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Melinda
PhD University of Pennsylvania
2+ Years Tutoring

I love to help students to do well on the SAT and ACT Verbal, Reading, and English sections. I have tutored these areas of standardized tests for more than 3 years. My approach is not "standardized" because I enjoy working one-on-one with clients to tailor learning experiences that address each person's unique needs. As a former professor of communication, I also have the skills to help professionals and graduate students with their research and writing. I am currently helping a doctoral student with her dissertation.

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Anatole
BA CUNY Hunter College
3+ Years Tutoring

During sophomore year of college, I had the opportunity to help high school students from underprivileged backgrounds study for the SAT. There were about 30 students in each room with just two teachers, and I knew I had my work cut out for me, but I wanted to make a difference in an important time in their lives as they studied the math and English skills needed to do well on the exam and get accepted to the colleges they desired. Every time I saw a score increase on a practice test, I knew I was making a difference, and that gave me deep satisfaction. On the elementary and middle school level, I've helped family friends who were having difficulty in their classes understand concepts through easy-to-learn tools that simplified what may have seemed complicated before. When they do well on an exam, I know I served them well. I look back on the quote I chose in my high school yearbook from Jackie Robinson, the first Major League Baseball player to cross the color barrier: "A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives." I hope I can make a positive impact on the lives of you and your child.

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Julie
MS University of Pennsylvania • BA Fordham University
1+ Years Tutoring

I am a Special Education English teacher in Philadelphia with a passion for education. I love working with students of all ages to find their learning style and to meet their personal goals. I also love to laugh and have fun while getting work done!

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Nathaniel
MS University of Missouri-Columbia • BA University of Missouri-Columbia
5+ Years Tutoring

I am a writer who works extensively with historical documents and researcher who embraces learning for life. I love making a subject engaging, interesting and ultimately seeing others succeed in their endeavors.

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Joseph
MS London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art • BA University of Dallas
9+ Years Tutoring

I am not teaching, I enjoy going to the movies, spending time with my five younger brothers and sisters, and volunteering within MENSA. I believe that learning can always be made fun and is extremely rewarding when you put in the work. I look forward to sharing my love of all these subjects with you as a future student, and I look forward to meeting you!

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Margot
BA Dartmouth College
1+ Years Tutoring

I am originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, where I attended Menlo School, one of the top private high schools in California. Given my educational background, I am no stranger to the pressures facing today's students--from schoolwork to extracurriculars to college applications and test prep, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. That's why one of my main goals as a tutor is to ease the stress in students' lives. I'm here to help your workload feel manageable (and hopefully fun!) and to encourage you to do your best work. I take this attitude and my teaching style and adapt it to the needs of each individual student. We'll work together to figure out how YOU learn best, what approaches work well for you, and ultimately, how we can achieve your goals. Whether you're a struggling student who needs a patient and a new way of explaining concepts, or a star student who wants a tutor who will challenge you at new levels, I can help you get there. I am passionate about making every student feel confident and prepared, no matter the academic situation.

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Moriah
BA Cornell University
1+ Years Tutoring

I am a graduate of Cornell University and received a Bachelor of Arts in Music. Currently, I am working as an Assistant Director at a preparatory school managing and teaching students simultaneously. In the recent years at the school, I have been focusing more on the Reading portions of standardized tests but have at times assisted students in the math and science portions as well usually one-on-one. I strongly believe that every students has their own style of learning and must learn at their own pace. Although, sometimes giving them too much leeway may not always be the best solution, I am there to also provide encouragement and challenge to make the learning process enjoyable and beneficial. Apart from work, I do enjoy reading, jogging, exploring New York City, and playing the violin during my spare time.

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Emily
AB Gannon University
3+ Years Tutoring

I have always been a strong student and have several years of experience as a peer tutor as well as a over 4 years as a professional tutor. I tutor several subjects at various grade levels. I love teaching English, phonics, reading, and writing and have worked at my university's Writing and Research Center for 2 years. I also really enjoy tutoring math across grade levels. I have successfully helped students improve SAT and ACT scores, achieve admittance into to private grade and high schools, and improve grades in their classes. I work to meet students where they are at, create realistic goals, and make tutoring something to look forward, not dread.

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Karen
MED Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus • MED Misericordia University
5+ Years Tutoring

I have had the opportunity to teach and to tutor thousands of students over my 33 year teaching career. I believe that each student is unique, and that academic skills and weaknesses should be assessed and targeted for the best results. I also hope that it can be a FUN learning experience! I love it when students develop a passion for a subject like Biology, or develop an understanding and/or respect for Algebra, Geometry, etc. Most important to me is that the student ultimately feels successful, and sees improvement. Learning is a lifelong skill, and the desire to become better academically or to pass a class with a particular grade provides the motivation and opportunity to grow! I feel fortunate to be able to assist in those endeavors!

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Nathan
BA University

Hey I'm Nathan, a Junior at the University of Michigan studying Economics and Spanish. I believe the best tutoring is interactive, encouraging, and tailored to each student. Rather than simply giving answers, I ask questions that help students work through problems themselves and understand why an approach works. Outside of school I love watching/playing sports, Catan, poker, house music, and DJing.

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Seohae
MS Cornell University • BA George Mason University

I'm passionate about helping students understand challenging concepts and build confidence in their problem-solving skills. I have over six years of tutoring experience in math, statistics, and programming, working with students at different levels and learning styles. I focus on breaking complex topics into clear, manageable steps and adapting each lesson to the student's needs, goals, and pace. My goal is for students to understand not just the answer, but how to get there independently.

