Top Graduate Test Prep Tutors
Biography
...with students on their college essays because that's when I feel I get to know my students the best, as we talk through dreams, aspirations, and life experiences. I view education as a skill; education is not around to help us learn specific things, but rather education teaches us how to learn. Outside the classroom, I'm a well-traveled certified SCUBA diver who enjoys spending time kayaking and weightlifting. I also played ice hockey through college... Read more
Can also tutor: GRE, PSAT Mathematics, French 1 and 80 more subjects.
Education
- University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Test Scores
- ACT Composite: 35
- ACT English: 35
- ACT Math: 34
Biography
...student, I can assess those gaps and fill them, helping my students improve. All the knowledge in the world will amount to naught if you don't have the confidence to apply it. I build up my student's confidence, not with platitudes or empty praise, but by having them practice and learn to believe in themselves. Too often, people are derailed by factors that have nothing to do with their intelligence or their ability. I am... Read more
Can also tutor: GRE, Elementary Math, Reading and 32 more subjects.
Education
- George Washington University - Bachelors, Physics
Test Scores
- SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
- SAT Verbal: 800
- SAT Writing: 740
Biography
What's up! I am a recent graduate of WashU with a major in Biology with plans of applying to medical school. I am an expert in mathematics and the natural sciences, and love helping students discover these subjects. I am cool, down to earth, and funny, and enjoy making connections with students. Read more
Education
- Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor in Arts, Biomedical Sciences
Test Scores
- SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1600
Biography
...tutoring is the MCAT, and my favorite subsection to work on is Bio/Biochem. I am also very experienced at tutoring for high school or college level chemistry or biology courses. Having self-taught for the MCAT, I learned many mnemonics that I believe will greatly help my students. I believe a strong foundation in STEM courses promotes one's ability to problem solve and think critically throughout life, and I am eager to share the tips/tricks I... Read more
Can also tutor: MCAT, Science, MCAT Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills and 19 more subjects.
Education
- University of Virginia-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Cognitive Science
Biography
...greatly aid you in your efforts to excel. I firmly believe anyone with the right guidance and dedication is capable of improving their score on the LSAT. Beyond the test, however, I am a pretty down to earth guy. During college I was a player in an improvisational comedy troupe for two years as well as a member of my university's table tennis team (yes these exist). In my spare time I enjoy running, reading,... Read more
Can also tutor: LSAT, LSAT Analytical Reasoning, LSAT Reading Comprehension.
Education
- Cornell University - Bachelor of Science, Communications
Test Scores
- LSAT: 176
Biography
empty... Relaxed and accommodating, but direct and impact-driven.... Get to know their background and the best way they retain information.... Provide self-prep materials, and evaluate their performance.... Show impact of results and progress.... Find alternative approaches, and practice.... Help them practice reading and understand main concepts.... Give them effective instruction, but also time.... Provide fun examples or real-life applications.... Asking questions throughout teaching the session.... With conversation about the subject and practice-test results.... What is their... Read more
Can also tutor: GRE, ISEE-Upper Level Writing, SSAT- Upper Level and 38 more subjects.
Education
- University of Chicago - Bachelors, Economics
Test Scores
- ACT Composite: 35
- ACT English: 35
- ACT Math: 35
Biography
...of Science, Medicine and Public Health and completed all required pre-medical course work. I have a wealth of experience when it comes to tutoring as well as utilizing tutors myself. I spent two years teaching both private and class-room based instruction for the MCAT through Examkrackers and Varsity Tutors. Recently, I have private tutored students in USMLE Step 1 and Step 2. I scored in the 88th percentile on Step 1 and 99th percentile for... Read more
Can also tutor: MCAT, Essay Editing, Science and 32 more subjects.
Education
- Yale University - Bachelors, History of Science, Medicine and Public Health
Test Scores
- ACT English: 35
- ACT Math: 35
- ACT Reading: 35
Biography
...honor of co-teaching a MCAT preparatory course. The students found it extremely helpful going through practice problem after practice problem. I believe focusing on the key words in the questions and visual perceptions are the keys to success! In addition to the MCAT, I also took the GRE and successfully entered into graduate school. I hope my experiences with medical school and graduate school may help those prepping for the admissions tests. In my spare... Read more
Can also tutor: MCAT, GRE, MCAT Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior and 13 more subjects.
Education
- University of Arkansas at Monticello - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences - Doctor of Medicine, Biomedical Sciences
Biography
...be a fun test to study for and strive to make sure that it is enjoyable for all of my students. I prefer to just serve as a guide so the lessons that students get stick with them more. I do this by asking questions and providing enough scaffolding to have my student create their own "Aha!" moment. When I'm not tutoring, I love everything New York sports and creating new dishes to enjoy with... Read more
Can also tutor: LSAT, LSAT Argumentative Writing, LSAT Analytical Reasoning and 2 more subjects.
Education
- Clark University - Bachelors, Philosophy
Test Scores
- LSAT: 177
Biography
...mathematics (Algebra II and beyond). This is when the true beauty of mathematics is explored and mathematics begins to have important applications, including what to what I do in international security! I stride to provide a student with creative materials and explanations that best suits their learning style. I am not someone who is satisfied when a student memorizes steps to solve a problem. I always want the student to understand what he/she is doing... Read more
Can also tutor: GRE, IB Mathematical Studies SL, Trigonometry and 48 more subjects.
