Your first session is an assessment and planning meeting. A tutor will discuss your current academic standing, specific challenges (whether that's essay writing, exam preparation, or mastering difficult concepts), and your college goals. Together, you'll create a personalized plan that outlines focus areas, realistic timelines, and what success looks like for you. This foundation ensures every subsequent session is purposeful and aligned with your needs.

College students often struggle with time management, balancing multiple demanding courses, transitioning from high school to college-level rigor, and developing effective study strategies for complex material. Many also face challenges with writing at the college level, preparing for standardized tests like the GRE or GMAT, or mastering quantitative skills required for their major. Personalized tutoring addresses these specific pain points with strategies tailored to your situation and goals.

Varsity Tutors connects students with expert tutors across virtually all college subjects, including STEM fields (calculus, chemistry, biology, physics), humanities (literature, history, writing), business and economics, foreign languages, and test preparation for graduate entrance exams. Whether you need help with a challenging core requirement or specialized coursework in your major, we can match you with a tutor who has expertise in that area and understands college-level expectations.

Yes. Varsity Tutors connects students with tutors experienced in preparing for the GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT, and other graduate entrance exams. These high-stakes tests require specific strategies and deep content knowledge—personalized tutoring allows you to focus on your weakest areas, learn test-specific techniques, and build confidence before test day. Many students see significant score improvements with targeted, individualized preparation.

Varsity Tutors offers flexible tutoring packages with pricing that varies based on tutor expertise, subject, and your specific needs. There's no long-term contract required—you can start with a few sessions to see if it's a good fit. To get started, simply tell us about your goals and what you need help with, and we'll match you with a qualified tutor who can begin working with you right away.

Varsity Tutors works with tutors who have strong academic backgrounds, often holding bachelor's or advanced degrees in their subject areas. Many have professional experience in their fields or years of tutoring experience helping college students succeed. All tutors are vetted for expertise and teaching ability, ensuring you're getting support from someone who truly understands college-level material and can explain it effectively.

Progress looks different depending on your goals—it might be improved exam scores, stronger essay grades, better understanding of complex material, or increased confidence in class participation. Your tutor will help you set clear, measurable goals at the start and track progress through regular check-ins. Many students see noticeable improvements in grades and understanding within 4-6 weeks of consistent, focused tutoring.