher-end analytic aspects of the exam. I wrote my own LSAT course, and I contributed to the highly-regarded Veritas course and books. My students have gone on to attend the best law and business schools in the world. Most important, I love teaching and Leland gives me the opportunity to fill my schedule helping students like you!

Welcome to my profile! With a Masters in mechanical engineering, focusing on alternative energy, and extensive experience as a GMAT instructor at both Inspira Education and Manhattan Review, I am well-equipped to help you achieve your target GMAT score. Over the years, I've successfully coached 62 students, guiding them to improve their scores and gain admission to their top-choice programs. My background as a Production Engineer at Meta and a Data Analyst at Exponent has honed my analytical skills, which I leverage to provide tailored strategies for each client. Let's work together to create a personalized plan that will set you on the path to success. Reach out to schedule an introductory call!

With over a decade of experience in test preparation, including my current role as an instructor and coach at Target Test Prep, I specialize in helping students achieve their GMAT goals. My journey began with a 99th percentile GMAT score, which led to my selective hiring at Manhattan Prep, where only 99th percentile scores are considered, and 7% of those are chosen. Since then, I've coached many individuals, guiding them to improve their scores and gain admission to top business schools. My approach is rooted in authenticity, humility, and expertise, as reflected in my average teacher rating of 3.95 out of 4. Let's work together to create a personalized plan to conquer the GMAT and reach your dream school!

Have taken the GMAT twice, scoring 750 and 770 consecutively. I have coached colleagues as well, who both received 740+ scores. Specifically focused on the verbal reasoning and quant reasoning sections.

I scored over 650 on the GMAT Focus, and I know what it takes to get there. Whether you're struggling with data insights, verbal reasoning, or test strategy, I’ll help you break down the content and build the confidence you need. Together, we’ll develop a personalized study plan, tackle tricky questions, and maximize your performance on test day—without burning out.