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Iām a Columbia professor and Human Intelligence expertāthe go-to tutor for families who want top scores, dream schools, and lasting confidence, without the guesswork.
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Video Courses
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Score-Boosting Secrets, On Demand.
What if the best SAT / ACT tutor in the country could sit next to you and break it all down? Now he can.
These bite-sized video lessons reveal the exact methods DanāāThe Tutor to the Starsāāuses to help students unlock top scores. No fluff. Just the good stuff.
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Taught with Danās signature energy and clarity
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Short videos = fast wins
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Reading and Grammar courses available now
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Math course launches Fall 2025
Whether you're cramming before a test or building mastery over time, these courses give you the tools that actually work.
Trusted by top students.
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Group Classes
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Elite Strategies. Everyday Access.
Learn exactly what āthe Tutor to the Starsā teaches behind closed doors. These short, high-impact classes distill Danās most powerful SAT and ACT strategiesāthe same ones heās taught at Columbia, Oxford, and elite prep schools across the country.
šÆ 90-minute weekly sessions on Zoom
šĀ Covers Reading, Writing, and Math
š§ Perfect for independent learners who want expert tools without the private rate
š¢Ā All sessions recorded and shared
Built for ambitious students. Priced for everyone.
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PrivateĀ Tutoring
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Work 1-on-1 with the Best Coach in the Business.
Want the fastest results possible? Dan works with a limited number of private students each yearāthose ready to level up and put in the work.
š„ Proven score increases on the SAT, ACT, and beyond
š§ Bespoke sessions tailored to your learning style and mindset
š A track record of 99th percentile results with the most competitive students in the world
This is tutoring at the highest level.
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Dan Lerman, The Practical ProfessorĀ
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Columbia professor. SAT whisperer. World-class coach.
Iām Dan Lerman, PhD: a globally sought-after tutor known for igniting academic passion and inspiring personal growth. With 19 years of experience, a doctorate in Cognitive Science, and elite scores to back it up, Iāve helped thousands of students boost their test scores, unlock creativity, and fall in love with learning.
Aiming to create a network of elite tutors around the globe, I founded TheĀ League of Exceptional TutorsĀ in 2023.
I create content for YouTube (Scalar Learning, 110K subscribers) and lead a digital Skool community of global learners (J.E.D.I. Training for the SAT ā 563 members).
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Dan was born to teach. Plain and simple.
Dr. Derek Suite
-Ā Columbia University Professor, team Psychiatrist for NY Knicks
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Seeing my daughter become more enthusiastic about learning has been incredible. The Practical Professor has a special way of making complex topics accessible and exciting. Her newfound love for learning and improved grades are a testament to his effective methods.
Michael T.
- Parent of a Middle Schooler, Brooklyn
The Practical Professor's strategies FINALLY helped me read at a high level. I grew up hating reading and never doing it, but he showed me the Toolbox of what I should actually be doing in my head when I read. It changed my life.Ā
Ella K.
-Ā 11th grader, Los Angeles
