It’s Official! The Professional Tutoring Program (PTP) is Live
For a while now, I’ve been working on a project with Columbia University, and I’m thrilled to announce that our...Read More
Tutoring
Tutoring, education, and my work in cognitive science. This is the serious side.
"It's Official! The Professional Tutoring Program (PTP) is Live" announces the launch of a project I built with Columbia University. The Professional Tutoring Program had been in the works for a while, and seeing it go live was a big moment.
The John Curley Show: The James Bond of SAT Tutoring
I recently had the pleasure of joining The John Curley Show on KIRO Newsradio for a wide ranging conversation. John...Read More
Big Life Update: Chief Cognitive Scientist at Advantage Testing
I recently joined Advantage Testing as their Chief Cognitive Scientist, a company The New York Times called the “premier tutoring...Read More
The Free Press: The War on Knowledge
I am pleased to share here my article — originally published on September 1, 2025 in The Free Press —...Read More
SAT Boot Camps in London
I spend almost every 4th of July in London. It’s the first week of summer for most UK schools, and...Read More
The Future of the Tutoring Industry
Last week, I gave a talk at the National Test Prep Association conference on the future of the Tutoring industry....Read More
The Nick Halaris Show
I had the pleasure of sitting down with my friend Nick on his podcast, The Nick Halaris Show. We covered...Read More
Tutor Training Is Finally Here (And About Time, Right?)
I’ve been one of the top private tutors in the world for over a decade. I’ve worked with royalty, celebrities,...Read More
My First Ever Tutoring Class at the University Level
Great news! I created the first ever Tutoring Class at the University Level. This is at the Columbia University, Teachers...Read More
Becoming A Confident Learner
As someone who has spent years studying how people learn and grow intellectually, I’ve observed that confidence plays a crucial...Read More
Supreme Court Strikes Down Affirmative Action
In a groundbreaking decision that I felt compelled to share immediately with my followers, the Supreme Court has fundamentally altered...Read More
Ivy League’s New Priority: Athletes, Experts, and Super Fans
In today’s increasingly competitive college admissions landscape, I recently had a fascinating lunch meeting that shed new light on what...Read More
Qualities Of Great Educators And Coaches
After nearly two decades in education, I’ve learned that great teaching isn’t about perfection—it’s about authenticity. In my early days...Read More
The League of Exceptional Tutors
I recently saw this post on Reddit, and it made me laugh: If you want to be a doctor, you...Read More
Marquis Who’s Who Recognizes Daniel Lerman, PhD, for Pioneering Education and Premium Tutoring Services
LOS ANGELES, CA, May 09, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ — Daniel Lerman, PhD, has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who’s Who. As in...Read More
I Got A PhD in My Spare Time For Less Than $20,000
I got a PhD in my spare time for less than $20,000 (*caveat = it took appx 10 years, LOL)....Read More
The SAT Makes a Comeback
Dartmouth has just dropped a bombshell in college admissions: SAT scores are now mandatory for undergraduate applications. After years of...Read More
"The John Curley Show: The James Bond of SAT Tutoring" covers a wide-ranging conversation I had on KIRO Newsradio. Apparently I have a reputation.
Then there is "Big Life Update: Chief Cognitive Scientist at Advantage Testing." I joined Advantage Testing as their Chief Cognitive Scientist, a company The New York Times called the "premier tutoring service." That role changed my trajectory.
I also wrote "The Free Press: The War on Knowledge," originally published in The Free Press, where I explored the troubling decline of knowledge education in our schools.
With 17 posts, this is my most active category. Education is the thing I keep coming back to no matter what else I am working on.