Prep for Graduate School with Inspirica

“Donald was absolutely instrumental in my GMAT preparation. For me, the critical part of my application would come down to my GMAT score, and it was important for me to score 700+. Immediately after I started working with Donald, I saw my quant scores, which were our main focus, go up rapidly. He is great at breaking problems down to their basic components, and he helped me find my weak areas assigning homework that targeted them. Certain types of problems that had been my downfall in the past gradually became manageable through Donald’s step-by-step approach. Donald also made pacing suggestions that automatically boosted my diagnostic scores 100+ points. Perhaps the best qualities of Donald are his patience and support. He provided excellent advice on how to approach the new at-home testing options and how to stay sane in a less than normal pandemic environment. During an incredibly trying time, Donald was able to maintain composure and still help me excel with my prep. It is clear that Donald has amassed an incredible amount of knowledge about the GMAT. There was no question or problem that he could not answer. As someone who needs structure, I discovered that Donald’s systematic approach of diagnostic exams combined with targeted practice was ideal. I am certain I would not have been able to achieve a 110+ point increase without Donald’s help. I would highly recommend him to any student and will always be grateful for his help!

“I worked with Donald Viscardi as he tutored my two sons over the course of many tests…from the SAT to the LSAT to the GMAT. His calm, soothing demeanor was as much a comfort to me and my children as was his expertise about the exams and the on-the-mark pointers he gave to taking them. We all found his help invaluable.

“Donald and I worked together for a period of about five months, once or twice per week, as I prepared for the LSAT. Donald curated our schedule and materials to my specific needs and honed it all based on my progress and timeline. What I valued most about Donald’s expertise was his encouragement and positivity. He spent time working not just on my testing skills, but also on building my confidence and alleviating my testing anxiety. He genuinely cared about my well-being and stress levels throughout the process. I ended up only taking the test once and am now a first-year student at University of Pennsylvania Law School. Thank you, Donald!”

“The challenges of standardized testing go beyond solely comprehending the material. Having studied with Donald for both the SAT and the LSAT, winding up at my top-choice school in both cases, I can testify to the fact that his understanding of the exams is top-notch. But what makes Donald such an excellent tutor is the belief that he instilled in me that I could conquer these exams if I stuck to the plan that we established. By the end of our time together, I truly felt equipped to tackle any question thrown my way, and that was a testament to Donald’s steadiness throughout the process (with just the right amount of humor lamenting the fate of our beloved New York Jets mixed in to keep us loose). I cannot recommend Donald more highly, both as a tutor and as a friend.”

I could tell from the start that Jonathan was going to be good. In our first session, he completely revamped my test taking methodology, introducing tricks to deal with timing and ways to make informed yet quick decisions on difficult questions. Our sessions started by taking a bird’s-eye view of the test as a whole, with Jonathan making sure I developed a fundamental base that I could build upon as the weeks went by. We gradually drilled down into the finest and most nuanced points of the test, going topic by topic. I was almost waiting to get to a concept that Jonathan couldn’t explain by either providing an example that was impossible to forget or yelling the answer loudly enough in my ear that it would be ringing until test day (if you don’t get the humor, this worked like a charm). That was probably the most impressive part to me – we never found a topic that he couldn’t explain. Jonathan was extremely patient and not only put in the effort to explain every lesson to me, but also clearly considered my learning style and catered to it. The results speak for themselves as I was able to improve my score significantly. I would recommend Jonathan to anyone taking the GMAT or any other test for which he offers tutoring services.

I had eight days until I was going to be taking the GRE for the second time. I had tried other tutors previously who did not understand my learning style and did not provide the tools I needed to succeed. I was juggling finishing my applications for business school and polishing essays. If things did not go well – I was not going to be applying for my MBA this year. There was a lot going on in my life. I desperately needed to find the right person. Enter Jonathan Arak. Everything I ever wanted from previous tutors – and lacked, Jonathan possessed, exceeding my wildest expectations. He tailored our sessions to how I learned – something deeply meaningful for someone coming from a learning disabled background. He taught me the effective strategies to excel on the exam – even going above and beyond what other tutors did – even something as simple as organizing scratch paper. Each day on our tight schedule, he was attentive and available, texting me about homework and problems, inquiring if I had completed my assignments or had any questions. More than anything he was kind, patient, and helped me get in the proper mindset to do well on the exam. Jonathan gave me a fighting chance to get into business school this year. He is part tutor, part psychiatrist, and all around great individual. He is hands down the most expensive tutor I have ever used, but he is worth every penny. Thanks!

“Erik was instrumental in increasing my LSAT score from 159 when I started to a 168 when I finished working with him. He has a great ability to isolate which areas of an exam are difficult for students and then tailor tutoring sessions and follow-up homework to those needs. He has a great understanding of the LSAT and its nuances, which gave me confidence that he could help me learn to take the test better by following his thought processes through difficult questions. Erik is also very friendly, which made the tutoring sessions enjoyable and not stressful in any way. Finally, Erik is very flexible with scheduling tutoring sessions and able to accommodate last-minute changes. Overall, I really enjoyed my tutoring with Erik and found it to be very useful.”

“It is no lie to say that I wouldn’t be where I am without Donald. Whether as an overwhelmed high schooler preparing for the SATs, or an anxious college graduate diving back into standardized testing and applications for the GRE, Donald has helped me weather some of my most personally treacherous storms. Not only does he have complete mastery of the subject matter, but his insights into the tests’ very nature provide you with the sort of deeper understanding that enable you to achieve your very best. More importantly, Donald’s calm authority promotes confidence in his students, and makes you realize that there’s no problem you can’t think through and solve. Studying with Donald is a uniquely rewarding experience that made me not just a better test taker, but a better learner and thinker as well. I would not be where I am—I would not be who I am, without him.”

“I was spinning my wheels on the GRE when I was introduced to Erik. Off the bat, Erik took an effective, targeted approach to our studying. In particular, he thoughtfully refined my test taking strategy for the Quant section; his approach was instrumental not only in helping me better grasp the content, but also in increasing my confidence heading into the test. Ultimately, Erik helped me raise my composite score by 7 points, and I was able to get into my top choice program! I’d highly recommend Erik to anyone looking for a great tutor to help boost their scores!”