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MS Columbia University • BA Northwestern University
10+ Years Tutoring

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 at Columbia University in my department and also have tutored graduate students and undergraduates privately as well. My primary areas of tutoring are math and statistics coursework in addition to math sections on standardized tests such as the GRE and GMAT. I am very passionate about helping students feel more confident and excited about math. In my spare time, I enjoy running, playing piano, and spending time with friends and family.

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Mimi
MS Harvard University • BA Dartmouth College
6+ Years Tutoring

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 subjects, I take a creative, inquiry-based and learner-centered approach, designing opportunities for each unique individual to meet their learning goals.

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Joey
BA Columbia University in the City of New York
9+ Years Tutoring

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 prep, particularly the Math section and subject tests. I believe in supporting and encouraging my students and making material as accessible as possible, breaking down what may be difficult subject matter into terms and concepts that they already understand. I firmly believe in the potential of every student to grasp material that they may think is out of reach, and aim to reduce the stress factor of studying as much as possible. Outside of tutoring, I am a professional actor and playwright, and in my free time (a rare, mystical thing these days) I enjoy playing guitar and mandolin, practicing yoga, and my PS4.

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Dennis
BA New York University
1+ Years Tutoring

I am currently attending New York University where I am pursuing a degree in Finance and Statistics. I have previous experience tutoring individuals in math, a subject I have always excelled at academically. My knowledge and interest in mathematics, makes it easy for me to frame and deconstruct seemingly complicated concepts and theories in ways students will be able to understand and remember. Outside of academia I enjoy playing tennis, going to movies, and spending time with friends and family.

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Sherry
BA University of Chicago
10+ Years Tutoring

I am a graduate of the University of Chicago, with a bachelor's degree in psychology and linguistics. Currently, I am pursuing a master's degree in speech-language pathology at Teachers College, Columbia University. In the past, I have worked as a teacher's aide in a public school classroom, a mentor to middle school girls, an instructor and tutor at the literacy education organization 826, and a summer camp counselor. I tutor a diverse range of subjects, and I find that I especially enjoy tutoring language arts, reading, and writing at all levels, from elementary school all the way up to college/grad school test prep. As a tutor, I am committed to helping students reach their full potential as learners. Throughout my years as an educator, I have seen firsthand the remarkable academic growth that can occur when tutors provide students with the individualized support that they need. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, journaling, and learning about other languages and cultures.

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Katherine
BA University of California-Berkeley
15+ Years Tutoring
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Rachel
BA University
13+ Years Tutoring
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James
BA Harvard University
1+ Years Tutoring

I am currently a senior at Harvard College where I study chemistry, and I'll be attending Columbia Medical School next year. I have years of experience tutoring college students in math (mostly calculus) and chemistry including both general and organic chemistry. In addition, I am very familiar with all sections of the SAT and ACT having prepared several high school students for these tests. I believe that every student is capable of boosting his or her baseline score on these tests, so long as he or she works hard to get to know the format of the tests and the most popular types of questions. I tutor because I love seeing students develop a genuine passion for the subjects they once disliked (such as math and science), once they understand the power of these subjects and their applications to the real world.

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Christopher
BA Columbia University in the City of New York
10+ Years Tutoring

I'm a graduate of Columbia University with a B.A. in History. I'm passionate about history and English, but I'm a competent math tutor as well. I have received outstanding scores on my SAT and AP tests, and am confident in my ability to pass on these skills to the next generation.

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Richard
BA Harvard University
1+ Years Tutoring

Having spent a year as a course assistant in Harvard's math department while majoring in Government, Richard sits at an unusual crossroads — equally comfortable with the PSAT's no-calculator algebra questions and the evidence-based reading passages that demand careful argument tracking. His perfect 1600 SAT means he's already dismantled every question type the PSAT mirrors, and he uses that dual fluency to teach students how to shift gears between sections without losing momentum.

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Daniel
BA Yeshiva University
1+ Years Tutoring

I am planning now to shift to a more educational career. Last year I worked at a small tutoring center, and I decided to branch out even more and work here.

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Justin
BA Washington University in St. Louis • Doctor of Philosophy, Computational Mathematics University of Chicago
9+ Years Tutoring

I am an aspiring applied mathematician, with particular interest in image processing and climate science. I graduated in May 2017 from Washington University in St. Louis with a bachelor's in physics and mathematics, and am beginning a PhD program in September 2017 at the University of Chicago in Computational and Applied Mathematics. I've tutored introductory physics students for three years and enjoyed it thoroughly, as a chance to help other students while revisiting fundamental concepts to enhance my own knowledge. I'm eager to continue reaching out and helping students of math and physics to succeed and, furthermore, to appreciate the beauty and power of these subjects.

