The College Lad
$150/hour
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Introduction
Hey!
I'm Nick.
For over 10 years now, I've been a leading test prep guru, AP tutor, and writing coach based in sunny Southern California.
As the author of original The College Lad curriculum and the tutor of choice for students who are committed to hitting 1500+ on SAT or 34+ on ACT, I've tutored on-set with some of America's brightest young on-screen talent and presented on application essays and test strategy to parents and students all over the Los Angeles area.
I also work with a high volume of students on AP exam prep or academic tutoring in history (most commonly Euro or US), other social studies (think AP Human Geography or AP Gov), and math (up through calculus, including stats).
Year in and year out, my students have earned admission to every Ivy League school, Stanford, MIT, Georgetown (my alma mater), Duke, Northwestern, and other top-ranked institutions.
I want to get you there too.
Looking forward to getting started!
Overview
Serves Santa Monica, CA
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3 employees
6 years in business
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Payment methods
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Services offered
Student grade level
Math type
Arithmetic / general
Pre-algebra
Algebra
Geometry
Work location
I travel to my customers
I work remotely (phone or internet)
Projects and media
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Projects and media
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Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and value.
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Ashley B.
Jun 8, 2025
If you’re looking for a patient, knowledgeable, and results-driven tutor for high school or college-level subjects, look no further than The College Lad! Nick will give you confidence, improve study habits, and essay polishing. He’s willing to work with your schedule and supporting you through college applications. 10/10 recommend 👏🏼👏🏼
Past Customer
Aug 10, 2024
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From Google
From Google
We had an incredible experience with The College Lad for SAT prep, thanks to our tutor, Nick. He was not only thoughtful and kind but also knew how to push my son to reach his full potential. Nick tailored the sessions to my son's needs, focusing on areas that needed improvement while reinforcing his strengths. The results were beyond our expectations, with a significant boost in my son's SAT score. I highly recommend The College Lad for anyone looking for top-notch tutoring and test prep services.
Past Customer
Sep 2, 2024
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From Google
From Google
Nick was incredibly supportive in helping me develop my essay for entrance into George Washington University. His calm demeanor and expert knowledge in the process were unparalleled, especially given the stress of applying, and I owe a large part of my admission to him. Could not recommend The College Lad enough!
Past Customer
Mar 13, 2021
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From Google
From Google
Worked with my son on both SAT and college essays. We had an excellent experience with both tutors we used from The College Lad. Personal attention and communication were a much better experience than the other company we had used previously
The College Lad's reply
Thanks Anna! It was our pleasure
Past Customer
Aug 13, 2024
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From Google
From Google
Had a very smooth experience throughout, he really gets the process. Thank you Nick!
Credentials
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Nicholas Sennott