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Helaman

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Helaman

Bachelor in Arts, Business Administration and Management
Helaman's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Middle School Math
Geometry
Education

Brigham Young University-Provo

Bachelor in Arts, Business Administration and Management

Test Scores
SAT
1520
ACT
33
Jared

Certified Tutor

Jared

Current Undergrad, Finance
Jared's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Finite Mathematics
College Algebra
Calculus

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.

Education

Brigham Young University-Provo

Current Undergrad, Finance

Test Scores
SAT
1510

Certified Tutor

Brock

BS
Brock's other Tutor Subjects
Conversational Spanish

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.

Education

Brigham Young University-Idaho

BS

Test Scores
SAT
1420

Certified Tutor

Ben

PHD, Clinical Psychology
Ben's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Arithmetic
Middle School Math

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...

Education

Roosevelt University

PHD, Clinical Psychology

Test Scores
SAT
1550
ACT
34

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Matthew

Current Undergrad, Undecided
Matthew's other Tutor Subjects
1st Grade Math
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Geometry

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...

Education

Brigham Young University-Provo

Current Undergrad, Undecided

Test Scores
SAT
1530
ACT
35

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Eric

Bachelor's
Eric's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Trigonometry

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.

Education

University

Bachelor's

Test Scores
SAT
1490

Certified Tutor

16+ years

John

Bachelor of Fine Arts, English/Drama
John's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
College Algebra
Middle School Math
Geometry

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...

Education

University of St Thomas

Bachelor of Fine Arts, English/Drama

American Academy of Dramatic Arts

Associates, Acting

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1420
ACT
36

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Nina

Masters in biostatistics
Nina's other Tutor Subjects
Statistics Graduate Level
Statistics
Calculus
Algebra

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 ...

Education

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

Test Scores
SAT
1550

Certified Tutor

Elena

Juris Doctor, Law
Elena's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
SAT Mathematics
SAT Reading

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 ...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor in Arts

University of Chicago Law School

Juris Doctor, Law

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1600

Certified Tutor

Michelle

Current Grad Student, M.D.
Michelle's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Pre-Calculus
Geometry
Calculus

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...

Education

Baylor College of Medicine

Current Grad Student, M.D.

Rice University

Bachelor's in Biochemistry and Cell Biology

Test Scores
SAT
1570

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Alex

Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
Alex's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Pre-Calculus
Calculus
Algebra

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...

Education

Washington and Lee University

Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1590
ACT
36

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Elliot

Doctor of Philosophy, Neuroscience
Elliot's other Tutor Subjects
Statistics Graduate Level
Pre-Algebra
Statistics
Middle School Math

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...

Education

Hampshire College

Bachelor in Arts, Cognitive Science

Vanderbilt University

Doctor of Philosophy, Neuroscience

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1540
ACT
36

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Mimi

Masters in Education, Education
Mimi's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra
Elementary School Math

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...

Education

Harvard University

Masters in Education, Education

Dartmouth College

B.A.

Test Scores
SAT
1560

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Anna

Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
Anna's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Middle School Science
PSAT Writing Skills

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...

Education

Northwestern University

Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology

Northwestern University

Graduated (Honors Program in Medical Education)

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1590
ACT
36

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Chelain

PHD, PhD: Molecular Pharmacology and Structural Biology; MD: Medicine. Currently a Resident in Radiation Oncology at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. C
Chelain's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
College Essays
Literature

I am currently a resident physician at Northwestern Hospital.

Education

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

Test Scores
SAT
1550
ACT
33

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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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