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Rhea

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Rhea

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Rhea's other Tutor Subjects
AP Statistics
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra

I am a current student at the University of Chicago. I am working towards a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, and I am on the pre-medical track. I am extremely passionate about tutoring, and I have several years of experience tutoring students in my high school's learning center in various...

Education

University of Chicago

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1550
ACT
36
Max

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Max

Bachelors, Biology, General
Max's other Tutor Subjects
AP Statistics
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra

I am in the process now of applying for PhD programs in Computational Biology. I have done research in the field of freshwater ecology and am anticipating the publication of a paper I co-authored in the next several months.

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Ball State University

Bachelors, Biology, General

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1580
ACT
36
Julia

Certified Tutor

Julia

Bachelors, English & Linguistics
Julia's other Tutor Subjects
10th-11th Grade math
10th-11th Grade Writing
10th-11th Grade Reading
Pre-Algebra

I am a recent college graduate currently pursuing a career in publishing in New York City. My interest in tutoring and the publishing industry stem from the same source: I want to help instill in others the same love of learning I have felt throughout my life. Whether it's getting lost in a good boo...

Education

The College of William & Mary

Bachelors, English & Linguistics

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1600
Conor

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Conor

Bachelor of Engineering, Biomedical Engineering
Conor's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
SAT Reading
SAT Writing and Language

I am currently a medical student in Philadelphia, and have a degree in Biomedical Engineering from Stony Brook University. I have several years of experience tutoring SAT students, but thanks to my mixed background I have proficiency in a wide range of subjects including mathematics, biological scie...

Education

Stony Brook University

Bachelor of Engineering, Biomedical Engineering

Drexel University

Doctor of Medicine, Biomedical Sciences

Test Scores
SAT
1560
Arthur

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Arthur

Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Arthur's other Tutor Subjects
Statistics
Middle School Math
Geometry
Calculus

I am available to tutor in a broad range of subjects, though I am most passionate about Economics, History, and Civics. Please feel free to contact me and I would be happy to arrange a session.

Education

Middlebury College

Bachelor in Arts, Economics

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1490
ACT
36
Priya

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Priya

Bachelor of Science, Biotechnology
Priya's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
Trigonometry
Pre-Calculus

I am currently a student at the University of Central Florida, majoring in Biotechnology and in the Burnett Medical Scholars Program.

Education

University of Central Florida

Bachelor of Science, Biotechnology

Test Scores
SAT
1500
ACT
35
Samuel

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Samuel

Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics
Samuel's other Tutor Subjects
7th Grade Algebra
AP Calculus AB
Trigonometry
Pre-Calculus

I am a freshman at Caltech majoring in Applied and Computational Mathematics. My favorite subject to tutor is math because I find it very rewarding to simplify complex topics to aid in understanding. I have lots of tutoring experience. In high school, I ran and taught an SAT prep class and was vice ...

Education

California Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics

Test Scores
SAT
1550
Wesley

Certified Tutor

Wesley

Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Wesley's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
IB Mathematics SL
IB Mathematics HL
IB Mathematical Studies SL

I am currently a graduate student at Institute of Optics at the University of Rochester conducting research in Biophysical Chemistry. I recently graduated in June 2017 from the University of California - Irvine with two Bachelor degrees. One was in Biomedical Engineering and the other was in Materia...

Education

University of California-Irvine

Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1570
Vansh

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Vansh

Bachelor of Science, Aerospace Engineering
Vansh's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Calculus
Algebra
IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches

I am currently pursuing a Bachelors of Science in Aerospace Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology. I am also a graduate of the high school International Baccalaureate Program. I have informal experience tutoring high school physics, but am most passionate about tutoring students for the...

Education

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus

Bachelor of Science, Aerospace Engineering

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1520
ACT
36
Marco

Certified Tutor

Marco

Bachelors, Engineering
Marco's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Algebra 3/4

I am currently an engineering student at Columbia University. My favorite subjects to tutor are math, physics and introductory Chinese, as well as SAT prep. I know how stressful standardized testing can be, and therefore I hope to help my students prepare both academically and mentally, introducing ...

