CMH Tutoring and Consulting

Mr. Hammer is a fantastic teacher! His strategies were extremely effective and his methodology was very conducive. I really enjoyed learning under him and he helped improve my score greatly!

Ms. Annika Raj – High School Junior / NJLP Fellow ‘24 / NJ Governor STEM Scholar ‘24

Christopher Hammer is a dedicated, personable, and creative tutor who made learning LSAT strategy enjoyable. From my first trial test to my final one, I witnessed a significant increase in my score that had a definite impact on my law school application. I attribute much of my LSAT success to Mr. Hammer, and I recommend him without hesitation to any person considering a tutor for the LSAT or any other test, for that matter.

Mr. David C. Dziengowski – Partner at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

Chris helped me improve tremendously. As a high school student with a goal to become an ivy league graduate – I was told by my goal Colleges/Universities and high school administrators that my test scores would have to improve 200+ points in order to really have a shot. With determination and commitment to following Chris’ advice we worked together to increase my SAT scores by over 200 points and achieve my goal and I can happily say I am now a graduate of Cornell University. Although there are many to thank I know without Chris amazing efforts I would not be where I am today as an Ivy League graduate and the successes that has propelled me to professionally as well. Thank you again Chris, keep impacting everyone for the best!

Mr. Matt Malleo – CEO of SchiffGold

Chris is a great tutor with a no-nonsense approach to improving test taking results. He was able to quickly diagnose my problem areas and develop straightforward methods to help me improve my scores. With his help, I achieved my goal of being admitted to a T14 law school.

Mr. Matthew J. Oster – Trial Attorney at U.S. Department of Justice

Great Tutor! Got my ACT score from a 28 to a 32! Best in the Biz!

Mr. John Patrick Gannon – Founder & CEO of Proper ReLeaf Craft Cannabis

Christopher was hired to assist me in preparing for the GMAT exam through Princeton Review. I already owned the Princeton Review: Cracking the GMAT 2010. The value added service that I received from Christopher was a deep knolwedge of the material and the foundations of the exam. We were able to cover the majority of the testing areas within 3 to 4 days at a higher level, and allowed me to delve into specific subject areas beyond that at my own pace.

The great thing was that in those 3-4 days, we only went through the material 1-2 hours per day. The rest (working through actual details and problems) I completed at my own pace. He also recommended some additional study materials outside the basics, which assisted me in additional exam testing and problem solving.

Christopher’s mastery in this area of test prep experience was outstanding and really helped prepare me to take the GMAT. I would highly recommend him for the GMAT or any other test prep exam and tutoring that the Princeton Review covers.

Mr. Andy Murtha – Founder & CEO of Rival Analytics

Chris is hands down the best tutor I’ve ever worked with. He is highly motivated and is very passionate about his work. He is very knowledgeable in my subject area and helped me tremendously in getting what I needed on the GMAT. He is very personable and was willing to accommodate my chaotic schedule. I will definitely come back to him for all my educational needs. Thank you Chris.

Mr. Jeff Jiao – Vice President at Morgan Stanley

Christopher Hammer is…(choose one)
A) A true professional dedicated to helping students achieve better test scores (As he did for our daughter.)
B) A trusted mentor who builds teamwork to get the best results possible.
C) An accomplished teacher who succeeds by showing students how to make even the toughest questions easier too understand and solve.
D) All of the above.

ANSWER: D) ALL OF THE ABOVE. (We highly recommend Christopher!)

Mr. Ray Murray – Parent / President at Banyan Productions

Mr. Hammer is a dedicated, resourceful and passionate teacher/educator. He is prepared for all sessions and has the right balance of criticism and praise. Motivation and accountability are instilled to all of his students. Highly recommend his services.

Mr. Anthony Italiano – Parent / Vice President at First Clearing

Shout out to Chris Hammer for preparing my son for his first standardized entrance exam. I’m happy to report it was a success.

Chris held scheduled virtual sessions, provided continuous communication in between sessions, and leveraged practice exams to pinpoint specific areas of opportunity.

