Alex Jacobs holds a bachelor's in theatre from Northwestern University and a master's in social work (with a focus on adult mental health) from the University of Southern California. He has many years of experience in test prep and has tutored a variety of standardized tests. Previously, Alex served as a staff writer at MasterClass, where he contributed to courses taught by Martin Scorsese, Stephen King, Serena Williams, and Doris Kearns Goodwin, among others. He also worked as an actor, screenwriter, and mental health counselor. Drawing on his diverse background, Alex brings an engaging, empathetic, and holistic approach to teaching. In his free time he loves playing tennis, singing karaoke, and revising his bio for the 7Sage website.