Bill’s Success Story
Meet Bill M.
By the age of 12, Bill discovered his passion for computer programing and taught himself how to program by learning different programming languages and softwares. Since then, he dedicated most of his time to learning about app development and started creating his own apps. Bill developed an app, RiversideSTEM, for his school that allows parents to easily access the school newsletters, calendar, grade portal, etc., and even to receive important notifications that are sent out by the school administration. After receiving positive feedback from the RiversideSTEM app, he was inspired to make an impact beyond his school campus.
After exploring the idea of making apps for other schools and educational organizations, Bill decided to turn his hobby into a business. AppWiz is a freelance mobile app development business that creates affordable apps for schools and doctors in the Inland Empire. Every week, he met with Joan for venture coaching to combine his STEM skills with business models and turn his vision into reality!
Bill first attended Bumo in the spring of his sophomore year to get a head start on his SAT prep. He took his first official SAT test in the summer and increased his score by 200 points!
Why Bumo?
“Bumo is one of the most engaging tutoring experiences I have ever had. Everyone is super friendly, and the tutors are dedicated to helping you receive the best score possible. I enjoyed my tutor sessions at Bumo because not only am I preparing myself for exams, but I am also having fun, and I think that’s important.”
Tips for SAT Prep From Bill
“My biggest tip for current students when it comes to SAT/ACT Test Prep is to take as many practice tests as you can. I took 14 College Board SAT practice tests, and I met my score goal on those. Another tip I have is to really look back at the mistakes you make on those practice tests. Personally, I kept a notebook of every question I got wrong for every practice test I’ve taken. I write out why my answer is wrong and why the correct answer is right, and that strategy has really helped me on both the practice tests and the real exam.”