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Joshua

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Joshua

JD
Joshua's other Tutor Subjects
CLEP Introduction to Business Law
CLEP
LSAT Reading Comprehension
LSAT Logical Reasoning

I believe that everyone is far more capable of learning than they believe, and that we all have unique styles of learning because we all come from different backgrounds with distinct experiences and values. With that, my goal is to learn as much about my students as possible and tailor curricula to ...

Education

Suffolk University

JD

Kate

Certified Tutor

Kate

Masters, Environmental Engineering
Kate's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
College Algebra
Pre-Calculus

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 ...

Education

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Masters, Environmental Engineering

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Bachelors

Test Scores
SAT
1580
Jai

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Jai

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Jai's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Electrical Engineering
ACT Writing

I'm a recent Stanford graduate (Electrical Engineering and Computer Science), and have been working at a major Management Consulting firm for a few years now. I personally scored a 2360 (out of 2400) on the SAT and 35 on the ACT and was successful in gaining admission to several top universities. I'...

Education

Stanford University

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Test Scores
SAT
1590
ACT
35
Jessica

Certified Tutor

Jessica

PHD, Medicine
Jessica's other Tutor Subjects
College Algebra
Calculus
Algebra
Honors Chemistry

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...

Education

Nova Southeastern University

PHD, Medicine

University of Pennsylvania

Bachelors, History

University of Pennsylvania

undergraduate

Test Scores
SAT
1540
Erika

Certified Tutor

Erika

Master of Public Policy, Public Policy
Erika's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

I am available to tutor middle and high school math, history and test prep. I have tutored math and history in the past and I previously taught a test prep course at a school in Hanoi, Vietnam. I have a lot of experience teaching all the need-to-know tricks to doing great on the SATS/ACTS! When I am...

Education

Harvard University

Master of Public Policy, Public Policy

Test Scores
ACT
32
Jeffrey

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Jeffrey

Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering
Jeffrey's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Calculus
Geometry
Calculus
Algebra

I am enrolled in the Mechanical Engineering PhD program at Rice University which will begin Fall 2020, and I am hoping to return to academia as a professor after earning my PhD. In the meantime, I am looking to share my passion for gaining knowledge, specifically in STEM, by educating the up and com...

Education

University of Notre Dame

Bachelor of Science

Rice University

Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering

Test Scores
ACT
34
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
Matthew

Certified Tutor

Matthew

Bachelors in Human Biology (concentration in Bioinformatics and Stem Cell Science)
Matthew's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Algebra 3/4
Arithmetic

I'm a highly creative person who works best with visual thinkers. Very recently graduated from Stanford University, I majored in Human Biology with a concentration in Bioinformatics and Stem Cell Science. Technical though my background may be, I am currently gigging as a singer/songwriter/composer i...

Education

Stanford University

Bachelors in Human Biology (concentration in Bioinformatics and Stem Cell Science)

Test Scores
SAT
1510
Annie

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Annie

Current Grad Student, MD
Annie's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

I am currently a second year medical student. I was a Physiological Sciences major at UCLA (class of 2015), and pursued research during my gap year between undergrad and medical school.

Education

University of California Los Angeles

Bachelors, Physiological Sciences

Drexel University College of Medicine

Current Grad Student, MD

Test Scores
SAT
1540
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

Frequently Asked Questions

Mississippi Bar Exam preparation covers multiple components: the Multistate Bar Examination (MBE), the Mississippi Essay Examination (MEE), and the Multistate Performance Test (MPT). Tutors help students master substantive law across 7 major subjects, develop essay-writing strategies, and practice performance tasks under timed conditions. A comprehensive prep plan typically addresses each section's unique demands and your individual knowledge gaps.

While bar prep courses provide general curriculum to thousands of students, personalized 1-on-1 instruction focuses on your specific weaknesses and learning style. Tutors can identify which subjects need deeper review, adjust pacing based on your progress, and provide targeted feedback on your essays and practice tests. This customized approach often leads to faster improvement than working through standardized materials alone.

Many students struggle with time management during the MBE section, essay organization and issue spotting, and balancing breadth of knowledge with depth in specific subjects. Others find it difficult to maintain focus during months of preparation or to identify which topics require the most attention. Personalized tutoring helps you address these challenges directly rather than following a one-size-fits-all study plan.

Your first session typically includes an assessment of your current knowledge, review of your practice test scores, and discussion of your timeline and goals. The tutor will identify your strongest and weakest subject areas, discuss your learning preferences, and create a customized study plan. This foundation ensures that all subsequent sessions are targeted and efficient.

The ideal balance depends on your strengths and weaknesses. Most students benefit from building strong substantive law knowledge first (which supports all three sections), then dedicating focused time to essay writing and performance task strategies. Tutors can help you allocate study time based on your practice test results and the weight each section carries in your jurisdiction's scoring.

Most bar exam candidates spend 6-12 weeks in intensive preparation, though this varies based on your background and how soon you're sitting for the exam. Starting earlier allows for a more relaxed pace and deeper mastery of complex subjects. Tutors can help you develop a realistic timeline based on your current knowledge level and the exam date.

Yes. Essay tutoring focuses on issue spotting, organization, rule explanation, and analysis—the core components of high-scoring essays. Tutors review your practice essays, provide detailed feedback, and help you develop a consistent writing system. With targeted practice and feedback, most students see measurable improvement in their essay scores.

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