Our Graduates

Patrick

I have been working with Pimentel Academic Services since 2014 during my Junior year at Pinnacle High School. I began studying with the ever-patient Bob, who diligently guided my SAT prep and helped me eventually land a place at Boston College in the fall of 2016. At BC, I majored in Economics and minored in Philosophy. As my four years flew by, I tried not only to be “a man for others” (BC’s motto) but also to chart a course for my professional career. In 2020, I graduated and accepted a job in consulting. Before starting, though, I spent several months working with Bob to prepare for the GRE, suspecting that pursuing an MBA might be in my future. Bob once again helped to lift my scores dramatically, allowing me to surpass my targets. After a few years in consulting, I felt it was time to dust off my old GRE scores and begin applying to business school programs. I enlisted Matthew's help brainstorming strategies for tackling the MBA application essays. With Matthew helping me narrow in on my goals, passions, and ideas, I could draft essays with which I was truly proud to apply. Those essays, partnered with my GRE scores, have won me acceptances from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth and Booth Business School at the University of Chicago— two of my top choices and the top MBA programs in the country! I am forever grateful for the expertise, thoughtfulness, and compassion shown to me by Pimentel Academic Services and I cannot recommend them highly enough. Without their help, I surely would not be in the position I am today of deciding between two excellent schools for my MBA!

JOE

My name is Joe Feeney and for the past four years I have been attending Brophy College Preparatory [and Pimentel Academic Services]. After a successful college process, I had to choose between San Diego State University, the University of San Diego, the University of Denver, and Loyola Marymount University. I am excited to be heading to Los Angeles, California to study Business Management at LMU. Go Lions!

eddie

It's my pleasure to send my family photo and an update on the schools I've been accepted to below:

1. University of Texas School of Law- J.D. Candidate '23
2. Georgetown University Law Center- J.D. Candidate '23
3. Notre Dame Law School- J.D. Candidate '23 (+$90,000 fellowship)

I am incredibly grateful for all your help both times I studied for the GRE.. ten years apart (!).

Emily

Emily started working with Pimentel Academic Services as a freshman at Xavier College Prep., and she will be graduating in May 2019. She has excelled both academically and athletically as a valuable member of Xavier’s golf team. She has been recruited to play on the women’s golf team at the University of Arizona, where she will pursue a degree in criminal justice.

We wish Emily the best of luck on the next big chapter of her life!

NATALIE

Natalie Gotsis has been a fixture in the Pimentel offices since the 5th grade. Megan has become her most trusted mentor and advisor and has tutored her in all subject matters as well as assisted her with setting goals and guiding her with time management and organizational skills. As a result, Natalie has achieved excellent grades, communication skills, self-advocacy, and great relationships with her teachers. Natalie has also worked with Matthew in preparing for the ACT and submitting all her college applications. She was awarded scholarships at all the universities she applied to and will be attending Northern Arizona University in the fall of 2019 on the Lumberjack scholarship hoping to earn a degree in Business Marketing. Natalie loves the family atmosphere and Megan’s dog, Frank. Pimentel is incredible with communicating with parents in real time and works hard to ensure all concerns are addressed. We are very proud of Natalie and we are very grateful for Megan.

Hannah

Hannah will graduate in May of 2019 from Chaparral High School. She plans to pursue Nursing and has applied to the Direct Nursing Programs at Clemson University, University of Arizona, Texas Christian University, and UCLA.

With the help of tutoring from Pimentel Academic Services, Hannah was able to raise her overall SAT score from 1300 to 1420!

tatum

Tatum is a recent graduate of the Xavier College Preparatory Class of 2018.

Tatum was accepted to Duke University, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, Tulane University, University of Wisconsin - Madison, Santa Clara University, Syracuse University, and the University of Arizona Honors College.

