Testimonials

My name is Tara Secilmis, and I’m currently an 11th grader at Doral Academy. Preparing for the SAT was a challenging journey for me, especially when I was relying solely on book-based methods. The traditional prep books, including the College Board SAT books, weren’t effective for me. I found myself repeating mistakes without truly understanding the material, despite going through numerous practice tests.

I realized I needed a more hands-on and repetitive approach to learning. That’s when I discovered Peace of Pi. Before starting with them, I took the SAT for the first time in August and scored a 510 in Math. This was disappointing because I knew I could do better, and I needed to improve significantly to qualify for Bright Futures.

My main struggles were with timing and staying focused during the test. I would get easily distracted and never finished on time when practicing alone. Peace of Pi changed that for me. They introduced techniques like using a clock to manage my time better and encouraged me to turn off my phone to minimize distractions. This structured approach helped me improve my focus and speed.

Peace of Pi provided a supportive and interactive learning environment, even through Zoom sessions. The tutors were amazing, creating a fun yet disciplined atmosphere that kept me engaged. They were not only knowledgeable but also genuinely cared about my progress, always checking in on how I was doing both academically and personally.

The intensive program at Peace of Pi was demanding but incredibly effective. It taught me valuable skills like time management and responsibility, which were crucial given my busy junior year schedule. Although it meant sacrificing some personal time, including my daily naps, the results were worth it.

Thanks to Peace of Pi, my math score improved from 510 to 610, and I’m confident I’ll continue to see progress. The improvement has brought me closer to achieving my goal for Bright Futures. Peace of Pi has been instrumental in my SAT prep journey, and I highly recommend it to anyone serious about improving their scores. It’s an investment that pays off, not just in terms of test scores, but in building essential study habits and discipline.