Colin D. Wyzant

“I found Colin using Google and hiring him was a total shot in the dark, but he ended up being great. Colin is a unique type of tutor: he has completely mastered the LSAT (and I'm assuming all the other tests he teaches), yet he is wise enough to realize that learning a test in not necessarily a mechanical process. When I began studying for the June 2014 LSAT, I was a mediocre test taker - I had done all the required reading (I read the Powerscore Bibles and Kaplan), memorized all the various game types, LR question types, etc., but I was unable to apply that knowledge efficiently. When I felt like I hit a wall, I contacted Colin. I went into my first lesson thinking, "This is a waste of time. I already know all the material, I have nothing to learn from a tutor." I was wrong. Colin watched me do a few LR problems, and then quickly diagnosed the problem - my test taking was too chaotic. We spent almost two hours that day discussing how to streamline the process of reading and answering questions: how to ignore things that don't matter; how to think realistically about what exactly the question was expecting from me; and most importantly, how to trust that taking the test at my own pace will get me the score I want. That lesson was so helpful, I continued to get better on my own for months afterwards. My scores went from the 50th percentile to the 99th on game day. It was only right before the test that I met with him twice more to settle my nerves. Colin was able to diagnose EXACTLY what I was doing wrong within 10 minutes of our first lesson. If that is not an effective tutor, I don't know what is. He is also professional, courteous, easy to get a hold of, etc. He does it right, and I would recommend him to anyone.”

— Eric, 3 lessons with Colin

“Colin was a great help in College essay prep. He made the whole experience easy and interactive. He gave really good feedback and support to enhance and better articulate the essay. Highly recommend him!”

— Sarah, 1 lesson with Colin

“Colin helped me with (and completely transformed) my law school applications, including my personal statement and a “Why X school?” essay. He is incredibly professional, focused, and connects in a way to make you feel at ease right away. I was struggling with outlining, cutting words, structuring, artistic language, and so much more with my essays. He spent time getting to know me and my story - helping to craft essays that fit my personality and style, stayed in line with my beliefs, and focused on expressing what mattered most to me. From the second I started talking to him, I felt less stressed and much more confident in my ability to get the apps done. His advice and word-wizard edits brought out so much personality, storytelling, and creative writing aspects to my essays. On a personal level, he is kind, patient, easy to get ahold of, supportive, and SO comfortable to talk to! He was truly my secret weapon, and I could not recommend him enough to anyone - especially anyone hoping to apply to law school.”

— Mary, 1 lesson with Colin

“excellent teacher very knowledge and patient he is always on time in his schedule.I recommend him to LSAt students his vast experience very remarkable apparently he can teach also many subjects beside lsat”

— Antoine, 11 lessons with Colin

“Working with Colin was great. He has an exceptional understanding of the GMAT. He is encouraging and pushes you to be your best. He leaves you with a plan at the end of each session. He is a coach and mentor throughout the process. I improved from a 690 to 730 in just a few sessions over the course of a few weeks and think I will do even better the next time I take it.”

— Shane, 5 lessons with Colin

“Colin is an extraordinary tutor and is extremely patient. My aunt hired him to tutor me for SAT Verbal, and he was very patient and adaptive with me. He only had less than 2 weeks to tutor me, and taught me all the grammar lessons I needed to know. I enjoyed getting the chance to meet him and learning some of his stories. One of them being how his fastest mile ever is like 4:00.38, anyways that really stood out to me because to achieve that time it shows his determination in any task he puts his mind to. Although I’m not the brightest student, Colin made me feel better and confident about taking the SAT English. He takes time out of his day to answer any questions you have outside your scheduled class. Overall he provided me a lot of insight and showed me that through his hard work and care for his students :)”

— Cassie, 1 lesson with Colin

“I've studied concepts on my own and got nowhere. Literally within one or two sessions, concepts that I struggled with the GMAT have become so much more clear. Colin is really amazing at what he does!”

