Our Reviews

Find out what others are saying about our educational services. Our teaching methods revolve around a forward-thinking mindset, are tailored to each student’s needs, and deliver results. Each of our student’s have a new sense of confidence that propels them to take on any challenges!

COLLEGE ADVISING

Rick C.

5/5

We were so happy to have found Jeremy. Simply put our high school counselor and other education companies we vetted did not meet our expectations. We heard about Jeremy and his company ConnectPrep from a work colleague who had used him for their son. One of our challenges was finding an educational consultant who understands the arts. Jeremy guided our daughter towards pursuing a dual major (BS/BFA) in business and acting/film. He offered unique insights into how the acceptance and audition process works. The end result was our daughter was accepted to her first choice, NYU Tisch/Stern. May 3, 2020 Verified

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Jordan A.

5/5

After being tutored by Jeremy, I received a 34 on the ACT exam. He also guides me through the whole application process. He has done an amazing job at keeping me focused and motivated. Jeremy demands a level of excellence and pushes me everyday without overwhelming me. I am very excited for what the future holds. Some colleges that I am applying to include: UPenn, Princeton, Brown, Villanova, Richmond, and Bentley. I recently enrolled into the Villanova School of Business with scholarships. Would definitely recommend. April 23, 2019 Verified

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Karla K.

5/5

Jeremy provided our daughter excellent coaching with her ACT prep exceeding her own expectations. He is extremely knowledgeable on all aspects of the college application process, is able to keep her on track and focused along with eliminating some of the anxiety. Sep 16, 2019 Verified

COLLEGE ADVISING AND ACT PREP

Daniela S.

5/5
Jeremy is extremely knowledgeable of the whole “college application” process and know how to engage with and mainly get teenagers motivated. My daughters ACT has raised tremendously and she was accepted at high selected colleges such as Tufts University and WashU. I am very happy and highly recommend his work. Apr 1, 2019 Verified

COLLEGE ADVISING AND ACT PREP

Abigail M.

5/5
Absolutely the BEST test-prep, academic, and college advising!!! An education company that understands education!
Mar 12, 2019 Verified

COLLEGE ADVISING AND ACT PREP

Henry P.

5/5

Jeremy greatly helped my daughter on her college applications to most competitive schools during the Christmas break. I’ve urgently contacted Jeremy toward end of December before regular application deadlines because my daughter wasn’t successful on her early applications. He was very prompt and responsive. He analyzed my daughter’s early applications and found many weaknesses and deficiencies that need to be addressed. From brainstorming ideas to writing subjects, he helped and encouraged my daughter to write best possible essays that have her voice and personality. During this iterative process, he promptly gave feedback and advice that greatly elevated her essay content. My daughter applied to 10 schools such as Harvard, Duke and Northwestern and we are hoping for the best results. Jan 8, 2019 Verified

ACT PREP

Doreen G.

5/5

Simply put, Jeremy delivered. He worked with my son every week thru summer to prep for Sept ACT. Before prep he was testing avg on mocks. After prep he consistently scored mid-30’s across sections. Jeremy also gave advice on schools to consider and ways to improve his common app. He was professional, fun, relatable, engaging, and a highly effective instructor. We highly recommend Jeremy to anyone seeking help with improving ACT scores. Happy to report my son was accepted early to Cornell University class of 2022! Dec 18, 2017 Verified

COLLEGE ADVISING

Jeanni Y.

5/5

Jeremy’s knowledge and communication skills are outstanding. Hiring Jeremy to help us navigate through choosing colleges/universities and improving test scores was the the best thing we could have invested in for our son. Oct 4, 2018 Verified

COLLEGE ADVISING

Kamila M.

5/5

Jeremy was professional, prepared, and knew the ins and outs of the entire college application process. My daughter who is an artist assembled a portfolio worthy of acceptance to some of the top art schools in the country. She was accepted to many prestigious schools including RISD, Pratt, and FIT. We are so grateful for Jeremy’s guidance and would without hesitation recommend him to anyone interested in the college advising process.  May 24, 2018 Verified

COLLEGE ADVISING

Marie B.

5/5

With the college admissions process becoming ever more competitive, students should take advantage of services that may give them an “edge.” ConnectPrep is that opportunity. Working with carefully vetted educators, your student will be set on the path for success! Apr 30, 2018 Verified

ACT PREP

Mikayla K.

5/5

I learned about Jeremy Fine from one of my friends who was very pleased with him. When I worked with him, I learned new skills that really made the difference between my old ACT score and my new ACT score. I was able to boost my score up to a 33 and I am very happy about it. Dec 16, 2017 Verified

TEST PREP

Jill A.

5/5

When we started preparing for the TACHS and the high school admissions process, we really were directionless about where to apply, what to look for in a school, what the TACHS was all about, or how to even go about preparing for it. Jeremy walked us through the process, worked patiently with our son, directed us to resources to reinforce the material, and gave him the confidence and he needed to be able to walk out of the test feeling like he aced it. Furthermore, Jeremy was professional, easy to work with, and his enthusiasm for helping kids achieve their maximum potential makes the difference between a good tutor and a great tutor. Nov 9, 2017 Verified

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Margaret K.

