CollegePrepExpress

Membership in Organizations:

AERA

Education/Training: Boston College School of Education: Ph.D. in Secondary Education, 2006 Middlebury College and Lincoln College, Oxford: M.A. in English, 1993 Harvard College, B.A. in Social Studies (Phi Beta Kappa; Magna Cum Laude; Hoopes Prize Winner)

Services Provided:

Tutoring and Small Classes in Standardized Test Prep Small Study Skills Classes Academic Tutoring in English, Math, and Science Application Assistance, Essay Brain-Storming, Outlining, and Editing Mock Interviews

Testimonials:

"We're still in a celebratory mood at the L---- household. I can't thank you enough for working with Caroline. In addition to knowing how to tutor her to do the best she possibly could, you motivated her to study and made the classes fun. Caroline tells me she plans to study more and try to get those awesome scores even higher. Amazing what potent reinforcement will do. Many thanks and I only wish you were here to witness Caroline's reaction when she saw her scores. My best,"
-Janet L.

"I asked Misha which teachers he liked best, 'the favorite ones,' and his immediate response was--ta da....you, his tutor! I asked why and he said that you are able to make lessons interesting and exciting, and that you bring so many interesting facts to what you are teaching that it is fun. Now this statement comes from a boy (now 6 ft. tall) who learned to read late in life and has felt inferior because his (perceived) reading and comprehension skills are 'so poor' (remarks made by other teachers). So, what to say? You have ignited a spark in my son which he was made to believe he did not possess. You are not only funny and in possession of a good mind, but you are an expert educator--you have the ability to touch the lives of your students."
-- Karin H

"Thought you'd like to know that Chris just learned he was accepted to Purdue Univ and Colorado State. He's a happy camper today. Your work certainly helped and the admissions person with whom I spoke at Purdue mentioned that they particularly liked his 680 score in math. So thanks again. If you ever need a referral--I will give you a good review--let me know. Thanks from all of us."
--The Haleys

"Great News!!!!!! Andrew received his acceptance letter from Rose Hulman today. We are all pretty excited here. At the risk of repeating myself, I think some of the credit is due to you.... With regard to your help, I cannot thank you enough. Andrew definitely moved up the ladder a full rung or two with your assistance. Previously, his application to Rose would have been only marginally competitive. To the extent that you would want, please feel free to count me as a reference and supporter. Your on-line service is everything that you advertise, and more."
- Mark J., Anchorage, Alaska

"Dr. Youmans personalized lessons allowed me to conveniently study for the SAT. His teachings gave me the tools and confidence to succeed." -Elie Z. Scores: 800 Math, 800 Verbal, 770 Writing "I haven't talked to you in the longest time ... but I wanted to tell you that I GOT INTO VANDERBILT!!!! And they probably wouldn't have even looked at me unless I got my SAT scores up thanks to you and they also commented on my enthusiasm for the school (the essays you helped me with) so I just wanted to say THANK YOU SOOO MUCH!!!!! I hope all is well."
-Ellen F

"Mike you are the best!!! I have gotten into great schools, all of which are in the top ten. As we talked about, it is not the GPA and LSAT that got me in the door, but the 'soft factors' like the personal statement and extra essays... I know it could not have been done without your help... It was great working with you. First off, you where cheaper than other companies, and also you were very personal, you knew what I needed, and you did exactly what I wanted. You were great and it was worth ever penny; even more, getting into the schools I got into with your help is priceless. Thanks so much!!!!"
-Beth

"I just wanted to let you know that I took the SATs and I was EXTREMELY pleased-- like you said, nothing surprised me. I went in there confident and left confident as well, so thank you so much for all the time you spent preparing me for this day, both mentally and emotionally. [Three weeks later:] I just wanted to tell you that I got my scores: xxxx. YES! YES! YES! I am so happy. I am sooooo happy. Thank you for all the time that you spent working with me - it really really helped and worked. I am so excited."
-Jamie K.

"Wow Mike, it is perfect! My essay says a lot about me now, and you made it sound so good. It is 100 times better than it was when I first gave it to you. I'm seriously really excited and there is nothing I want to change! Thank you so much!!
--Caroline

Notes/Information:

Founded and run by Harvard and Oxford graduate, Michael J. Youmans, Ph.D, CollegePrepExpress (formerly BerkshireTutor) has been in business nearly 20 years. Our primary purpose is to help students get into the colleges and graduate schools of their choice. A relatively small investment in academic tutoring or small classes, standardized test prep tutoring or small classes, application writing support, and interviewing practice can yield great bottom line results and give students, not admissions committees, the choice of which school they want to attend!