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Alana

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2+ years

Alana

Bachelor's
Alana's other Tutor Subjects
1st-12th Grade Writing
1st-12th Grade Reading
6th-10th Grade English
6th-8th Grade Chemistry

Counterarguments are where most student essays fall apart — they either ignore the opposition entirely or wave it away in a sentence. Alana's Yale training in the History of Science taught her to trace how competing claims get built and dismantled with evidence, a skill she now brings to teaching st...

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Yale University

Bachelor's

Kerry

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2+ years

Kerry

Undergraduate Degree
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Technical Writing
LSAT Reading Comprehension
LSAT Logical Reasoning
LSAT Analytical Reasoning

I'm an attorney, Ph.D. student, and aspiring law professor. I am working on my dissertation for my Ph.D. in Law at Yale, having previously earned my J.D. magna cum laude from the University of Michigan Law School. I practiced for three years at a large law firm in Washington, D.C., primarily represe...

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Yale University

Undergraduate Degree

University of Michigan Law School

Undergraduate Degree

University of Georgia

Undergraduate Degree

A.J.

Certified Tutor

2+ years

A.J.

JD
A.J.'s other Tutor Subjects
GRE Analytical Writing
LSAT Reading Comprehension
LSAT Logical Reasoning
LSAT Analytical Reasoning

I am a lawyer in the Washington, D.C. area. I tutor in the test prep space - primarily for the SAT, ACT, and LSAT. I graduated from the University of Alabama in 2013, where I was a National Merit Scholar. I then spent one year in the Washington, D.C. area as a SAT/ACT instructor for a testing compa...

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University of Virginia-Main Campus

JD

The University of Alabama

JD

Ella

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Ella

Bachelor's
Ella's other Tutor Subjects
Public Speaking
Essay Editing
Elementary School Reading
College English

I like learning anything new and enjoy reading, but I'm not fond of school. I made good grades only when the subject interested me. However, I have always done very, very well on standardized tests, probably because I read so much. I was a National Merit finalist and my LSAT score was in the 99th pe...

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University

Bachelor's

Karin

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Karin

MFA
Karin's other Tutor Subjects
TOEFL
SAT Reading
GED
ACT Writing

Karin McKie, MFA, compiles curriculum and personalizes teaching for a broad spectrum of students. I know there is no better, nor more crucial, calling than helping learners communicate their voices and realize their educational dreams. I specialize in tutoring all standardized tests, including t...

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San Jose State University

MFA

James Madison University

MFA

Nico

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Nico

Undergraduate Degree
Nico's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Geometry
SSAT- Upper Level
SSAT- Middle Level

Upon graduation from New York University (Philosophy), I taught the verbal section of the MCAT to prospective medical students in my home state of Virginia, after which I moved to New Orleans to teach Middle School Math and Science in low-income communities as an AmeriCorps member. I now tutor a bro...

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New York University

Undergraduate Degree

Savannah

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2+ years

Savannah

Bachelor's (in progress)
Savannah's other Tutor Subjects
LSAT Reading Comprehension
LSAT Logical Reasoning
LSAT
Graduate Test Prep

Hi! I'm Savannah, and I study Cognitive Science and Organizational Change at Northwestern University. My passion for understanding how people learn, make decisions, and perform under pressure fuels my approach to LSAT tutoring. Mastering this test isn't just about logic, it's also about mindset, str...

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Northwestern University

Bachelor's (in progress)

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Kate

Masters, Environmental Engineering
Kate's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
College Algebra
Pre-Calculus

I'm available to tutor biology, chemistry, physics, math from Algebra up through AP Calculus, SAT test prep, and French. I've been tutoring students in science and math for 7 years. I also spent 8 months working and studying in France, and have tutored high school and adult students in French. When ...

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Masters, Environmental Engineering

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Bachelors

Test Scores
SAT
1580
Jai

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Jai

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Jai's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Electrical Engineering
ACT Writing

I'm a recent Stanford graduate (Electrical Engineering and Computer Science), and have been working at a major Management Consulting firm for a few years now. I personally scored a 2360 (out of 2400) on the SAT and 35 on the ACT and was successful in gaining admission to several top universities. I'...