5/5

Jeremy has been incredibly helpful in both helping to improve my ACT score from a 30 to a 35, but also with all of my college essays and planning. He has made my college process much less stressful and more strait forward. He is also very informative and knowledgeable about individual colleges and their strengths. Sept 13, 2019 Verified

COLLEGE ADVISING

Rebecca B.

5/5

Jeremy and his team at ConnectPrep have provided so much invaluable coaching and mentoring! I have gained the confidence I needed to successfully prepare for my auditions and apply to the programs that are the best fit for me. Thank you so much for opening new paths and career opportunities! April 17, 2019 Verified

COLLEGE ADVISING AND TEST PREP

Patty A.

5/5

As a mother of triplets, picking the right tutor/counselor was extremely important. I get one chance to choose someone to help my sons prepare for the ACT/SAT. There is no learning curve for any younger siblings. We spend a lot of hours together. Jeremy connects with my sons so well. He pushes them throughout the entire process to achieve their goals without overwhelming them. He is their tutor and their college advisor. I barely speak to their high school guidance counselor because I trust Jeremy to guide me better. Highly recommend him!!!! June 18, 2018 Verified

COLLEGE ADVISING AND TEST PREP

Georgia C.

5/5

With the help of Connect Prep, I was able to get accepted into my top school with the honors college! With the help and materials given, they helped me boost my ACT score by 7 points and taught me everything I needed to know when it came to the college essay and college application process. This was the best possible counseling I could’ve asked for and it put me on the path to success. I am so glad I found ConnectPrep and recommend it to anyone who is looking for assistance on their college search!!! December 22, 2018 Verified

MULTI-SUBJECT TUTORING AND TEST PREP

Prita B.

5/5

Great experience!!! 11/10 would recommend. Helped my daughter with the TACHS Test and getting into her dream high school. Her grades improved tremendously. Very satisfied! November 24, 2018 Verified

MULTI-SUBJECT TUTORING AND TEST PREP

Trevor F.

5/5

Jeremy is an amazing tutor. He helped me focus on improving my understanding in math and has worked with me for other subjects as well. We get along really well but he also pushes me to succeed. As important, he has taught me some great organizational and note-taking skills that are essential to my success. I’m so glad we found him! September 22, 2017 Verified

MULTI-SUBJECT TUTORING AND TEST PREP

Dianne N.

5/5
Jeremy has been working with my son for the last several months and his grades have turned around dramatically! We couldn’t be happier with our decision to hire him.
Jun 7, 2017 Verified

TEST PREP

Patricia S.

5/5

Jeremy worked with our daughter Paulina for three months with once a week sessions; he was very professional, friendly and knowledgeable. Our daughter did the ACT test and she scored 33. We are very happy with the service Jeremy provided. May 5, 2017 Verified

TEST PREP

Carol A.

5/5

Our daughter had Jeremy as a weekly tutor for the ACT for much of the spring of her junior year. She just was accepted to an Ivy League university (among 5 other schools), and I believe the tutoring he did with her made a real difference in her college admissions outcome. Jeremy is knowledgeable, flexible, and really cares about his students. He builds confidence with his relaxed approach and is able to customize sessions to each student. A very happy customer here! Apr 10, 2017 Verified

READING AND WRITING TUTORING

Cindy S.

5/5

Jeremy is terrific — connecting personally and educationally. One stop shopping since Jeremy can do all subjects with my son’s Junior year curriculum. Jeremy’s compassion and love of teaching is such a gift. Nov 18, 2016 Verified

TEST PREP

Joey S.

5/5

Jeremy is an incredible tutor. Before meeting with him I had enrolled in another tutoring service and was completely lost. I dreaded taking the ACT because of how unprepared I felt with the previous tutoring program. Jeremy stepped in and cleared everything up within a few sessions. We tackled every section together and learned what it takes to get a good score. I no longer am nervous about the ACT, but rather excited because I am certain he has given me the tools to achieve a score of 33 or above and be accepted into the most elite schools. I definitely recommend him to anybody that is looking for a tutor not just for the standardized tests! Mar 19, 2017 Verified

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Connor Barth

IT Team
Connor is a senior Electrical Computer Engineering student at the University of Rochester. He is currently employed as a IT Consultant at the Simon Business School. His main interests include computer technology and wireless communications. As the son of a college professor Connor not only enjoys the benefits of an engaged educational experience, but also understands the importance of learning and finding the correct educational environment. Connor looks forward to using his skills, passion and experience to help the ConnectPrep team succeed.

Yiyuan Wu

Data Analyst Team
I graduated from University of Kentucky with a bachelor’s degree in applied mathematics. I have tutored Algebra and Calculus I for undergraduate students throughout my undergraduate years. I am currently studying statistics at Rutgers University. I have a deep passion for education and believe that my mathematical and statistical skills can help improve the quality of education greatly.

