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BA University of Miami
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BA Northeastern University
6+ Years Tutoring

I am a college student at Northeastern University Honors College majoring in cell and molecular biology on the premed track. I have four years of private tutoring experience in several subjects for elementary and middle school students. However, I am especially passionate about English and science and I look forward to sharing this passion with my students! I believe that building a strong foundation will eventually lead to academic exellence. Along with staying academically competitive, I want to foster a love of learning within my students that will nourish their curiosity and keep them inspired.

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Robert
BA CUNY Hunter College
6+ Years Tutoring

I'm a student at the Macaulay Honors College at Hunter College majoring in economics and minoring in Spanish on the pre-med track. I'm a volunteer researcher for The Microbe Directory at Weill Cornell Medical College, and a clinical volunteer at the Cardiac Care Unit at NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital. I have experience tutoring middle school and high school kids for SAT prep. As a tutor, I created over 100 math and English practice worksheets, and administered, graded, and went over several full-length SAT practice tests.

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Fayad
BA University
6+ Years Tutoring
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Catherine
BA University
1+ Years Tutoring

I am a civil engineer currently working in Manhattan, NY and have recently graduated from Cooper Union with a degree in civil engineering. I have over five years of professional tutoring experience in standardized tests, mathematics of all levels, physics, and more. I strive to make learning fun, comprehensive, and engaging. My method is to ensure that students understand the fundamentals and gradually progress to more challenging problems to provide students with a complete grasp of the subject and empower them for future study. My greatest strengths are my patience and thoroughness while tutoring. In my spare time, I enjoy yoga, reading, and concerts.

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Olga
Current Undergrad, English CUNY Brooklyn College
9+ Years Tutoring

I am currently a student at Macaulay Honors at Brooklyn College, part of the BAMD Program. Teaching has always been a favorite past time of mine, and I tend to excel in science and writing classes. My goal is to help everyone I can with these subjects and more!

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Cristino
BA New York University
1+ Years Tutoring

I am excited to tutor because I know what it feels like to get stuck and I'm happy to help people who encounter challenges in their studies. Though frustrating, there's something really valuable about these moments when you're not quite getting it. It means that by proceeding slowly and practicing a new concept or strategy you'll learn a new skill that will stick with you even more because it took some work to master. My focus in teaching is in French and, more broadly, language arts. I studied French Literature at New York University because of my passion for literature, creativity, and expression. Learning a new language opens up more than just a new literary world but also lets you tap into another set of human experiences, expression, emotion, history. I think the greatest reward in teaching French and language arts is helping a student connect with a text and gain access to someone else's experience, what someone else thought important enough to write down, and then how this connection can help reframe the reader's thinking - deepening, challenging, or shifting the ways our own thought. Apart from the study and appreciation of literature, learning a language at a linguistic level is invaluable. It promotes human connection, openness of thought, and pushes one's own capacity and diversity of self-expression.

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Christopher
BA CUNY Brooklyn College
9+ Years Tutoring

I am currently a junior at the Macaulay Honors College. I am a Business Administration major on a music business career path. I enjoy listening to music, hip-hop dance, giving advice, and overall bettering myself. I excel in SAT and test-taking skills, as well as business concepts.

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Matthew
BA CUNY Hunter College
5+ Years Tutoring

I'm Matthew, and I'm here to help you or your student appreciate and understand math or physics. I have plenty of tutoring experience, ranging from tutoring at the local library to working in a UNESCO-recognized organization to help students in foreign countries learn English. Whether you're looking to make HW a bit easier or you need more in-depth discussion of core topics, I'd love the opportunity to help you out!

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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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Nina
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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Miranda
BA Pomona College
1+ Years Tutoring

I am a new graduate of Pomona College, in Claremont, CA, where I studied Religion and Philosophy. While there, I wrote many papers of a wide variety, working on strong arguments, organization, and phrasing. I peer edited as well as volunteering with groups that mentored high school students, focusing on college admissions work, continuing and expanding my experiences from high school of tutoring for standardized testing. Additionally, I taught beginning violin to younger children.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The SSAT (Secondary School Admission Test) is a standardized exam used by independent and selective schools to evaluate student readiness for admission. Many students in Staten Island take the SSAT when applying to private middle or high schools, as it helps admissions committees assess verbal reasoning, reading comprehension, math, and writing skills across a competitive applicant pool.

Score improvement depends on your starting point, study consistency, and specific areas needing work. Students typically see meaningful gains—often 50-100+ points—within 8-12 weeks of focused preparation, especially when working with a tutor to identify weak areas and refine test-taking strategies. The key is targeted practice on question types that challenge you most, combined with timed practice tests to build confidence and pacing skills.

Reading comprehension and math problem-solving are the most common challenge areas, though this varies by student. Reading struggles often stem from time management and understanding nuanced question types, while math challenges typically involve word problems and geometry. A tutor can diagnose your specific weak spots through practice tests and create a study plan that targets those areas rather than spending time on sections you already handle well.

Your first session typically includes a diagnostic assessment—either a full practice test or targeted questions across all sections—to identify your strengths and gaps. The tutor will review your results, discuss your target score and timeline, and create a personalized study plan that prioritizes the areas where you'll gain the most points. This foundation ensures every session after that is focused and efficient.

Test anxiety often stems from unfamiliarity with question formats and uncertainty about timing. Working with a tutor reduces anxiety by building familiarity through repeated exposure to real SSAT questions, teaching proven test-taking strategies, and conducting timed practice tests in a low-pressure environment. As you gain confidence in your abilities and develop a solid game plan for test day, the anxiety naturally decreases.

Most students benefit from 8-12 weeks of consistent preparation, with tutoring sessions typically occurring 1-2 times per week. Your ideal timeline depends on your current skills, target score, and how much independent practice you complete between sessions. Starting earlier gives you more flexibility to address weak areas thoroughly and take multiple practice tests, which is crucial for building test-taking stamina and confidence.

Varsity Tutors connects you with experienced SSAT tutors who understand the test format, question types, and strategies that drive score improvement. You can share your target score, timeline, and preferred schedule, and we'll match you with a tutor who fits your needs. The process is straightforward—you'll have a personalized tutor ready to start building your study plan quickly.

Practice tests are essential because they simulate real test conditions, help you identify timing issues, and reveal patterns in the types of questions you struggle with. Taking full-length practice tests under timed conditions builds stamina and confidence, while reviewing your results with a tutor helps you understand why you missed questions and refine your approach. Most students should complete 3-5 full practice tests during their preparation period.

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