Ivy League Instructors

Susan Alaimo is the founder and director of Collegebound Review. She holds a Master's Degree from Columbia University and has successfully prepared thousands of students for the PSAT®, SAT® and ACT® exams over the past twenty five years. Susan has also worked as a college professor and private college counselor and knows exactly what college admissions officers are seeking in successful applicants.  

Carrie is a Princeton University graduate and former teaching assistant who earned a perfect score on the SAT® exam. She is a national AP Scholar, having earned perfect scores in Calculus BC, Chemistry, Statistics, Computer Science, US History, English Literature, French, and German. 

Carrie has many years of tutoring experience and prides herself on personalizing each tutoring session to the student's individualized needs, helping each student significantly increase their scores. She enjoys working with students on writing and editing papers and college application essays. 

Tutoring Subjects: PSAT®/SAT® prep, Mathematics (all levels through AP Calculus BC), Writing, Literature, Computer Science and French

Berkley, a Princeton University tutor who majored in Molecular Biology, earned a perfect ACT® score (36), perfect SAT® Math score and in the 99% on the SAT Reading/Writing section. He also earned perfect scores (800) on the SAT II Subject Tests in Biology M and Math II, as well as perfect scores (5) on 11 AP exams (Calculus BC, Chemistry, Biology, Statistics, Human Geography, Computer Science Principle, World History, European History, US History, Chinese, English Language and Composition). Berkley is an experienced SAT® tutor and excited to help students reach their college goals.

Tutoring Subjects: PSAT®/SAT® prep, ACT® prep, AP Biology, AP Calculus AB/BC, AP Chemistry and AP Physics C Mechanics

​​​Christopher, a Princeton University tutor, earned a perfect score on the SAT® Math section and scored in the 99% on the Reading/Writing section. He majored in computer science with certificates in statistics and machine learning. Christopher also earned perfect scores in AP Computer Science A, AP Biology, AP English Language & Composition, AP Physics 1, AP Statistics, AP US History, AP Calculus AB/BC, and AP Chemistry. 

Christopher has extensive tutoring experience and previously spent years teaching students math and science. He is passionate about helping each student that he works with to reach their full potential! 

Tutoring Subjects: PSAT®/SAT® preparation, AP Biology, Math including Calculus AB/BC, Chemistry, AP US History and Computer Science

Sophia, a Princeton University tutor who majored in Chemical and Biological Engineering, earned a near perfect SAT® exam score. She has over seven years of experience in scientific writing and research. Sophia spent years tutoring students Chemistry I and II where she thoroughly walked through problems step by step and taught specific topics that students were struggling with. She is focused on making sure that students thoroughly understand the material being presented and filling in any gaps in their knowledge of the topic.

Tutoring Subjects: PSAT®/SAT® preparation, AP Physics, Math including Calculus AB and College Essay Editing 

Cristian, a Princeton University tutor who majored in Operations Research and Financial Engineering, scored in the 99% on the SAT® and ACT® exams. Cristian was a National AP scholar with Distinction, scoring a perfect 5 on the AP Biology, Calculus BC, Statistics, US Government and Politics, United States History, and English Language and Composition exams. He has multiple years of experience in tutoring students for the SAT® exam, ACT® exam, as well as working on college essays and applications. Cristian is extremely passionate about helping each student that he works with to succeed and grow as both intellectuals and individuals.

Tutoring Subjects: PSAT/SAT® prep, ACT® prep, AP Biology, AP Physics, AP Calculus AB/BC, AP Statistics and College Essay Editing

Brandon, a Princeton University tutor who majored in Operations Research and Financial Engineering, earned a perfect score on the SAT® Math section and near perfect in Reading/Writing. He scored in the 99th percentile on the ACT® exam. Brandon successfully earned perfect scores (5) on 14 AP exams (Computer Science A, English Literature and Composition, Psychology, Research, US Government and Politics, Microeconomics, Physics C: Mechanics, Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism, Seminar, Statistics, Calculus BC, Chemistry, United States History, and Human Geography). He is one of only 1% of test-takers worldwide to receive all points possible on the AP Research exam. 

Brandon has multiple years of prior tutoring experience and is dedicated towards the success of each student that he works with.

