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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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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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I am available to tutor middle and high school math, history and test prep. I have tutored math and history in the past and I previously taught a test prep course at a school in Hanoi, Vietnam. I have a lot of experience teaching all the need-to-know tricks to doing great on the SATS/ACTS! When I am...
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Tiffany
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Frequently Asked Questions
Most candidates find the reading comprehension and verbal reasoning sections most challenging, as they require quick analysis of dense passages under strict time limits. The math section—particularly word problems and data interpretation—trips up many test-takers who haven't practiced quantitative reasoning recently. The grammar and writing mechanics questions also catch people off guard because they test nuanced rules beyond basic correctness. A tutor can identify which of these areas are your personal weak spots and build targeted practice around them rather than generic test prep.
Pacing is critical because the exam is designed to test both accuracy and speed—you need to answer questions correctly while moving through the test efficiently. Many candidates spend too much time on difficult questions early on and run out of time for easier ones later. A tutor can teach you strategic question triage: identifying which questions to tackle first, which to skip and return to, and how to allocate your seconds per question based on section difficulty. Practice tests are essential here—you'll learn your natural pace and where you tend to lose time.
The exam includes multiple-choice questions, reading comprehension passages with follow-up questions, math problems (arithmetic, algebra, geometry), grammar/sentence correction items, and sometimes logic or spatial reasoning questions depending on the specific position you're testing for. Each format has its own strategy—for example, reading comp questions often reward scanning for key details rather than reading every word, while math questions benefit from working backward from answer choices. A tutor familiar with Civil Service Exam formats can walk you through the specific strategies for each question type and help you practice until they feel automatic.
Score improvement depends heavily on your starting point and how much you practice. Most candidates see meaningful gains (5-15 percentile points) within 4-8 weeks of focused tutoring combined with regular practice, especially if they target specific weak areas rather than studying broadly. Candidates starting from lower baselines often see larger percentage improvements because there's more room to gain. The key is consistent practice between sessions—tutoring works best when you're actively working through problems and applying strategies, not just passively learning concepts.
Test anxiety often stems from unfamiliarity with the exam format and time pressure, both of which tutoring directly addresses. By taking multiple full-length practice tests under timed conditions, you desensitize yourself to the pressure and build confidence in your ability to manage the clock. A tutor can also teach you breathing and mental reset techniques to use when you hit a difficult question—instead of panicking, you learn to skip it strategically and move forward. Knowing you've practiced extensively and have a solid strategy dramatically reduces anxiety on test day.
An effective schedule typically involves 2-3 tutoring sessions per week combined with 30-45 minutes of independent practice on off days—consistency matters more than marathon cramming sessions. Early weeks should focus on learning test-specific strategies and identifying your weakest areas through diagnostic practice tests. Mid-study, shift toward targeted practice on those weak areas while maintaining skills in stronger sections. Final weeks should emphasize full-length timed practice tests to build stamina and refine pacing. A tutor can adjust this timeline based on your exam date and starting skill level.
Look for tutors who have personally scored well on Civil Service Exams and understand the specific format and timing constraints of the test you're taking (since different positions may have slightly different sections). They should have experience teaching test-taking strategy—not just content knowledge—and be able to diagnose why you're missing questions (careless error, concept gap, time management) rather than just showing you the right answer. Experience with diverse learners and the ability to adapt explanations to your learning style matters too, since Civil Service Exam success requires both understanding and speed.
Practice tests are absolutely essential—they're the only way to accurately measure your progress, identify pacing problems, and build the stamina needed for test day. Taking full-length timed practice tests reveals patterns in your mistakes (Are you rushing? Misunderstanding question types? Struggling with specific content?) that shorter drills can't show. Most candidates benefit from taking at least 3-5 full practice tests throughout their study period, with a tutor reviewing your results to pinpoint exactly where to focus your effort. Without practice tests, you're essentially studying blind and won't know if your strategies are actually working.
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