Top Graduate Test Prep Tutors
Biography
...an honors thesis for the political science department. I took one gap year between UCLA and medical school where I worked in a Neuroscience and Biophysics Research Lab while TAing (teaching assistant) for several biology courses including LS 2, LS 4, and LS23L (Cells, Tissues and Organs, Genetics, and Intro to Biology Lab). I currently attend Drexel University College of Medicine where I am in my final year of MedU al school currently applying for... Read more
Can also tutor: MCAT, MCAT Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills, College Algebra and 48 more subjects.
Education
- University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelors, Political Science and Government
- Drexel University College of Medicine - Current Grad Student, M.D.
Test Scores
- ACT Reading: 35
Biography
...command of the English language in all its forms, including the reading of literature and poetry, writing academic essays, a knowledge of grammar, and other linguistic elements such as phonetics to help with teaching pronunciation. Professionally, I've been an English educator for the past 6 years, teaching everything from beginning ESL to college-level argumentative writing. My students have ranged in age from middle school students to adults. My credentials include being a certified ESL instructor,... Read more
Can also tutor: GRE, Writing, ASPIRE English and 33 more subjects.
Education
- Plymouth State University - Bachelors, Philosophy
- Boston University - Masters, Theology
Test Scores
- GRE Verbal: 164
Biography
My name is Daniel J Cecil and I'm an MFA student in creative writing and a Teaching Assistant at the University of Washington, Seattle campus. I have over 7 years of experience as a professional writer, and extensive training in expository writing and rhetorical approaches to writingin other words, I'm well prepared to make you a better reader, writer, proofreader, and thinker. ... My philosophy is that writing is best taught with the big picture in... Read more
Can also tutor: GRE, Essay Editing, College English and 10 more subjects.
Education
- Baldwin-Wallace College - Bachelors, Theater
- University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Current Grad Student, Creative Writing, Fiction
Test Scores
- GRE Verbal: 165
Biography
...what it's like to really wrestle with a subject, and I know what kind of assistance is helpful (and what kind of assistance/teaching is not). I think this--empathizing with a student and knowing the difference between good and bad help--is the most important quality of a good tutor. And just as importantly, I will work hard to tailor each tutoring session to the student's needs. I know that everyone's learning style is different, and I... Read more
Can also tutor: LSAT, LSAT Logical Reasoning, Public Speaking and 26 more subjects.
Education
- University of Virginia-Main Campus - Current Undergrad, Politics Honors and Economics
Test Scores
- SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
- SAT Math: 780
- SAT Verbal: 780
Biography
...is evident in students of all ages. I believe if someone ever lost it, they can get it back when they find confidence in the material they're studying. I tutor a variety of subjects, including essay writing, grammar, and Italian; however, my favorite is Algebra. Many students come in hating numbers, and it's always a thrill to see that attitude change. My interactive tutoring style encourages not only learning comprehension, but also confidence in the... Read more
Can also tutor: GRE, SAT Math, Science and 24 more subjects.
Education
- Virginia Commonwealth University - Bachelors, Chemistry
Test Scores
- SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
- SAT Math: 720
- SAT Verbal: 800
Biography
...and very much enjoy helping to improve writing. I am a big believer that anyone can learn anything as long as they have 1) the right mentality, and 2) a good teacher. I hope to be the latter. For test prep, I am eligible to tutor all the tests I myself have taken: SAT, ACT, GMAT, and GRE. Most of my tips will come from my own personal experience taking these tests or studying these subjects.... Read more
Education
- Yale University - Bachelors, Economics
- University of Chicago Booth School of Business - Masters, MBA (Masters in Business Administration)
Test Scores
- GMAT: 760
- GRE: 330
- GRE Quantitative: 168
Biography
...scores. I took nine different AP exams (World History, US History, European History, Physics B, English Lit, English Comp, Biology, Psychology, and Statistics) and thus became very familiar with how those tests work, as well as what goes in to preparing for them, emotionally as well as academically. I graduated in June 2012 as the third in my class of over 600 students and continued my education at Texas A&M University as a psychology major... Read more
Education
- Texas A & M University-College Station - Bachelors, Psychology
- Texas State University-San Marcos - Current Grad Student, School Psychology
Test Scores
- ACT English: 36
- ACT Math: 35
- ACT Reading: 33
Biography
I'm a pre-health student at the University of Pennsylvania, and have an extensive background in the sciences. I can also rock the SATs and MCAT, so I've got that going for me. I love learning with students and trying to make the tedious work of learning as fun as possible. I think and teach in examples and make abstract concepts easily understandable. I also love sports, adventures, travelling!... My teaching philosophy is to teach in a... Read more
Can also tutor: MCAT, High School Biology, ESL/ELL and 26 more subjects.