Education

Columbia University in the City of New York

Bachelors, Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1590

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Sharon

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +29 Subjects

I am a graduate of the University of Chicago, and I will be starting a graduate program at Columbia in August. I am about to complete a year of service with City Year, an education non-profit that places young adults into under-served schools. As a City Year member, I worked full-time in the classroom with middle-school students who were in approximately the 10th percentile for math (meaning they score lower than 90% of students). One-fourth of those students were able to grow around 15 percentile points by the end of the year! Hobbies: reading, cooking, gardening, music, art, nature, books, writing

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Anya

Middle School Math Tutor • +24 Subjects

I am a graduate of the MA Fashion Studies program at Parsons The New School for Design in New York, having previously studied linguistics and foreign languages (concentrating in Russian and French) at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque and at McGill University in Montreal. I currently serve as adjunct faculty in the Art and Design History and Theory department at Parsons, where I specialize in courses which combine numerous disciplines within the humanities, such as a course about the relationship between fashion and language and a graduate seminar about writing for fashion publications. I have also led elementary summer art camp workshops in my hometown of Los Alamos, New Mexico. My teaching methods, which are interactive, engaging, and tailored to a range of learning styles, have consistently been described by my students as motivational and encouraging. I tutor a wide range of subjects, from Middle School Math to PSAT and SAT test preparation, but I am most passionate about Critical Reading and Writing and Essay Editing. These are areas in which my students make remarkable progress in short periods of time and also find great pleasure in relating the themes of their writing to their own outside interests and passions. I also enjoy helping students prepare to take standardized tests by addressing, in an understanding and accommodating way, the common anxieties and stresses that can accompany test-taking. Outside of school and tutoring, I enjoy traveling, reading, visiting museums, cooking, and snowboarding.

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Kate

AP Calculus BC Tutor • +53 Subjects

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 I'm not working or studying, I love playing volleyball (indoors or on the beach!) and spending time outside, canoeing or hiking with my dog. I look forward to meeting and working with you!

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John

AP Calculus AB Tutor • +89 Subjects

I'm a huge Red Sox fan and love watching detective shows when I have free time. Hobbies: movies, books, photography, writing, reading, music, art

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Satvik

AP Statistics Tutor • +68 Subjects

I am an incoming college sophomoore studying Aerospace Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology. I was one of the top scholars at Carmel High School in Indiana and have various experiences teaching and tutoring through leading the Carmel High School Science Olympiad team to Nationals for two years in a row. Many of my friends consistently come to me for help with various subjects because of my willingness to help and teach in a way that makes sense to everyone. My specialities are physics, chemistry, math, and economics but I am comfortable tutoring any STEM subject, the SAT, and the ACT. Some of my accomplishments include a perfect 36 ACT score, 800 on the Physics, Math Level 2, and Chemistry SAT subject tests, and a 5 on all the physics, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Macroeconomics, Computer Science, etc. AP exams. When teaching, I focus on making sure that not only do students understand different concepts, but also that students understand why and practical applications of the different concepts. As a recent high school graduate, I have a deep understanding of how high-schoolers think, what is covered in various courses now, and can connect with my students a lot more. Additionally, as an undergraduate teaching assistant at the College of Computing at Georgia Tech, I taught weekly recitation sections of 30 students and held weekly office hours. Therefore, I have lots of experience teaching and working with students.

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Emily

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +30 Subjects

I am currently a fourth year medical student in Indianapolis. I completed my undergraduate education at Indiana University Bloomington, where I majored in Biology and Spanish. I also completed two minors in Mathematics and Chemistry. While at IU, I worked for the Department of Mathematics and Department of Spanish. I also worked as a Peer Tutor for the IU Athletics Department, tutoring in several subjects including statistics, chemistry, physics, and Spanish. I graduated from college with a 4.0, and I entered medical school shortly thereafter. Since coming to medical school, I have excelled in all of my pre-clinical coursework, and I currently rank in the Top 20% of my class. I feel very comfortable and confident tutoring other students in a variety of subjects from math and science to Spanish. I like to think that the same techniques I have used to excel in all phases of my education can be easily adapted to other students and help you achieve your academic goals, just as I have! Hobbies: reading, writing, books, traveling, music, art, travel

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Anna

Calculus Tutor • +34 Subjects

I'm Anna! I'm currently a student in the MD/MBA program between Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine and the Kellogg School of Management, and graduated from Northwestern University as part of the Honors Program in Medical Education. I attended the Bergen County Academies in New Jersey, a selective, application-based magnet school, for high school.