— Menua, 15 lessons with Colin

“I met with Colin on a weekly basis from March up to the June test. We started with a diagnosis of where I'm at and then progressed with several strategies for each section. I have self-studied for a while before meeting Colin, so I was at a point where I really needed help in fine-tuning my skills. We mostly focused on strengthening LR and RC. Colin is just perfect in his LSAT knowledge and skills. Even when I make a mistake in reviewing and mark the wrong answer as the correct one, he would know. He makes it as easy as possible for one to understand a complicated logic layout. But beyond his intellectual merits, Colin is simply the best mentor and friend to talk to. Being intelligent and effectively tutoring are two separate things. Not only does he help you from your perspective and position, regardless of what level you're at, but he also truly understands the struggles you're going through. Just talking to him often relieved my panic attack and stress levels throughout my studying. My LSAT journey might be done, but I know I'll come back to him in the near future for help in other things as well!”

— Yae Rin, 12 lessons with Colin

“Get in with Colin if you want quick and easy ways to rock any Standardized tests. He is absolutely knowledgeable in the math and English but also knowledgeable in how to best prepare for tests and test strategies and what the test committees look for. Whether in LA or anywhere in the world, it is worthwhile to find a way in to Colin's schedule.”

— Avraham, 25 lessons with Colin

“Four week review to prepare for GRE retake. Very strong on all fundamentals and details of exams. Particularly strong grasp on intuitive concepts in math. Great intellectual sounding board. Highly recommended!”

— Evan, 9 lessons with Colin

“Colin helped to edit my graduate application essay! As an international student, he helped me a lot in the part of how to present what I want to input in the essay. He was very patient and easy to talk to! Colin is definitely the best teacher!”

— Bingyu, 10 lessons with Colin

“I have always struggled with math and have had many tutors over the years, Colin is by far the best. He is extremely patient and explains things in a way that I can finally understand.”

— Madison, 24 lessons with Colin

“We were really hesitant to get a tutor at first but Colin has been great and exceeding expectations. Colin digs into understudying the student and the issues they are having and targets the problem areas with solutions and suggestions. Quick and to the point allowing you to maximize you time spent together. Patient, encouraging, dynamic and engaging.”

— Ielen, 1 lesson with Colin

“I reached out to Colin after I had already taken the ACT twice but still wasn't satisfied with my scores. In order to better my results, I knew that I needed a tutor, and I am SO glad that I chose him! In total, we did 11 hours of tutoring, and every minute was worth it. Colin was consistently prepared and ready to work, and he made sure to customize our work to fit my strengths and needs concerning the test. Even during the week, he would be on call to answer any questions or confusions I had about the homework or test in general, and he always took the time to sit down and answer them completely. I was always excited for my weekly meetings because Colin’s energy is so contagious! He is incredibly kind, funny, and positive, and he makes you feel like you can get it, no matter how difficult the problem or concept. Although we do have a student/tutor relationship, after just a few sessions, he starts to feel like a friend, and this will just make you more comfortable in the working environment. In the days leading up to the test, Colin was so supportive and was texting me to make sure I was in the right state of mind, had all my materials, was getting enough sleep, etc. He really, really cares about the success of his students, even after you have had your last session. I am so grateful for my time tutoring with Colin, and I would HIGHLY recommend him to any student! :-)”

— Brett, 5 lessons with Colin

“Doing it right. We spent time reviewing the various options for the ACT and SAT examination process. Connecting with Colin was perfect. We've realized he offers more than just how to approach these exams. His insight will work with other disciplines. As titled, "The Best in the West - Mr. Colin D."”

— Ed, 7 lessons with Colin

“Great with people that have all types of personalities and learning styles! All of my kids are so different in terms of personality, learning styles, and learning needs. Colin had consecutive sessions, with each one of them, and was able to instantly tailor his teaching and style to the student. All of my kids thought he was fantastic and I would HIGHLY, HIGHLY recommend him.”

