We Are One Percent Prep
Personalized and strategic college prep for the digitally native generation
WHO WE ARE
Our Tutors
Ashkan Vafai
Co-Founder; Specialized English Tutor
Ashkan is a former management consultant and Columbia University graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience and Economics-Philosophy. His teaching experience began as a tutor in the Columbia Philosophy Department, helping fellow students break down complex texts, extract key concepts, and enhance both their writing and analytical capabilities.
Ashkan also has multiple years of research experience at a computational neuroscience lab and is well versed in helping students understand complex subjects in the sciences. His deep background across both quantitative sciences and the humanities means he is particularly well-equipped to prepare students for standardized tests such as the SAT and ACT. His tutoring philosophy centers on helping students cultivate a genuine interest in the subjects they are studying.
Outside of academia, Ashkan loves to sew garments, run in Central Park, and cook for his friends.
Kyle Creech
Co-Founder; Specialized Math Tutor
Kyle is a Fulbright Scholar and Columbia University graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science-Mathematics and Psychology. He has 10 years of tutoring experience working with 50+ students on test prep, college counseling and mathematics.
Kyle began peer tutoring in high school, where he received a perfect 800 score on the SAT Math. At Columbia university, he worked as a peer tutor for single and multivariable Calculus and as a teaching assistant for Calculus III and Linear Algebra. He also worked as an online college admissions counselor, advising high schoolers on their college applications. After graduating, Kyle received a Fulbright Fellowship to teach English in Thailand. Since then, he has continued to tutor students online in mathematics and standardized test prep for the last 5 years.
In his free time, Kyle enjoys coaching wrestling, playing chess, traveling and reading.
OUR VALUES
We believe college prep should be clear and accessible
for everyone
Transparency
We bring transparency to the opaque college admission process. By offering straight-forward test prep and honest college counseling, we help students understand where they can improve and how to get into their desired college.
Accessibility
All of our services are conducted via Zoom, making top tier college prep available wherever you are. No need to drive to test prep centers or live in major cities to receive college prep services from those who know it best.
Simplicity
Getting into a good college doesn’t have to be complicated. That’s why we focus on simplifying the college admissions process by focusing on what matters most: great standardized test scores and a standout applicant profile.
Personalization
We believe in catering to the individual student. That’s why we don’t ever take a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, we provide separate tutors for math and English and specifically cater to each student’s own needs and goals.