Tatum received several scholarships: Duke University David M. Rubenstein Scholarship; the UCLA Non-Resident Scholarship; the Tulane University Merit Award; the University of Wisconsin BANNER Scholarship; the Syracuse University Whitman Leader Scholar; and Santa Clara University’s Dean’s Scholarship.

Tatum is thrilled to attend Duke this fall. We are so happy that Tatum “loved every part of PAS.” Congratulations, Tatum!

kelli

Kelli is a senior at Sandra Day O’Connor High School.

She will be attending Louisiana State University in the fall. Kelli was awarded an athletic scholarship to play Beach Volleyball at LSU as well as the Transformation Merit and Tiger Nation academic scholarships.

With the help of Bob and Pimentel staff, Kelli was able to identify areas where she needed help and she improved her ACT score by 8 points and her SAT score by 400 points.

mark john

Mark John has been part of the PAS community since 8th grade. He has come to us for standardized test-prep and more.

A Brophy College Prep senior,  Mark John has been accepted to many excellent universities.

So far, Mark John has been accepted to University of Notre Dame, Georgetown University, Boston College, Villanova University, Southern Methodist University, Creighton University, Marquette University, Arizona State University (Barrett Honors College) and the University of Arizona.

We are proud of Mark John and thrilled to have been part of his fine  college admissions process.

KARLY

We are very proud to have worked with Karly, who is Miss Teen Arizona 2017! Throughout high school, she worked closely with us to achieve stellar scores on her standardized tests. We have also worked with all of her siblings, who have also gone on to earn great achievements.

Karly has been accepted to University of Arizona, Arizona State University, University of Alabama, Texas Christian University, University of Texas, Pepperdine, San Diego State University, Southern Methodist University, UCLA, USCB, and Georgetown.

WHITNEY

We worked with to help her gain entrance to SMU, and more recently, we helped Whitney prepare for her GRE. 

Whitney was accepted into graduate programs at USC's Annenberg School for Communication & Journalism, Boston University's Public Relations & Mass Communication programs, and Carnegie Mellon's Heinz College Master of Entertainment Industry Management program. She has earned scholarships from all three universities.

Whitney is very much looking forward to attending USC's this fall!

We are so proud of all of Whitney's great accomplishments!

Jack

Jack is a 2018 graduate of Veritas. 

He began his test preparation with PAS during his sophomore year.

He successfully earned a scholarship to Barrett, The Honors College at Arizona State University.

Congratulations, and best of luck to you, Jack!

soraia

I began using Pimentel academic services to study for the HSPT and then for the ACT. I worked directly with Bob Pimentel and this tutoring helped me get into Pepperdine University. During my time at Pepperdine, I used the services at Pimentel for Spanish tutoring and was lucky enough to be helped by Matthew Pimentel, a phenomenal Spanish speaker! In studying for the LSAT, I reached back out to Pimentel academic services and began getting tutored for the LSAT. I worked with Bob and I truly believe that those few weeks of tutoring helped me in reaching my goal score. Bob Pimentel trained me to focus on the language in the questions and once I began to follow his method, my score increased! I was just accepted at Harvard Law School and could not be more thankful for all of the tutors at Pimentel!

ANDREW

Working with Bob for LSAT prep at Pimentel Academic Services was a true pleasure and privilege. He is so passionate about teaching, and it shows. He genuinely cares about you and your endeavors and will go the extra mile to ensure you’re prepared for whatever it is that you are studying for. Bob makes the learning experience fun and engaging. Every session was a joy and I truly miss working with him and the process as I prepared for the LSAT. He would always respond to my questions outside of the study sessions when I reached out to him and would provide detailed responses. I have never met a teacher like him that breaks down material so well and makes it so simple that anyone can understand. He recognizes that teaching is not a one size fits all approach and is magnificent at teaching to the specific needs of his students. He instilled confidence in me when I struggled with the learning and always believed in me. His patience, encouragement, and belief in me were all reasons why I believe my LSAT score significantly increased after struggling the first time. I am forever grateful for my learning at Pimentel Academic Services and would not be on my way to Marquette University Law School with a yearly scholarship of $27,000 if it weren’t for Bob and the Pimentel team.