— Lynda Rothman, 18 lessons with Colin

“Colin understands the intricacies, patience, and practice involved in achieving a high GMAT score, which he lead me to do in just seven lessons. Colin is fun to be around and makes learning semi-dry material a breeze. Colin helped me vault my score into the upper-echelon of GMAT scores, achieving a 750. This was made possible only by Colin's superior skill in the fundamentals of mathematics coupled with his skill in the mechanics of GMAT test taking. I'll be forever grateful for Colin's time and effort he put into coaching me to the top.”

— Steve, 7 lessons with Colin

“So far I've had three sessions with Colin and each have been beyond enjoyable. I've learned so much from him already. His support and patience make me feel comfortable when trying to work through GMAT problems and materials. I know that Colin will be able to help me get to the next step when it comes to my confidence and preparedness when taking the GMAT exam and beyond. Looking forward to working with him more over the next few weeks!!”

— Carly, 22 lessons with Colin

“My son took the GMAT in May and wasn't thrilled with his score. He was hoping to boost his score by 20 or 30 more points. He worked with Colin Monday through Friday this past week a couple hours each day and took the test again on Saturday. His score went up by 70 points which he didn't expect in his wildest dreams! Colin is an excellent teacher. Explains things in a succinct yet understandable manner. He also is pleasant and personable which is a plus. Very encouraging and made himself available by text. We feel incredibly lucky to have found Colin through WyzAnt and recommend him without reservation.”

— Ruth, 5 lessons with Colin

“Colin is very patient and easy going. He explains things in a way that helps my daughter apply it to other problems, not just the problem at hand. He's also such a supportive cheerleader for my daughter giving her encouragement and confidence in her abilities. He has an amazing way of turning her mistakes into examples of her intelligence and ability by showing how mayber she overthought the problem and then explaining strategies to avoid those mistakes in the future. My daughter feels relaxed and confident at the prospect of taking the SAT largely thanks to Colin's calm guidance, teaching and encouragement. I can't praise him highly enough!”

— Erin , 8 lessons with Colin

“If you are having trouble understanding a concept, Colin will help you understand it, even if it's his first time with that concept. He's very smart, patient and kind.”

— Bonnie, 5 lessons with Colin

“Colin is truly one of the best tutors out there. I've had the privilege to know Colin for quite some time now and his kindness, patience, perseverance, and willingness to help make the rigors of law school much less strenuous. If you need help with Law School or any subject for that matter...he's the guy!”

— Sean, 14 lessons with Colin

“Colin is the best in the business. If you're able to secure him as a tutor - consider yourself to be of the fortunate.”

— Hunter, 3 lessons with Colin

“Not enough can be said about Colin!!! Without Colin I would not be where I am today. He is the most patient, intelligent person ever. He has helped me gain many accomplishments to pursue all my academic goals as well as further continue my education. He truly understands how to work with my individual needs in every aspect. He is always on time, dependable and knows exactly how to put each lesson together to get me where I need to be. He is the best tutor any one could ask for. Thank you Colin for all your time working with me side by side to make me an A+ student and help me accomplish all my goals. Thank you for always being there for me.”

— Joyce, 97 lessons with Colin

“Colin is -- hands down -- the best tutor in Los Angeles. Brilliant but down to earth, easy to talk to, he knows his stuff and he knows HOW to teach. Many tutors are expert at the material, but cannot effectively convey it. Colin has tutored my son in Geometry, Algebra, Chemistry, Bio, English -- he can do it all. He tailors his game plan to exactly what needs to be accomplished, and my son feels confident after every session. And the proof is, his grades at school reflect that confidence. Colin's been tutoring with us for two years and works hard to accommodate my son's sometimes hectic schedule. I have nothing but praise and gratitude for his positive influence. Colin's a gem.”

— Rachel, 153 lessons with Colin

“Colin and I were meeting over GRE prep. Besides the lengthy lessons, and my attempts to find time saving strategy, he didn't even once go over time management with me. I hired him to teach me how to take the test, and for the price he charged me, I didn't get what I needed from my investment. I ran out of time on test day. I thinks he is very smart, but he could teach me so much more.”

— Ramina, 6 lessons with Colin

“Colin was helpful in finding a good starting place for me to begin working on improving areas of my GRE strategy. He was patient and excited to work with me.”

