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Marcus Tan

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SAT & IELTS Test Prep Coach
Novena, Singapore
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4.7
3 reviews
7 yrsExperience
96Students taught
97%Response rate

About

I coach students preparing for the SAT and IELTS, mostly juniors applying overseas or students who need an English proficiency score for a specific programme. I don't believe in generic test tips — every student gets a diagnostic first, then a study plan built around their actual weak sections, whether that's SAT algebra or IELTS Task 2 essay structure. I've had students raise their SAT composite by over 200 points and IELTS band scores by a full point within a few months of consistent practice.

Credentials & certifications

Official SAT score: 1560/1600College Board · 2015
Full-time test prep coach7 years, SAT & IELTS · 2018–present

Experience

Test Prep CoachFull-time, self-employed · 2018–present
Admissions Consultant (part-time)
Boutique education consultancy · 2016–2018

Education

Bachelor of Business Management in BusinessSingapore Management University · Jan 2012 – Dec 2016

Student reviews

4.7· 3 reviews
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Grace Lim
2 months ago

My SAT score went from 1290 to 1480 over four months. Marcus's diagnostic really pinpointed what to focus on.

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Timothy Chua
2 months ago

Got the IELTS band I needed for my university application. Very structured, no wasted sessions.

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Nur Aina
3 months ago

Solid coach, clear about what's realistic to achieve in the time we had.

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Quick facts

LanguagesEnglish
Session formatOnline
Member since2023
$70and up
Usually responds within 3 hours
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