Borland Educational

K-12 Admission

Paula Molligan: Little and Molligan
General K-12 Admissions
San Francisco, San Rafael, CA
415-797-7971
littleandmolligan.com
paula@littleandmolligan.com

Scott Cowan: SF Creative Learning Solutions
General K-12 Admissions
San Francisco, CA
415-370-2916
SFLearns.com
scottcowansfcls@gmail.com

McClure, Mallory, Baron & Ross
General K-12 Admissions, Therapeutic/Special Needs Placement
San Francisco, CA
415-421-4177
mmbredu.com
general@mmbredu.com

College Admission

Scott Cowan: SF Creative Learning Solutions
Domestic and International Undergrad Admissions
San Francisco, CA
415-370-2916
SFLearns.com
scottcowansfcls@gmail.com

David Montesano: College Match
Domestic and International Undergrad Admissions
San Francisco, CA
877-658-4400
collegematchus.com
david@collegematchus.com

Financial Aid

Paul Wrubel
Half Moon Bay, CA
650-712-1505
paulwrubel.com

Francis Fee
Oakland, CA
510-548-0896
ffee@comast.net

College Essays

Justin Sigars: Bay Area Tutoring
San Francisco, CA
510-910-9003
bayareatutoring.com
justin@bayareatutoring.com

Scott Cowan: SF Creative Learning Solutions
San Francisco, CA
415-370-2916
SFLearns.com
scottcowansfcls@gmail.com

Graduate School Admission

Scott Cowan: SF Creative Learning Solutions
Domestic and International Grad School Placement
San Francisco, CA
415-370-2916
SFLearns.com
scottcowansfcls@gmail.com

David Montesano: College Match
Domestic and International Grad School Placement: MBA, MD, JD, PhD
San Francisco, CA
877-658-4400
collegematchus.com
david@collegematchus.com

Law School Admission

Nathan Fox: Fox LSAT
San Francisco, Los Angeles, CA
415-518-0630
foxlsat.com
nathan@foxlsat.com

Career Counseling

Marty Nemko: “Best Career Coach” (SF Bay Guardian)
"Work with Marty Nemko" on KALW 91.7 FM (NPR-SF)
Oakland, CA
510-655-2777
www.martynemko.com
mnemko@comcast.net

SSAT/ISEE/HSPT/ERB

Scott Cowan: SF Creative Learning Solutions
San Francisco, CA
415-370-2916
SFLearns.com
scottcowansfcls@gmail.com

Megan deVries: deVries Tutoring
Pleasant Hill, CA
925-212-4125
megandevries@yahoo.com

SAT/ACT

Scott Cowan: SF Creative Learning Solutions
San Francisco, CA
415-370-2916
SFLearns.com
scottcowansfcls@gmail.com

Bodsat Prep
San Francisco, CA
800-291-4661
bodsat.com
info@bodsat.com

GRE

Orion Taraban: Stellar GRE
San Francisco, CA
917-612-387
stellargre.com
oriontaraban@gmail.com

Michael Schwartz
Oakland, CA
510-928-9029
Mschwrtz@sbcglobal.net

Scott Cowan: SF Creative Learning Solutions
San Francisco, CA
415-370-2916
SFLearns.com
scottcowansfcls@gmail.com

GMAT

Michael Schwartz
Oakland, CA
510-928-9029
Mschwrtz@sbcglobal.net

Scott Cowan: SF Creative Learning Solutions
San Francisco, CA
415-370-2916
SFLearns.com
scottcowansfcls@gmail.com

LSAT

Nathan Fox: Fox LSAT
San Francisco, Los Angeles, CA
415-518-0630
foxlsat.com
nathan@foxlsat.com

MCAT

Natalie Bitton
Lycee Francais de San Francisco – Ortega Campus
San Francisco, CA
415-661-5232x1751
nbitton@LeLycee.org

Varsity Tutors
Multiple Cities in U.S.
varsitytutors.com/mcat-tutoring

Computer Science and Coding

Adam Ganderson
AP Computer Science, General Computer Science
Boston, MA
315-430-8257
acganderson@gmail.com

Michael Wenocur
AP Computer Science, General Computer Science
Palo Alto, CA
510-319-2212
michael@wescarroll.com

English

Justin Sigars: Bay Area Tutoring
AP Literature, AP English Comp, Corresponding SAT Subject Tests, Literature Enrichment
San Francisco, CA
510-910-9003
bayareatutoring.com
justin@bayareatutoring.com

Scott Cowan: SF Creative Learning Solutions
AP Literature, AP English Comp, Corresponding SAT Subject Tests
San Francisco, CA
415-370-2916
SFLearns.com
scottcowansfcls@gmail.com

