Justin’s Grosslight’s Testimonials
Skyrocketing to Success in Math (and SAT)
"Having worked with Justin for about a year, I am proud to say that my preparation for the SAT and AP Calculus BC exam was met with great success. Despite the limited amount of time that we had, Justin managed to provide me with the necessary resources and encouragement for me to persist, especially during times of doubt. I often dreaded examinations as they previously yielded mediocre results, but after meeting Justin, there was an immediate change of perception. Never would I have thought that my abilities in math would skyrocket. Justin is quite flexible with his schedule, which helped alleviate a lot of stress, especially during the college application process. Overall, I’ve had the great honor of knowing Justin and I highly recommend him to anyone else who seeks to improve his or her SAT score, math ability, and more."
Andy Tuong Tran
Northeastern University
More Than Just Test Scores: The Professionalism and Dedication of Justin
"After my son, Andy, decided to take a gap year, he wasn’t sure how to prepare for the SAT effectively to get the best score possible. A fellow parent recommended Justin to me. After looking into it, I decided to choose Justin because of his impressive educational background.
I certainly don’t regret my decision. Justin not only helped my son gain a clear focus on his academic goals but also shared his experiences of traveling around the world.
Although I reached out to Justin relatively late for Andy’s SAT preparation, when Andy’s score was 1140, Justin helped him in a short time, and Andy’s final score was 1480. This result eased Andy’s pressure and boosted his confidence when applying to universities in the U.S.
After Andy decided to apply to several universities, he chose to continue studying with Justin for BC Calculus while waiting for the application results. The reason was simple—after working together on SAT preparation, Andy had become familiar with Justin’s teaching method and could understand the material more quickly. Additionally, Justin was flexible with scheduling, as long as we discussed it in advance.
Once again, Justin’s dedication and expertise helped Andy achieve a 4 on the BC Calculus exam.
As a parent, I value professionalism and seriousness in pursuing academic goals and implementing those goals rather than focusing solely on test scores. Therefore, I was very satisfied with Justin’s professionalism and responsibility in working with Andy. Finally, I am truly grateful for how Justin facilitated my involvement in supporting Andy’s academic progress."
Trang Tran
Mother of Andy Tuong Tran
Such Incredible Commitment and Patience
"It was a pleasure having Justin as my mentor for the past 2 years as he helped me with my SAT and college essays. Though writing essays wasn’t in my wheelhouse at all, Justin was always patient and approachesd key issues in my skillset in a friendly and supportive manner, making it easy for me to ask questions and improve. What impressed me the most was Justin’s commitment to his students. Justin is also very dedicated to his teaching and prepared for each session. To ensure that I get the help I needed for my college application, He even stayed back to help me with essays until midnight several times. And the most important thing about Justin teaching was that it was so comfortable and friendly that he seemed like a friend more than a teacher."
Khoa Tran Vinh Nguyen
University of California, Davis
Amazing all around support from Justin
"My family was introduced to Justin from a friend of ours in the summer before my first IB year. Since then, Justin has supported me both with Math or English Literature in school and with the SAT exam. Although I struggled in all of these areas at the start due to the pandemic disruptions, Justin has supported me thoroughly while also guiding my university application journey to the US. Justin has also been a great friend who I learnt a lot from not just academically but also through his years of experience whether it's amazing locations for a vacation or a great place to see his favorite animal, the racoon. Although I was the main character in this chapter of my life, Justin played an important role in assisting me in this journey as I don’t think I would have arrived where I am now without him."
FELIX Nguyen
Wake Forest University
Early Decision Success
“The Early Decision college application deadline was approaching fast, and I was somewhat behind on my applications. I had not made up my mind on where I wanted to go to school, and I was overwhelmed by the number of essays that I had to write. Thankfully, I met Justin. He was able to calm me down and discuss the best course of action for my applications. He was also very critical yet informative of the work that I produced. More than a counselor, Justin shared his stories and life experiences; these assisted me a lot in overcoming my personal obstacles, showing that he was not just a mentor but also a friend.
Even though the college admissions process was very stressful, Justin helped me alleviate much of that burden by giving valuable advice and consistent feedback on my writing. He was very strict in helping me express the emotions that I wanted to convey in my essays, and I appreciate him greatly for it. When I found out that I had been accepted Early Decision to UVA, I was so happy in knowing that the work that I put in had paid off. This journey would have been much more challenging without Justin’s help.