No matter our academic propensity, we have different test taking skills and Chris helped define and improve his. 

Ms. Jenny Parrish-Polgar – Parent / Head of Income Property Finance at Regions Bank

Comprehensive and thorough, keeps the student engaged, my sons walked away with a whole new perspective on exams. To bottom line it..produces the results that keeps my kids coming back

Mr. Damian Polgar – Parent / Founder & CEO of DPJP Services

Those driven individuals who pay attention to detail, absorb & distribute their knowledge & thrive on excellence & empathy are the ultimate teachers & leaders. Chris is that individual & I use him to tutor my own children in high school & college.

Assemblyman Erik Simonsen – NJ State Assemblyman 

Chris is an experienced teacher and tutor who is extremely knowledgeable regarding various test types. He is patient and understanding and can work with students of all abilities. Not only has he trained students, he has also trained other teachers to follow in his footsteps. I know, I was one of them.

Mr. Jack Lokensky – Parent / Auditor in Financial Services Industry

I have known Christopher for 25 years. He is passionate about teaching and helping students. He is an expert on the preparation, strategy and approach to getting students ready for the SAT and ACT tests. I have utilized him for both of my two boys and fully expect to do so for my daughter when she is older. I have referred him to over ten friends and family who have also been very satisfied with his results. He is also very knowledgeable about the college admission process, essay writing and has a wealth of information on various schools. I give him the highest recommendation as he is not only an expert in his field but gets the students to buy in to the process and they become fully accountable for their college admission process.

Mr. Michael McDermott – Parent / Founder and CEO of MP McDermott & Associates

In just 5 short weeks, Christopher aptly covered everything my son Nicholas needed to succeed on both tests. Nicholas felt both well-prepared and well-rehearsed by taking diagnostic tests for the SAT and ACT and by practicing diligently, using the techniques and strategies Christopher doled out.

As a father and as a CEO, I expect certain returns on my investments; that being said, I was most pleased when Nicholas’ scores were posted. He achieved a 2210 and 32 on his SAT and ACT, respectively, scores which put him at or near the top of his classmates. In addition, while this was the first time that he took the ACT, his SAT score was a significant improvement over the 1880 that he scored when he last took the test in October 2010.

In short, together with his strong academic record, these test scores put Nick in a great position as he begins the college application process. As such, we are all extremely pleased, and I would very highly recommend The Princeton Review and Christopher. We thank you both for my son’s success on his standardized tests.

Mr. Mark Greenquuist – Parent / Former CEO of Telcordia Technologies (now iconectiv)

We have had the pleasure of working with Christopher as a tutor for my son for both school studies as well as Sat preparation. He is thoroughly prepared, knowledgeable and clear and concise in his delivery. Absolutely dependable and would highly recommend his services

Ms. Betsy Schmalz Ferugson – Parent / Executive Strategist at Betsy Schmalz Ferguson and Associates

We’ve had wonderful results with Chris. He gave our son and our daughter the tools they needed to handle the SAT on their own. He was very helpful with managing my son’s test anxiety. I strongly recommend Chris Hammer as a test tutor.

Mr. Chris Cassino – Parent / Senior Mechanical Engineer at SEA, Limited

Chris was extremely helpful with tutoring my son, Charlie, for the SAT exam. He taught Charlie excellent time management skills and some tricks of the trade that allowed him to feel more confident going into the exam. He was able to navigate the material more efficiently and was well prepared to tackle any obstacles. Thank you very much for your help Chris. We appreciate your knowledge, passion, and dedication to the cause!

Mr. Gregory Pesce – Parent / Director at ING Financial Markets

We recently hired Chris to help our daughter prepare for the SAT. Chris exceeded our expectations from our very first contact. He was prompt in returning our initial call and continued to be responsive and communicate with us during the entire process. Chris uses his many years of experience to help prepare students on what to expect and how to best approach and navigate the SAT. Chris proved to be reliable and prepared, while at the same time, flexible in setting up a schedule, breaking down the assignment and pre-tests in a way that fit with our daughter’s athletic and work schedule. All the way through he encouraged and motivated our daughter to do her best. We highly recommend Chris to anyone looking for not only an SAT tutor but a great coach and mentor for your student.