WALKER

My time with Pimentel Academic Services led me to being accepted to my dream school: The University of Michigan. Although The University of Michigan accepted me, I was also accepted to all of the schools to which I applied, and I received multiple scholarships with the acceptances. The amount of time and effort the Pimentel tutors devoted to helping me achieve my dream really showed how much they cared. With my learning disabilities, it was not likely that I would get in on my grades alone because I also needed a great Standardized test score, which I achieved as a result of working with the Pimentel tutors. Helping students achieve their academic goals is their main priority. I would highly recommend them for any kind of academic subject tutoring for anyone looking to succeed in the classroom and on standardized tests. I know that all of my admissions to the many colleges on my wish list were a direct result of the dedication and care of the entire Pimentel Academic Team.

Daniel

I utilized Pimentel Academic Services for guidance with the ACT entrance exam. When I first began my journey, I received a 25 on my first practice exam. Then, thanks to the magical work of Mr. Pimentel and his staff, I earned a 33 on my exam!

I gained acceptance to Santa Clara University, Miami University, Lehigh University, Southern Methodist University, Texas Christian University, Creighton University, and Arizona State University. I was also waitlisted at the business schools at Boston College and Villanova University.

I also received several scholarships and distinctions: Santa Clara University Incentive Grant; SMU Distinguished Scholar; SMU University Honors Program; TCU Dean's Scholarship; Creighton University Magis Award; ASU New American University Scholar; ASU President's Award; and ASU W.P. Carey Leaders Academy.

I am ecstatic to say that I have chosen to attend Santa Clara this fall. Go Broncos!

Kate

I got into TCU, SMU, Chapman, USD, UofA, and LMU. I received the Chapman University Dean's Scholar Award, the USD Presidential Scholar Award, the LMU Achievement Award, and also the TCU Founders' Scholarship. With the help of PAS, I was able to raise my SAT score 100 points.

I have decided to go to USD and I am so excited! I cannot thank you guys enough for all your help not only during this process, but all throughout middle and high school. Go Toreros!

Patsy

Pimentel has helped me with the whole college application process but also early on with test taking, homework, and school projects. After going to Bob Pimentel and working with his wonderful staff to refine my skills, I had the ability to confidently enter the ACT exam and raise my score by 7 points. I have received invitations to attend the University of San Diego, Santa Clara University, Loyola Marymount University, Gonzaga University, University of Arizona, Arizona State University, Saint Joseph’s University, and Baylor University. The skills that I have learned at Pimentel Academics will help me in my future career and education at the UA Honors College.

Emma

I used Pimentel Academic Services for my ACT prep and Bob is an amazing tutor. The first time we met he talked to me about my college goals and the score I was hoping to achieve. He explained the material in brand new ways making it interesting and very easy to understand. He not only taught me how to understand the questions but also how to break them down and solve them. The ACT was so similar to the questions I had been doing with Bob that I felt very confident taking the test. Thanks to Bob, I will be attending my dream university, the University of Wisconsin in the fall of 2019. I would recommend him to anyone looking to improve their test scores.

patrick

A long-time PAS student, Patrick has come to us for college counseling, standardized test-prep, essay writing, and more.

Now, an outgoing Brophy senior, Patrick has been accepted to many outstanding universities -- and with presidential and full-ride scholarship offers!

We are proud of Patrick and happy to have been part of his successful college admissions process.

Patrick was accepted to many selective schools, and he has chosen to attend Santa  Clara University this fall.

Patrick was also admitted to the University of Wisconsin--Madison, Tulane, Creighton University, Loyola Marymount University, University of Miami, and Gonzaga University

ALEXANDRA

Alexandra utilized our SAT training her junior year in preparation for college admissions. 

She is currently a member of Xavier College Preparatory's class of 2018.  We are thrilled to learn about her numerous college acceptances.