— Madison, 2 lessons with Colin

“Within a few minutes of meeting Colin, you get the impression that he's the type of person who could be successful at just about anything. The guy is smart as can be, totally relatable, and passionate about what he does -- which is difficult, because who can be passionate about combinatorics at 11 am on a Tuesday? I met with Colin for a total of 6 hours in preparation for my GREs. I had spent two months preparing on my own without seeing progress. In just those few short visits, Colin raised my overall score by 6 points. The results speak for themselves. Colin is the best tutor I've ever used, plain and simple. It's impossible not to share in his enthusiasm for whatever subject matter he's assisting with. Highly, highly, highly recommend.”

— Casey, 2 lessons with Colin

“We did SAT prep. He was really good. He is obviously so smart and gets to the point quickly. He's also patient and willing to go over a problem until I really understood the answer. I really liked working with him.”

— June, 10 lessons with Colin

“Colin has been and is one of the best tutors our family has worked with. He's very reliable, very intelligent, very patient, and a great partner to work with to help your child meet their educational needs and goals!”

— Christina, 152 lessons with Colin

“Though we are just getting started prepping for the GRE, Colin's reassurance of my ability to be successful is an added bonus to his thoughtful and patient teaching style.”

— Mackenzie, 2 lessons with Colin

“Colin primarily works with my 10 year old son on writing. He is working with my son to get him to focus on the pertinent information and use language artfully. He is also working with him on grammar. We have only had two lessons but we feel good about our decision and look forward to a lasting relationship as our son develops.”

— Aram, 49 lessons with Colin

“LSAT logic games methods that were tailored to my way of approaching those specific questions. Methods to approach the remaining sections were given for me to practice. Advice to work through test anxiety on exam day. A full study plan was set in place.”

— Elisa, 62 lessons with Colin

“Colin established a rapport with my daughter right away. He is extremely knowledgeable in all areas and helped my daughter especially with Math and Biology. She has made tremendous progress in a short period of time which in turn has boosted her confidence level. I would definitely recommend Colin for tutoring needs.”

— Sunita, 287 lessons with Colin

“I had several targeted questions about certain LSAT problems that I had found difficult several days prior while studying by myself -- Colin went through these problems and helped navigate my thought process by recommending certain approaches and giving me reasons why I should eliminate certain wrong answer choices.”

— Jordan, 3 lessons with Colin

“Colin was great at understanding what I needed to accomplish in a short amount of time and he tailored his work to make that happen. He has a deep knowledge base and the ability to get right to the core of a problem so you understand not only that solution but how to solve similar problems in the future.”

— Todd, 2 lessons with Colin

“Colin is not only very knowledgeable but very passionate. He truly cares about his students. As a college professor, I can say that Colin outperforms anyone with his standards, and out of class attitude. I definitely recommend him without hesitation.”

— Jinan, 68 lessons with Colin

“Colin was so helpful today. He really gave my daughter the extra confidence and help she needed for her final. My daughter commented after Colin left, how much she liked working with Colin - "he is so smart!"”

— Courtney, 3 lessons with Colin

“Colin is patient, engaging, and enthusiastic- an all around good person and tutor! I was starting to feel defeated by the LSAT, and after our first session I finally feel like I can reach my goals. Thanks Colin! I can't wait until our next session!”

— Chrystal, 2 lessons with Colin

“I came to Colin with a specific set of goals to help raise my GMAT score, particularly in quant. He jumped right in on the first lesson without any prompting - it was clear he not only knew the material, but that it also was second nature to him. He's easygoing and fun to work with. Most impressive, however, was his ability to field questions while he was explaining a problem without breaking stride. In the end, with Colin's help I raised my score by a solid, double-digit margin in overall percentile, and wound up getting into my target Ivy League MBA program. I'd definitely recommend working with him.”

