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Wellspring Education

WE can do it

Tapan Sharma
Founder, Head Instructor

Has worked with

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Approved by the Association of Test Prep, Admissions, and Private Tutoring (TPAPT)

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Credential Highlights

​*1570/1600 SAT: 800 Math, 770 Verbal (Reading & Writing)

*800 SAT II Writing (Essays), 790 SAT II Math 2c | 32 ACT

*National Merit Scholar | National AP Scholar with Distinction (> 4 over 13 exams) | Max 4.0/4.0 Valedictorian

*Top MasteryPrep Certified SAT & ACT Instructor > 40 solo Boot Camps nationwide, Top Wyzant Tutor, and TPAPT Approved (Association of Test Preparation, Admissions, and Private Tutoring)

*Got into Harvard, Princeton, Cornell, MIT, Stanford, and more

*Waitlisted at Yale *Nobody’s Perfect

Services

Track Record

1340 to 1530 SAT
in 2 months

ZAIN

1340 to 1590 SAT
in 3 months

JULIA

1280 to 1550 SAT
in 2 months

H. ZHANG

25 to 30 ACT
in 1 month

LUCAS

33 to 36 ACT 
in 1 month

SANAA

1350 to 1570 SAT
in 2 months

SIMA

EXCELLENT TEACHER

Tapan is really good at teaching on all subjects. My daughter learns a lot from him. He listens well and solves the problems together. He has involved her by asking questions and let her solve the problems as well. Best of all, he has many tips on how to study on all her subjects. We definitely will see him more often.
- JAMIE

EXCELLENT KNOWLEDGE BASE OF THE SAT

Provided follow up email to remind his student of all the expert details and knowledge he provided!! Really has great tips and talks with his students in a manner that motivates and calms.​
- MARLO

EXCELLENT TEACHER WITH GREAT ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS

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- ANI

PROGRESSING WELL

Thanks to Tapan, Aaron is increasing his Kahn Academy SAT mock exam scores. A couple more sessions Aaron may just ace the SAT... both scores are well over 700 so we are extremely happy that both tutor and student.
- ANJEE

FULL CREDENTIALS

HONORS & AWARDS

Valedictorian: Class Rank 1 out of 780 graduating class

Class Speaker

National AP Scholar with Distinction

NFIB (National Federation of Independent Business) Free

Enterprise  Scholarship

President’s Volunteer Student Service Awards (2x)

Homecoming King

Minnesota High School League Triple “A” Nomination

National Merit $2500 Scholarship

Toyota Community Scholarship

Prudential Spirit of Community Excellence

Rotary Club Medallion and Certificate

International Thespian Society Member

Mensa Member

Varsity Letters: Debate - 3, Math - 3, Student Council - 2, Drama - 1

STANDARDIZED TEST SCORES

PSAT 223/240

SAT 1570/1600

SAT II Writing 800/800

SAT II Math IIC 790/800

ACT 32/36

AP 13 Test Average 4.23/5

English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Computer Science, Statistics, U.S. History, European History, Psychology, Spanish, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics

ACADEMIC AND EXTRACURRICULAR LEADERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS

Student Council

President of Student Council

Implemented Charity Auction raising thousands for

tsunami relief

Liaison to District School Board

Chairperson of Communications Committee

 

Debate

Senior Captain, then Captain Emeritus

3rd in Team Event in Debate Competition

9th in Individual Event in Regional Debate Competition

 

Math

Member of Math League and Math Team

2nd place Silver Medal for Mid-West Talent Search

2nd in Trig-Star Math Competition

2nd in American Invitational Competition

9th (individual) and 1st (team) in Regional Math League

4th (team) in Minnesota State Math League

Minnesota State High School Division Medal

Drama/Performances

Nominated Best Actor, Lead, One-Act Play

Choreographed and acted in Martial Arts 

performances for Variety Shows and Diversity Fairs

Mr. EPHS (Eden Prairie High School) mock

male variety pageant winner (Writer, Director, Actor)

 

Karate / Tae Kwon Do

           3rd-degree Black Belt in Karate

           1st-degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do

 

Quiz Bowl, Destination Imagination Member

Martial Arts Instructor, all ages and belt levels

Wooddale Church nursery volunteer

ABOUT THE FOUNDER

Hi! I'm Tapan “like Japan but with a T” Sharma. On merit, I got into the best schools in the country, including HarvardPrinceton, CornellStanford and MIT. More importantly, I've helped my students do the same.

From humble beginnings to Harvard, I did it without any special resources, and have become the tutor, teacher, and instructor I wish I had while also drawing on the best teachers I was fortunate to have to become the country's leading SAT & ACT exam-prep expert.

 

I quickly adapt and customize my teaching style to any personality and ability, whether you're trying to understand fundamentals or maximize standardizes test scores. You will take away lessons from each session that you can use right away.

I've been a teacher in many arenas...

I taught Martial Arts to all ages and abilities for several years. 

 

I've been a leader as Class Speaker and President, Debate Team Captain and Homecoming King.

 

I've spearheaded volunteering efforts, from my hometown church nursery to designing a date auction for charity.

 

...so I know how to engage people of all backgrounds with confidence, overcoming any perceived cultural barriers, recognizing that communication, strategy, and empathy are keys to teaching.

 

I also an award-winning creative writer across screenplays, poetry, short stories, and more, and I help students with everything from college application essays to personal projects.

 

Reach out so WE can work with you to achieve your best. 

Looking forward to helping you succeed in school and beyond.

 

Let's get started!

WE can do it

Wellspring Education

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