John

Hi there! I`m Dr. John McCarthy. I`m a highly experienced Mathematics and Science tutor with PhD from the University of Cambridge and over ten years of experience in STEM tutoring, standardized exam prep, and admission consulting. I`m deeply familiar with both the US and UK educational systems and have not only assisted my clients in raising their scores on standardized exams (SAT, GCSE, A-levels, etc.), but have also helped them gain admission to some of the most prestigious universities in the world (i.e. OxBridge, Ivy League). I welcome the opportunity to provide first in class tuition for you or your child to help the achieve their aims and ambitions academically, professionally, and personally.

Willing to travel: 3 miles

Experience: Please find some testimonials from work with past clients below

"As a tutor myself for undergraduate admissions, I felt that I could benefit from guidance when applying for a master’s. The help and advice I was looking for were quite specific—I needed someone who could support me in applying to US master’s programs and scholarships on a tight timeline, all while I managed a full-time job. Luckily, I found John. He guided me toward the right programs and scholarships, encouraged me to get started on the GRE (with plenty of practical tips), and helped me quickly draft a skeleton personal statement that I could adapt for different schools. I`m immensely grateful to John—few people could provide the level of support he did across such a wide range of subjects."
__Henry Wayt (Applicant to Masters and PhD programs in Economics at Harvard, MIT, Princeton, Penn, Columbia, Cambridge & Oxford).

"John’s expertise was invaluable in formulating [my] research topic and helping me develop the underlying methodology of my dissertation. He supported me greatly and went above and beyond to help me throughout this project."
__Drew Taylor (Cambridge Master’s supervisee for thesis in“Optimization of parameters & tools to inform success metrics in drug repurposing evaluation”& admitee to Cornell Medical College)

"Under my supervision at Cambridge, John pursued a PhD in Chemical Engineering, where he studied bioelectrochemical cancer diagnostics. During his time in my lab group, he demonstrated himself to be hard- working, intelligent, outgoing, & charismatic. I would recommend him to any family looking for a STEM tutor"
__ Prof. Lisa Hall (Cambridge Professor and MRC Millenium Medal Winner)

"I greatly appreciated Dr. McCarthy`s collaborative teaching style. He was always attentive to my questions and concerns, no matter how small, and provided informative suggestions while creating a positive environment for discussion. His constructive criticism was insightful; it guided me onto the right path rather than giving me immediate answers, which helped foster my critical thinking skills. During the course of our meetings, I also had the opportunity to learn more about my topic of research from Dr. McCarthy. He broke down complex, high-level concepts into more accessible and digestible information for me to use in my research. His approach to teaching kept me engaged throughout the process while motivating me to perform my best at all times.

I would highly recommend Dr. McCarthy to my peers based on my positive experience. His expertise, combined with his collaborative teaching style, makes him an exceptional mentor and tutor. His open and engaging discussions provided a space for me to voice my questions and doubts, guiding me to work through them and find my own solutions independently."

__ Kristy L. (Student in the Elite Star Education Research Mentorship Program, Applicant to top university programs in the USA and UK)

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