William Benninghoff
Tulane University
6–10 years
My tutoring approach begins with a rigorous baseline diagnostic assessment, such as analyzing a full-length practice test and reviewing an error log to isolate conceptual gaps from pacing and time-management errors. An unproductive session often gets bogged down in passive review or re-teaching basic content, whereas a high-yield session focuses on active problem deconstruction. For instance, when tackling a difficult GMAT Data Sufficiency prompt, instead of just explaining the math, we dissect why the student fell into a specific logic trap and build a repeatable framework to avoid it. Ultimately, the difference comes down to targeted accountability: a successful session ends with the student not just understanding a single solution, but internalizing a high-efficiency strategy they can independently replicate under test-day pressure.
William is a Tulane University graduate and admissions test-prep specialist with 6+ years of experience, focused on GMAT and GRE preparation for students pursuing graduate school. His approach begins with a rigorous diagnostic assessment to isolate conceptual gaps from pacing issues, then builds repeatable, high-efficiency strategies students can rely on under real test-day pressure.
One memorable student, let's call him Mark, came to me struggling with a 590 baseline on the GMAT and a looming application deadline. After reviewing his practice test and error log, I identified that his primary bottlenecks were not raw math deficiencies, but rather poor pacing on quantitative data sufficiency and severe second-guessing on verbal critical reasoning. Over four months of intensive one-on-one tutoring, Mark transformed his testing strategy from intuition-based guessing to methodical execution. He ultimately scored a 710 on his official GMAT, a 120-point improvement, and successfully gained admission to Columbia Business School.
Chelsea, East Village / Union Square, West Village
Algebra & Geometry, Advanced Math, Test Preparation
SAT Prep Program, ACT Prep Program
Elite
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Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday - Flexible - any time
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