FOUNDER OF CARMEL VALLEY TEST PREP
Hi, I’m Richard.
I founded Carmel Valley Test Prep with one clear mission: to help students reach their highest academic potential through focused, strategic, one-on-one instruction.
I earned both my undergraduate and graduate degrees from NYU’s School of Engineering, graduating Summa Cum Laude, and was honored with the Myron Rosenthal Award for the highest academic achievement in a Master’s program.
After recognizing a gap between academic theory and real-world performance, I returned to NYU as a professor at the Tandon School of Engineering, where I worked with graduate students in a highly competitive academic environment.
I am also a member of Mensa, reflecting a lifelong commitment to analytical thinking, problem-solving, and academic excellence.
Since founding CVTP, we have helped hundreds of students achieve top-tier SAT, ACT, and AP results — including many 1500+ SAT scores and perfect AP outcomes.
What drives everything we do is simple: students improve fastest when instruction is personalized, strategic, and focused on the right work.
NYU Engineering
Summa Cum Laude
Former NYU Professor
Mensa Member
1-on-1 Instruction
WORK SMARTER, NOT HARDER
Results-focused tutoring without the pressure.
200+
Students Supported
1510
Median SAT Score
5
Median AP Score
33
Median ACT Score
Notable college acceptances: Harvard, Stanford, Yale, UC Berkeley, UCLA, Duke, Brown, Cornell, and more.
Students from top local schools: The Bishop’s School, La Jolla Country Day, SDJA, Francis Parker, Cathedral Catholic, Canyon Crest Academy, and more.
We want students and families to feel less stressed throughout the tutoring process.
We build real relationships with our families because that trust is what creates long-term success.
We are not providing a crutch — we are facilitating students to become more confident, independent, and successful.
Our approach is built around a non-pressured environment. Students enjoy working with us because we build them up every step of the way.
We are hourly based with no long-term commitments — so families can simply try us and see the difference.