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Meet the tutors behind Ascensa.

Our tutors are high-scoring students who know the test, explain clearly, and bring a more personal feel to SAT and ACT prep.

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Tyler Zhang

Washington University in St. LouisSAT 1540
"I try to make prep feel concrete: find the pattern, practice the skill, and give students a clear next move."

Tyler is a Washington University in St. Louis student who scored a 1540 on the SAT. He started Ascensa to make SAT and ACT prep more personal, affordable, and easier to understand for students and families. He enjoys working with students one-on-one, especially when they feel stuck or inconsistent and need help making test prep feel more manageable.

  • Washington University in St. Louis
  • SAT Math and strategy
  • Study planning
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Vina Zhang

University of VirginiaSAT 1550
"Confidence grows when students feel understood. I like turning hard questions into repeatable steps they can trust."

Vina is a University of Virginia student and YK Pao High School graduate with a 1550 SAT and a 4.0 GPA. She has three years of tutoring experience and has worked with around 30 students. She enjoys getting to know students individually and helping them build confidence through steady, structured practice.

  • YK Pao High School '25
  • University of Virginia '29
  • GPA 4.0/4.0
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Evan Chen

University of Notre DameSAT 1530
"The test gets less intimidating when students can name their mistakes. My goal is to make strategy feel natural, not forced."

Evan is from Taipei and currently studies at the University of Notre Dame after spending his first year abroad in London. He scored a 1530 on the SAT and has four years of tutoring experience. He first started helping his cousin and friends prepare for the SAT, and he now enjoys helping more students feel less intimidated by the test.

  • From Taipei
  • First year abroad in London
  • University of Notre Dame
  • 4 years tutoring experience
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Tom Li

Johns Hopkins UniversitySAT 1600
"I want students to feel calm and precise. Once they understand the reasoning behind a question, the score follows more naturally."

Tom is a Johns Hopkins University student who scored a 1600 on the SAT and has four years of tutoring experience. Outside of academics and tutoring, he enjoys photography and finding good food. He brings strong test experience and a relaxed, approachable personality to his work with students.

  • Johns Hopkins University
  • Enjoys photography and food
  • 4 years tutoring experience

Tutor standards

Ascensa should feel student-led, but still organized, professional, and consistent.

  • Strong SAT/ACT performance
  • Clear communication
  • Reliability
  • 1+ year of tutoring experience
  • Training in Ascensa's tutoring approach
  • Student-first teaching style
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