Education
- Pomona College - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematical Economics
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Master of Arts, International Affairs
Test Scores
- SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1430
- SAT Math: 780
- GRE Quantitative: 167
Biography
...at Golden Gate National Recreation Area in San Francisco, where I led education programs for third-grade and sixth-grade students. I currently serve as a Substitute Teacher at The Westminster Schools in Atlanta. In my free time I enjoy writing poetry, running, hiking, and spending time with friends. I approach teaching through a student-centered philosophy--I listen to students' perspectives and help to guide them (using their starting point) toward successful strategies. I aim to make students... Read more
Can also tutor: GRE, GRE Verbal, Literature and 14 more subjects.
Education
- Colorado College - Bachelors, Environmental Science
- New College of California - Masters, Poetics
Test Scores
- GRE Quantitative: 152
- GRE Verbal: 167
Biography
...I find teaching incredibly rewarding and enjoy getting to know each of my students learning styles and where I can most assist in their mastery of the topic. I also enjoy teaching not only for mastery of content but also strategic test taking for standardized and entrance exams at the undergraduate and graduate level. I believe that learning can be a very individualized process and do my best to tailor my sessions towards each student's... Read more
Can also tutor: GRE Subject Tests, MCAT, LSAT and 37 more subjects.
Education
- University of Rochester - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
- Boston University - Doctor of Medicine, Premedicine
Test Scores
- SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1410
- SAT Math: 700
Biography
...am a biomedical engineering student at Texas A&M University as well as an incoming medical student. My senior year of high school, I got into MIT and have always loved math and science, so my favorite subjects to tutor include physics, chemistry, algebra, and other STEM subjects. I have experience tutoring mostly SAT, where I've helped students gain scores of 1550+, and I myself scored a 1580 on the exam as well as a 35... Read more
Education
- Texas A & M University-College Station - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Biography
...of 770 on my Quantitative Section. I use the ETS GRE text, as the Educational Testing Service (ETS) creates and administers the exam, and I find it the most realistic indicator of how the questions will appear on test day. I hand out guides for the Quantitive section (with formulas and hints for the Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry and Data Analysis chapters) and the Verbal and Essay sections (with tips for learning vocabulary and guides for... Read more
Can also tutor: GMAT, GRE, Essay Editing and 33 more subjects.
Education
- Vanderbilt University - Bachelor in Arts, History, English
- George Washington University - Master of Arts, History
Test Scores
- SAT Writing: 750
Biography
...in both writing style and content area. My favorite subjects to tutor are history, English, literature, writing, philosophy, and SAT prep. I've always had a passion for narrative and communication, where these subjects in the humanities meet and form a core source of critical thinking skills that fuel inquiry and success in both higher education and life. In addition to teaching at Binghamton and taking on a number of private clients, I designed and taught... Read more
Can also tutor: GRE, AP U.S. Government & Politics, SAT Writing and Language and 54 more subjects.
Education
- Brandeis University - Bachelors, History, Political Science
- Brandeis University - Masters, Political Science and Government
Biography
...and science, subjects in which I have had a lifelong interest. I hold a BA in geology from Amherst College and an MS in Crop and Soil Sciences from Michigan State University. I competed on my high school's math teams for four years and had the honor of being selected twice for the Maine state all-star math team. However, I also have a strong interest in languages as well as English literature. I have studied... Read more
Can also tutor: GRE, ACCUPLACER Sentence Skills, COMPASS Mathematics and 73 more subjects.
Education
- Amherst College - Bachelor in Arts, Geology
- Michigan State University - Master of Science, Crop and Soil Sciences
Test Scores
- SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
- SAT Math: 760
- SAT Verbal: 770
Biography
...Studies at UNC Chapel Hill, looking to supplement my stipend with some tutoring jobs. I take my role as an educator very seriously, committing a great deal of time and energy to my courses at the University, and drawing upon my experience as both a high school and middle school teacher in the past. I have always enjoyed working with kids in recreational (summer camp) and educational capacities, and hope to do the same for... Read more
Can also tutor: GRE, GRE Subject Tests, Middle School Math and 67 more subjects.
Education
- Occidental College - Bachelors, Religious Studies
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Current Grad Student, Religious Studies
Biography
...in reading comprehension, writing, test prep, ACT and SAT Reading and Writing, but she also can assist with proofreading and editing, college essays, and organizational/study skills. Academically, Aisha is interested in multiple genres, but most specifically 19th-Century British Literature, Post-Colonial Narratives and Narratives of Oppression, Feminist and Gender Theory, Children's Young Adult Literature, and most prominently, Utopian and Dystopian Narratives under the broader umbrella of Science Fiction. She wrote her undergraduate thesis on the Young... Read more
Can also tutor: GRE, GRE Analytical Writing, ACT English and 22 more subjects.
Education
- Yale University - Bachelors, English
- Southern New Hampshire University - Current Grad Student, English
Test Scores
- ACT Composite: 32
- ACT English: 32
- ACT Math: 31
Biography
...students for about 12 years. Similarly, have 12 years of experience with the SAT, ACT, and ISEE/SSAT, and about 4 years of experience teaching GRE and GMAT. As far as hobbies go, I enjoy reading science fiction, classic literature, and comic books. Rock-climbing is a big thing for me, as is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. I'm also into dancing, including salsa, bachata, zouk, swing, and Argentine tango. Also I love science! I study it every day to... Read more
Education
- Stanford - Bachelors, Biology, General
Biography
...I taught weekly group and one-on-one lessons in South Korea that covered test prep, critical reading, and essay writing My philosophy for teaching is that my students not only improve in their academic potential, but also become engaged with the material and understand the purpose of what they are learning. I have always applied my students' feedback on what they want to learn in our sessions and strive to build their confidence in their academic... Read more
Can also tutor: GRE, GMAT, PSAT Writing Skills and 26 more subjects.
Education
- Yale University - Bachelor in Arts, Religious Studies
Test Scores
- ACT Composite: 33
- ACT English: 34
- ACT Reading: 35
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