Student results.
In their own words.

SAT 1470 → 1550

Practice → official · January–April 2021

I got a 1550!!!! Thanks for all your help!!

SAT 1200 → 1440

Practice → official · Summer 2022–Mar 2023

It’s usually very hard to find a tutor for Nicole, with whom she would agree to continue the tutoring sessions. After today’s lesson with you, Nicole said that it was great, she loved the way you explained everything and wants you to continue teaching and preparing her for the SAT.

ACT 28 → 34

Official scores · September–December 2018

Ethan helped my son study for ACT last summer. He was very informative about ACT/SAT and helped my son pick the right test for him. He got 34/36 for his ACT test score. Ethan is personable and always on time for his lessons and keep me informed of his progress. I highly recommend him.

Filling gaps in algebra

Thank you for your help. Matt feels much more confident, and I hope this year will be successful. These lessons really helped him to fill the gaps and get a more structured perspective on Algebra.

ACT 33 → 35 superscore

Practice → superscore · Oct 2024–Jun 2025

Just wanted to share this achievement with you because you've helped me so much through studying for the ACT, giving me advice, and being extremely encouraging and compassionate throughout the whole process, so I couldn't have done it without you.

CogAT quantitative · 99+ percentile

Nonverbal: 99th percentile · February 2022

Alisa is always happy to have a class with you even in the early morning. And after class she is in the best mood! I’m grateful for that!

SAT 1160 → 1410

Practice → official · Jun 2024–Sep 2025

I wanted to tell you that Christos has been super happy with your tutoring and learned a lot from you.

Accepted into UW Academy

Application essay support · April 2023

I wanted to share my good news with you. I got accepted into UW Academy! Thank you so much for your help, I really appreciate it.

ACT 30 → 34

Practice → official · Oct 2019–Apr 2021

Ethan was a wonderful ACT prep teacher and a valuable resource for all things related to that process. He was punctual, reliable and easy to reach. He cares about his students and goes out of his way to help and support them. Thank you again, Ethan!

Confidence in physics

I wanted to let you know that I currently feel pretty confident with the physics material so I don't think I will need additional tutoring at the moment. I wanted to thank you for tutoring me. It helped me a lot!

SAT Math 740/800

First attempt · Seventh grade · 2018

Ethan helped my daughter study math for SAT test last summer and my daughter (7th grader) has scored 740/800 in SAT math at her first try. He was always on time for his class, followed up on her progress and areas to improve. My son also took chess lessons from Ethan and has been playing training chess games with him to this day. We highly recommend Bashkansky Academy.

SAT 1330 → 1530 superscore

Practice → superscore · Jun 2024–Oct 2025

I wanted to thank you for your help working on the SAT!

SAT 1230 → 1440

Official scores · Dec 2021–Mar 2023

Hi Ethan! I did my SAT this morning and wanted to thank you for all your help!

SAT 1360 → 1540

Practice → official · Apr 2020–Aug 2021

I ended up getting a 1540 on the SAT this August.

PSAT 8/9 practice 730 → 900

Practice scores · July–October 2025

You are amazingly the best !! Seriously!! I'm very happy!! You have a good contact with Eva, she understands you, you know where to stop, where to pause, where to reschedule to make it more effective. Huge THANK YOU!!

SAT practice 1320 → 1530

Practice scores · July–October 2025

You have done so much work for Mikhail and his sister Maria, and also our friend Michael! They all have great results because of your help!

SAT 1520 → 1550

Practice → official · May–Aug 2025

I got a 1550 on this august's test … which is pretty much my target.

Connection and progress

I am really happy to see that you have found a good connection with Mark. He is really moving forward, and I appreciate the progress he is making.

SAT practice 1320 → 1440

Practice scores · July–August 2026

Thank you for the detailed update. I am very happy to see Dmitry’s improvement in math. Thank you also for giving him clear and specific homework.

ACT Math 26 → 34

Practice → official · Oct 2023–Jun 2024 · Composite 34

This is great! Thanks so much for all your work with Robert. It is clearly paying off.

SAT practice 1140 → 1360

Practice scores · August–September 2026

Thank you very much for the feedback. It is good that you identified the cause of the low math tests' scores, despite her advanced math level.