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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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Susan
Undergraduate Degree University of Central Florida • Undergraduate Degree Florida Institute of Technology
10+ Years Tutoring

I am fortunate; I get to do the best job in the world. While teaching is my second career, it was always what I wanted to do. When I graduated from college, I was offered a position with my college's admissions and marketing office, where I had been working to put myself through school. It was a tremendous opportunity, and launched an eighteen-year career helping high school students make important decisions about their futures, and navigate an often complex admissions and financial aid system. I loved working with students, being around bright, engaging people, and doing work that made a difference. But each time I walked through a high school to present a workshop on writing college essays or preparing for college interviews, I was reminded of how deeply I still wanted to be in a classroom. So I took the plunge, and now spend my days teaching social studies to great students at a great school. I have taught world history, American history, sociology, psychology, economics, and even developed a high school course in teaching for students seeking a career in education. I am passionate about understanding how the past has shaped the present, and helping students recognize their critical role in protecting and preserving democracy. In addition to teaching course curricula, I work with students on writing skills, standardized test preparation, and college essays, because all of these skills will help them reach their academic goals. As a teacher, I believe that it is critical to help students develop the ability to regulate their own learning, and implement meta-cognitive strategies that will serve them in college and beyond. When I'm not teaching, I am a mom to a high school sophomore, a long-distance mom to two college students, a gardener who grows lots of organic vegetables, and an avid reader of anything historical. If I can help you in a specific subject area, or with essays, test preparation, or homework support, either face-to-face or on-line, let me know!

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Angelika
BS Fordham University
2+ Years Tutoring

Hello! My name is Angelika. I am a senior at Fordham University majoring in Biology and minoring is Disability Studies. I expect to graduate Spring 2023. I have tutored since the 7th grade and I love to help people understand concepts that they previously struggled with. I tutor in a variety of subjects but I am most passionate about Algebra, the SAT Grammar section, and the SAT Math Section. I believe that curating a unique approach for each individual is important in their advancement. Everybody is different and therefore their way of learning will be different too! This has helped many of my students raise their grades and confidence when it comes to their studies. In my free time, I enjoy watching cooking videos on YouTube and going to the gym!

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Byron
MS University of Miami • MS Michigan State University
6+ Years Tutoring

I like helping students. I am very patient. I have experience teaching Calculus classes at the University of Miami. I have done private tutoring for all levels of math up to Calculus, as well as Statistics, Business Math, and Math Finance. I have worked in the actuarial field. I have an undergraduate degree in mathematics from Michigan State University and a Master's degree in mathematics from the University of Miami. I worked for The Princeton Review as a tutor for the SAT. I did very well on both the SAT and ACT, and like teaching students how to do better on those. I like history, too, and always find it fun to tutor history.

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Owen
BA Columbia University

Hi! I'm passionate about helping students break down complicated tests into manageable pieces. I'm a sophomore at Columbia studying Applied Math, and I scored a 34 on the ACT and 1540 on the SAT. I took AP Precalculus, Calc AB, Lang, Lit, US History, and Art History. I'll walk you through how I think about each problem, and no question is too small. We'll go at whatever pace works for you. Whether you're starting from scratch or trying to push your score up, I'll meet you where you are.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The High School Placement Test (HSPT) is a standardized entrance exam used by many Catholic and private schools in the Allentown area to assess students' readiness for high school. It measures verbal, quantitative, reading, math, and language skills, and your score can significantly impact which schools accept you and what academic programs you qualify for. Since Allentown has 44 schools across 8 districts, performing well on the HSPT opens doors to more educational options and opportunities.

Personalized 1-on-1 instruction focuses entirely on your strengths and weaknesses, allowing a tutor to target the specific areas where you need the most help—whether that's verbal reasoning, quantitative skills, or reading comprehension. In a classroom, teachers work with many students at different levels, making it difficult to customize pacing and strategy. With personalized tutoring, you get a customized study plan, immediate feedback, and the flexibility to move quickly through concepts you've mastered while spending more time on challenging material.

Many students struggle with the timed nature of the exam, the variety of question types across five different sections, and managing test anxiety. Others find the verbal reasoning and analogy sections particularly difficult, or they rush through math problems and make careless errors. Additionally, students often underestimate how much practice and strategy they need—the HSPT isn't just about knowing content; it's about understanding how to approach each question type efficiently within strict time limits.

Your first session typically includes a diagnostic assessment to identify your current strengths and areas for improvement across all five HSPT sections. The tutor will discuss your goals, timeline for the test, and any specific concerns you have. From there, they'll create a personalized study plan that prioritizes the skills and question types where you need the most support, and you'll begin working through targeted practice materials and strategies.

Most students benefit from 8-12 weeks of consistent preparation, though this varies based on your starting level and how frequently you meet with a tutor. Students who begin tutoring 3-4 months before their test date and meet 1-2 times per week typically see meaningful improvement. The key is regular practice combined with strategic feedback—cramming right before the exam rarely yields the best results.

Improvement depends on your starting point and effort level, but students who work consistently with a tutor typically see gains of 10-20 percentile points or more. Some students improve specific sections dramatically—for example, focusing intensively on verbal reasoning or math can yield significant jumps in those areas. The most important factor is identifying your weaknesses early and addressing them with targeted practice and strategy, which is exactly what personalized tutoring provides.

Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who specialize in HSPT prep and understand the specific schools and requirements in the Allentown area. You can share your goals, timeline, and preferred meeting schedule, and you'll be matched with a tutor whose expertise aligns with your needs. The process is straightforward—reach out, get matched, and start your personalized prep right away.

Absolutely. Many students are stronger in some areas than others, and personalized tutoring can focus entirely on the sections where you need the most help. Whether you want to concentrate on quantitative skills, verbal analogies, reading comprehension, or language mechanics, your tutor will design a study plan around your priorities. This targeted approach is much more efficient than generic test prep that treats all sections equally.

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