If you are considering having your student undergo testing to participate in a gifted education program, a TAG course from Varsity Tutors can work with your student to maximize their study time. A TAG course can offer your student resources and instruction to help them prepare effectively. A TAG class works according to your student's needs and abilities.
There are a variety of assessments that assess a student's fitness to participate in gifted education programs. The National Association for Gifted Children advises that several objective and subjective assessments be made. A TAG class can help your student prepare for exams such as those listed below:
Exams to Identify TAG Students
- OLSAT
- NNAT
- SAGES
- CogAT
- Henmon-Nelson
- Raven's Progressive Matrices
- Matrix Analogies Test
A TAG class can work with your student on the sorts of skills and competencies that gifted education exams assess. Below is a list of competencies that your student and the instructor for TAG courses can study together:
Recommended Skills for Gifted and Talented Tests
- Expansive vocabulary for the age group
- Strong reading skills
- Advanced math skills
- Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
TAG classes take place online via our Live Learning Platform. This feature makes your student's TAG prep course easier to attend and more convenient for you. As you seek to give your student effective resources, they can attend their TAG prep class from anywhere with an internet connection. By meeting online, your student can still receive live instruction and interaction in TAG prep courses.
TAG prep classes are centered around one-on-one learning. The instructor for your student's TAG course can tailor the instructional time to your student's particular needs and abilities. Because there is not assigned syllabus for TAG prep classes, the instructor can work with your student on the areas of study that are most relevant to your student's goals and skills. Additionally, the instructor for your student's TAG prep course can pay special attention to your student's learning style. Every student learns in different ways, and through their time together your student's instructor can provide your student with resources that will help your student process the information effectively. For example, if your student needs to improve their reading skills, the instructor for their TAG class can help them learn reading strategies in ways that are suited to their learning style. Additionally, throughout their TAG course sessions, your student can receive live feedback. This feedback can help your student develop effective habits and increase their confidence.
As your student prepares through a TAG prep class, they can also develop their study skills. Being able to make a study plan and execute that plan can help your student maximize their time during their TAG course. In addition to the benefits that good study skills can have on TAG exams, the study habits your student learns in TAG prep courses can positively affect their whole academic career. As there will be many more exams and opportunities for intensive studying in your student's academic future, the ability to make a study plan can help them to pursue future academic goals as well.
As your student prepares for TAG exams, Varsity Tutors offer TAG prep classes to work alongside them. The one-on-one instruction your student receives can help them prepare effectively for TAG exams and future exams as well. If you want your child to experience the flexibility, private tutoring, and content in a TAG course, contact an Educational Consultant over the phone or online today.

Nicole: GATE/ TAG course instructor
...concentration in Jewish Studies from Gordon College in 2008. For graduate studies I decided to focus on the History and Geography of the Middle East and thought there was no better place to do so than in the Middle East itself. So I moved overseas and earned my compound M.A. in Historical Geography from Jerusalem University College in 2010. My diverse academic background allows me to tutor a wide variety of subjects including; History, Geography,...
Education & Certification
- Gordon College - Bachelor in Arts, Biblical and Theological Studies: Emphasis in Jewish Studies
- Jerusalem University College - Master of Arts, History and Geography
Subject Expertise
- GATE/ TAG
- AP French Language and Culture
- SAT
- College Application Essays
- +245 subjects

Brandi: GATE/ TAG course instructor
...nine years, I understand the challenges students face during the writing process. Because objectivity can be difficult when it comes to our own writing, we often need someone to proofread our work and provide constructive feedback. That's where I come in! I can help you identify your areas of weakness and guide you through your revisions. I am qualified to help you with any stage of the writing process, from generating ideas to polishing the...
Education & Certification
- Valdosta State University - Bachelor in Arts, English
- The New School - Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
Subject Expertise
- GATE/ TAG
- Test Prep
- SAT
- PCAT
- +59 subjects

Jennifer: GATE/ TAG course instructor
I hold a BA in Elementary and Middle School Education, and an MEd in International Education, as well as an Iowa State Teaching License, and a TEFL Certification. I have taught overseas in the international school system for ten years, and would love to share my knowledge and expertise with you.
Education & Certification
- University of Northern Iowa - Bachelor of Education, Elementary School Teaching
- Endicott College - Masters in Education, International and Comparative Education
Subject Expertise
- GATE/ TAG
- ACCUPLACER ESL - Sentence Meaning
- Spelling Bee
- ACCUPLACER Sentence Skills
- +68 subjects

