Testimonials

“I could not have gotten to where I am today without Libby. Not only is she an exceptional tutor, but she is an incredible companion and mentor to me. I started working with Libby in high school, first with my geometry class and then with ACT tutoring, Spanish, and college applications. Overall, she made the entire college admissions process for me a lot less daunting and stressful by giving me the confidence and guidance I needed to succeed during every tutoring session. She helped me develop a strong personal statement and she was always very encouraging and motivated me to work to the best of my ability. Libby’s guidance was so valuable to me that I continue to reach out to her for Spanish help and other school-related advice, even as a college student at Stanford! She truly is incredibly talented in a variety of areas, and I am so thankful for all she has helped me with and continues to help me with” — Santa Monica High School student, Class of 2020

“As a student who has never been a natural test taker, and who cried throughout the entire ISEE prep process years earlier, I never expected to embrace SAT tutoring as much as I did. Libby made the process far less daunting and created a highly engaging learning environment—even through Zoom—that made me excited to learn. Libby’s approach of methodically breaking down testing strategies made me a much more confident test taker, and her genuine words of encouragement bolstered my confidence as a student. Libby’s Zoom sessions brought me light in the midst of a pandemic and have given me skills that will help me succeed in college and beyond.” — Windward School student, Class of 2021

“When I first reached out to Libby, I doubted that any amount of help could revive my personal statement from its moribund state. Getting right to work, Libby helped me to deftly remove fruitless phrases while highlighting details that allowed my character to shine through. From the start, Libby pushed me to accentuate my voice. Through writing exercises and dynamic conversations, she enabled me to cultivate my message in a unique and authentic manner. Come rain, shine, or the stroke of midnight, Libby was always a call away. I cannot justly describe the astonishment and relief I felt when she responded to my panicked texts. Thanks to her guidance, I am more confident and capable in my writing than ever before (seriously, I never could have imagined that I might have the stamina to apply with 22 college essays).” — Crossroads School of Arts & Sciences, Class of 2021

“When I started tutoring for the ACT, I was working with someone who I thought was teaching me all that I needed to know…until I met Libby. Working with Libby was like putting on glasses for the first time and realizing I could finally see clearly. I have learned so much from Libby, for the ACT and for life.” — Brentwood School student, Class of 2020

“We live down in Orange County and met Libby through our college counselor. I was concerned about the distance but she was enthusiastic about working with my son over Zoom. It was the best decision I ever made. She truly understood my son and what makes him tick and established a great rapport with him. Her tutoring gave him great confidence and his test scores steadily improved which allowed him to get into several of his top choice schools.” — Aliso Niguel parent, Class of 2019

“Coming from an international school, standardized tests were one of my Achilles heels. I was apprehensive about the college application process, but I was so glad to work with Libby. She takes the time to cater to each student, helping them understand their strengths and weaknesses while remaining both friendly and professional. Thanks to her guidance, my ACT score went from a 23 to a 32. Libby is also a very honest person, who shared with me her experiences in college, which helped me decide where to apply and ultimately where to attend.” — Le Lycée Français de Los Angeles student, Class of 2019

“I can’t say that taking the ACT was a pleasure, but working with Libby certainly was. She’s knowledgeable, patient, and funny; she makes a difficult process like studying for an exam a little easier. My score went up, but more importantly, I learned a lot and had fun doing it.  I would highly recommend Libby for test prep or any other kind of tutoring.” — New Roads student, Class of 2020

“My son was not a very motivated student in high school, so the thought of having him study for the SAT was daunting.  He was a B and C student all throughout high school and took mostly regular classes with only a few honors classes. From the minute Libby started working with my son, I saw a huge change in him. He started to really care about school and he worked really hard to get all of his SAT homework done before his next session. I think for the first time in his life he felt really smart and he was interested in learning.  Together they worked really hard to figure out what he needed to improve upon, and ultimately his score went up 270 points. I have never seen him so happy with himself.  Libby is so talented at what she does.  I recommend her to everyone.  Her gift is to really make each student thrive to the best of their ability.” — Palisades Charter High School parent, Class of 2019

“My tutoring experience was fun and educational. It’s strange to hear those words together, but the few weeks that I worked with Libby greatly increased my score and were also so interesting. Libby brought such a positive energy and explained concepts in a fun and clear way. I’m so glad to have had the opportunity to learn from her.” — Berkeley High student, Class of 2020

“Libby is a true joy to work with and helped me raise my scores higher than I thought was possible. I was able to raise my SAT score 200 points! The strategies that Libby helped me with in taking multiple choice tests has been very helpful throughout my time at UCLA and, I believe, gave me a real competitive edge. I am currently entering my fourth year as a human biology major and have a 3.97 GPA. She was also very emotionally supportive as the test approached and gave me great tips during my transition from high school in San Francisco to UCLA. I had a great experience using her tutoring services and cannot recommend her enough! ” — Urban School of San Francisco student, Class of 2016

“Libby managed to connect with our son not only in test prep — she also helped make him an overall better student. He’s carrying those skills into his sophomore year at his reach school.” — Milken Community Schools parent, Class of 2018

“Libby was an absolute joy to work with! She helped me to see standardized testing as an opportunity to hone my critical thinking skills rather than as a measurement of self-worth. Not only did I gain self-confidence but a new friend as well.” — Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences student, Class of 2019

Libby’s students have matriculated at:

Amherst College
Barnard College
Berklee College of Music
Boston University
Bowdoin College
Brown University
Central Saint Martins
Chapman University
Claremont McKenna College
Colby College
Colorado College
Columbia College
Columbia University
Cornell University
Dartmouth College
Duke University
Emerson College
Georgetown University
Georgia Tech
Gonzaga University
Harvard University
Kenyon College
Loyola Marymount University
Michigan State University
Northeastern University
Northwestern University
New York University
Oberlin College
Occidental College
Ohio State University
Pitzer College
Pomona College
Santa Clara University
Sarah Lawrence College
Scripps College
Sewanee The University of the South
Southern Methodist University
Stanford University
Tulane University
UC Berkeley
UC Davis
UC Merced
UC San Diego
UC Santa Barbara
UC Santa Cruz
UCLA
University of Chicago
University of Colorado Boulder
University of Maryland at College Park
University of Miami
University of Michigan – Ann Arbor
University of Pennsylvania
University of Southern California
University of St. Andrews
University of Texas at Austin
University of Wisconsin – Madison
Vanderbilt University
Washington University in St. Louis
Wesleyan University
Yale University