Concepts and Patterns, located in Great Neck, NY, is a specialized tutoring center focused on test preparation and college consulting for high school students. Led by founding director Phillip Ha, who brings over 18 years of experience and has personally mentored more than 1,100 students, the center is dedicated to helping students reach their academic and college admissions goals.

Founded by experienced educators—including Dr. Ji Chang, an Associate Professor at NYU—their mission is to provide tailored support that empowers students to achieve significant improvements in standardized test scores and guide them successfully through the college admissions process. The team’s expertise spans major assessments such as the SAT, AP exams, SHSAT, SSAT, as well as offering in-depth college admissions advising.

Concepts and Patterns stands out for its personalized approach: every student follows a customized study plan, receives direct attention from seasoned instructors, and benefits from data-driven strategies that have led to notable results, such as an average 290-point increase on the SAT. The directors themselves have scored in the 99th percentile across multiple graduate exams and have a history of guiding students into top-tier universities, including Harvard, MIT, and Stanford.

With a proven track record and an unwavering commitment to student success, Concepts and Patterns invites students and families seeking expert, individualized tutoring in Great Neck to discover the C&P difference.