Alpha Factor @ VFMA
Note: Alpha Factor Tutoring is not affiliated with Valley Forge Military Academy or College.
SAT Tutoring and College Prep.
Completely Personalized.
100% Effective.
From an Experienced Tutor, Valley Forge Record-Holder, and SAT Perfect Scorer
Helping students get into their top choice schools:
What Sets Michael Apart?
Experienced Tutoring and Proven Results
Michael has
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Youth and experience
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2+ years of experience tutoring VFMA cadets in all subjects and 3+ years of SAT tutoring experience​​​
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A unique ability to connect with students due to his youth
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A 100% success rate increasing students' scores by 200 points or reaching a 1500 after two official SAT tests
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SAT and VFMA Success
Michael has
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Scored aperfect 800 on the Math Section three times and 790 in English on the new Digital SAT
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The Highest Ever Recorded VFMA GPA
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Made VFMC Program History by being the first and only Freshman to graduate with an Associate's Degree in one year.
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Current Student at a Top 10 University.
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100% Personalized
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Complete Flexibility. Michael works with each student to set up a schedule that works for them.​​
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Fully tailored. All of Michael's sessions and homework are centered around the strength and weaknesses of each individual student. ​​
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Consistent Progress Reports. Weekly, full-page reports and consistent communication through text, phone call, or email.​
Modern and Engaging Approach
Michael
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Updates his curriculum with every new SAT.
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Knows how to engage and relate to his students, as he is a VFMA alum and current college student himself.​
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Michael knows how to succeed, at VFMA and beyond, making him uniquely qualified to guide VFMA students to achieve their top scores.
Testimonials
Michael, Parent of Student, UMiami Class of 2029
"Michael's parent-targeted session reports and ability to connect with my son really impressed me. It was clear that he cared about providing the best possible SAT prep experience. His effort helped my son improve his SAT score tremendously."
Olivia, Emory Class of 2029
"I really appreciated how much effort Michael put into getting to know me, it made working with him a lot more fun. Our work together on calculus, my SAT prep, and my college essays helped me get into my first choice college."
Chris Bechtel, VFMA History Chair
"Michael was an outstanding student at VFMA who impressed his faculty and peers alike. He will engage and motivate your child to not only improve academically but develop study habits for continued success."
More About Michael:
Originally interested in pursuing a military career, Michael attended VFMA his senior year of high school. Having found a passion for engineering and math, Michael has since changed gears and is pursuing a double major in Economics and Applied Math as a sophomore at Northwestern University. He graduated a year early from Valley Forge Military College (Summa Cum Laude) with an Associates Degree in Engineering, being the first Freshman in VFMC history to do so. Michael also set the record for the highest ever recorded GPA in VFMA history. ​
​Michael first started teaching at 12 years old, working at a programming camp in his hometown. Since arriving at VFMA, he has tutored 100s of students and cadets… from middle-schoolers with geometry to College Sophomores with Calculus 3. He has found success tutoring SAT prep, Calculus, English, and College Prep to students all across the country.