Amanda sets the gold standard for LSAT tutors. She is highly skilled at explaining challenging concepts and breaking them down in a way that anyone can understand. It was my pleasure to get to work with Amanda and raise my score from a 145 to a 161 PT score over 8 weeks! I not only consider Amanda an amazing tutor but a wonderful friend. read more

I've had the privilege of receiving tutoring from both Amanda and Chris. Amanda has taught me all the tips, tricks, and material I needed to know in order to earn a high SAT score. Throughout the process, she provided many resources and advice to receive all the knowledge and practice I needed to feel prepared. She would always go the pace where I felt most comfortable and made sure I was confident with the material before moving on. Amanda also gave me excellent advice when I was completing college applications to ensure they reached their full potential and truly represented who I am as a person. Amanda's advice/teachings have not only helped me with the SAT and college applications, but it's taught me many techniques I've used when writing papers, creating a resume, managing my time wisely, and so many more skills I will continue to utilize throughout my life. Chris has continually helped me advance in my precalculus class. Having a teacher that is often absent and teaches in a way that doesn't necessarily resonate with me, I was struggling. Within a few weeks of reaching out to Chris, my quiz and test scores were greatly improving and so was my grade. I can proudly say I was one of the very few students who received an A in that class. During meetings with Chris, he always is able to gauge what level of understanding I have and what I still need help on. When I don't understand something, he is always prepared to go more in depth or explain it in a different way that I can better understand. He has helped me build my confidence in a subject I previously struggled with. For me and many others, reaching out for help from a tutor can be intimidating. I've had tutors before who become impatient when it's taking longer to understand a topic, or overall are just arrogant. I was relieved when I realized this wasn't the case for Amanda and Chris. Neither one of them would ever rush a topic or hesitate to go more in depth on something I didn't understand. Both have a talent for teaching in a way that works best for you. I can't express the gratitude I have for both Amanda and Chris for repeatedly going out of their way to prioritize my needs. You can tell that both have a love and passion for helping others, and it is greatly reflected in their work. read more

Paradigm Test Prep: what an invaluable blessing to our children! We've got three sons who've been through the College Prep experience, their "Baby" Sister is currently being Shepherded through the rigorous process by Chris and team. My "Olders" did the group route in the mid-2010's, a prep company that was suggested by their High School that advertised group rate...... My Oldest did fine in that environment, he would have thrived anywhere. Second son attempted group w/same company, and spoke of his own reservations re: company's diligence in truly knowing where HE was in terms of in terms of readiness. Second son spoke of wistfulness (long after the fact, darn it!) regarding classmates who were being coached/prepped by Chris and the Paradigm Test Prep Coaches. Moving on to Third son: he was/is not a test-taker, simply not his wheelhouse, he's got other strengths. Knowing this, I panicked - The Paradigm Test Prep group were able to interact with my son, assess his readiness to include strengths and weaknesses Standardized-Test wise, and capitalize on a low stress, consistent/dependable, method of test prep that my son was easily able to incorporate as part of his school week. HE was motivated to ask friends to join him in test prep, resulting in the test-prep not being an issue to nag him to participate in, but kind of a "smack-talk" challenge in the high school hallway re: which friend could most easily define/solve/summarize in passing between classes. It was a Son-Proud challenge, not yet another thing I needed to nag him about... That the Paradigm Test Prep group was able to ascertain what my son needed study-wise AND capture motivation for he and friends at our school was brilliant, and I'll forever be grateful! From My Experienced Consumer Perspective: you'll not EVER get that individual (thus targeted approach-directed) consideration from an advertised group from your child's high school. My last child is being led on her own individualized path by the Paradigm Test Prep group, she would NOT have done well in the group setting experienced by her Oldest Brothers' , and HER strengths/motivations are different from Brother #3. Paradigm Test Prep recognizes this and are working to capitalize her strengths and buttress her weak areas. I'm BEYOND grateful!!!! read more