Mr. Thomas Stroffolino – Parent / Sr. Advisory Solution Consultant at ServiceNOW

No one is better. Chris helped both my nieces not only get their SAT scores up and get into great universities, but he gave them confidence about life that they didn’t receive from their day-to-day teachers. I highly recommend Chris as a tutor, mentor, and for all educational purposes.

Ms. Michele Lanfrank – Parent / CEO of MicheleLanafrank Global Communications

Chris was referred to us by a friend of my wife’s whose opinion she values tremendously. We were looking for an SAT tutor for our son. After the initial consultation via Zoom with Chris we knew he was the right person for us and more importantly, our son. First, he clearly explained how he works, what the rate would be, and what his expectations are from the student (our son) so there would be no surprises. He effectively communicated throughout the entire 3-4 week process and provided our son with very useful tools to navigate the questions. If your son/daughter needs an SAT tutor, we could not recommend Chris more highly.

Mr. Andrew Segal – Parent / Vice President at IDC (International Digital Centre)

With two years of virtual school behind us, I was seeking a SAT tutor for my son that could meet him where he was in his education goals.

Chris’ expertise on the test and the tactics to succeed were exceptional for my son – while his advice and counsel on all things college applications was of the highest value to me.

Don’t hesitate to bring Chris in for his solid goal advice and experience with testing and college admissions!

Ms. Lisa Camooso Miller – Parent / Communications Strategist

Chris has helped my two boys prepare for the SAT’s over the past two years. I would highly recommend using him.

Mr. Neil Schloss – Parent / CEO of CannaSense

I first met “Hammer” about 20 years ago while in a different college united by a bond through a mutual national brotherhood. Hammer was a scholar and a gentleman when I met him 20 years back and we have stayed in touch over the years. Little did I know that someday I would be back to Hammer to have him help guide my 18 year old through SAT’s, college essays and college prep. He has been her “college coach” for the past several months and has been very helpful. He will not do the work for your student but he will ensure that they know what they have to do and he will guide them all the way. Certainly makes things easier on the parents as the student and the parent have a “moderator” to keep you all honest in what is a stressful process no doubt. I highly recommend Chris both as a great human being and a solid college prep coach.

Mr. Larry Modder – Parent / Vice President of Sales at Persistent Systems

My son, Joseph is a student at Christian Brother Academy, and was taking the SAT’s for the first time. Chris was excellent with Joe in helping him prepare and understand the rigors of the tests. He was flexible with his time, which was important for Joe, since he has a busy schedule. Joe felt comfortable with Chris, and at ease. I would recommend any parent who has a child preparing the SAT exams to choose Chris to help them prepare for the tests

Mr. Jeff Grossman – Parent / Sales Manager at Metaline Products

I cannot thank Chris enough. With his guidance and tutoring my son was able to score high enough on his SAT to qualify for the FL Medallion Scholarship.

He consistently checked in and made sure my student was ready for the test and made sure he check in after to check on his progress.

If you are looking for a tutor for you high school student then look no further than Chris.

Mr. Jarret Streiner – Parent / Director of Marketing at Accelerance

My child went from a 1300 on PSAT (unprepared) to 1540 after tutoring with Chris! We are beyond thrilled with the whole process of working with Chris and the score my son achieved. The fact that Chris is capable of tutoring virtually was a huge help in fitting this into our schedule. He connected really easily with my son and made him much more confident about taking the test. We highly recommend Chris. You cannot go wrong hiring him to tutor for SAT!

Dr. Stephanie Hanhan – Parent / Radiologist

Chris did an amazing job working with my daughter to improve her SAT scores. We saw an 18% improvement in her score. We can’t thank him enough for helping a young woman improve her scores and be more confident in her own abilities. Looking forward to seeing how he will help my son next! I Highly recommend him.