She has been accepted to the University of Arizona, Baylor University, University of Oregon, DePaul University, Loyola University of Chicago, and she is awaiting a few more! 

We are so fortunate to have been part of Alexandra's success.

GRANT

Grant graduated from Arcadia High School in 2017. Grant was accepted at the University of Oklahoma (President’s Leadership Class, Presidential Scholars & School of Engineering scholarships), University of Utah (Honors scholarship), and the University of Alabama (Engineering and Honors Scholarship). He decided to accept the prestigious West Point Military Academy's offer. 

Currently, he is a lacrosse team manager – the only freshman asked to manage!

 Siena

Siena has been accepted to a number of colleges, including Texas Christian University, Southern Methodist University, University of San Diego, Loyola University Chicago, University of Arizona (Honors College), Arizona State University (Barrett Honors College), Loyola University Maryland, Creighton University, Regis University, Chapman University. 

Siena has chosen to attend the University of San Diego in the fall. Go Toreros! 

Congratulations, Siena!

Marcus

We are especially proud of this graduate!

Marcus was accepted to Fordham University, which awarded him the Dean's Scholarship and the Tuition Award. Marcus was also accepted to Santa Clara University, which awarded him the Dean's Scholarship. Arizona State University admitted Marcus, offering him the ASU Scholastic Award. In addition to these fine admissions accolades, Marcus also was accepted into several of the University of California school system universities, including the University of California, Davis; the University of California, Santa Barbara; and the University of California, San Diego--the second most competitive university this year. Although Marcus was waitlisted at Columbia University, the University of California, Los Angeles, and the University of California, Berkeley, Marcus will proudly attend Washington University, in St. Louis, this fall.

Congratulations, Marcus!

I had a lifelong goal of attending a service academy. After receiving a 27 on my ACT, I knew I needed to do better. After about five weeks of private one-on-one online tutoring with Bob through Pimentel Academic Services, I was able to bring up my score 4 points and ended with a 31 on my ACT. I was accepted to the United States Coast Guard Academy, the United states Air Force Academy, and the United States Merchant Marine Academy. I would recommend Pimentel Academic Services to anyone who wishes to improve their ACT score. My lifelong goal is now becoming a reality, as I will attend the United States Coast Guard Academy this summer! Thank you, Bob!

Emily

Pimentel Academic Services previously worked with Emily on her college entrance exams. More recently, we helped Emily prepare for the LSAT. This past May, Emily graduated with honors from Grinnell College, a liberal arts school in Iowa, where she was a Religious Studies major and Global Development concentrator. Upon graduation, she received the Howard R. Burkle award in her major. During college, she played on the softball team (and was a captain, 4 year starter, and academic All-American) and was a Grinnell Advocate (a confidential Title IX resource for students). We are happy to announce that she will be attending Boston College Law School in the fall, where she plans to study international law/human rights. Schools to which she was admitted include: Boston College, Fordham University, Boston University, ASU. She was also waitlisted at Columbia and NYU.

Talia

I worked with Bob for my ACT prep. I started the journey with a 23 on my first practice test, and when it was time to take the official ACT, I finished with a 30. Bob is super helpful and has all the tips and tricks to make anyone successful! He has a great personality and he makes the class enjoyable. I also went to Bob for additional assistance in my AP English Language and Composition course, and thanks to him I was able to obtain a 3. I applied and was accepted to Penn State and ASU Barrett. For Fall 2019, I decided to attend ASU Barrett in Downtown Phoenix to study Sports Journalism and Law. I would recommend Bob and PAS to anyone in need of improvement in their scores! 

Noah

Noah Gotsis started his experience with Bob in 2011 with tutoring in math. He then went on to work with Bob in preparing for his SAT. Megan became Noah’s weekly tutor in English and Spanish. To this day, he says his college and MBA studies have been shaped by Megan’s assistance and perspective in writing and reading. He was recruited to play baseball at 9 universities and recently graduated from Regis University in Denver, CO, earning student-athlete academic honors. Pitching all four years and working hard on his studies was possible due to the motivation and skills sets provided by both Bob and Megan. He will complete his MBA in September of 2019.

