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9+ years
Helaman
Brigham Young University-Provo
Bachelor in Arts, Business Administration and Management

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Jared
I am currently studying at Brigham Young University after graduating from High School in Pennsylvania. I am a high school graduate working towards a BS in Finance and possibly an MBA down the road.
Brigham Young University-Provo
Current Undergrad, Finance
Certified Tutor
Hey, I'm Brock and I am excited to help students improve their SAT, Spanish, and History Skills. I'm here to help you find practically application to your school subjects so they become more interesting and you can see your abilities skyrocket.
Brigham Young University-Idaho
BS
Certified Tutor
Ben
The SAT Writing and Language section tests whether students can spot errors in context — subject-verb agreement buried in long sentences, misplaced modifiers, and transitions that don't logically connect ideas. Ben's background as a doctoral-level academic writer means he catches these issues instin...
Roosevelt University
PHD, Clinical Psychology
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Matthew
I'm Matthew. I look forward to getting to know you or someone you love, as well as helping them succeed in their endeavors to master whatever tests, subjects, or ideas they wish. I am a student at Brigham Young University, and am currently an undecided major. I have a passion for tutoring and helpin...
Brigham Young University-Provo
Current Undergrad, Undecided
Certified Tutor
10+ years
I am also figuring out the reason the student doesn't understand the material in the first place. I also have always enjoyed the perspective I get from teaching. It gives me a better overall understanding of the subject, so I am even more prepared for future lessons and future jobs.
University
Bachelor's
Certified Tutor
16+ years
John
After scoring a 36 ACT composite and earning a BFA with an English concentration, John knows how sentences are built — and more importantly, how they break. He teaches the SAT Writing and Language section through the lens of editing and revision, training students to spot where a passage loses its l...
University of St Thomas
Bachelor of Fine Arts, English/Drama
American Academy of Dramatic Arts
Associates, Acting
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Nina
I am a recent graduate from a masters program in biostatistics at Columbia University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in biological sciences, with a focus in neurobiology at Northwestern University. In August, I will be starting a doctoral program in biostatistics at NYU. I was a teaching assistant ...
Columbia University
Masters in biostatistics
Northwestern University
Bachelor of Arts in biological sciences (focus in neurobiology)
Columbia University in the City of New York
Current Grad Student, Biostatistics
Certified Tutor
Most SAT Writing and Language mistakes come down to a handful of grammar rules — subject-verb agreement across long clauses, comma splices, pronoun ambiguity — and Elena drills those patterns until students spot errors almost reflexively. Her 1600 SAT and her legal writing training at UChicago give ...
Cornell University
Bachelor in Arts
University of Chicago Law School
Juris Doctor, Law
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Michelle
Comma splices, misplaced modifiers, and subject-verb agreement buried in complex sentences — the SAT Writing and Language section tests grammar rules most students have never been explicitly taught. Michelle scored a 1570 composite and approaches this section by drilling the specific conventions the...
Baylor College of Medicine
Current Grad Student, M.D.
Rice University
Bachelor's in Biochemistry and Cell Biology
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Alex
Most SAT Writing and Language mistakes come from the same handful of grammar patterns: subject-verb agreement across long modifying phrases, comma splices disguised by transition words, and misplaced modifiers. Alex's 1590 SAT score reflects deep familiarity with these traps, and he teaches students...
Washington and Lee University
Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Elliot
Elliot's neuroscience PhD required writing and revising dense, argument-driven prose where every transition had to earn its place and every clause needed grammatical precision — the exact editing instincts the SAT Writing and Language section tests. He teaches students to diagnose each question by t...
Hampshire College
Bachelor in Arts, Cognitive Science
Vanderbilt University
Doctor of Philosophy, Neuroscience
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Mimi
I am an interdisciplinary educator with an Ed.M. from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and a B.A. from Dartmouth College. My background is primarily in integrated arts learning and museum education and I specialize in visual arts, history and art history, and object-based learning. In all su...
Harvard University
Masters in Education, Education
Dartmouth College
B.A.
Certified Tutor
8+ years
Anna
Medical school admissions forced Anna to write and revise under pressure — personal statements, research abstracts, clinical case reports — all genres where every word has to earn its place and sloppy grammar kills credibility. She brings that same editorial ruthlessness to the SAT Writing and Langu...
Northwestern University
Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
Northwestern University
Graduated (Honors Program in Medical Education)
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Chelain
I am currently a resident physician at Northwestern Hospital.
Thomas Jefferson University
PHD, PhD: Molecular Pharmacology and Structural Biology; MD: Medicine. Currently a Resident in Radiation Oncology at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. C
Swarthmore College
Bachelors, Biology, Psychology
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Frequently Asked Questions
Score improvement depends on your starting point and effort level, but students typically see gains of 50-100+ points when working with a tutor on targeted strategies and consistent practice. The Writing and Language section rewards precision and pattern recognition, so focused instruction on grammar rules, rhetorical skills, and question types can lead to meaningful improvements relatively quickly compared to other sections.
Many students struggle with pacing—the section moves quickly and requires both careful reading and quick decision-making. Others find it difficult to distinguish between similar answer choices or miss the rhetorical questions that test writing style rather than grammar rules. A tutor can help you identify whether your weak spots are grammar-based, strategy-based, or timing-related, then build a plan to address them.
Most students benefit from taking 4-6 full practice tests spaced throughout their study period, with additional practice on individual Writing and Language sections. The key is not just taking tests, but reviewing every mistake afterward to understand why you chose wrong and what the correct approach should have been. A tutor can guide you through this review process to maximize what you learn from each practice test.
You have about 35 minutes to complete 44 questions, so pacing yourself at roughly 45 seconds per question is essential. Many students benefit from reading the full sentence or passage first to understand context, then tackling the questions. A tutor can help you develop a personalized pacing strategy and practice it repeatedly so it becomes automatic on test day.
The SAT focuses on grammar rules you've learned in school—subject-verb agreement, pronoun clarity, verb tense consistency, and comma usage—rather than obscure technical rules. However, you do need to recognize these patterns quickly and understand why an answer is correct, not just that it sounds right. Personalized tutoring helps you build this pattern recognition and confidence in your grammar knowledge.
Rhetorical skills questions ask you to evaluate how well a sentence or phrase serves the author's purpose, fits the tone, or supports the main idea—rather than testing grammar. These questions trip up many students because there's no single "grammar rule" to apply; you need to understand context and intent. A tutor can teach you how to approach these questions systematically by identifying the passage's purpose and tone first.
Your first session typically includes a diagnostic assessment—either a recent practice test or a timed Writing and Language section—so a tutor can identify your specific strengths and weaknesses. You'll discuss your target score, timeline, and any test anxiety concerns. From there, the tutor will create a personalized study plan focused on your biggest opportunities for improvement.
With Provo's average student-teacher ratio of about 20:1, getting individualized attention in class can be challenging during busy school years. Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who work around your school schedule, focusing specifically on SAT Writing and Language skills without duplicating what you're learning in English class. This personalized instruction complements your regular coursework and builds test-specific strategies you won't get elsewhere.
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