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Masters in Business Administration, Decision Sciences
Masters, Management

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SAT Writing: 730

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Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences
ACT English: 32
ACT Reading: 33
SAT Verbal: 730

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Bachelor of Science, Biological Engineering
ACT Composite: 33
ACT Math: 34
ACT Reading: 35

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Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering

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Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Master of Science, Chemistry

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Bachelors, Classical Civilizations and Archaeological Studies
Masters, Archaeology/Anthropology

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Bachelors, 1. Science of Natural and Environmental Systems 2. Economics

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Bachelors, Chemistry & Chemical Biology

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Bachelors, Physics and Economics
Masters, Applied Physics
GMAT: 700
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Bachelors, Comparative Literature
Current Grad Student, English
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SAT Verbal: 740
SAT Writing: 760

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Bachelors, Operations Research and Information Engineering
Masters, Operations Research and Information Engineering

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Bachelors, Nutritional Sciences
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 31

Alexander: Manhattan tutor
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Bachelors, Economics

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Bachelors, Interdisciplinary Studies

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Bachelors, Biology and Society

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...teaching methods is getting the student to thoughtfully approach questions and logically approach problems. I believe strongly that a student should be guided through problems rather than simply told whether they are right or wrong (that's what an answer key is for!). A tutor should provide feedback on their thought processes as well as follow...
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Bachelors, Chemical Engineering and Computer Science
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34

Mark: Manhattan tutor
Certified Tutor
...and making it fun and casual - stress does not help at all. In my opinion, tutoring is a partnership that requires both parties to work towards a goal. I want to help others obtain a solid grasp of material that I was taught and convey it in a way that is easy to understand...
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Bachelors, Government
PHD, Law

Amanda: Manhattan tutor
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Bachelors, Political Science and Government
PHD, Law/J.D.

Rona: Manhattan tutor
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...As a woman, I hope young girls will be inspired to follow a path similar to mine. While women are 50% of the population, they are significantly underrepresented in STEM fields. I believe that there are many more women out there who might have followed a similar path to mine, had they been given the...
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Bachelors, Chemical Engineer
PHD, Materials Science and Engineering
ACT Math: 35
SAT Verbal: 730
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