History

Justin Sigars: Bay Area Tutoring
AP US History
San Francisco, CA
510-910-9003
bayareatutoring.com
justin@bayareatutoring.com

Scott Cowan: SF Creative Learning Solutions
AP World History, AP US History
San Francisco, CA
415-370-2916
SFLearns.com
scottcowansfcls@gmail.com

Michael Schwartz
AP US History, AP World History
Oakland, CA
510-928-9029
Mschwrtz@sbcglobal.net

Humanities

Justin Sigars: Bay Area Tutoring
Literature Enrichment
San Francisco, CA
510-910-9003
bayareatutoring.com
justin@bayareatutoring.com

Mathematics

Bill Driscoll: William J. Driscoll Educational
Learning Differences/Disabilities (Math through AP Calc AB)
San Francisco, CA
415-386-2338
billjdriscoll@yahoo.com

Wes Carroll: Wes Carroll Tutoring & Consulting
Gifted Students, Math/Puzzle Competitions (Math through AP Calc AB/BC, Beyond)
Berkeley, CA
415-937-1729
wescarroll.com
wes@wescarroll.com

Ender Markal: SFTutors
General Math Tutoring (through AP Calc AB/BC, AP Stats)
San Francisco, CA
415-464-7723
sftutors.com
sftutors@gmail.com

Reading

Nancy Cushen White, EdD
San Francisco, CA
415-661-0956
nancycushenwhite@gmail.com

Science

Wes Carroll: Wes Carroll Tutoring & Consulting
AP Physics
Berkeley, CA
415-937-1729
wescarroll.com
wes@wescarroll.com

Agi Wojciechowska
AP Chemistry, AP Physics SAT Biology (Also: Learning Differences/Disabilities)
San Francisco, CA
650-390-3950
agister@gmail.com

Gary Fisher
AP Chemistry, General and Organic Chemistry
Santa Cruz, CA
831-588-9104
dr.gary.fisher@gmail.com

Study Skills and General Academics

Scott Cowan: SF Creative Learning Solutions
San Francisco, CA
415-370-2916
SFLearns.com
scottcowansfcls@gmail.com

Megan deVries: deVries Tutoring
Pleasant Hill, CA
925-212-4125
megandevries@yahoo.com

Writing

Justin Sigars: Bay Area Tutoring
General Writing (Grades 9-16)
San Francisco, CA
510-910-9003
bayareatutoring.com
justin@bayareatutoring.com

Chino Baluyut: The Sentence Center
General Writing (Grades K-12)
Burlingame, CA
650-993-4003
sentencecenter.com
info@sentencecenter.com

Ed Therapy/Evaluations/LD

Patti Weiss
Ed Testing (Including Emotional Issues)
San Francisco, CA
415-816-6185
pattiweissphd@gmail.com

Diane Engleman
Ed Testing (Including Emotional Issues), Psychotherapy
Kentfield, Sonoma County, CA
415-721-7382
707-938-0646
dianeengelman.com

Bill Driscoll: William J. Driscoll Educational
Basic Testing for Math LD
San Francisco, CA
415-386-2338
billjdriscoll@yahoo.com

Psychology, Psychotherapy, Performance Coaching

Ben Bernstein
Stress Reduction, Test Anxiety
Oakland, CA
510-654-2298
TestSuccessCoach.com
testsuccess@sparkavenue.com

Michael Edelstein
Performance Anxiety, REBT/CBT
San Francisco, Tiburon, CA
415-673-2848
threeminutetherapy.com
DrEdelstein@ThreeMinuteTherapy.com

Orion Taraban
Mindfulness, Stress Reduction, Test Anxiety, Psychological Evaluations for Testing Accommodations
San Francisco, CA
917-612-387
oriontaraban@gmail.com

Tutoring and Test Prep Companies

BodSAT Prep
Specialized Online and In-Person Test Prep Classes
and Private Tutoring for High Scoring Students:
GRE, GMAT, AP, ACT, SAT, SAT Subject Tests, SSAT/ISEE
San Francisco Bay Area and Beyond
800-291-4661
https://www.bodsat.com
info@bodsat.com

Swell Education
San Francisco, Corte Madera, Silicon Valley, CA
415-939-8791
swelleducation.com
naomi@swelleducation.com

Compass Education Group
In-Person and Online Tutoring for:
ACT, SAT/PSAT, SAT Subject Tests, SSAT/ISEE/HSPT, AP/Academic Courses
Larkspur, Beverly Hills, CA
NorCal: 800-620-6250
SoCal: 800-925-1250
compassprep.com