Mr. Mike Morelli – Parent / Director of Sales at Boomi

I highly recommend Chris Hammer for SAT prep. Chris worked with my daughter for the May ’22 SAT. He built a plan and held her accountable to plan for the entire eight weeks of working together. He also instilled a confidence in my daughter that she could and would reach her goals. His methodology and tactics are consumable and he made it fun as well.

Mr. Tom Hindman – Parent / Director of Strategic Sales at Aerotek

My daughter was coached by Christopher as she wanted to improve her SAT score. He was the exact right person for her! He was firm yet kind. He was knowledgeable and experienced. Most of all, he has a “spidey-sense” of knowing when to challenge, support, build and affirm my daughter’s progress. He built her confidence and gave her such great test-taking tactics that she’s used those beyond the SAT exam. He is building life skills and self-esteem – that’s way more than I bargained for and deeply appreciate. I recommend him to any parent and teen looking for an excellent professional to help them launch into their college and/or test-taking futures!

Ms. Karyn Nishimura Sneath – Parent / Director of Talent Development at Synergos AMC

Having used several different SAT tutoring groups in the past, Christopher is far and away, the best we’ve ever used! Chris’ personality and methodology offer a unique way to keep my son engaged and focused on achieving his goals! He is persistent in ensuring my son stays on track and completes his task prior to meeting weekly. We are extremely pleased with his services and plan to use him with our other children.

Mr. Robert Windesheim – Parent / Account Executive at Starburst

Christopher Hammer was hired as an expert in the area of study and provided both my teenage sons with reasoning and technical advise for mastering the SSAT’s. He was detailed oriented and always explained a topic clearly and logically so that they could fully grasp the concepts. Both boys did very well on the test and were accepted into the prep school of their choice. I would definitely use his services again.

Ms. Rose Anastasio – Parent / Independent Health & Wellness Professional

Our daughter took the ACT test and scored a 29, but she needed a 33 to receive the top scholarship award from her chosen school. I contacted Christopher and commissioned him to prepare her for the retest. Ultimately, she needed an additional 16 points among the four subjects to get to the 33 score. Christopher was very strategic with how to prep Olivia. I sat in on the first 20 minutes of their first of 5 sessions and was immediately confident that we’d made the right choice in Christopher Hammer! Olivia ended up scoring a total of 17 additional points!! Through Christopher’s tutelage she was able to raise one subject 9 points. She scored higher in all four subjects. Can you say MISSION ACCOMPLISHED??!! I highly recommend Christopher as a test prep coach. He is friendly, firm and a great motivator. Our daughter said that he is very knowledgeable about the ACT itself and is able to share in such a way that delivers ‘hacks’ to the test taker. Christopher built up Olivia’s confidence so that she could take control of the test on her terms.

Mr. Mark Vande Kerkhoff – Parent / Managed Markets Healthcare Sales Executive

I have known Chris for 20 years and when my son was ready to prepare for his ACT, I was so glad to have Chris as his tutor. He has years and years of experience and I got to witness first-hand the improved scores as a result of Chris’ coaching!

Ms. Lisa McGivern Kozlen – Parent / Information Security Manager at State Farm Insurance

I highly recommend Christopher Hammer. He is very professional and helped my daughter prepare for her ACT exam. Not only did he get her prepared for the ACT but he also helped her learn so many different techniques of test taking in general. It helped her a lot her junior year in school. She looked forward to him coming every week. He is very patient and wonderful at what he does.

Fiana Levy – Parent / Realtor at Century 21

​​Chris worked with my son in preparing for the ACT. He is knowledgable and provided real and valuable guidance and strategy. I recommend him without reservation.

Richard Gannon – Parent / Partner at GTB Partners

Thanks to Chris for the exceptional tutoring services for our 6th grade son. With Chris’ coaching, our son’s math and language arts grades both went up by two full grades.

Chris provided Alex with excellent organizational and communication building blocks to keep him on track and learning the materials at a level he could comprehend and in a way he could maintain moving forward.

We also appreciate how flexible and responsive Chris was in both scheduling and learning formats, adjusting to busy schedules and learning styles seamlessly. 

Ms. Melisa Marcovitz – Parent / Sr. Procurement Specialist at US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)