SAT/ACT Prep
MTCA’s philosophy with standardized tests is that they are just that — standardized! This means that if students learn and practice the types of questions that will be asked on each test, they will be confident in exactly what to expect come test day. We offer individualized test prep coaching to meet students where they are and to help them learn and improve at their own pace using SAT & ACT practice tests that directly mimic what the students will see on their official tests. No matter what package a student chooses, they can be sure that they will be readily prepared to achieve their test-taking goals.
Meet Our SAT/ACT Prep Coach
Lea Sevola
SAT/ACT Prep Coach
BFA in Musical Theater from Ithaca College
She/Her
Lea Sevola is an actor, singer, and dancer from Randolph, New Jersey. She has performed across the country and internationally, with credits including Vivienne in Legally Blonde (U.S. National Tour) and Sarah in Present Perfect (Workshop, New York City), where she worked alongside Broadway’s Mauricio Martínez in a new musical by Jaime Lozano. Internationally, she portrayed Wonder Woman in Justice League Live across four Middle Eastern countries.
In addition to her performance career, Lea is a passionate educator and academic. She tutors middle and high school students in humanities, standardized test preparation, and college readiness. As an SAT/ACT and essay prep coach for MTCA, Lea works to ensure students present applications that are as compelling academically as they are artistically. She is a proud MTCA alumna.
Drew Tanabe
SAT/ACT Prep Coach
BS in Theatre & Music Theory, Northwestern University
He/Him
Drew is originally from sunny South Florida and now resides in New York City. He graduated summa cum laude from Northwestern University with a double major in Theatre and Music Theory and a certificate in Musical Theatre. While at Northwestern, his love for choreography grew as he choreographed/associated for student productions, MainStage productions (inc. The Waa-Mu Show), and student dance groups on campus.
As a performer, he was most recently seen on the Annie National, which performed at the Theater at Madison Square Garden ft. Whoopi Goldberg. Off-Broadway credits include Hoagy Carmichael’s Stardust Road and How to Steal An Election (The York Theater), For Your Consideration (Daryl Roth Theater), and the New York workshop of Anne of Green Gables. Notable Regional Theaters include PCLO, MT Wichita, Maltz Jupiter Theatre, and Drury Lane.
Drew is a passionate educator and is thrilled to be coaching with MTCA. He’s worked as a Test Prep tutor in the NYC/Westchester area and helped students become more confident and comfortable with the SAT/ACT. He’s excited to utilize his personal combination of academic and artistic pedagogy to help build students’ confidence by fostering that love for musical theatre and building strong executive functioning skills.