Tutoring Subjects: PSAT®/SAT® prep, ACT® prep, AP Physics, AP Chemistry, AP Calculus AB/BC and College Essay Editing 

Maya, a Princeton University tutor who majored in Mathematics with significant coursework in Physics, earned a perfect score on the SAT® Math section and near perfect in Reading/Writing. Maya also scored a perfect 5 in AP Biology, Human Geography, Chemistry, World History, Art History, Calculus BC, Psychology, Physics I, Language and Composition, US History, Government and Politics, and Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism.

Maya has been tutoring for over five years and has developed a strong commitment to seeing her students truly understand the material they engage with and find success in turn. She is a researcher at Princeton University Department of Physics and also tutors Princeton college students in that subject matter. 

Tutoring Subjects: PSAT®/SAT® prep, AP Physics, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Calculus AB/BC and College Essay Editing 

Katarina, a Princeton University tutor who majored in Comparative Literature, scored in the 99% on the SAT® exam. She earned perfect scores (5) on the Calculus BC, AP Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, and Spanish Literature and Culture exams. 

Katarina has four years of prior tutoring experience in PSAT/SAT® preparation, english and math. She is passionate about helping each student to maximize his/her scores and college options. 

Tutoring Subjects: PSAT®/SAT® prep, Math including Calculus AB/BC, AP Microeconomics and English 

Darren, a Princeton University tutor, scored in the 99% on the SAT® exam. At Princeton, he is a teaching assistant for the introductory computer science course. He earned perfect scores on the following AP tests: Calculus AB, Psychology, and US Government and Politics as well as the SAT II Math II exam. Darren majored in Computer Science and is working towards certificates in Neuroscience and Machine Learning. 

Tutoring Subjects: PSAT®/SAT® preparation, Physics, Calculus AB & BC, Psychology and Computer Science​​​

Daniel, a Princeton University tutor, with a near perfect SAT exam score, majored in Economics and Finance. A National AP Scholar and an AP Scholar with Distinction, he earned perfect scores of 5 on Calculus AB, Calculus BC, English Language and Composition, United States History, Statistics, Computer Science A, Latin, and Macroeconomics. Additionally, he was one of three students in the world to receive every point possible on the 2018 AP Latin exam. He is a former National Honor Society tutor and is passionate about helping students reach their potential. 

Tutoring Subjects: PSAT®/SAT® preparation, Chemistry, Calculus AB & BC, Economics and College Essay Editing  

​​​Jarod, a Princeton University tutor, scored in the 99th percentile on the SAT® exam. He earned perfect (800) scores on the SAT II Physics and Math II exams. At Princeton, he is an undergraduate research assistant in the Electrical & Computer Engineering department with minors in Machine Learning, Robotics, and Computer Science. He also earned perfect AP scores (5) in Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Statistics, Physics II, Physics C (Mechanics and E&M), German Language and Culture, United States History, and Macroeconomics.

Tutoring Subjects: PSAT®/SAT® preparation and Math (Calculus AB/BC, Trigonometry & Algebra

Emma, a Princeton University tutor who majored in Operations Research and Financial Engineering, earned a perfect score on the ACT® exam, perfect SAT® Math score and near perfect SAT® Reading/Writing score. Additionally, she scored a perfect (5) on the AP Microeconomics, Computer Science A, United States History and Spanish Language and Culture exams. She has over five years of prior tutoring experience in SAT® prep, ACT® prep, STEM subjects and college application essay writing. 

Emma prides herself on helping students develop strategy and score optimization under time constraints and supporting students in amplifying their own voice and story in college essays.

Tutoring Subjects: PSAT®/SAT® prep, ACT® prep, AP Physics, AP Chemistry and College Application Strategy & Editing

Daniel, a Princeton University tutor who majored in Politics, scored in the 99th percentile on the SAT® exam. He earned a perfect score (5) on the Calculus AB, Physics I, Biology, Spanish, European History and Computer Science Principles AP Exams, as well as an 800 on the SAT II Chemistry exam. Daniel previously tutored students for the PSAT/SAT® exams prior to joining Collegebound Review. In addition, he is a graduate of the Iowa Young Writers Studio and Kenyon Young Writers Workshop, with experience in technical and creative writing. 