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Gia Huy Luong
University of Virginia
Sustained Guidance and Success Through the Years
“With Justin’s help, college my college transfer application process has been easier. I have been working with Justin intermittently for four years (SAT, College rhetoric class advisement, common application essays, University of California application essays). Justin has helped me to express my thoughts and effectively put them into words. He is patient, ready to make himself available, and often flexible in in assisting students regardless of time differences. I am glad that, with his help, I have been accepted to UCSD as a transfer student. I am confident that Justin would serve anyone well as a college counselor. Besides, he is a fun and enjoyable guy to work with.”
Daniel Co Tran
University of California San Diego
Can Tho Catfish – Shooting Guard – Vietnam Basketball Association (VBA)
Happy and Grateful Parents for Math Support
“Justin Grosslight has been an instructor and mentor for our daughter, a rising junior in high school. Justin helped our daughter in preparing for the Independent School Entrance Exam when she applied to boarding school. Our daughter saw a marked improvement in her test scores from her practice test to her final results on the Exam in large part due to Justin’s instruction and she was accepted to all of the schools that she applied to.
She is now a student at Cranbrook and has spent the last year receiving tutoring from Justin during a gap year due to Covid-19. Justin has been an excellent tutor and has also mentored our daughter in thinking about her plans for college. As parents, we have greatly appreciated how Justin has kept us informed about our daughter’s progress. He has also taken considerable time to meet with us when we have requested and has provided plentiful insight into the college admissions process.
Justin is deeply informed, responsible, and has been impactful in providing tutoring and mentorship to our daughter. We can highly recommend Justin as a tutor and/or mentor for any motivated student seeking to improve their proficiency in several subject matters and/or in preparing for taking standardized tests for and applying to Private Schools and/or Universities.”
Colin Pine and Hanh Pine (Ho Chi Minh City)
Parents of Lily Pine
Learning Algebra 2 During the Coronavirus Pandemic
“Mr. Grosslight is a great teacher who has a strong sense of responsibility when helping his students. He consistently ensures we are doing our best to learn, encourages us to work hard and smart, and provides us with a variety of helpful resources in many subject areas.”
Lily Pine
Cranbrook Schools, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, USA
Acing Sat Math and Ap Calculus
"Justin is a great math tutor who helped me with AP Calculus and SAT Math Subject Test. He is adaptable to inquiries and supplements lectures with appropriate assignments that enhance understanding. Even through online learning, which I often dread, Justin proficiently utilizes apps to aid explanations. He is also amiable and will be your friend! I have had the pleasure of knowing Justin for many years now and highly recommend him for guidance, both in math and beyond."
Thanh Doan
Johns Hopkins University
From Candor to College Success
“It was a great pleasure working with Justin. Within 3 short months, we were able to complete 17 essays. I believe those three months were the most productive time of my high school career. Because Justin is a laid-back person, I was able to complete my essays comfortably. I didn’t need to feel awkward telling him my personal strengths, weaknesses, and thoughts that could be incorporated into my college essays. That is why my essays turned out to be more than just the essays that impressed different colleges. They were essays that allowed me to explore my identity and pride. Justin has helped me find what kind of person I want and I can be.
He wasn’t just a mentor during these months. He became my friend who I can and will continue to trust.”
Khanh Ho
NYU (entire advisement at i-IVY)
Huynh Pham Phuong Mai, Emory University
“My first impression about Justin is that he's also a math enthusiast like me. Through my first days working with him to prepare for my SAT Math Level 2 Subject test, I was absolutely satisfied with the quality of his lessons and especially his prep-book. During the college application process, though it was really stressful, Justin made me feel calmer with his relaxed working style. He also gave me great freedom to explore my essay ideas and choice of colleges. He shared his knowledge and experiences of America to help me better understand the colleges I applied to, thus helping me figure out whether a college is a good fit for me. Moreover, he showed me my strengths and weaknesses to help me improve myself. My favorite part of working with Justin is that he was able to help me put my ideas into words without losing my own style. At the end of the process, I was so thankful to have Justin as my counselor and totally satisfied with the result I that have get.”
Huynh Pham Phuong Mai
Emory University (entire advisement at i-IVY, with initial admission to Boston College)
College Counsel and GMAT Preparation
“After spending four years at my high school in Boston, I wanted to explore other regions in the U.S. and discover new opportunities. However, as a sixteen years old, I was initially overwhelmed and intimidated by the entire college application process. My college counselor Justin Grosslight was able to take away some of my lingering anxiety and help me throughout my process of self discovery. It is important to have this support from a college counselor who is dedicated to understanding your personal goals, fields of interest, and the environments that are most conducive to your personal and professional growth.