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Vivian
BA Yale University
5+ Years Tutoring

Vivian scored a 1530 on the SAT and a perfect 36 on the ACT, so she's navigated both test architectures the PSAT draws from — a rare double perspective that sharpens her ability to teach the underlying reasoning behind each question type. Her history degree built the close-reading and argumentation skills that the Evidence-Based Reading section rewards, while her extensive standardized test prep background means she can quickly diagnose where a student's timing or strategy falls apart on the Writing and Language section.

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Jamie
BA PENN. STATE University • Doctor of Medicine, MD Program Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Jefferson University
1+ Years Tutoring

I am a Penn State Graduate (B.S.) and am currently a student at Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Jefferson University. My goal as a tutor is to help make the subjects I love approachable to other students, and to teach the study techniques that have served me well in school. I have tutored people in Biology, Physiology, general and Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Writing proficiency, and Physics. I also teach SHSAT prep to 7th graders. I am qualified to teach strategy and content for the SAT and MCAT, as well as high school Science, Writing, and Math classes. My greatest strength as a tutor is my ability to simplify abstract concepts using analogies and real-life comparisons so that anybody can learn them. Showing students how their studies relate to the rest of the world is the best way to create long term interest and understanding. My main focus is typically "teaching toward the test," as making sure my students get the grades they need is always the priority.

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Aaron
BA Columbia University in the City of New York
5+ Years Tutoring

I am a student at Columbia University in the City of New York studying biochemistry on the pre-medicine track. I also enjoy meeting new people, exploring world cultures, and developing my sense of self.

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Kevin
MS New York University • BA New York University
1+ Years Tutoring

I am currently a prospective Computer Science Major at New York University. I am aiming for a 5 year bachelor's/master's degree in the College of Arts and Sciences. With tutoring, I am very patient, and it is my goal to make sure my tutees absolutely understand the material they need help with. In general, I explain things in a lot of detail, which could be unnecessary at times, but I think that is better than not explaining enough. Because I'm majoring in Computer Science, that is one of my strongest subjects to tutor in, but I am able to tutor Algebra, Calculus, Geometry, and SAT Math. Outside of academics, I am an avid League of Legends player (and other games too), and I play piano every day.

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Mariya
BA University of Chicago
6+ Years Tutoring

I am a very patient tutor who tries to understand exactly where the student is struggling and how they can improve. Outside of the classroom, you can often find me baking or drawing!

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Catherine
MS Oxford Graduate School
9+ Years Tutoring

I'm thrilled every time one of my students begins to understand a grammar concept or reads alone, and that enthusiasm for both small victories and language and literature that is yet to be studied is contagious.

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Margaret
MS Middlebury College
1+ Years Tutoring

Having written professionally in both English and French for the State Department and two publishing companies, Margaret knows exactly how grammar and rhetoric function under pressure — which is what the PSAT's Writing and Language section tests when it asks students to fix sentence structure, tighten arguments, and choose precise wording in context. Her 1590 SAT means she's operated at the top of the test the PSAT mirrors, and her bilingual background gives her an unusual ability to explain English grammar conventions from the ground up, especially for students who've never been taught the 'why' behind the rules. Rated 5.0 by students.

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Jonathan
MS Rutgers University (New Brunswick) • BA Dartmouth College
1+ Years Tutoring

I'm currently taking courses at Columbia University in mathematics and computer science because I feel that there is still (and always will be) more to learn.

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Rachel
BA Yale College
10+ Years Tutoring

I am a recent medical school graduate excited to spend extra time teaching and tutoring other students.

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Garrett
BA University of Pennsylvania
14+ Years Tutoring
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Brian
BA University of Chicago
9+ Years Tutoring

I'm a rising sophomore at UChicago studying economics. I've been helping out people study for exams and school for several years now. Last summer, I helped teach several SAT classes as a TA for Ivy Global. During my time at Stuyvesant High School, I spent two years editing opinions columns and tutoring underclassmen in math and English. I love helping out people seeing them have their "aha!" moment makes my day!

