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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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Kate
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I am a Duke University graduate with a Bachelors degree in Psychology. I have experience tutoring all levels of Spanish language, all sections of the SAT, as well as algebra, pre algebra, geometry, and pre-calculus! I love kids & I have a very flexible schedule and a lot of patience! Let me help you...
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Score improvement depends on your starting point and how much you practice. Students typically see 40-80 point improvements with focused preparation over 2-3 months, though some students gain more with consistent effort and personalized instruction. The key is identifying your specific weak areas—whether that's grammar rules, reading comprehension within the section, or time management—and targeting those directly. Working with a tutor helps you avoid wasting time on skills you've already mastered and concentrate on what actually holds your score back.
Students typically struggle with three main areas: rushing through passages and missing context clues needed to answer questions correctly, confusing similar grammar rules (like when to use a comma versus a semicolon), and misunderstanding what the question is actually asking. Many test-takers also lose points by not reading the full sentence or paragraph for context, which is crucial since the Writing and Language section tests grammar within the context of actual passages. A tutor can help you slow down strategically, build a system for catching these patterns in your own work, and develop question-reading habits that catch tricky wording before you answer.
The Writing and Language section gives you 35 minutes for 44 questions, which works out to about 45-50 seconds per question. A solid strategy is to read each passage actively (about 2-3 minutes per passage) while marking potential errors, then answer questions as you go rather than re-reading. Some students benefit from answering easier questions first within each passage to build momentum, then returning to trickier ones. The real time-saver, though, is reducing the urge to re-read—if you read actively the first time, noting grammar issues and tone shifts, you'll answer more questions efficiently. A tutor can help you practice this pacing with real passages so it becomes automatic on test day.
For focused improvement, aim to practice the Writing and Language section 1-2 times per week alongside targeted skill drills. Taking full practice tests every 2-3 weeks (rather than constantly) helps you build stamina and test-day confidence without burning out. The real value comes from what you do after: review every single question you missed or guessed on, identify patterns in your errors (Do you always miss questions about commas? Struggle with tone? Rush through one type of question?), and focus your next practice session on those specific skills. Tutors excel at this review process—they catch patterns you might miss on your own and design your study plan around what actually needs work.
It's actually both, in a way that trips up many students. While you do need solid grammar knowledge, roughly 30% of the section tests your ability to understand context, tone, and meaning within the passage—skills that feel more like reading comprehension. You might need to choose between two grammatically correct answers, but only one fits the author's tone or the paragraph's main point. This is why some students with strong grammar knowledge still struggle—they're not reading for meaning and rhetorical purpose. The best preparation combines grammar drills with passage reading practice, so you develop both skills and learn to think about why an answer is correct, not just that it follows a rule.
Start by taking a full, timed practice test of just the Writing and Language section, then categorize every wrong answer by type: Is it a grammar rule issue (comma usage, verb tense, pronoun agreement)? A vocabulary/word choice problem? A question about sentence structure or combining ideas? Or did you miss it because you misread the passage or didn't understand what the question asked? Most students find patterns quickly—maybe they lose points to comma rules and tone questions but nail everything else. Once you've identified 2-3 categories where you consistently miss points, you can drill those specifically. A tutor accelerates this process by analyzing your practice tests and spotting patterns you might overlook, then building a study plan around your actual weak spots rather than reviewing material you've already mastered.
Test anxiety often stems from feeling unprepared or uncertain about your approach, so the most effective antidote is building real confidence through targeted practice and clear strategies. Develop a simple system before test day—like always reading the full sentence before answering, or flagging every unfamiliar word to consider later—so you're not making decisions on the fly. Practice this system repeatedly on timed drills until it becomes automatic; that automaticity reduces anxiety because you trust your process. It also helps to take practice tests under realistic conditions (quiet room, timed, no phone), so test day feels familiar rather than shocking. Working with a tutor gives you a calm, consistent voice to help you refine your approach and build that confidence through guided practice rather than white-knuckling your way through tests alone.
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