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Stanford University

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Test Scores
SAT
1590
ACT
35
Jessica

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Jessica

PHD, Medicine
Jessica's other Tutor Subjects
College Algebra
Calculus
Algebra
Honors Chemistry

I am a licensed physician from Florida who is currently changing careers. I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2009 and have extensive tutoring and editing experience. While a student, I became a certified writing tutor through the Critical Writing Department. Since I completed my writ...

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Nova Southeastern University

PHD, Medicine

University of Pennsylvania

Bachelors, History

University of Pennsylvania

undergraduate

Test Scores
SAT
1540

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Frequently Asked Questions

A tutor can guide you through the process of moving from a general topic to a specific, arguable claim—one that takes a position rather than just stating a fact. They'll help you identify the difference between a thesis that's too broad ("Social media affects society") versus one that's specific and debatable ("Social media algorithms prioritize engagement over accuracy, which undermines informed civic participation"). Through targeted feedback, tutors can help you refine your thesis so it's narrow enough to support with evidence in your essay, yet substantial enough to sustain a full argument.

A strong argumentative essay acknowledges opposing viewpoints to show you've considered multiple perspectives—this actually strengthens your credibility. A tutor can teach you the difference between dismissing a counterargument and refuting it with evidence. They'll help you structure a counterargument section where you present the opposing view fairly, then systematically dismantle it using your own evidence or logic. This approach demonstrates intellectual honesty while keeping your argument in control, rather than letting the counterargument dominate your essay.

Not all evidence carries equal weight in argumentative writing. A tutor can help you distinguish between anecdotal evidence (a single story), statistical data (numbers that show patterns), expert testimony (credible sources), and logical reasoning—and when each type is most persuasive. They'll guide you in evaluating whether your sources are credible and current, and how to integrate evidence smoothly into your paragraphs so it directly supports your claim rather than sitting as an isolated quote. Strong argumentative writers learn to select evidence strategically based on their audience and the specific claim they're defending.

Logical fallacies—like ad hominem attacks, straw man arguments, or false dilemmas—can undermine even well-researched arguments. A tutor can teach you to recognize common fallacies and help you revise sentences where they appear. For example, attacking your opponent's character instead of their argument (ad hominem) weakens your position, as does oversimplifying the opposing view (straw man). Through peer review-style feedback on your drafts, tutors help you catch these errors before submission and strengthen your reasoning so each claim follows logically from your evidence.

Argumentative essays require strategic organization—not just listing reasons, but arranging them in an order that builds momentum and logic. A tutor can help you decide whether to lead with your strongest evidence (to hook readers immediately) or save it for last (to leave a lasting impression). They'll also help you create smooth transitions between paragraphs that show how each new point connects to your thesis and previous arguments, rather than feeling like isolated claims. This creates a cohesive argument where readers can follow your reasoning from introduction through conclusion.

Revision for argumentative writing is different from general proofreading—it's about testing whether your argument actually works. A tutor can help you read your essay as a skeptical reader would: Does each paragraph have a clear topic sentence that advances your argument? Is every piece of evidence actually relevant, or does it just support a tangent? Are there places where you've made claims without sufficient support? Tutors provide targeted feedback on strengthening weak arguments, cutting unnecessary tangents, and ensuring your evidence is doing the persuasive work you intend, rather than just being present.

The tone of a persuasive op-ed differs significantly from an academic argumentative essay or a formal debate brief. A tutor can help you understand how your audience and context shape your voice—whether you're writing for peers, teachers, or the general public. They'll guide you in balancing conviction with credibility: sounding confident in your position without being dismissive or overly emotional. This includes choosing precise, formal language for academic arguments while avoiding jargon that alienates readers, and knowing when passionate language is persuasive versus when it undermines your ethos as a reasonable, thoughtful writer.

Many student writers include relevant evidence but fail to explain how it connects to their claim—leaving readers to make the logical leap themselves. A tutor can teach you to explicitly analyze your evidence by answering: What does this prove? How does it address my specific claim? What assumption does the reader need to accept for this evidence to work? This is where argumentative writing becomes sophisticated: the analysis and explanation of evidence matters as much as the evidence itself. Tutors help you develop this analytical voice so readers understand exactly why each piece of evidence strengthens your position.

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