Sabrina Zafar
SAT, ACT, GMAT and admissions tutor and consultant
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
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| Works with | Students |
| Credentials | BS in Statistics and Machine Learning, Carnegie Mellon (Tepper School of Business); Economics minor; 1560 SAT score; 35 ACT score; 705 GMAT Focus Edition score |
| Experience | 6 years coaching |
Sabrina Zafar is a test prep tutor and admissions coach who helps students raise SAT, ACT and GMAT scores and get into top schools. She was admitted to GSB, HBS, and Wharton. She scored 1560 on the SAT, 35 on the ACT and 705 on the GMAT Focus Edition. She has 6+ years of experience with students. She also reviews essays and preps students for admissions interviews. She works as a portfolio manager.
What Sabrina helps with
Sabrina helps students raise standardized test scores and get into their top schools. She also supports the essay and interview parts of an application.
- Raising GMAT scores
- Raising SAT and ACT scores
- Essay review
- Admissions interview prep
- MBA applications
- College applications
Who Sabrina works with
Sabrina works with students from many backgrounds. Her clients include college applicants taking the SAT or ACT and MBA applicants taking the GMAT. She has worked with students to improve test scores and gain admission to their top schools.
Background and qualifications
Sabrina holds a BS in Statistics and Machine Learning with an Economics minor from Carnegie Mellon's Tepper School of Business. She finished with a 3.8 GPA. She has been a portfolio manager since November 2024. Before that she was a Quantitative Analyst at UBS from July 2022 to November 2024. She interned on the Citi Research Emerging Markets Credit Strategy desk. At Carnegie Mellon she did research in the Department of Politics and Strategy. She has worked with students on test scores and admissions for 6+ years.
Sabrina Zafar pricing
Programs and services
- SAT tutoring
- ACT tutoring
- GMAT tutoring
- Essay review
- Admissions interview prep
Sabrina Zafar reviews
Sabrina Zafar has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 5 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
She is a triple admit to GSB, HBS, and Wharton who also scored 1560 on the SAT and 35 on the ACT.
Best for students aiming at top college or MBA programs who need help with test scores, essays or interviews.
Common questions
How much does Sabrina Zafar charge?
Coaching with Sabrina runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message Sabrina from this page for an exact quote.
What does Sabrina Zafar help with?
Sabrina Zafar helps with raising GMAT scores, raising SAT and ACT scores, essay review and admissions interview prep.
Does Sabrina Zafar have reviews?
Sabrina Zafar has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 5 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Sabrina Zafar certified?
Sabrina Zafar lists: BS in Statistics and Machine Learning, Carnegie Mellon (Tepper School of Business); Economics minor; 1560 SAT score; 35 ACT score; 705 GMAT Focus Edition score.
Does Sabrina help with MBA admissions?
Yes. She tutors for the GMAT and preps students for admissions interviews. She was admitted to GSB, HBS, and Wharton herself.
How do I contact Sabrina Zafar?
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