Adam Purucker
Meet Adam Purucker - Expert SAT, ACT, and GRE Tutor
Adam Purucker brings proven expertise and a personalized approach to helping students achieve mastery of standardized tests. With perfect scores of 800 on SAT Math and Reading, a 730 on SAT Writing, 99th percentile in GRE Verbal, 89th percentile in GRE Math, and 93rd percentile on the LSAT, Purucker specializes in individualized test preparation strategies designed to build student confidence and skill.
Areas of Expertise:
SAT, ACT, GRE, and LSAT Preparation (middle school to adult learners)
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Data Analysis
Math and Verbal Skills Development
Cartography & Spatial Data Tools
Individual and Group Instruction
Teaching Philosophy:
"Success comes from understanding each student's unique strengths and challenges. My goal is not just higher scores but lasting confidence and skill development."
What Makes Adam Special:
Individualized strategies tailored to each student’s strengths and goals
Extensive real-world expertise in standardized test-taking and GIS applications
Emphasis on foundational understanding and skill-building
Adaptive, data-driven instruction using modern tools and proven methods
Focus on student growth and long-term academic success
Education & Achievements:
Graduate Certificate in GIS, Hunter College, CUNY (GPA: 3.8)
B.A. in Government & Politics and Geology, University of Maryland (Honors Program, GPA: 3.6)
Owner and lead instructor at Purucker Test Prep since 2008
Top percentile scores: SAT (Math 800, Reading 800, Writing 730), GRE (99th percentile Verbal, 89th percentile Math), LSAT (93rd percentile)
Designed and implemented technical solutions for clients including NASA and the US Navy