Tutoring for Westminster schools students
Private SAT prep and academic coaching designed for students at Atlanta’s most prestigious independent school, where the academic standard is set by Ivy League aspirations and the competition reflects it.
Expert instruction, made personal
The Westminster Schools is a pre-K through 12th independent school with approximately 1,850 students, regularly ranked among the top private schools in the nation. Westminster occupies a unique position in Atlanta’s academic landscape. As one of the most selective independent schools in the Southeast, Westminster produces students who routinely matriculate to Ivy League institutions, Stanford, MIT, and other elite universities. The school’s endowment and resources create an academic environment that few schools can match. The academic rigor is nationally recognized, and the expectations from families match that standard.
Westminster students face a particular challenge when it comes to standardized testing: the school’s curriculum is deep and demanding, but it does not always align with how the SAT or ACT measures competency. A Westminster student who excels in seminar-style humanities courses or advanced science electives may still encounter gaps in the specific skills and strategies these tests reward.
My No Assumption methodology begins with a comprehensive diagnostic that identifies exactly where each student stands on the SAT or ACT, independent of their classroom performance. From there, I build a targeted plan that focuses on the highest-leverage areas, whether that means tightening math fundamentals, accelerating reading comprehension speed, or mastering the strategic pacing that high scores require.
Westminster students get 1-on-1 instruction with Michael, SAT prep and academic coaching designed for the demands of one of Atlanta’s most rigorous independent schools. Every session is with the same instructor, with the continuity that group classes can't replicate.
What I help with
SAT preparation
Westminster students bring strong analytical foundations, but the SAT reward a specific set of skills and strategies that classroom instruction does not directly teach. My diagnostic-first program works from where the points are actually leaving by targeting exactly what each student needs.
Learn more about SAT Prep →Advanced course support
Private instruction for Westminster’s advanced and AP coursework in math, science, and English. For students managing the depth and pace of Westminster’s curriculum alongside extracurriculars and college applications, I provide the individualized support that even a small school cannot always offer.
Learn more about Academic Coaching →College admissions strategy
Westminster’s college counseling office is strong, but families pursuing top-tier admissions often benefit from additional strategic depth. I help with course selection, transcript narrative, and positioning your student against an applicant pool where everyone has strong grades and test scores.
Learn more about College Prep →Subject-specific deep dives
Focused instruction in specific subjects where your student needs additional depth, whether that is a challenging math sequence, an advanced science elective, or writing-intensive coursework that demands a higher level of analytical clarity.
Private remote sessions on your schedule
Westminster families value discretion, flexibility, and efficiency. My remote sessions deliver all three. Every session is live, one-on-one, and fully interactive: video, shared documents, real-time whiteboard work, and direct instruction from a single dedicated tutor.
Sessions schedule around your family’s commitments, whether that means working around Westminster’s athletics calendar, travel, or the rhythms of a busy Buckhead household. There is no commute, no group class, and no time wasted on material your student has already mastered.
The same standard your family already holds
Westminster families chose their school because they refuse to accept average. Tutoring should meet that same standard. Franchise prep centers and large group classes are designed for volume, not for the kind of student Westminster produces.
I work with a deliberately small client roster. Every engagement is private, every plan is custom-built, and the average improvement between a first and second sitting is 140 to 260 points, across 45 test takers in the last twelve months. I begin every engagement with a first call to assess fit, map your student’s academic profile, and determine whether I can deliver the outcomes your family expects.
Questions I get
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Tell me about your student.
Grade, school, the subject, and what you’d like to be different. I reply within a day. (706) 389-0528 if a call is easier.