Mark Greenstein
Location
Hartford, CT
Tutors in Avon, Farmington, Glastonbury, Longmeadow, Stamford, West Hartford, & Woodbridge
Ivy Bound’s Founder
Graduate School
University of California Berkeley
Undergrad
Dartmouth
Prepared to Tutor
Tests
SAT
ACT
SSAT & ISEE
LSAT
GMAT
Non-STEM Subjects
AP US History
About me
Mark Greenstein has taught test prep since 1987 and has been a speaker on college admissions, vouchers, choice in schools, and education reform. He is the publisher of the Rising Stars’ Heart of Darkness, an annotated version of Conrad’s novel, designed for SAT Prep. He has taught LSAT prep to over 1000 students, and SAT prep to over 800. Mark is especially passionate about discussing testing and admissions issues, like:
* Is the SAT fair, is it coachable, is it culturally biased?
* Don't grades count anymore?
* Where does the SAT fit into the college admissions scheme?
* What else are colleges looking for?
* What should students be looking for in a college?
* Are Elite colleges really worthwhile?
* How can parents help prepare their kids for college?
He has been on the forefront of “sensibly scheduling your suburban students” and claims to be America’s best “PUSHER” for scholarships and acceptances. “Just look at who manages successful firms and their education pedigrees.” Ivy Bound’s SAT and ACT Prep courses have helped over 5,000 students raise their scores, enhancing their college admissions and scholarships.
Education
Dartmouth (Hanover, NH)
BA, 1986
University of California, Berkley (Berkley, CA)
Juris Doctor, 1992
Test Scores and Credentials
Test Scores:
Composite SAT: 2380/2400 (new SAT- 1580)
Composite ACT: 34
Experience:
Founder and Lead Instructor, Ivy Bound Test Prep
Founder and Curriculum Overseer, Rising Stars Academic Tutoring
Franchise Director (metro New York & Central CT), College Nannies & Tutors Inc.
Co-Founder (with Brooke Collins) - Bravissimo Music
Co-Founder (with Mandy Kelsey and Heather Pariseault) – Kids Corner
Co-Founder – Co-Efficient Commerce (Networking group in central CT)
Founder – Own Your Adventure (Outdoor-related travel)
I taught for Kaplan, TestMasters, privately, and for the West Hartford (CT) public schools before founding Ivy Bound in 2000.
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Hobbies & Activities
When not doing Test Prep, Mark enjoys golf, snowboarding, chess, and beach volleyball.