Alex

Alex is a recent graduate of the Brophy College Preparatory Class of 2018, and National Merit Finalist.

Alex was accepted to the Barrett Honors College at Arizona State University, with the New American University Scholarship and President’s Award. Alex was also accepted to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and was offered the Presidential Scholarship. Finally, Alex will be attending Santa Clara University this fall as a Provost Scholar.

We are so proud of Alex’s accomplishments, and we are happy to have been part of his growth and success. Good luck at Santa Clara, Alex!

isabella

In swimming, the recruiting process largely begins in one’s junior year. I knew that I wanted to go to an academic school with a D1 swim team, so I focused mostly on the Ivy League schools and schools such as USC and Duke. I narrowed down my choices to Harvard, Brown, and Columbia by the beginning of my senior year. I ultimately chose Columbia University in NYC because I fell in love with the school on my recruiting trip this fall! I felt that the opportunities for internships and careers available in NYC are unparalleled, and I loved the coaches, the team and the curriculum. I am really looking forward to being a part of the Columbia women’s swim and dive team as well as being a part of the class of 2023!

sophie

Sophie has also come to us for college counseling, standardized test-prep, and essay writing.

Now, a senior at MEI International Academy, Sophie has been accepted to many competitive universities with scholarship offers from Fordham and the prestigious Dean's Scholarship to Loyola University of Chicago. She is waiting to hear back from even more.

So far, Sophie has received acceptance to Santa Clara University, Fordham University, the University of Oregon, Loyola University of Chicago, Loyola Marymount University, and the University of Kansas, which has offered her an out-of-state academic scholarship because of her GPA and ACT scores!

We are proud of Sophie and thrilled to have been part of her exciting college admissions process.

CONNOR

Connor and his older brothers are part of the PAS community. Connor has come to us for standardized test-prep and more.

A Brophy College Prep senior,  Connor has been accepted to many excellent universities.

Connor has been accepted to University of Michigan and the University of North Carolina. He has decided to attend Duke University.

We are proud of Connor and happy to have been part of his fine college admissions journey.

BELLA

Bella has been accepted to Santa Clara University, Loyola Marymount University, and Texas Christian University.

Though she is still waiting to hear from UCLA, UCSB, and Fordham University, Bella has accepted Santa Clara's offer.

She is thrilled to be a Bronco this fall! 

JJ

JJ has gained acceptance to Bryant University, and he has earned an academic scholarship.

JJ has also been recruited to play on Bryant's lacrosse team.

Congratulations and best of luck to you, JJ!

Josh

Josh is part of Notre Dame Prep's graduating class of 2018. 

He started with PAS at the beginning of his junior year; with the help of the PAS's SAT class, he became a National Merit Finalist and a National Merit Scholarship Winner. He later placed in the 99th percentile on the SAT.

He was 1 of 11 students accepted into Temple University's combined medical program, to which over 330 students applied. Josh was also accepted to Princeton University, Stony Brook, Rochester, Virgina Commonwealth, University of San Francisco, ASU Barret Honors College, Rutgers (Newark and New Brunswick), and Pittsburgh, with either a full-ride or half-ride scholarship offer form each.

will be attending Princeton University this fall, studying Ecology/Evolutionary Biology with a certificate in Spanish.

Julia

Julia utilized our ACT training her junior year in preparation for college admissions. 

She is currently a senior at Xavier College Preparatory.  We are thrilled to learn about her numerous college acceptances.

She has been accepted to the University of Arizona, Indiana University, Miami of Ohio, University of Kansas and UC Boulder.

She will be attending UC Boulder in the fall as a communications major and we are so fortunate to have been part of Julia's success.