— John, 9 lessons with Colin

“Colin is simply wonderful! Whatever your needs may be, he will accommodate and make sure you get the most out of your learning experience in order to make sure you succeed in the best possible way for you and your circumstances. I was always delighted to meet with Colin and he truly helped me in multiple areas academically. He also was great about any additional questions or needs I had in between sessions, which I greatly appreciated. I can not possibly say enough amazing things about Colin as a tutor and professional. He will truly help you as well as encourage you so that you have the confidence in yourself to exceed your goals. Personally, he helped me with various parts of my graduate school application including GMAT studies and my personal application, but I can see how he would be an amazing tutor for literally any and every subject for every age group. Not only is he a wonderful tutor, but he is trustworthy and kind. I couldn't have asked for a better tutor.”

— Keanna, 10 lessons with Colin

“I began working with Colin in January to prepare for the June LSAT. I was scoring anywhere from 160-164, but really wanted to hit 170 on test day. It was difficult to find a tutor who could help me, since I already had a pretty good handle on the basics of the LSAT. Colin helped highlight some of the small errors I was making and helped me improve my timing significantly. I went from aiming to finish 3 of 4 games to actually messing up a game on test day, and still having time to go back and finish every question. I scored a 170 on the June LSAT, and was practicing as high as 178 by the end of my studying. I highly recommend Colin to anyone who wants to improve their score - even if you think you're already doing well, he can help you pinpoint the little adjustments you need to make to bump that score up by 5-10 points. He lives and breathes LSAT. I've never seen anyone who can think through every question type in such an effective and systematic way. I only wish I would have began working with him right when I first started studying, so that I could have copied his strategies even more. Aside from just LSAT knowledge, Colin was flexible with my busy schedule, easy to reach by phone and email, and very patient. I knew he genuinely wanted me to succeed, he isn't a tutor who just does his job and moves on to the next student> He really invested in me - I knew he really cared how I did on my test and it was a lot easier to learn from him as a result. He was exactly what I needed in a tutor - someone who was honest with me and willing to motivate me to do my best. He was extremely encouraging, but gave me more than just a pep-talk. He was tough enough on me that I wanted to improve every week. As I fill out applications for Berkeley, Stanford, and other top-level law schools, I know I wouldn't be in this position without Colin's help. He was such a good tutor that when I finally did score my goal of 170, I was actually disappointed because I knew I could have done even better! Highly recommend Colin for LSAT help, and I'm sure he's excellent for everything else too. Super smart guy who truly wants you to succeed, you can't ask for any more in a tutor than that.”

— Nic, 8 lessons with Colin

“My son responds very well to Colin's tutoring. We have been very happy with this experience, not just for SAT help, but for his positive attitude & feedback.”

— Mariah, 6 lessons with Colin

“Colin is an excellent math tutor. He was very patient, gave clear, simple instructions and conducts himself in a very professional manor. Made every effort to work around my hectic schedule, always ready to work even on short notice, and never left a call or text unanswered. Will be looking to hire him again come my spring semester if his scheduling permits.”

— Victoria, 1 lesson with Colin

“I had contacted WyzAnt to locate a tutor to assist my son in preparing to take the October SAT, especially the math portion. I selected Colin based on his personal data and geographic location; the rest of his skills, abilities, and knowledge were a wonderful surprise. While it is clear from Colin's bio that he is extremely intelligent and accomplished, what does not appear in black and white is his wonderful ability to connect with students and bring out the best in them. Colin is young enough to be able to relate to his students, including having personal knowledge of the stresses and challenges associated with trying to balance academics, extra-curricular activities such as sports, and the regular demands of day-to-day life. At the same time, he is old enough to speak with authority and give concrete direction and guidance. He shared a multitude of suggestions, approaches, and tips, not only with regard to the subject matter but to test-taking in general and the SAT in particular. My son was very encouraged by his progress, and gained valuable information on how to achieve an improved outcome. On a non-academic point, we live very close to Dodger Stadium, so traffic can be both unnerving and disruptive. Several times Colin was late through no fault of his own, yet he unfailingly arrived collected, enthusiastic, and ready to work. I (as well as my son, I am sure) would unreservedly recommend Colin, and I am grateful for his good work and attention.”

