+60 in Math
“It’s an investment that pays off, not just in terms of test scores, but in building essential study habits and discipline.”
After the March SAT at school, I realized I was lagging behind, even though I had taken the test multiple times. I wasn’t getting the score I needed for the schools I was interested in, and I just wasn’t in their score range. That’s when I decided I needed help.
I’d done previous tutoring, but it didn’t really work for me. I took two tests after those sessions, and I didn’t see much improvement. I figured I needed a different approach, maybe a different style that would work better. I’d been tutored on Zoom before, but I felt like we didn’t get enough practice, and the sessions weren’t specific enough for what I needed.
My biggest frustration was time. I knew how to do the problems, but I would just run out of time during the test. When I started Peace of Pi, I wasn’t sure how effective it would be since it was group tutoring and still on Zoom. But it felt a lot more personal than I expected. The tutors focused on each question and made sure no one was left behind. If you needed help, they stayed with you and wouldn’t move on until you understood it.
I’d tell anyone considering Peace of Pi: don’t knock it until you try it. A lot of people think Zoom tutoring isn’t as helpful as in-person, but I found it way more practical. You can just open your computer on the weekend instead of traveling to a tutor’s house or the library. It’s very accessible, and the tutors work closely with you. They won’t leave you stuck on a problem.
The way Peace of Pi operates is super organized. Everyone has a specific role, and everything runs smoothly. It’s clear they’ve got a system down that really works.
Before I started Peace of Pi, my math score was a 660. After the June test, I got a 720, which allowed me to get a superscore of 1410. That put me in the pool for UF and other schools I never thought I’d be in the running for just three months ago. I’m really happy with that.
I’d just say two things. First, definitely try it out and don’t let past experiences with tutoring or the fact that it’s on Zoom discourage you. Second, you have to be willing to put in the work. It takes a lot of time, especially if you’re doing this during the school year, balancing homework, hard classes, or sports. But it’s absolutely worth it in the end.
