Build the grades. Craft the story. Get the acceptance.

Brown's Boost is a tutoring and college counseling team helping students strengthen their grades and build applications that actually reflect who they are.

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Our Mission

Strong applications are built over time, not at the last minute.

At Brown's Boost, our mission is to empower students to reach their highest academic and personal potential through a comprehensive, individualized approach to success. We provide personalized tutoring that builds strong academic foundations, strengthens critical thinking, and drives measurable improvement in performance.

Beyond the classroom, we offer strategic college counseling designed to guide students through every stage of the admissions process — from building a balanced, competitive school list to developing compelling, authentic applications. We work closely with students to intentionally shape their high school experience: identifying meaningful summer opportunities, securing internships, pursuing research, and choosing extracurriculars that align with their interests and long-term goals.

Through hands-on essay development, interview prep, and ongoing mentorship, our goal isn't just better grades or finished applications — it's driven, self-assured students who are ready for what comes next.

Areas of Instruction

What we teach

Math

  • Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1 & 2, Geometry
  • AP Pre-Calculus, AP Calc AB & BC
  • Calculus 3, Differential Equations

English & History

  • AP English Language & Literature
  • AP Government, AP US History
  • AP Human Geography, FAST Exam K–10

Science

  • AP Physics 1 & 2
  • AP Environmental Science
  • AP Chemistry

Test Prep

  • SAT Reading & Math
  • ACT Reading, English, Science & Math

Foreign Language

  • Spanish 1–4, AP Spanish Lang & Lit
  • French 1–4, AP French

College Prep & Counseling

  • College list building & timeline planning
  • Common App, Coalition & essays
  • Activities/resume, EA/ED strategy, financial aid
Our Approach

Every student starts with a plan, not just a schedule

1

Book a consultation

A one-on-one session to understand goals, target schools, and timeline — so every step forward is intentional.

2

Get your customized plan

A strategy built around your goals and current level — SAT prep, AP tutoring, or full college counseling.

3

Start sessions, see results

Schedule sessions on your own timeline. We track progress and adjust the plan as you go.

Our People

Meet the team

Team

Our People

Interested in joining? Reach out about tutoring with us.

Karina Brown

Karina Brown

Founder, Brown's Boost College Counseling

Karina Brown is the founder of Brown's Boost, built on the belief that quality education and dedicated support are the keys to student success. A current student at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Karina provides expert guidance for students navigating the competitive college admissions landscape.

College Counseling & Strategy

Karina offers a high-touch approach to building elite student profiles, specializing in:

  • Activity structuring: identifying and securing internships, research opportunities, and summer programs
  • Essay mastery: guiding students to craft compelling, authentic narratives for their applications

Elite Academic Tutoring

With a perfect 800 on SAT Reading and 5s on every AP exam, Karina teaches:

  • SAT: Math and Reading
  • Advanced Placement: Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Spanish Language & Literature, U.S. History, and U.S. Government

Debate Coaching

  • 3x National Qualifier and 3x Sunvite Finalist
  • Top 7 at the Harvard National Speech & Debate Tournament, three times
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Kai Metzger

Kai Metzger

Math & Science Specialist

Kai Metzger is a high-achieving math and science specialist attending the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he's studying Mechanical Engineering. He brings a rare combination of elite academic performance and a proven ability to mentor students through complex technical subjects.

Academic Excellence

  • SAT: Scored a 1530, top 1% nationwide
  • AP Mastery: 5s on AP Physics, Precalculus, and Calculus AB
  • Advanced Knowledge: Recently completed Differential Equations — supports students from foundational geometry through advanced university-prep calculus

Teaching Philosophy

Kai's approach goes beyond memorization; he focuses on helping students build a deep, intuitive understanding of logical frameworks.

  • Track record: tutored peers at his school and worked with TREDD, a nonprofit expanding academic resource access
  • Methodology: breaks down daunting material into clear, manageable steps while challenging students to think critically
  • As a recent graduate who's mastered the current curriculum, Kai stays approachable and relatable for students at every level
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Pranika Kumar

Pranika Kumar

Math Specialist

Pranika Kumar is a math specialist committed to Duke University, where she'll study Computer Science and Public Policy. She brings a rare combination of elite academic performance and a proven ability to mentor students through complex technical subjects.

Academic Excellence

  • ACT: Near-perfect 35 overall, with a perfect 36 on the math section
  • AP Mastery: 5s on AP Calc BC, US Gov, Comp Sci A, Comparative Gov, World History, English Language, Macro, Psychology, African American Studies, and Human Geography
  • Advanced Knowledge: Completed AP Calc BC freshman year, then went on to Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, and Multivariable Calculus

Teaching Philosophy

Pranika's approach is built on the belief that effective preparation goes beyond memorizing content — it takes strategic thinking, personalized instruction, and confidence-building. With 4 years of tutoring experience, she works with students to identify their unique strengths and challenges, building tailored approaches that improve both performance and understanding. Her sessions focus on efficient study strategies, strengthening foundational skills, and teaching students to approach problems critically and independently.

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Contact

Let's talk about your student's goals

Interested in working together? We provide personalized tutoring and college counseling designed to deliver real results. Reach out to discuss your goals, and we'll build a plan tailored to your student.

📧 brownsboost@gmail.com
📞 (561) 566-2304
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