
Alex H.
5.0
College Admission Expert | CEO of Holt Tutors | 100+ Students | Ivy League

Studied at University of Southern California

Works at Holt Tutors
Available Monday at 2:00 AM UTC
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Alex’s College Qualifications
Coaches professionally
100+ people coached for College
Getting into a good college is more competitive than ever. It's also more expensive than ever. When I work with my students on their admissions statement, their list of dream and target schools, and their resumes and supplementals, I aim to give them realistic answers based on my experience and knowledge in the field, without leading them on or creating make-work. The goal is to have them on their way after no more than five sessions. Some of my expertise comes from collaborating with Rainbow EDU, known for serving high-end Los Angeles clients. I have worked with those clients and collaborated with the CEO of Rainbow on informational interviews for Forbes. I have been interviewed, alongside that CEO, by the New York Post with regard to financial aid, DEI and admissions. One of the greatest feelings I get is hearing admissions stories from clients!
Alex can help with:
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Editing
Recommendations
Interviews
Waitlist Strategy
School Selection
Secondary Review
Application Strategy
Essays
Resume
Alex also coaches for SAT, GRE, ACT, and AP Exams. View all.
About Alex
I was trained as an economist; however, after a year of tutoring, I opted out of pursuing a PhD at Claremont Graduate University. The transmission of knowledge to the next generation in a limpid, digestible manner became paramount to me over the course of 8+ years of teaching and tutoring students of all ages and learning persuasions. Whatever your academic dream may be, I know I can help.
Why do I coach?
I've had three mentors who have coached me: Jose, at UCLA, in the foreign exchange market; Bill, at the MOT, in historiography; and Julie, at Kaplan, in customer service. Without their input, guidance and unwavering challenge, I would not have the character that I have today. I have synthesized their methods and approaches to mentoring and put them into action with all my clients, inculcating systemic approaches, disciplined thinking, conscientiousness and courtesy, and endurance.
Work Experience

Teacher
Soaring Communications
January 2025 - Present
* Improve literacy of "left-behind" students

CEO
Holt Tutors
September 2017 - Present
Holt Tutors offers test prep in ACT/SAT, GRE/LSAT; essay writing and essay polishing; personal statements; and academic tutoring in primary and secondary and some college subjects, with a focus in economics. Side mission: building courage, endurance, and wisdom.

Instructor
Kaplan Test Prep
October 2017 - May 2024

Instructor
Kaplan Test Prep
2017 - May 2024
Academic Tutor
Intelligentsia
January 2023 - April 2024

Educator
Rainbow Tutoring
July 2020 - April 2024
Education

University of Southern California
Master’s Degree, Economics
2015 - 2017
Loyola Marymount University
BS, Economics
2013 - 2015
University of Pennsylvania
Dropout , Economics
2007 - 2010
Activities and societies: Dean's List 2007-8, Staff Writer for The Daily Pennsylvanian, Business Director for Penn Model Congress
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Overall Rating
5.0
Alex has helped Leland clients get into University of Georgia