Education
- University at Buffalo - Bachelors, Biology, General
- University of Pennsylvania - Current Grad Student, Pre-Health
Test Scores
- SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1440
- SAT Math: 710
- SAT Verbal: 700
Biography
...of academic instruction include 8 years of teaching Kenpo Karate, several years of swimming instruction for noncompetitive swimmers and triathletes, and four years training college and graduate students at annual disaster response training exercises for the Consortium for Humanitarian Service and Education. I apparently aspire to have a resume similar to The-Most-Interesting-Man-In-The-World's. As a teacher, I try to "guide learning" rather than just reciting facts or "teaching at" a student. I believe that discovery is... Read more
Can also tutor: GRE, Middle School Science, GRE Analytical Writing and 146 more subjects.
Education
- University of Florida - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
- Georgetown University - Master of Arts, Conflict Resolution
Test Scores
- SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
- SAT Math: 740
- SAT Verbal: 770
Biography
...Chicago Pritzker School Of Medicine. I am currently in my fourth year of school, and will be applying tointernal medicine residency programs in the fall. I find the most effective learning strategy is to understand the underlying concepts behind a subject, which facilitates the application of this knowledge to a wide range of novel problems in a testing environment. Additionally, by helping a student find a personal connection to the material, I can foster a... Read more
Can also tutor: MCAT, MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems, MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems and 14 more subjects.
Education
- University of Chicago - Bachelors, Biology, General
- University of Chicago - Current Grad Student, Medical Doctor
Test Scores
- ACT Composite: 33
- ACT English: 31
- ACT Math: 35
Biography
...broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about biology, chemistry, and math, as well as the MCAT exam. I place a high emphasis on content comprehension in preparation for standardized tests, as well as in other coursework. I also enjoy teaching Spanish, in which I am proficient. I lived in Seville, Spain during the fall of 2014, and I believe that repeated conversation practice is one of the best ways to learn a language.... Read more
Can also tutor: MCAT, College Essays, MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems and 45 more subjects.
Education
- University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelors, Biology, Spanish
Test Scores
- ACT Composite: 34
- ACT English: 34
- ACT Math: 36
Biography
...but also to be critical thinkers and curious, well-informed human beings. I recently completed a dual degree at Indiana University and moved to New York to take a gap year before beginning graduate school. As a scholarship student at IU, I majored in economics, cognitive science, and piano performance. Outside of tutoring, you can find me playing or teaching piano, doing jigsaw puzzles, watching TED talks, running, or trying a new food or cooking technique. Read more
Education
- Indiana University-Bloomington - Bachelors, Economics and Mathematics (interdepartmental), Cognitive Science, Music Performance
Test Scores
- SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
- SAT Math: 770
Biography
...I use the games from the back of the Powerscore Bible and specific tests to hone your fundamentals in particular games. For Logical Reasoning, I provide a high level view of the exam and what it is asking of you, and we go through sections together focusing on your prephrase and proper approach to solving the questions fast enough so that you can have five or more minutes to check your answers. For Reading Comprehension,... Read more
Can also tutor: DAT, LSAT, LSAT Reading Comprehension and 6 more subjects.