Tutoring Subjects: PSAT®/SAT® prep, English and U.S. History 

Meryl, a Princeton University tutor who majored in Chemical and Biological Engineering, earned a perfect SAT® Math score and near perfect Reading/Writing score. She also earned perfect scores (800) on the SAT II Subject Tests in Biology M and Math II, as well as perfect scores (5) on 13 AP exams (Macro/Microeconomics, Human Geography, Drawing Portfolio, European History, Biology, Physics 1, Computer Science A, Statistics, Calculus AB/BC, Literature and Composition, Psychology) and perfect scores (7) on 6 IB exams (English HL, Spanish SL, History HL, Biology HL, Physics SL, Mathematics HL). With multiple years of tutoring experience, Meryl is extremely dedicated to students’ success and growth.

Tutoring Subjects: PSAT®/SAT® preparation, AP Biology, Computer Science and College Essay Editing 

Jairam, a Princeton University tutor who majored in Chemical and Biological Engineering, earned a perfect ACT® score (36), perfect SAT® Math score and in the 99% on the SAT Reading/Writing section. Jairam also earned a perfect score (800) on the SAT Math II and Chemistry subject tests. Jairam was a National AP Scholar with perfect scores (5) on AP Physics C: Mechanics, Calculus BC, Chemistry and Statistics. He has several years of prior tutoring experience and loves seeing each student learn and grow. 

Tutoring Subjects: PSAT®/SAT® preparation, ACT® preparation, AP Physics C: Mechanics, Math including Calculus AB/BC and Chemistry

James, a Princeton University tutor who majored in Computer Science, earned a perfect score on the SAT® Math section and scored in the 99% on the Reading/Writing section. A National AP Scholar and National Merit Finalist, he earned perfect scores (5) on Physics 1, Biology, Calculus AB, Macroeconomics, English Language and Composition, Latin, United States Government and Politics, Computer Science A, and United States History. James is the former president of the National Honor Society and has multiple years of prior tutoring experience. 

Tutoring Subjects: PSAT®/SAT® prep, AP Calculus AB/BC, AP U.S. History and AP Computer Science 

Roma, a Princeton University tutor who majored in Computer Science, earned a perfect ACT® score, perfect SAT® Math score and near perfect SAT® Reading/Writing score. She also earned perfect scores (5) on AP exams in Physics 1, Physics C: Mechanics, Calculus BC and Computer Science A. Roma was a U.S. Presidential Scholars Program semifinalist. She is focused on advising students to understand concepts thoroughly in order to excel on standardized tests and beyond.

Tutoring Subjects: PSAT®/SAT® prep, ACT® prep, AP Physics 1, AP Physics C: Mechanics, AP Calculus AB/BC and AP Computer 

Science A

Emma, a Princeton University graduate who majored in Geosciences, earned a perfect ACT® score (36) and scored in the 99th percentile on the SAT® exam. She also earned perfect AP scores (5) in Calculus BC, Statistics, Physics 1, Physics C (Mechanics and E&M), English Literature and Composition, English Language and Composition, Spanish Language and Culture, European History, United States History, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, United States Government, and Studio Art. Emma has many years of tutoring experience and personalizes each session to the student's individual needs.

Tutoring Subjects: SAT®/ACT® preparation, Physics, all levels of Math, Chemistry, Biology and Writing

Adam, a Princeton University tutor, earned a perfect score on the SAT® Math section and scored in the 99% on the Reading/Writing section. He earned perfect (800) scores on the SAT II Chemistry and Math II exams. Adam majored in Computer Science and is working on certificates in Machine Learning and Applied Mathematics. He is a former National Honor Society tutor with experience helping students raise their exam scores significantly. 

Tutoring Subjects: PSAT®/SAT® prep, Math (Calculus AB/BC, Trigonometry, Algebra), Physics, Chemistry, and Environmental Science

Ona, a Princeton University graduate who majored in Geosciences, scored in the 99th percentile on the SAT® exam and earned perfect scores on AP exams in Calculus AB, English Language and Composition, Environmental Science, Psychology, and United States History.

Ona has extensive experience tutoring in math and science, and she enjoys working with students throughout the SAT® prep and college application process.