Would highly recommend test preparation and tutoring from Amanda and Chris to anyone looking to improve their child's SAT scores. We recently had the pleasure of using their services for our daughter and I have to say, it was an excellent experience from start to finish. They were professional, relatable and top-notch. They provided her with many tips, tricks, and material to help her achieve her goal. Thank you Chris and Amanda! read more

We enrolled our daughter in their test prep program and saw GREAT results! Our daughter was hesitant at first, but they were very patient and worked with her to achieve her trust. Not only were they great at test prep, but they knew alot of the insider tips to even help with her college essays. I have recommended them to our friends who have children (sophmore-early senior) who want to raise their kids scores and help hone their college applications. Ryan K. read more

If you are trying to decide which testing program to use, the first thing you should ask yourself is who the teacher is. All the testing methods teach essentially the same concepts with different vocabulary. What matters is whether you can connect with the teacher, how willing the teacher is to help students, and how much you are motivated to continue trying in the face of continuous failure. These are the most important factors - not the name of the program, not the size of the class (though that matters), and definitely not what you hear about the program from other people. What matters is the teacher. That said, you will not find a more dedicated, compassionate, and helpful teacher than Amanda at Paradigm Test Prep and Tutoring. She is the best LSAT teacher ever. Her method of breaking down the LSAT was comprehensive, intuitive, and, most importantly, it worked. My personal score went up more than 10 points under her tutelage (low 160 to mid 170s)! Now I'm at a T10 law school, and I couldn't be happier. Specifics: - Amanda got to know students personally, tailored her teaching method for each student, and ensured that nobody fell behind - She spent time outside of the class to give students advice, help them on tests, and made sure they were comfortable with the material - Even after the class ended, she stayed in touch with students to make sure they were ready for the exam - Amanda knew exactly how to explain concepts in ways that students could understand - With difficult material, she made sure the students were sufficiently motivated keep trying - She could identify specific problems with the learning process, and could assign homework to fix those problems (e.g., you need work on this kind of reasoning, do these kinds of problems) Most importantly, Amanda actually cares about her students, their futures, and their goals. She personally helped me with law school advice, personal statements, and test anxiety, outside of class on her own time. Despite taking the class several years ago, Amanda stayed in touch by emailing me every year to ask how things were going. I wish I could give 10 stars instead of just 5 - Amanda is the best, and she can definitely help get the score you are looking for! read more

When I decided I wanted to become an attorney, I had already left college over 10 years ago. I had no idea how to prepare for the LSAT, and how best to navigate the law school application process. Here is where Amanda from Paradigm stepped in and helped. Over the course of several periods of classroom instruction and tutoring sessions, she patiently and lucidly presented me with the best strategies, tips, and methods to do well on the LSAT, great reading and practice preparation material, and the best advice on how to get into the law school of my choice. I listened and was able to get my first choice. Now I am seeking her counsel on how to do well in law school. Thanks a million Amanda. Best, Allan read more

I meet with Chris from Paradigm for GRE math tutoring and he was amazing! He was flexible with meeting place and time and always prompt. He has a gift for explaining math and if I couldn't grasp a concept he always had another way to explain it. I was years out of practice when we started and was I very impressed with how patient he was. The GRE is testing abstract reasoning as much as it is testing math skills and Chris has a great way of having you talk out your approach to each problem in order to really get you in the right headspace to approach math puzzles. When I started preparing for the GRE I did not give strategy any thought. I figured I would approach each question, do my best and move on. Because of Chris, I approached the quantitive reasoning section with a clear strategy. I confidently solved many problems, was able to eliminate answer choices on several others in order to make good guesses, and had time to answer every question. For me, strategy, was almost as valuable as math knowledge. Other friends, students, and even a math major I spoke to at the GRE testing center agreed, you will run out of time in the Quantitative Reasoning sections. This was true for two out of the three sections I had on test day. By the third section I had my approach down and was pleasantly surprised to see I had about seven minutes left when I was done. Chris cares very much about his students. At the end of our sessions he would always remind me he was available by phone or email if I had any questions while studying. He provided me with great study resources to use at home. When I was searching for a GRE math tutor I called many tutors to get price quotes. Often they were very expensive and many tried to sell me their services like a used car salesman. Chris was not only the most reasonably priced tutor I spoke to, but the most down to earth as well. He is focused and serious about math during sessions but is personable and has a sense of humor. I had originally planned to take the GRE last year and took a Kaplan prep course. The English part was fine but for someone who is way out of practice, I felt overwhelmed during the math sessions. One-on-one tutoring was a hundred times more helpful and comparably priced. If you feel hopeless when it comes to math or if you want to fine tune your skills and strategy, I highly recommend Paradigm. read more

