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Julia

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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...

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The College of William & Mary

Bachelors, English & Linguistics

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1600
Emily

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Emily

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Emily's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Calculus
Algebra
AP Biology

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 Depart...

Education

Indiana University-Bloomington

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis

Doctor of Medicine, Community Health and Preventive Medicine

Test Scores
SAT
1480
ACT
35
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
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
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
Samantha

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Samantha

Current Grad Student, MD
Samantha's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Algebra 3/4
Geometry

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 stu...

Education

Duke University

Bachelors in Global Health Determinants, Behaviors, and Interventions

Harvard Medical School

Current Grad Student, MD

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1600
ACT
36
Austin

Certified Tutor

15+ years

Austin

Bachelors
Austin's other Tutor Subjects
Elementary Math
Calculus
Algebra
Elementary School Math
Education

University of Notre Dame

Bachelors

Test Scores
SAT
1570
ACT
33
Hailey

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Hailey

Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Hailey's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Trigonometry
Pre-Calculus

I am a senior in the honors college at the University of Georgia, where I have a full tuition Zell Miller Scholarship, as well as a National Merit Scholarship and a Woodruff Scholarship. I am majoring in psychology and mathematics with a minor in German. In addition to my studies, I am active in the...

Education

University of Georgia

Bachelor of Science, Psychology

Test Scores
SAT
1570
Joey

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Joey

Bachelor in Arts, Theater Arts
Joey's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Trigonometry
Geometry
Calculus

I am a graduate of Columbia University with a degree in Drama and Theatre Arts. I taught math and essay writing to my peers in high school and college, and have tutored a close friend in her mathematics courses since junior year of high school. I am most comfortable and passionate about tutoring SAT...

Education

Columbia University in the City of New York

Bachelor in Arts, Theater Arts

Test Scores
SAT
1570
Philip

Certified Tutor

Philip

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Fashion Design
Philip's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Arithmetic
Middle School Math
Elementary Math

I'm a graduate of Columbia College Chicago; after exploring many fields of interest (writing, linguistics, computer science, and more), I completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Fashion Design graduating Cum Laude.

Education

Columbia College Chicago

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Fashion Design

Test Scores
SAT
1560
ACT
34

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Wesley

AP Calculus AB Tutor • +72 Subjects

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 Materials Science and Engineering. With two engineering degrees, I feel comfortable working with students in all realms of Math and Science.

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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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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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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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Ethan

AP Statistics Tutor • +66 Subjects

I am not teaching or grading papers, I can usually be found playing some brass instrument or another, umpiring baseball, trying out a new recipe in the kitchen, or spending far too much time on Netflix.

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Arthur

Statistics Tutor • +51 Subjects

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.

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Max

AP Statistics Tutor • +51 Subjects

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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Ken

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +34 Subjects

I am a Wake Forest University graduate with a degree in Psychology, and I am currently pursuing a career as a physical therapist.

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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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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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Frequently Asked Questions

Score improvement depends on your starting point and study timeline, but most students see meaningful gains with focused preparation. Students who work with tutors for 8-12 weeks typically improve by 50-150 points, with some seeing larger jumps if they're addressing specific skill gaps. The key is identifying exactly where you're losing points—whether that's pacing on the quantitative section, inference questions in reading, or sentence completion problems—and targeting those areas strategically.

Reading comprehension and the upper-level verbal section challenge most students because they require both fast reading and deep understanding of nuanced questions. The quantitative section often trips up students on pacing—they get bogged down on hard problems and run out of time for easier ones later. A tutor can help you develop a strategy for each section: learning to predict answer choices in verbal, spotting trap answers in math, and managing your time so you're not rushing through questions you could get right.

Timing strategy is crucial—the SSAT isn't just about knowing the material, it's about getting the most points in the time you have. Many students waste valuable minutes on difficult problems early on and then rush through easier questions at the end. Tutors help you learn when to move on from a hard problem, how to allocate time across sections, and specific techniques like skimming vs. close reading for different passage types. With the right pacing plan, most students gain 10-30 points just from better time management.

Test anxiety often comes from feeling unprepared or not trusting your skills under pressure. Working with a tutor builds confidence through repetition and success—you'll take dozens of practice questions and full-length tests, so the real test feels familiar rather than scary. Tutors also teach you concrete strategies for the test day itself: breathing techniques, how to manage time so you're not panicking, and how to recover if you hit a hard section. When you've practiced the timing, know your weak spots are addressed, and have tested yourself many times, anxiety naturally decreases.

Taking 4-6 full-length practice tests under timed conditions is ideal, with spacing between them so you have time to learn from each one. The first practice test helps you establish a baseline and identify weak areas. Middle tests let you practice new strategies and see if they're working. Your final tests should feel like dress rehearsals—same timing, same setting, same pressure. A tutor will help you review each practice test strategically, focusing on the patterns in your mistakes rather than just going over the answers.

The writing sample is your chance to show schools how you think and express yourself—it's less about perfection and more about clarity and organization. You'll have 25 minutes to write one essay on a prompt, so practice is essential. Tutors help you develop a quick planning process, learn how to write a clear thesis with supporting examples, and practice writing under time pressure. The goal isn't to write like a novelist; it's to write a coherent, well-organized essay with specific examples. Most students improve significantly by practicing 8-10 timed essays with feedback.

A typical preparation timeline is 8-12 weeks, with 5-8 hours per week of focused study. This gives you time to learn the question formats, build skills, and practice under timed conditions. If you're starting from a lower baseline or aiming for a very high score, 12-16 weeks may be better. Starting earlier also reduces stress and prevents last-minute cramming. A tutor can create a personalized study plan based on your goal score, current skills, and test date, then adjust it as you progress.

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