Simona Baluk Garavaglia

+250 points on the SAT Math!

“The program was extremely structured and well planned.”

At the time I decided to join Peace of Pi, my main goal was to earn a strong SAT score. Before starting the program, I honestly didn’t know how to study effectively, and that uncertainty created a lot of stress about not reaching the score I wanted.

After seeing the results that other students were getting and hearing about the program from friends, I felt confident that Peace of Pi could help. While the workload was significant, the program was extremely structured and well planned, which made the effort feel purposeful rather than overwhelming.

Going into the course, I expected the virtual learning experience to be less engaging. Instead, it completely exceeded my expectations. Every class was interactive, and I was consistently asked questions, which kept me focused and involved throughout each session.

Just as importantly, the group learning environment felt very positive and supportive. I never felt stressed or embarrassed if I got something wrong. It was a healthy space where mistakes were treated as part of the learning process, which helped me gain confidence.

Through Peace of Pi, I improved my score from a 450 to a 700. That result showed me that I am capable of reaching my dream score, even if I am not fully there yet. Knowing that improvement is possible has significantly reduced my stress and made me feel much more confident moving forward.