Manhattan Prep
In-Person and Online Test Prep Classes and Private Tutoring for:
GMAT, GRE, LSAT, SAT, ACT, TOEFL
Multiple Cities in U.S. and Abroad and Online Worldwide
800-576-4628
212-721-7400
https://www.manhattanprep.com
info@manhattanprep.com

Lower-Cost Tutoring and Test Coaching

LifeWorks
Corte Madera, Mill Valley, CA
415-383-4412
lifeworks.life
info@lifeworkslearningcenter.com

Marin Educators in Private Practice
Corte Madera, CA
415-464-0322
marineducators.org

Varsity Tutors
Multiple Cities in U.S.
varsitytutors.com

wyzant
Ultra-low Cost Tutoring and Test Prep
877-999-2681
wyzant.com

PrepScholar
Online Test Prep and Tutoring for:
SAT, PSAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, TOEFL
(866) 811-5546
prepscholar.com
support@prepscholar.com

Magoosh
Online Test Prep Classes for:
GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, SAT, ACT, Praxis, LSAT, MCAT, etc.
855-MAGOOSH
510-214-0212
https://magoosh.com
help@magoosh.com

Reviews

“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)

"[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)

“His competence, compassion and ethics as a tutor are exemplary.

"Chris is a wonderfully friendly, sincere and caring human being. His personality is delightful, making the sessions enjoyable.”

Judy S. (Client: 2006)

"The students benefited from [Chris's] assistance, and we found him very personable, helpful and eager to learn new teaching techniques and philosophies.

I feel he would be an excellent addition to any tutoring staff."

Linda N. (Employer: 1980)

"I enjoyed working with Chris because he could explain things I did not understand and make them clear to me. Chris was very patient when it took me a while to understand things."

Martha S. (Student: 1993)

“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.

"Now, years later, the same standardized test-taking skills that he taught me for the PSAT and SAT are helping me immensely in my LSAT prep.

"Chris is patient and efficient in his teaching. I would highly recommend him to everyone!”

Gary C. (Client: 2016)

"Chris Borland tutored my son and did an excellent job. He obviously is a very well qualified teacher and I recommend him without reservation."

David C. (Client: 1980)

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)

Most importantly, you taught Joey to understand that hard work does reap its own rewards. Joey did well enough in school and on the SATs to gain acceptance to a number of UC Schools, of which he chose UC Davis to attend. Thanks Chris for you effort and diligent tutoring of Joey the last three years, we really appreciate all that you did for him.

Larry L. (Client: 2005)

"Chris tutored my son for the SSAT test and … it was worth every penny. My son responded very well to him and developed learning strategies that [he's] using to this day."

Michal V. (Client: 2014)

"[Chris] has a keen sense of the orderly nature of learning, and did a particularly good job of helping students with the organizational work needed to excel at math ... one of the best young teachers I've seen."

Bruce S. (Administrator: 1985)

"[Chris] is patient, understanding, enthusiastic and always guides Andrew in the learning process with a very positive attitude. If Andrew gets distracted, Chris is able to guide him back to the subject at hand by being assertive, yet respectful. His focus on Andrew's progress has resulted in a very noticeable improvement in Andrew's skill level in Algebra, his attention to detail, his neatness, and his self-esteem..."

Karen C. (Client: 1999)

"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)

"Fantastic tutor. We set a goal for my SAT score, and with Chris's help I got there. Has years of experience and knows the test inside and out. Cannot recommend more highly."

Jack R. (Client: 2014)

Chris is patient, knowledgeable and was helpful in identifying my weaknesses and addressing them. My work with Chris on test prep also helped me in the classroom resulting in improved grades both my junior and senior years. He is easy to work with and never made me feel stupid. I highly recommend Chris Borland for test prep and math tutoring.”

T J (student: 2018)

"Chris Borland tutored my l4 year old twins for several weeks before they took the SSAT test for entrance into private schools. He has a very good rapport with kids and makes the sessions fun and interesting.

Chris's strategies about standardized test taking proved to be excellent. Both boys improved their scores significantly and openly attributed their success to their work with Chris..."

Anne C. (Client: 2003)

“Worth every penny!

"As the high school application process in SF is already stressful and time consuming, I was looking for an efficient strategy for my B/G twins to prepare for the SSAT. Chris has deep experience with test prep and presented a very clear, efficient, and effective strategy for the twins to follow. His approach resulted in a huge increase in test results.

"We would highly recommend him to anyone for standardized test prep!”

Irene L. (client: 2018)

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