Coretta Lemaitre
M.A., B.A.
I’m Coretta Lemaitre, founder of Actual College Prep. I worked as ACT/SAT tutor with The Princeton Review, where I sharpened my teaching and strategy skills. Since then, I’ve built Actual College Prep to give students a more personalized, strategy-based experience.
I’m a Northwestern graduate with Latin Honors, a National Merit Finalist, and earned a perfect ACT score (36). My academic journey has taken me across three continents, supported by scholarships such as the DAAD Graduate Study Scholarship and the U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarship. Along the way, I became proficient in five languages and mentored international students through a State Department program.
As a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), I also work with students with disabilities, helping them communicate and learn in ways that suit their strengths. Now based in Hawaiʻi with my Yorkshire terrier, Finneas, I bring together global experience, test expertise, and a calm, student-centered approach to help every learner succeed.
Subjects: ACT, SAT, College Essays
Specialties: Growth mindset and test-taking strategies
Why Choose Us?
"Hack the Test-Writer's Brain" Framework
Strategic approaches for each question type, based on the logic behind the test.
Proven Score Gains
Students consistently improve their ACT/SAT scores through strategic, research-backed methods.
Growth-Minded Approach
We build confidence, resilience, and ownership alongside test skills. Mindfulness and nervous system regulation help students stay calm under pressure.
Tailored for Students & Schools
Programs align with school values and are customized for each student’s needs and strengths.
Expert Tutor
Coretta knows the tests inside and out.
Proprietary Strategy Guides
Custom frameworks and tools that give students a clear, actionable approach to mastering the content and question types on the ACT and SAT.