SAT Tutoring @ VFMA
Note: Alpha Factor Tutoring is not affiliated with Valley Forge Military Academy or College.
In-Person SAT Tutoring. Completely Personalized.
100% Effective.
From a Seasoned Tutor and Valley Forge Record-Holder
Helping students get into their top choice schools:
What Sets Michael Apart?
Experienced Tutoring and Proven Results
Michael has
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Youth and experience
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1.5+ years of experience tutoring VFMA cadets in all subjects and 2+ years of SAT tutoring experience​​​
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A unique ability to connect with students due to his youth
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A 100% success rate increasing students' scores by 200 points or reaching a 1500 after 2 months of working together
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SAT and VFMA Success
Michael has achieved
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A perfect 800 in Math and 790 in English on the most recent Digital SAT
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The Highest Ever Recorded VFMA GPA
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A Perfect 4.0 GPA at two separate colleges
Michael knows how to succeed, at VFMA and beyond, making him uniquely qualified to guide VFMA students to achieve their top scores.
100% Personalized and Always in Person
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Complete Flexibility. Michael works with each student to set up a schedule that works for them.​​
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Fully tailored. All of Michael's sessions and homework are centered around the strength and weaknesses of each individual student. ​​
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Always In-Person. Each session will be held in-person, away from the barracks, in a quiet room at the campus library. Zoom accommodations are also available if needed.​
Modern and Engaging Approach
Michael
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Updates his curriculum with every new SAT.
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Knows how to engage and relate to his students, as he is a VFMA alum and current college student himself.​
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Provides parents with a detailed report after every session
Testimonials
Michael, Parent of Student, UMiami Class of 2029
"Michael's parent-targeted session reports and ability to connect with my son really impressed me. It was clear that he cared about providing the best possible SAT prep experience. His effort helped my son improve his SAT score tremendously."
Olivia, Emory Class of 2029
"I really appreciated how much effort Michael put into getting to know me, it made working with him a lot more fun. Our work together on calculus, my SAT prep, and my college essays helped me get into my first choice college."
Chris Bechtel, VFMA History Chair
"Michael was an outstanding student at VFMA who impressed his faculty and peers alike. He will engage and motivate your child to not only improve academically but develop study habits for continued success."
More About Michael:
Originally interested in pursuing a military career, Michael attended VFMA his senior year of high school. Having found a passion for engineering and math, Michael has since changed gears and is currently taking classes as a Freshman at VFMC and Villanova. He will be graduating this spring– one year early– as Valedictorian with a Associates Degree in Engineering from VFMC. Michael also set the record for the highest ever recorded GPA in VFMA history. He is applying to top colleges this spring, and is looking to pursue a major in Data Science.​
​Michael first started teaching at 12 years old, working at a programming camp in his hometown. Since arriving at VFMA, he has tutored all types of students… from middle-schoolers with geometry to College Sophomores with Calculus 3. Michael has since started an in-house tutoring team at VFMC and has shifted focus to private tutoring. He has found success tutoring SAT prep, Calculus, and English to students all across the country.