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Simi Klein

$250/hour
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Responds in about 2 hours

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Seasoned tutor and admissions coach with over 15 years of experience in standardized test prep, academic tutoring, and college & MBA admissions guidance. A New York native with degrees from NYU and Columbia Business School, Simi has helped thousands of students ace the SAT, GMAT, and more, securing spots in top-tier universities and MBA programs worldwide, including at Ivy League Institutions. With a personalized approach and a track record of success, Simi is dedicated to helping you get into your perfect school, from elite institutions to the best-kept secrets that match your unique strengths and aspirations.
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Hired 12 times

Serves New York, NY

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15 years in business

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9th grade

10th grade

11th grade

12th grade

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Reading

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Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.

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Sam s.

4 days ago

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Hired on Thumbtack

Wow!! I cant express enough just how satisfied I am with the "College Admissions Counseling" service provided by Simi!. I can't believe I found this high quality of service on Thumbtack! He was fast, he was exacting, he was knowledgeable, poignant and just overall Professional.. 5-out-of-5 -Will use again! I found him here on Thumbtack ya'll, and just had to come right back here to express my Extreme satisfaction with his performance in case any of you were looking for the A-Team in College Admissions Counseling. 💯

Details: Completing applications • Writing essays • High school graduate • Cadence recommended by professional • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)

College Admissions Counseling
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Dean M.

Mar 28, 2025

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Hired on Thumbtack

After having introductory calls with over 10 GMAT tutors and MBA consultants, Simi stood out as the best choice by far. Not only does he have a deep understanding of the GMAT Focus curriculum, but he also has a unique ability to break down complex strategies into simple, digestible concepts that you won’t get from self-studying. Beyond his impressive qualifications, I was able to connect with Simi on a personal level—he’s incredibly easy to talk to and genuinely supportive throughout the process. I 100% recommend Simi!!!!

Details: College • GMAT • Not yet scheduled • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)

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Cathy G.

Dec 2, 2024

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Hired on Thumbtack

Simi is easy to work with and has been able to help us with a variety of tasks and subjects. We have a sophomore and senior in HS. I would highly recommend him to anyone.

Details: Writing essays • Selecting colleges • Completing applications • High school Senior • Cadence recommended by professional • Remotely (phone or internet)

College Admissions Counseling
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Isabella B.

Feb 27, 2024

I had a great experience working with Simi as my GMAT tutor! I had sat for the GMAT twice before working with Simi. I had scored a 590 and then a 580, so I was not feeling confident about bringing my score up. I struggled with the quant and overall test anxiety. Simi helped me reframe my test taking approach, develop reliable methods and strategies for attacking problems, and trust myself and the work I was putting in. My practice test scores kept improving and in my third official test, I scored a 620. In my fourth, I scored a 700. My quant in particular went from a 29 to a 42. I'm so glad I chose to work with Simi. His knowledge and support got me from feeling pretty hopeless in my GMAT journey to totally surprising myself with a 700- I highly recommend him!
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Jared D.

Mar 23, 2024

Working with Simi was absolutely transformative for my GMAT and business school journey. Starting with a not-so-great 590, we managed to bump my score first to 670, then to a stellar 740, all within five months! It felt like Simi had a magic wand for my weaknesses, turning them into strengths with his focused and personalized approach. Then came the business school applications. With Simi's guidance, I nailed admissions offers from four of the top five schools I applied to – MIT, Columbia, Wharton, and Darden. He was a wizard at weaving my story into something that not only made sense but also deeply resonated with the "why MBA" narrative across my essays. Plus, his tips on how to work with my recommenders without sounding bossy were gold. Simi really knows his stuff, especially when it comes to tailoring your story to fit each school's application. He helped me adjust my essays to highlight what each school loves to see in candidates, making sure I stood out. But what really set Simi apart was his availability – it was like having a 24/7 MBA prep buddy. Stressed about an essay at 3 AM? No problem, Simi was there to help. This guy's commitment made the whole rollercoaster of applications way less scary and actually kind of fun. Honestly, working with Simi felt less like a formal tutor-student setup and more like teaming up with a super knowledgeable friend who’s got your back no matter what. His support made a huge difference, turning what could have been a stressful process into a successful and even enjoyable journey. Can't recommend him enough – if you're on the fence, just go for it with Simi!
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