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Reviews

[Chris’s] methods are extremely effective and he is one of the kindest, most supportive men I have ever had the pleasure of knowing.

Working with him has been one of my best academic experiences and I congratulate Chris on his hard work and dedication to the success of his pupils.

Harrison M. (Student: 2017)

Chris Borland has provided test prep tutoring for two of our three children, one for the SSAT and then the ACT, and the other for the SSAT. They both dramatically improved their scores as a result of his tutoring and were accepted to their first-choice schools.

Jennifer C. (Client: 2020)

Chris is a gem. Everything you could hope for in a tutor. He is kind, calm, understanding, warm, patient, incredibly experienced, and brilliant at the subjects he teaches …

William S. (client: 2018)

Standardized tests are a necessary step in applying to colleges, and, with his support, I was able to achieve the scores I needed to be competitive.

I am currently finishing a degree in physics at the University of Chicago and am immensely grateful for his help four years ago. His test taking strategies have also been very useful on the GRE while applying to graduate school physics programs.

Thank you again, Chris!

Ben F. (Student: 2013)

I worked with Chris on SSAT prep in 8th grade. He helped me bring my abysmal 44th percentile score to the 88th percentile. Improving my score helped me get into Thacher, one of the most selective boarding schools on the west coast, and the high school of my dreams.

Lucas M. (Student: 2017)

Chris is also incredibly supportive, and recognizes when confidence is lagging. He holds his students accountable by giving them specific work and challenges and also rewards their gains, and is able to pivot his teaching style if a certain way of explaining things isn't working.

I highly recommend Chris to any student who is studying for a standardized test ...

A.S.M. (Client: 2021)

Chris is a phenomenal math, PSAT, and SAT tutor. I studied with him for over three years and am so grateful for all of his invaluable knowledge and the confidence that he instilled in me as a math student.

Gary C. (Client: 2016)

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