Tutoring Subjects: PSAT®/SAT® prep, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics (up to Calculus BC) and Writing 

Lydia is a Princeton University graduate and current medical student. She earned a degree in Molecular Biology and has extensive experience with tutoring and mentorship. Lydia earned a near perfect score on the SAT® and perfect scores (800) on the SAT® II Subject Tests in Biology and Math 2. Lydia also earned perfect scores (5) on AP exams in Calculus BC, Macroeconomics, English Language & Composition, US History, World History, and Chinese Language & Culture.

Lydia spent years tutoring Princeton University students in Microeconomics and Biology at the McGraw Center for Teaching and Learning.

Tutoring Subjects: PSAT®/SAT® preparation, English, Economics, Biology, and Chemistry

Joanne, a Princeton University graduate, scored in the 99% on the SAT® exam. She majored in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and minored in Global Health. She also earned perfect scores on the AP Tests: English Literature and Composition, English Language and Composition, Psychology, Statistics, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Spanish Language, Spanish Literature and Studio Art-2D.

Joanne has extensive experience tutoring for the SAT® and AP exams®, as well as helping students work on college essays and applications.

Tutoring Subjects: SAT® prep, Biology, Math (up to Pre-Calculus), Essay Writing & Editing, Statistics and Psychology

Isabella is at Harvard University pursuing her PhD in Biostatistics. She previously earned her bachelors degree from Princeton University with majors in Chemical and Biological Engineering and a minor in Creative Writing.

Isabella earned a perfect score on the SAT® exam and was named a Fellow of the Princeton University Writing Center, recognized as one of the top 100 undergraduate/graduate writers. She tutored Princeton University undergraduate and graduate students in all areas of writing, including essays for coursework and applications.

Tutoring Subjects: PSAT®/SAT® preparation, ACT® preparation, Chemistry, Biology, all levels of Math and Essay Writing & Editing 

Alexandra, a Princeton University tutor who majored in Public and International Affairs, earned a perfect score (36) on the ACT® exam. She also earned perfect scores on the AP Chemistry, English Language and Literature, and Latin exams. Alexandra has extensive experience tutoring high school students for their PSAT®, SAT® and ACT® exams as well as guiding them with writing creative essays. 

Tutoring Subjects: PSAT®/SAT® prep, ACT® prep, AP Chemistry and AP Calculus AB

Christine, a Princeton University tutor who majored in Computer Science, scored in the 99th percentile on the SAT® exam. She also works as a Fellow at Princeton University's Writing Center where she teaches writing strategies and provides feedback on essays to undergraduate students. Christine earned perfect scores on the AP exams in Calculus BC, Literature and Composition, and US History. 

Tutoring Subjects: PSAT®/SAT® Preparation and College essay editing

Alex, a Princeton University tutor who majored in Operations Research and Financial Engineering, scored in the 99% on the SAT® and ACT® exams. He was a National AP Scholar, scoring a perfect 5 on ten AP exams (Chemistry, AP Calculus AB, BC, Statistics, AP Computer Science Principles, Human Geography, World History, US History, AP English Language and Literature, AP Seminar). 

Alex has multiple years of prior SAT®, ACT® and Calculus tutoring experience. He specializes in advising students on their college essays and applications. Alex is passionate about helping each student to maximize their college application potential.

Tutoring Subjects: PSAT®/SAT® prep, ACT® prep, Math up to Multivariable Calculus including AP Calculus AB/BC, AP Statistics, and College Essay Writing/Editing

Ryan, a Princeton University tutor who majored in Physics, earned a perfect ACT® score of 36. He scored in the 99% on the SAT® exam. Ryan earned a perfect score (800) on the SAT Math II subject test, and perfect scores on 15 AP tests: Calculus BC, Statistics, AP Physics I/II/Mech/E&M, Chemistry, Environmental Science, English Language & Literature, European & U.S. History, Macroeconomics, U.S. Government, and Music Theory. He has many years of experience in tutoring students for the SAT® exam, ACT® exam as well as working on personalized college essays. 

Tutoring Subjects: PSAT®/SAT® preparation, ACT® preparation, Physics and all levels of math including AP Calculus AB/BC