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Moriah
BA Cornell University
1+ Years Tutoring

Scoring 1550 on the SAT gave Moriah a sharp sense of what the PSAT is actually testing — especially the evidence-based reading questions where students need to pair a correct answer with the line reference that supports it. Her day-to-day work at a preparatory school centers on standardized test reading sections, so she knows exactly where students lose points and how to tighten their approach to command-of-evidence and words-in-context items. Rated 5.0 by students.

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Alexa
BA New York University
9+ Years Tutoring

Linguistics training at NYU gives Alexa an unusual advantage on the PSAT's Writing and Language section — she doesn't just know grammar rules, she understands *why* English works the way it does, which makes spotting context-dependent errors almost automatic. Her professional editing background reinforces that instinct, and a 1550 SAT confirms she can execute across the full test under timed conditions. Rated 4.7 by students.

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Katherine
BA University of Pennsylvania
1+ Years Tutoring

Scoring a 1550 on the SAT means Katherine already knew the test inside and out before the PSAT even entered the picture — the two exams share the same structure, question styles, and scoring logic. She breaks down the Evidence-Based Reading passages and no-calculator math traps that tend to cost students the most points, turning the PSAT into genuine SAT prep rather than a standalone hurdle.

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Julia
BA Stanford University
6+ Years Tutoring

Stanford's economics curriculum drills the same quantitative reasoning and data interpretation that dominates the PSAT's math sections — and Julia applies that training to teach students how to decode word problems and no-calculator algebra without second-guessing their setup. Her 1590 SAT means she's already conquered the test architecture the PSAT is built from, and she uses that familiarity to sharpen pacing across both the math and evidence-based reading sections. Rated 4.8 by students.

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Megan
BA Brown University
9+ Years Tutoring

I am passionate about creative writing, language-learning and social justice.

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Henry
BA New York University
1+ Years Tutoring

Studying Business and Political Economy at NYU Stern means Henry reads data-heavy passages and constructs written arguments daily — two skills the PSAT tests relentlessly across its Evidence-Based Reading and Writing sections. His 1580 SAT shows he's already conquered the test architecture the PSAT mirrors, and he uses that experience to teach students how to pace the Writing and Language questions by spotting grammar-in-context patterns instead of treating each one as a fresh puzzle.

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Josef
BA Cornell University
1+ Years Tutoring

I am a recent Bachelor of Science from Cornell University, where my studies revolved around applying life science research to health and social studies. I have served as an undergraduate teaching assistant for several courses, and specializes in 1-on-1 tutoring for introductory biochemistry. Biochemistry is my favorite because of how many other disciplines it synthesizes. After achieving a 38 on the MCAT (99.1%), I began mentoring students on test preparation strategies.

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Vansh
BA Washington University in St. Louis
5+ Years Tutoring

I am an incoming student at Washington University in St. Louis. I have been passionate about teaching ever since I had the opportunity to teach at an Indian public school in 2018. It's one of my favorite activities the gives me genuine joy. Hopefully, I'll be able to make teaching fun for you too! Let's succeed together!

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Nitya
BA New York University
5+ Years Tutoring

Scoring a 1550 on the SAT means Nitya already dominated the material the PSAT draws from — the same evidence-based reading passages, grammar conventions, and no-calculator math traps show up on both tests. She breaks down each section's timing strategy separately, since the PSAT's slightly shorter format catches students off guard when they prep only with full SAT materials. Her NYU finance background also makes the data-interpretation and chart-reading questions feel second nature.

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Alexander
BA New York University
6+ Years Tutoring

Alexander teaches the PSAT as a unified test rather than separate sections — his liberal arts background at NYU means he moves fluidly between the Evidence-Based Reading passages and the Heart of Algebra problems, showing students how the same close-reading discipline that untangles a tricky passage also clarifies what a word problem is actually asking. A 1590 SAT confirms he's mastered the test architecture the PSAT mirrors, and his 5.0 rating speaks to how well that cross-section approach lands with students.

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Alex
BA Columbia University in the City of New York
1+ Years Tutoring

Working in a biochemistry lab at NYU Medical Center while applying to med school means Alex reads dense, data-heavy material under pressure every day — the same core skill the PSAT's Evidence-Based Reading passages test when they throw unfamiliar science and social science texts at students. His 1570 SAT and biology background let him cover the quantitative sections just as comfortably, especially the no-calculator problems where students need to reason through algebra without relying on shortcuts. Rated 4.9 by students.

