Margaret Jiang
SAT and ACT tutor and college admissions counselor in Los Angeles
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Credentials | A.B. in English, Harvard College, cum laude |
| Languages | Mandarin and French |
Margaret Jiang is an SAT and ACT tutor and college admissions counselor in Los Angeles. She helps students raise test scores and guide them through the college application process. She graduated cum laude from Harvard College with a degree in English and worked in investment banking at Goldman Sachs. She earned a perfect SAT score in high school. She also tutors for the SSAT, ISEE, LSAT, GMAT, and GRE.
What Margaret helps with
Margaret helps students raise scores on standardized tests and apply to colleges with a strong application.
- Raising SAT and ACT scores
- Preparing for the SSAT and ISEE
- Preparing for the LSAT, GMAT, and GRE
- Planning and completing college applications
- Building a strong application for top schools
- Staying persistent when test prep gets hard
Who Margaret works with
Margaret works with students and their parents. She tutors students for the SAT and ACT and coaches them through the college application process. She also helps with other tests, including the SSAT, ISEE, LSAT, GMAT, and GRE.
How Margaret works
Margaret lets the student take the initiative and use their own way of learning. She tutors full-time, so she can schedule sessions around a student's activities and commitments. She also prepares students mentally and strategically for test day. Students can message her before they begin working together.
Background and qualifications
Margaret graduated cum laude from Harvard College with an A.B. in English. In high school she kept a 5.0 GPA, earned a perfect SAT score, and received full scholarships from several Ivy League universities. After college she worked in investment banking at Goldman Sachs in New York City. She then moved to Los Angeles, where she tutors students in the SAT and ACT and coaches them in college applications. She is originally from Beijing and Toronto.
Margaret Jiang pricing
Programs and services
- SAT and ACT tutoring
- College application coaching
- Test prep for SSAT, ISEE, LSAT, GMAT, and GRE
- Pre-session messaging
Margaret Jiang reviews
Margaret Jiang has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 8 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
She combines her own perfect SAT score and Harvard degree with full-time tutoring and college application guidance.
Best for students who want SAT or ACT help and college application guidance from one tutor with a flexible schedule.
Common questions
How much does Margaret Jiang charge?
Coaching with Margaret runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Margaret from this page for an exact quote.
What does Margaret Jiang help with?
Margaret Jiang helps with raising SAT and ACT scores, preparing for the SSAT and ISEE, preparing for the LSAT, GMAT, and GRE and planning and completing college applications.
Does Margaret Jiang have reviews?
Margaret Jiang has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 8 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Margaret Jiang certified?
Margaret Jiang lists: A.B. in English, Harvard College, cum laude.
Does Margaret Jiang help with tests besides the SAT?
Yes. She also helps students prepare for the ACT, SSAT, ISEE, LSAT, GMAT, and GRE.
Can Margaret work around a busy schedule?
Yes. She tutors full-time and can schedule around a student's activities and commitments.
How do I contact Margaret Jiang?
Send Margaret a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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