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Alex

AP Calculus BC Tutor • +31 Subjects

I'm a junior in chemical engineering at ASU Barrett and I specialize in math and physics tutoring. If you need help with any of your math subjects or have trouble with physics and chemistry I'm the one to call. I love working with students and each and everybody's success is my top priority.

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Min

AP Calculus BC Tutor • +24 Subjects

I'm a motivated and enthusiastic engineer with a drive to always continue learning, share knowledge with others and inspire. Hobbies: writing, reading, cooking, music, art, books

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Suzanne

Calculus Tutor • +24 Subjects

I am currently working on a Master of Arts in Philosophy at Georgia State University, where I serve as a teaching assistant and writing consultant. I currently tutor in the areas of test preparation, government, philosophy, and religious studies. My passion for education stems from the joy I find in helping students achieve their goals. My teaching style involves asking lots of strategic questions to help students discover answers for themselves, a process which my students typically find quite empowering. Still, I recognize that each student has unique needs, questions, and learning styles, so I strive to listen first and then craft individualized plans to meet each student's particular objectives. In my spare time I like to get outside hiking, playing soccer, or volunteering at my church's community garden. I also enjoy reading, watching football, and cooking.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Score improvement depends on your starting point and effort, but students typically see meaningful gains within a few months of focused preparation. Many students improve by 100-200 points, with some gaining even more if they address foundational gaps in specific sections. The key is identifying your weak areas early—whether that's reading comprehension, algebra, or test-taking pacing—and targeting those with personalized instruction rather than generic prep.

The most common timing issue is spending too long on difficult reading passages or algebra problems, which leaves students rushing through easier questions they could answer correctly. Tutors work with students on strategic pacing: knowing when to skip a tough question, how to manage the 3-hour test format across three sections, and which question types typically take longer based on your strengths. Practice tests are essential—they help you develop a realistic pace before test day rather than discovering timing issues in the actual exam.

The best approach is taking a full-length practice PSAT under timed conditions, then analyzing your results section by section: Reading & Writing, Math, and if applicable, your question types within those sections (like command of grammar, word choice, algebra, advanced math, etc.). Tutors excel at digging deeper than just your overall score—they'll identify whether you're making careless mistakes on easy questions, struggling with test-specific question formats, or lacking foundational skills in specific topics. From there, you can focus your prep time where it matters most.

Most students benefit from 2-4 months of preparation if they're starting with moderate scores, or 3-6 months if addressing significant skill gaps. However, timeline depends on your baseline, target score, and frequency of tutoring. Some students do intensive prep with weekly sessions, while others spread sessions out over a longer period. Your tutor will help create a realistic study schedule that includes regular practice tests, review of weaker topics, and time for material to settle in—research on learning shows spaced repetition is far more effective than cramming.

Test anxiety often stems from either unfamiliarity with the test format or lack of confidence in your knowledge. Personalized tutoring addresses both: you'll become deeply familiar with PSAT question types through repeated practice, which reduces anxiety significantly. Your tutor can also teach you specific test-day strategies—like breathing techniques, how to manage panic on difficult sections, and how to build confidence by tracking your actual score improvements over time. Many students find that mastering the material and practicing under timed conditions is the most effective anxiety management tool.

Reading and Math require different skill sets: reading relies on comprehension, vocabulary, and inference, while math is more about problem-solving and formula application. Many students naturally lean one direction, but PSAT Reading & Writing also tests grammar and writing mechanics, which some students find counterintuitive. A tutor will diagnose whether your struggle is foundational (missing core skills) or test-specific (not understanding PSAT's unique question formats). For example, some students do fine with grammar in isolation but miss PSAT writing questions because they don't understand the context-based approach the test uses.

Excellent PSAT tutors understand not just the content but the test itself—they know common pitfalls, question patterns, and why students struggle with specific problem types. They're skilled at diagnosis: pinpointing whether your reading issues stem from vocabulary, comprehension speed, or misunderstanding question instructions. Great tutors also adapt their teaching style to how you learn best and help you build test-taking confidence, not just knowledge. They use practice tests strategically to identify patterns in your mistakes rather than just drilling random problems, and they explain the reasoning behind both correct and incorrect answers.

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