— Leslie Dione, 8 lessons with Colin

“Colin has been fantastic. My son is a tough critic and he really has responded well to Colin's tutoring. He respects Colin and that is more than half the battle! My son is bright, but not always motivated. He has to be engaged in order to learn. Colin has reached him and we see the fruit of his efforts. Colin made himself available between sessions and seems invested in his success.”

— Ada, 7 lessons with Colin

“Colin has addressed every issue that our son needs to be aware of, so now it is a matter of reviewing and practicing. Colin is making sure that our son feels very comfortable with the test, and more importantly, confident that he can score well.”

— Janet, 9 lessons with Colin

“I have studied for the GMAT under Colin’s instruction for the past 5 months; he has also helped me as a college English Literature and Composition tutor. As a Chinese immigrant who has only lived in the U.S for 5 years, I was a total beginner in English writing and had no GMAT experience at all. During all my time learning from Colin, I have learned a tremendous amount of knowledge from him, far beyond merely the single subject of the GMAT. He has helped me from my starting point at the very basic level of Math and Literature analysis and writing to detailed English grammar; he has even introduced me to American culture from different aspects. He has been unbelievably patient and professional, allowing me to feel that he definitely knows what he is doing in every session we have had. I can see my improvement in Math and Literature analysis and writing clearly during the tutoring sessions. Additionally, he has never minded (and it has happened almost in every single one of our sessions) if we studied past the time for up to 25 extra minutes sometimes. He always charges me the amount which we originally planned and consented to before the session starts; the overflow is always at no charge. And sometimes, he even suggested to extend a little time for free just for me able to complete the chapter in that session so I can prepare for the next chapter in a better way. I have never met such a considerate tutor before in my life! And yes, in my honest opinion, Colin is the finest tutor I could have hoped for.”

— Jie, 94 lessons with Colin

“Colin worked with my son to to prepare for his SAT. I was hoping for someone who could lend structure to his prep, orient him to test strategies and review forgotten skills. Colin excelled at these and much more. We feel very fortunate to have chosen him, because he showed an incredible ability to see my son as an individual, champion his strengths and relate to him in a kind and personable way. It was a huge success. We plan to continue to turn to Colin for his exceptional guidance with the college applications, essay, etc. I guess it's clear by now, I would highly recommend him!”

— Julie, 14 lessons with Colin

“Tricky wording of "consultation" to assess my child's needs, turned into several billed hours. Stereotypical attorney tactics. He would not return phone calls after multiple contact attempts.”

— Michelle, 1 lesson with Colin

“First and foremost, the tutor my daughter selected, Colin D, is fabulous. He is punctual, bright, transmits his wealth of information in a fashion that my daughter understands, and always has a positive approach. Second, I have called customer service several times and each time I have gotten through to an agent quickly. Each agent has been both patient and helpful.”

— Debbie, 16 lessons with Colin

“Colin was a wonderful tutor! I honestly have no idea what I would have done without him. Though it was just a couple days before my applications were due, he very willingly helped me make my deadlines with quality work. He refined my essays and made them infinitely better with just a few changes, and really helped me shine on my applications. Not only was he extremely helpful, but he was also very pleasant and made me feel very comfortable. He was thoughtful and insightful and I will definitely be going back to him for help in the future.”

— Jenny, 4 lessons with Colin

“Incredibly well spoken, patient, and enjoys teaching. We were definitely on the same page throughout the session. He answered all the questions I had and really works hard to get the most out of the hour. He's an incredible writer that I wish he would teach a class that I could take to help me get to his level. I highly recommend Colin to anyone that's looking for a tutor and especially to anyone who's looking to improve their writing.”

— Daniel, 3 lessons with Colin

“Colin is patient, personable and quickly adapted to my needs as a "student." He was able to get to know my learning style and break down quantitative GMAT problems that I had challenges overcoming. After just a few times of us meeting, I went into my GMAT confident and ready. My score improved over 100 points! I would definitely recommend Colin to other students who need that extra bit of help to excel.”

— Amy, 8 lessons with Colin