Amanda helped me prepare (and improve my score!!) for the December 2017 LSAT. She not only explained LSAT concepts extremely well, but also boosted my confidence going into the test. She is very knowledgeable about the admissions process and the LSAT and she gave me the extra edge I needed to succeed. I would highly recommend her to anyone!! read more

No matter how hard you studied in college or how exceptional your grades may have been in some areas, the application of critical thinking might not come naturally. For me that's been the trouble with the quantitative sections on the GMAT/GRE. To me it was worth investing some time and money in preparing for this section specifically since critical thinking is not something that can be changed overnight; it's a lifelong skill. To prepare for the GMAT and GRE over the years, I've taken several test prep courses including Princeton Review, Knewton Test Prep, BTPS Test Prep, a test prep course through UCSD extension, and I own if not a dozen different practice books. I may have actually exhausted the test prep section at Barnes & Noble. I'm mot sure if this form of self study was entirely effective for me. So I'm very glad I finally met Chris Vettraino from Paradigm Test Prep. He assessed my current standpoint, developed a personalized study strategy for me, and established a plan for my GRE studies over a six-month period. He is professional, generous with his time and always offered intelligent insights in the way that I would learn to grasp topics on my own. Chris also helped me stay motivated and focused in the midst of my busy work schedule. My confidence definitely went up as I was seeing improvement, and consequently exceeded my benchmark score. He definitely went above and beyond what I expected, and also strikes me as someone who really cares. And I've definitely met some test prep instructors who were indifferent. Not the case here. Thanks to Chris I'm finally feeling like the quantitative section is not such a huge barrier after all, and I'm happy with the progress I've made. read more

Amanda is absolutely amazing. If I could give more stars I would. We've been through quite the journey and I cannot recommend her enough. As a mentor, as a tutor, and as a human being she is amazing. I received tutoring from her for the LSAT and help on my personal statement. She is flexible, super intelligent, super helpful, and actually cares! No matter what your goals are, she can help. I spent weeks working on my personal statement and finally got fed up. I knew what I wanted to say and the type of statement I wanted but could not exactly communicate it. In no time she completely helped me revamp it and now every time I read it, I get chills. It was more than I could have imagined. As for the LSAT tutoring, there is no quick instant fix if you want a high score. It takes time and effort. She helped from day 1 and I really made some huge jumps and strides with my score due to her tutelage. I went from a 148 Cold Diagnostic to the high 160's in a matter of a few months. If you are struggling or you just want to get into that elite tier of scorers, look no further! I am sure that I will stay in touch with her throughout law school, and my career in law. I came for a tutor, but found a mentor! Cheers, Michael read more

Chris was fantastic to deal with and a wonderful tutor! We live approx. an hour away so it was not practical to meet in person most times. He did his session via Skype and through a white board online, which worked out great. I would definitely recommend utilizing Chris and Paradigm for personal SAT prep. Chris always communicated in a timely fashion to update us on our son's progress, and having a one on one session is always more effective than the group classes the major prep companies offer. read more