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Stephanie
BA Massachusetts Institute of Technology
4+ Years Tutoring

I'm a recent graduate from MIT with degrees in Computer Science, Molecular Biology, and Political Science. I love to tutor Algebra, Calculus, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Programming and Python, and more!

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Brandon
BA Washington University in St. Louis
1+ Years Tutoring

I'm also a huge music nerd; I love finding new artists and I play the drums myself.

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Susan
BA New York University
9+ Years Tutoring

I am a current undergraduate and rising senior at NYU's Gallatin School of Individualized Study. I chose the Gallatin program because it allows me to study the intersection of all of the subjects I love- particularly biology, chemistry, anthropology, and public health.

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Mo
BA NYU Stern School of Business
9+ Years Tutoring

I am very comfortable tutoring any subject that is listed on my profile.

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Sheena
BA Macaulay Honors College at Hunter College
1+ Years Tutoring

I am pursuing an accelerated Master's Degree in Economics, and a Bachelor's in Chinese language at the Macaulay Honors College at Hunter College. I have been pursuing my passion for teaching and tutoring for over four years. I have taught both privately and in group settings on subjects such as Calculus, Economics, SAT, Math, and much more! I am great with any type of standardized testing: specifically, SAT, SAT II on Math 1 and 2, and HSPT. I genuinely love tutoring these subjects as well as math and writing. I believe strongly that my role as a tutor is to help my students approach the material with an anxiety-free, systematic approach. I know just how to make the testing environment one where a student feels both perfectly at ease and well equipped to succeed. I know first hand that testing and learning can be all too ridden with stress and have great techniques to reduce that. My approach to teaching is simple: kindness, calmness, clarity, and fun. I keep my students consistently engaged with questions. I know how to rephrase questions and bring them back in ways that each student is interested in to see maximum results. Most importantly, I find ways to make the material interesting and easily relatable to my students. A personal investment in material is a great way to see progress!

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Matthew
BA Washington University in St. Louis
1+ Years Tutoring

I am currently conducting breast cancer research as the lab manager in an immunology lab at Columbia University Medical Center. I am extremely comfortable with physics and mathematics (from my studies) as well as biology, chemistry, and biochemistry (through my research experience) and sincerely enjoy tutoring students in those areas. I also enjoy tutoring for standardized tests. While I was studying for the SAT, ACT, and MCAT, all of my preparation was through self-study; as a result, I have a unique approach to preparing for tests that emphasizes knowing the test itself more than the actual material. In addition to tutoring natural sciences and standardized test prep, I tutor Spanish, which I studied for 7 years and spoke for a year while living in Spain. In my spare time, I play guitar, cook for my friends, read, and play with my cat Suki.

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Score improvement depends on your starting point and commitment, but students typically see gains of 50-150 points with focused preparation. A personalized tutor can identify your specific weak areas—whether that's reading comprehension pacing, math concepts, or grammar—and create a targeted study plan to address them systematically over several weeks or months.

Time management is critical since you have limited minutes per section. An experienced tutor can teach you how to prioritize easier questions first, recognize when to skip and return to harder problems, and practice pacing through full-length tests under timed conditions. With regular practice tests, you'll develop a rhythm that works for your speed and accuracy.

Taking a diagnostic practice test is the best first step—it reveals your baseline scores and patterns in mistakes. A tutor can analyze your results to identify whether you struggle with specific question types (like word-in-context or algebra), careless errors under pressure, or time management. This data-driven approach ensures you focus study time where it matters most.

Most students benefit from completing at least 3-4 full-length practice tests over their prep timeline, spaced several weeks apart. This builds familiarity with the format and timing while giving you measurable checkpoints for progress. A tutor can help you review each test strategically, focusing on understanding why you missed questions rather than just logging hours.

Confidence comes from preparation and familiarity. Personalized tutoring reduces anxiety by breaking down the test into manageable sections, building skills progressively, and practicing under realistic test conditions repeatedly. When you understand the question formats, know your strategies, and have evidence of improvement, test day feels less intimidating.

Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors in New York who specialize in PSAT preparation and understand the specific challenges students face. You can match with a tutor based on your needs, preferred learning style, and availability, ensuring personalized instruction tailored to your goals and timeline.

It depends on your individual strengths and weaknesses. Some students find math concepts easier to master with focused practice, while others need more time building reading speed and comprehension. A tutor can assess where you lose the most points and allocate study time accordingly, ensuring balanced preparation without wasting time on sections you already excel in.

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