Developing a strong sense of what one is looking for in a university is only the first part of the whole equation. Like most students, I experienced the uncertainty of what I would have to do next. Besides factors like grades and achievements, Justin helped me hone in on what I need to express to the admission counselors, giving them a holistic perspective of who I am as a person and what vision I want to achieve after graduation. He always stood by me and was always available to my questions and concerns regardless of my timezone. His deep insight to the college process and expert writing skills assure me that my application was perfect. His commitment to my success is also an invaluable asset that empowers me to find which university would be best for me to pursue my path in business study. By the end of it all, I was accepted to Pepperdine University, Loyola Marymount University, Muhlenberg University, Saint Mary’s College of California amongst others with scholarship awards. I could not be any happier at Pepperdine University, which has been my dream school for the longest time. As such, I want to use this opportunity to thank Justin for his hard work and I am incredibly grateful to have him by my side throughout this exciting journey!
Furthermore, since attending college I have been in touch with Justin, who has provided invaluable support for helping me improve my GMAT score for business school.”
Tran Chau Le
Pepperdine University BA, Cal Lutheran for MBA
Such Dedication!
“I cannot thank Justin enough for his effort in helping me to achieve my goals.From ACT prep to college applications, Justin has been with me as a companion throughout and beyond my high school career. What I love about Justin the most is his dedication. He would stay after class to answer questions that I have trouble with, give feedback on my college essays, and even get on skype to help me with math when I was (am) in America. I attribute a lot of my success to Justin's passion for educating and for helping me achieve my full potential.”
Hung Truong
Northeastern University
My son was accepted to NYU!
“My whole family is so impressed with Justin’s dedication in helping his students to achieve their goals. My son (Ethan Tran) would not have been able to achieve such a high SAT score without Justin’s help. Thanks to Justin’s method of teaching, my son finally made his way to New York University (NYU). Furthermore, my son likes Justin very much and enjoyed every session with him. As a sometimes-rebellious teenager, my son occasionally found my advice unconvincing. Yet he always turned to Justin for advice instead. I am so appreciative of the trust and the bonds that Justin develops with his students, not only as a teacher and a mentor but also as a friend. I will definitely recommend Justin to my friends’ children.”
Tran Thi Ha
Parent of Ethan Tran
Efficiency Approach
“My 12-year old daughter first worked with Justin for her SSAT math exam. We do not live in the same city and Justin taught her via Skype. I was quite doubtful at first about math tutoring via Skype. Yet it turned out very efficient when Justin used his interactive screen. After 3 months of working with Justin my daughter Gia Linh got 95%ile on her SSAT math exam. Even after we moved to Canada and when my daughter no longer needed SSAT math, she kept asking me to continue her lessons with Justin. She enjoys every lesson with him. Justin is not only experienced but also a professional math teacher. He's always on time and plans the most efficient lesson structure. My daughter is currently having general math lessons with Justin despite our 12-hour time difference. Besides, Justin is such a resourceful, supportive and kind teacher. He gave me valuable advice to choose her middle school when she was accepted at the same time to a few top all-girls boarding schools in Canada. Thank you so much Justin! Justin is always my most recommended teacher in math for anyone who wants to take SSAT or SAT test.”
Van Le
Parent
Defeating the SAT is Possible!
“I loved learning with Justin. He told jokes, showed parodies, and did anything it took to help me and my classmates remember SAT vocabulary and solve SAT math problems. He helped us feel that defeating the SAT was not impossible as long as we were willing to work hard under an experienced mentor's instruction. Moreover, he was not only a teacher but also a good friend. We could ask for his wise advice not only in test taking and also in life. It is my luck to know Justin, and I wish you the same.”
Ngo Le Vy
Rapid Math Success
“Justin is very professional and passionate about his teaching. To be honest, mathematics wasn't my forte and I considered conquering the SAT II math subject test to be an arduous task. I could hardly find the reasons for why, despite my practice, I couldn't raise my score. Yet Justin seemed to know my problems within the first couple of minutes and got to explaining things right away; he would only stop explaining when that Eureka's "Ah" moment clicked in my mind. Furthermore, while learning with Justin I didn't feel that I was talking to a teacher, but instead a wise, light-hearted friend."
Hung Nguyen
NYU Abu Dhabi