Sam Callis

Social Media Team
Sam is a junior at the University of Rochester studying History with a minor in English literature. He has a deep passion for education and hopes to work in the field for the rest of his life.

Borja Rojo

Development Team
Borja Rojo is an Electrical and Computer Engineer at the University of Rochester, ’17, and also studies Computer Science and Audio Engineering. He has a passion for starting projects from the ground up and becomes inspired from reverse-engineering many kinds of systems. Now, he is helping design a portable ultrasound system to help with medical imaging on-the-go. Apart from his academics, you might see him designing a video game or recording his latest song. Here at ConnectPrep, he will be working on creating a web-based platform that automatically generates questions for students to study with and practice their skills.

Philip Fenimore

Development Team
Philip is an undergraduate at the University of Rochester studying Computer and Electrical Engineering. He enjoys realizing ideas through coding, like creating a 3d interactive environment with C# and modeling complex mathematical systems with Matlab. Philip is excited to work for ConnectPrep, using his set of skills to maximum effect on the data analytics team.

David Giannella

Development Team
David is attending the University of Rochester, pursuing a BS in Physics and Astronomy as well as a minor in Computer Science. He has gained knowledge of a number of programming topics including application development, data structures, and rendering. David is eager to use his programming skills to help ConnectPrep vault onto the web.

Matt Dombroski

Development Team
Matthew currently attends the University of Rochester studying for a degree in Computer and Electrical Engineering. He loves to design and build anything that catches his interest, from using only digital logic chips to construct a calculator or verilog code to design and test a CPU. He has also lead one week long science camps for the past two years, teaching young kids the basics of chemistry, physics, and electricity. Matthew is excited to put his talents and interests to use in helping implement the data analytics and graphics engines for ConnectPrep.

Jon Aho

Development Team
Jon is a Electrical and Computer Engineering student at the University of Rochester. He’s been coding for nearly 7 years, and has a number of comprehensive software and hardware projects under his belt. Currently employed as a Research Fellow at his university, he also works at implementing the ConnectPrep Analytics website.

Jon Aho

Development Team
Jon is a Electrical and Computer Engineering student at the University of Rochester. He’s been coding for nearly 7 years, and has a number of comprehensive software and hardware projects under his belt. Currently employed as a Research Fellow at his university, he also works at implementing the ConnectPrep Analytics website.

Deanna Thompson

Data Analyst Team

Deanna recently graduated from the University of Rochester with a BS in chemical engineering and legal studies minor. During her time as an undergraduate, she served as a writing tutor, speaking tutor, trained prospective tutors, and eventually served as the tutoring group’s president. Deanna is excited to work for ConnectPrep, continue to assist the tutoring process, and use her engineering background to help develop ConnectPrep’s analytic programs.

Jason Altabet

Analytics and Social Media Team

Jason has always had a thirst for education, whether it be for himself or for others. He is currently training to be a public speaking tutor for his university colleagues and, in addition, plays a central role on the Committee for Political Engagement, where he works to educate the student body on all matters political. At ConnectPrep he serves as the point man for social media, but when he gets the chance likes to try his hand at everything from analytics programming to web development. In his spare time you can expect to find him practicing fake law as a member of his school’s mock trial team, promoting class council initiatives, or working on his soccer “skills.” Jason currently attends the University of Rochester, majoring in Economics and Political Science.

Scott Luntz

IT Team
Scott is a senior at Purdue University studying Cybersecurity.He works with the IT team and has a passion for Internet security and threat detection. His goal is to use his knowledge in information technology to improve vulnerability analysis and fix any potential cyber issue before it becomes a problem.

Michelle Fine

Director of Operations
Michelle spent several years of her career in the fashion industry, learning about emerging trends in marketing and various aspects of planning a wholesale business. Michelle has had several opportunities to work directly with students, and her most recent transition into the field of education was inspired by her devotion to investing in the future of our youth and the fulfillment she experiences in this pursuit. She is eager to bring her experience and skill set to ConnectPrep to help all students reach new heights. Michelle graduated from the University of Florida with honors.

Kevin Bretthauer

COO
Kevin is the co-founder of Connect Prep, specializing in technology and online services. Kevin is an Oregon native and Stanford University graduate. He has years of experience working in sales and marketing in the petroleum industry and has managed projects involving the promotion of bio-fuels and emissions reducing products. When he’s not working, Kevin enjoys playing golf, traveling, and watching college football. He has a passion for education as well as creating interactive educational software that will be able help more students reach their educational goals.

Jeremy Fine

CEO

Jeremy is our education guru. He has years of experience working as an educator with students of all ages, using cutting-edge academic and test-prep curricula to take learning to a new level. He has helped students score in the top percentiles on SAT’s, ACT’s, and receive top marks in many academic subjects. He brings a wealth of knowledge to our company, with a dynamic vision for innovation and market growth. Jeremy earned a BA from Washington University in St. Louis and an MPA from the University of Pittsburgh.

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