Education
- Macaulay Honors College at Brooklyn College - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Test Scores
- LSAT: 171
Biography
...really hard to help students understand the questions, background behind the questions, and ways to approach to solve the questions. I am a senior at university with Chemistry with Pre-dental degree. I am working at school as a peer tutor as well, teaching chemistry and math. I really like to teach students and feel happiness when they understand the concepts of questions! Outside of tutoring, I enjoy playing piano and bass. I also like to... Read more
Can also tutor: DAT, Algebra 2, CLEP Chemistry and 20 more subjects.
Education
- University of North Florida - Current Undergrad, Chemistry
Biography
...and Cognitive Neuroscience at the George Washington University and have an extensive background in math, science, and writing. As a tutor, I will be able to work with you across a broad range of topics. In terms of hobbies and interests, I enjoy discovering new music and collecting records. In the past, I have even hosted my own radio show. I also enjoy kayaking and playing sports including basketball and tennis. In addition, I enjoy... Read more
Can also tutor: GRE, Chemistry, SAT Writing and Language and 44 more subjects.
Education
- Bucknell University - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
- George Washington University - PHD, Cognitive Neuroscience
Test Scores
- ACT Composite: 33
- ACT English: 35
- ACT Math: 34
Biography
...meaningful and common practice problems to teach. I would credit my teaching philosophy to my mom - a college psychology professor prior to immigrating to the U.S. The methods she used to help me learn and to drive my curiosity still influence how I think and learn concepts today. From her, I learned that a meaningful education requires more than just knowing facts and how to find the right answers. A good teacher must help... Read more
Can also tutor: GMAT, Geometry, High School Economics and 30 more subjects.
Education
- University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelors, B.S. Mathematics/Economics
Test Scores
- SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
- SAT Math: 760
- SAT Verbal: 740
Biography
I'm a first-year medical student and recent graduate from Duke University, where I studied Global Health Determinants, Behaviors, and Interventions. From running a piano program at a nonprofit children's theatre to private tutoring in math, science, and standardized test prep, I enjoy helping my students become confident and self-sufficient learners! Read more
Education
- Duke University - Bachelors, Global Health Determinants, Behaviors, and Interventions
- Harvard Medical School - Current Grad Student, MD
Test Scores
- ACT Composite: 36
- ACT English: 36
- ACT Math: 36
Biography
...re-take the exam and score a 517 on the new MCAT (96th percentile). I know what it takes to do well on the exam, and I am confident that I can help many other students face this hurdle to becoming a doctor. As a peer tutor for three years in biology, general/organic chemistry, and physics during my college career, I have extensive experiencing helping others through these subjects, and I would love the opportunity to... Read more
Can also tutor: MCAT, MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems, MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems and 6 more subjects.
Education
- Washington Lee University - Bachelors, Neuroscience
Biography
I look forward to helping students improve their test scores! I graduated from UC Berkeley and Columbia Law. I self-taught to achieve a perfect verbal SAT score and an LSAT score in the 99th percentile. Test taking is a skill and, like any skill, you can improve significantly through practice and learned techniques. Read more
Education
- U.C. Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Legal Studies
- Columbia Law School - Juris Doctor, None
Test Scores
- LSAT: 175
Biography
...Literature), French language and culture, and the purer side of Mathematics, where the abstractions of numbers give us the freedom to do with them what we will. I also love helping students work their way through the daunting task of preparing for standardized tests. I have often found that my past students have gotten tangled in the problems that have been set out for them, and I have always found success in teaching the conceptual... Read more
Can also tutor: GRE, Conversational French, French 3 and 48 more subjects.
Education
- University of Louisville - Bachelor in Arts, Humanities
- University of Chicago - Master of Arts, Humanities
Test Scores
- GRE: 335
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