Advantage Testing of Austin

102 Westlake Drive
Austin, TX 78746

Phone: 512.732.0800
Email: pc@advantage-austin.com

William Ramsdell, Director
Alison Cohn, Program Coordinator


For over a decade, Advantage Testing of Austin has helped students prepare for the most important tests of their lives. We have seen first-hand how test preparation can be more than tips and tricks—it is a vehicle for intellectual growth and academic confidence.

We provide one-on-one tutoring for exams including the SAT, ACT, ISEE, SSAT, GMAT, and GRE. Many of our tutors have academic and professional backgrounds in areas such as mathematics, economics, physics, literature, and essay writing. We tutor these and other academics subjects, working closely with educational specialists and counselors to develop strategies for academic and personal success.

Advantage Testing of Austin is located in Westlake Hills. We are also available on campus at the University of Texas at Austin. For students in other cities or those who are traveling, remote tutoring is available. Contact us to discuss your tutoring options.

In partnership with Breakthrough Austin, our tutors design and staff an annual series of SAT and ACT courses for Austin-area students who hope to be the first in their family to attend college.

Tutors in Austin

Juan Carlo

Juan Carlo "JC" Carvajal

Tutor of: SAT, ACT, LSAT, GMAT, GRE, SSAT, ISEE; and more

B.S. Biochemistry from University of Texas at Austin.
B.S. Chemistry from University of Texas at Austin.
B.S. Nutrition from University of Texas at Austin.
B.A. Mathematics from University of Texas at Austin.

Alison Cohn /

Alison Cohn

Tutor of:
English: Essay Coaching,
Miscellaneous: Interview Coaching, Resume Development, Organizational Support

M.A., with Merit, in Film, Television, and Screen Media from the University of London.
B.A., magna cum laude, in Communications Advertising from the University of Texas at Arlington.
Teach for America.
Program Coordinator of Advantage Testing of Austin.

Eugene Fischer /

Eugene Fischer

Tutor of: SAT, ACT; PSAT,
Mathematics: Algebra, Geometry, Pre-Calculus,
Science: Physics and more

M.F.A in Creative Writing from the University of Iowa.
B.S. in Physics from Trinity University.
National Merit Scholar; Teaching-Writing Fellowship.

James Geraci /

James Geraci

Tutor of: SAT, ACT, LSAT, GMAT, GRE, MCAT, SSAT, ISEE; and more

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from University of Texas at Austin.
B.M. in Music Composition from University of Texas at Austin.
Grammy Nominee.

Rebecca Knowlton /

Rebecca Knowlton

Tutor of: SAT, ACT; PSAT,
Mathematics: Algebra, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Statistics, Probability, Financial Mathematics,
English: English Language & Composition

Ph.D. (in progress) in Statistics from the University of Texas at Austin.
B.A., summa cum laude, in Mathematics from Trinity University
Internships with Apple and Microsoft; Teaching Assistant at the University of Texas.

Joy Lin /

Joy Lin

Tutor of: SAT, ACT, SSAT, ISEE; PSAT,
Mathematics: Algebra, Geometry,
Science: Biology, Chemistry and more

B.S. in Biochemistry from University of Texas at Austin.
B.S. in Chemistry from University of Texas at Austin.
B.A. in Biology from University of Texas at Austin.
TED Talk speaker; Innovator of the Year by Texas Classroom Teachers Association; One of 18 Most Inspirational Educators in the U.S. by TED.com; Outstanding Young Persons Award in 2021 by Junior Chamber International (JCI) in Taiwan.

Evan McGarvey /

Evan McGarvey

Tutor of: English: Essay Coaching (Academic and Applications)

Ed.M. from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.
M.F.A. in Creative Writing from Pennsylvania State University.
B.A., with high honors, in English Language and Literature from the University of Michigan.
Milton B. Dolinger Fellow.

Katherine Mishler /

Katherine Mishler

Tutor of: SAT, ACT, GRE, SSAT, ISEE; PSAT,
Mathematics: Algebra, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Statistics,
Social Studies: Human Geography, US Government and Politics, Comparative Government and more

Master of Global Policy Studies from the University of Texas at Austin.
M.A. in Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin.
M.S. in Community Mental Health Counseling from University of Rochester.
B.A., cum laude, in Philosophy from Rice University.
Dean's Scholar; National Merit Scholar; Trustee Distinguished Allen Scholar.

William Ramsdell /

William Ramsdell

Tutor of: SAT, ACT, GRE, SSAT, ISEE; PSAT,
Mathematics: Algebra, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Linear Algebra,
Science: Environmental Science and more

B.S. (in progress) in Mathematics from the University of Texas at Austin.
B.A. in Philosophy and Environmental Studies from Tufts University.
Presidential Research Grant.
Director of Advantage Testing of Austin.

Derek Ramsey /

Derek Ramsey

Tutor of: SAT, ACT, GMAT, GRE, MCAT, SSAT, ISEE; and more

B.S., with honors, in Biology from Stanford University.
M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Baylor University.