Hannah: GATE/ TAG course instructor
...projects, as well as answering questions that they had for the course. I continue to tutor students that need assistance with English college courses. I have a passion for helping students to thrive in their classes! Although I would like to tutor a wide range of subjects, my skill set thus far is in English, Literature, Essay Editing, and Art History. Currently, I am a graduate student at Arizona State University studying Social Work. The...
Education & Certification
- Brigham Young University-Provo - Bachelor in Arts, Humanities
- Arizona State University - Current Grad Student, Social Work
Subject Expertise
- GATE/ TAG
- French 1
- Middle School English
- Test Prep
- +56 subjects

Sam: GATE/ TAG course instructor
...of Arts in English Literature and Creative Writing. I then went on to Queens College, where I spent many years building my math credentials, taking undergraduate and graduate level courses in calculus, problem solving, math for business, and history of mathematics, to name a few. I entered into Queens College's graduate teacher education program, where I completed student teaching. I have hundreds of fieldwork hours in various schools observing teachers and colleagues at work, working...
Education & Certification
- SUNY at Binghamton - Bachelors, English
- CUNY Queens College - Current Grad Student, Mathematics Education
Subject Expertise
- GATE/ TAG
- Middle School Reading Comprehension
- CAHSEE
- ECAA
- +152 subjects

Jonathan: GATE/ TAG course instructor
...as anything related to math. I also hold a Bachelor's degree in psychology and a Master's degree in business. I have a passion for helping others. I have thought about teaching in a traditional classroom, but I enjoy working one-on-one with students who are motivated to learn, and watching as they make progress. On a personal note, I love traveling, exploring new cultures, and learning about people from all around the world.
Education & Certification
- Davidson College - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
- Wake Forest University - Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- GATE/ TAG
- PSAT Critical Reading
- Elementary School Reading
- High School Business
- +101 subjects

Leah: GATE/ TAG course instructor
...collaboration of its learners, not solely on the knowledge of its teacher. My kids work collaboratively in groups every day. They talk, share ideas, and learn from one another. By working in multiple groups throughout the year, students learn the true meaning of respect. Students learn to consider the ideas, feelings, and differing perspectives of their classmates and to recognize that every individual has unique talents and abilities. My students learn not only respect, but...
Education & Certification
- Virginia Wesleyan College - Bachelor in Arts, English
Subject Expertise
- GATE/ TAG
- OLSAT
- STAAR EOC
- Test Prep
- +26 subjects

Heather: GATE/ TAG course instructor
...I graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and also received a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I have tutored in a wide variety of subjects, though most of my experience is with primary and secondary students. I also tutor in test prep, including ACT Reading/Writing, SAT English/Biology, and Nevada state proficiency exams. I am most passionate about teaching psychology, English/writing, reading, and elementary/middle school math. My individual...
Education & Certification
- University of Nevada- Las Vegas - Bachelors, Psychology
- University of Nevada-Las Vegas - Masters, Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Subject Expertise
- GATE/ TAG
- Life Sciences
- Elementary School Science
- Psychology
- +177 subjects

Petra: GATE/ TAG course instructor
...test prep because its easy to track how quickly a student is learning, and helps me adjust my teaching style to be most effective for each individual student. My teaching philosophy is that every student is completely unique, and it is my job to adapt my teaching to help them learn at their full potential. Seeing a student's eyes light up when a problem finally clicks is the most rewarding moment for me. I love...
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Current Undergrad, Economics
Subject Expertise
- GATE/ TAG
- High School Business
- ACT
- 6th Grade Writing
- +182 subjects

Emily: GATE/ TAG course instructor
...time outside of the newsroom. It was then that I realized my passion for teaching and became a middle-school Video Broadcasting Teacher with Fulton County Schools. Here, I developed positive relationships with my students and helped them produce live, daily newscasts broadcasted school-wide and online. As much as I loved being a teacher inside the classroom, I missed the one-on-one experience tutoring gave me with my students. That's why I'm here-- to motivate and encourage...
Education & Certification
- University of Georgia - Bachelor in Arts, Broadcast Journalism
Subject Expertise
- GATE/ TAG
- SAT Subject Test in Literature
- Spanish
- SSAT- Elementary Level
- +86 subjects