
Wellspring Education
WE can do it
Tapan Sharma
Founder, Head Instructor
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Approved by the Association of Test Prep, Admissions, and Private Tutoring (TPAPT)

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
MasteryPrep SAT & ACT Exam Boot Camp Reviews
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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 Harvard, Princeton, Cornell, Stanford 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!