ACT 27 → 31

Practice → highest official · Apr–Jul 2018

Thank you for all your wonderful help. We all appreciate you.

SAT 1350 → 1440

Practice → official · Fall 2021–Oct 2022

Thank you so much for your help! I am happy Joshua is making progress.

SAT 1350 → 1440

Official scores · May–August 2023

I wanted to say thank you for working with me. I don't think I would have achieved this score without your help!

SAT Math practice 600 → 740

Practice scores · Sep 2021–May 2022

Thank you very much for your detailed email.

SAT practice 1390 → 1500

Practice scores · Mar–May 2022

Thank you! The preparation helped a lot and I feel like the test went well.

ACT 21 → 25

Practice → official · 2017–2018

Ethan is a great tutor to my 8th grade son. He prepared my son for ACT and SAT tests. Thanks to Ethan, my son got good scores on these tests and was accepted by talented searches like TiP Duke, CTY John Hopkins and Robinson UW. Ethan also provided general consulting about school classes that he recommends to take, interesting magazines and articles. My son started to read Wired and other magazines after Ethan motivated him. Also, Ethan is very responsive and flexible with schedule.

SAT practice 1300 → 1450

Practice scores · Jul–Sep 2025

Thank you so much! It's been an honor being one of your students! :)

Admitted to Lakeside

SSAT preparation · April 2026

Thank you very much for helping me get a good SSAT score which helped my application.

ACT Math practice 33 → 35

Practice composite: 34 · Jul–Oct 2025

Thank you so much for working with Oren! You are so organized and had lots of great tips for him. He seemed to really listen to your feedback.

SAT 1120 → 1270

Practice → official · Jul 2019–Mar 2020

I would like to give you a raise … because you are doing such a great job.

SAT just over 1000 → 1210

Practice → official · Jun–Oct 2018

I literally just finished my Sat. I think I did very well on this one. I had ZERO time problem and felt confident in every section.

SAT 1220 → 1250

Official scores · June–October 2018

We really appreciate you working with Chloe this past month and a half! I know she felt a lot better about taking it after working with you and understanding the math concepts better and what to expect. … Thanks again, you will be highly recommended from the Winn family.

Motivation to study

You have been a great tutor who motivated Max to study and work hard, I really appreciate all you did.

AP Calculus

Thank you so much for helping Leah! Your insights and resources are super helpful!!!

SAT practice 1450 → 1540

Practice scores · March–May 2026

I also took a practice test today and got a 1540 (a big increase from the 1450 I got on my last practice test) with a 760 in English and a 780 in math.

SAT 1220 → 1350

Practice → highest official · Dec 2025–Mar 2026

We talk about lessons and homework that you give after each Saturday and Eric likes you a lot!

ACT 30 → 32

Official scores · Dec 2019–Oct 2020

Yes, I took the exam today. I think it went well - I had enough time to get to all the questions this time which was good. Thank you so much for all of your help!

Understanding math

I appreciate what you’ve been doing for Ashley in both her math comprehension and doing so with flexibility in timing. Thanks again!

Making sense of discrete math

Thank you for taking time and effort to work with Nathan on discrete math. He was initially refusing help but agreed to try a lesson with you. After talking to him and having two lessons he see value in private tutoring, if ok with you I’ll reach out to the friend that you referred in prior emails.

Passed college math placement

January 2024

I took the placement test for my math class, and passed. I would like to thank you for your time. The classes and homework helped me a lot with studying and preparing for the test. I will no longer need weekly classes. Again thank you for your time and help.

SAT Math 380 → 490

Official scores · June–October 2018

Thankyou for everything! I couldn’t have passed the SAT without your help!!

PSAT preparation

Thanks so much for all your help! We appreciate it. Devin has enjoyed working with you!

Chess instruction

Thank you for everything you have done for Chess Wizards. It is greatly appreciated. The kids were extremely lucky to have you as an instructor with all your knowledge!

SAT 1290 → 1490

Practice → official · Feb 2024–reported Sep 2024

1490!

SAT 1420 → 1470 superscore

Practice → superscore · Mar–May 2024

I just got back my result, which is 1430: 740 English, 690 Math. Even though my superscore is 1470 (740 English and 730 Math), I’m thinking about taking the SAT one last time before college applications.