Bara Sapir
GMAT tutor and test prep coach focused on mindset and speed reading
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $150 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | MBA admissionsGrad school and PhDIvy League and top schoolsBoarding and private schoolPerformance anxietyFocus and productivity |
| Works with | Students, Executives, Physicians and Parents |
| Also coaches | Performance coach, Executive coach and Spiritual coach |
| Credentials | Master's in Education, Jewish Theological Seminary; Master's in Art History, University of Michigan; Certified in Hypnosis and NLP; Integrative Life Coaching certification; Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction certification; Reiki practitioner |
Bara Sapir is a GMAT tutor who also coaches students on mindset and test anxiety. She has worked with hundreds of clients, including students who got into schools like Harvard, Stanford and INSEAD. Her clients also include physicians preparing for medical boards and executives at Fortune 500 companies. She brought mindfulness tools into test prep, using methods like hypnosis, NLP and tapping. She wrote The Full Potential Manual and created the MindFlow speed reading workshop.
What Bara helps with
Bara helps students raise test scores while lowering anxiety. Each study plan starts with a diagnostic test and fits the student's goals and timeline.
- Learning GMAT content
- Test taking strategy
- Managing time with accelerated reading methods
- Reducing test anxiety
- Improving concentration and confidence
- Sentence correction on the GMAT
- Preparing for high-level medical boards
Who Bara works with
Bara works with students headed to high schools, boarding schools, universities and business schools. She also coaches physicians taking medical boards. Other clients include entertainment and advertising professionals, advisors to U.S. government leaders, and executives at Fortune 500 companies. She also runs workshops for students, parents and educators.
How Bara works
Bara starts with an initial conversation, an intake and a diagnostic test. Then she builds a study plan for each student. The plan targets weak areas and fits the student's goals, schedule and timeline. Her four focus areas are content mastery, test taking strategy, time management through accelerated reading methods, and optimal mindset. Mindset work draws on hypnosis, NLP, mindfulness, tapping, EMDR and reframing. Sessions are customized to each student.
Background and qualifications
Bara holds a master's degree in Education from the Jewish Theological Seminary and one in Art History from the University of Michigan. She is certified in hypnosis, NLP, integrative life coaching, and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, and she is a Reiki practitioner. She served three years on the board of the National Test Prep Association and is active in the Association of International Graduate Admissions Consultants. She co-wrote The Full Potential GMAT Sentence Correction Intensive and wrote The Full Potential Manual. She has been featured in The Wall Street Journal and on NPR.
Bara Sapir pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one GMAT tutoring
- Diagnostic test and intake
- MindFlow Mindful Speed Reading Workshop
- Workshops for students, parents and educators
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The CoachVouch take
Bara blends GMAT tutoring with mindfulness, hypnosis and NLP tools, similar to sports psychology for athletes.
Best for test takers who want GMAT content help along with support for test anxiety and focus.
Common questions
How much does Bara Sapir charge?
Coaching with Bara runs $70 to $150 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Bara Sapir help with?
Bara Sapir helps with learning GMAT content, test taking strategy, managing time with accelerated reading methods and reducing test anxiety.
Is Bara Sapir certified?
Bara Sapir lists: Master's in Education, Jewish Theological Seminary; Master's in Art History, University of Michigan; Certified in Hypnosis and NLP; Integrative Life Coaching certification; Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction certification; Reiki practitioner.
Does Bara Sapir offer speed reading training?
Yes. She created MindFlow, a mindful speed reading workshop for middle school, high school, college and adults. It runs monthly in person and as an online course.
How do I contact Bara Sapir?
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