Scoring an 800 on SAT Math means knowing when to use algebra and when a strategic shortcut is faster. Katie earned a perfect 1600 composite and unpacks each problem type — from polynomial functions to coordinate geometry — with an emphasis on the decision-making that saves time under pressure. Her 5.0 rating speaks to how well that approach lands with students.

I am an economics student at Brown University and recently completed a government-funded exchange year in Germany through the CBYX scholarship. My goal is to help you or your child make the most out of your time and learn in the ways suited to you!

Molecular biophysics at Brown means Srini spends his coursework translating physical systems into mathematical models — the same skill the SAT Math section tests when it buries quadratic relationships or exponential growth inside wordy, real-world scenarios. His 1600 SAT speaks for itself, and he uses that familiarity with the test to teach students how to strip geometry and advanced algebra questions down to their core operations before time pressure kicks in.

Eleven years of studying French grammar might seem unrelated to SAT Math, but Abby's real skill is teaching students to decode structure — and the SAT's word-heavy algebra problems are essentially translation exercises, converting messy English into clean equations. Her 1590 SAT means she's already dismantled this test at the highest level, and her Education Studies training at Brown gives her a framework for pinpointing exactly where a student's setup process goes wrong before the math even starts.

I'm an electrical engineering major at Brown University with interests in neuroscience, linguistics, and robotics, among other things. I've always loved learning, and my curiosity has led me through numerous subject areas. I constantly seek to apply my classroom learning in practical situations. For example, I have conducted research on dementia using electrophysiology in a mollusk model. I participate in hackathons and robotics challenges that test not only my programming ability but also my hardware skills as a tinkerer. My engineering pursuits require a strong foundation in mathematics, my interest in the life sciences calls for a myriad of memorization techniques, and my participation in the academic world at large reminds me daily of the importance of sharp writing skills. I hope to share some of these things, both content and technique, with my students. Though I will make sure that they can come away from each session armed with the skills needed to take on the modern education system, I also hope that they will take with them some appreciation for learning itself.

Kahini earned a 1550 SAT composite, and her current computational neuroscience work at Columbia keeps her fluent in the algebra, data interpretation, and problem-solving strategies the SAT Math section emphasizes. She's especially effective at teaching students to translate word problems into equations quickly — a skill that separates mid-range scores from top ones.

Scoring a 1550 on the SAT gave Anna a clear map of what the Math section actually tests — not advanced math, but the ability to read tricky word problems and choose the right approach under time pressure. She breaks down each question type, from passport-to-advanced-math polynomials to heart-of-algebra linear systems, so students recognize patterns before they even pick up a pencil. Rated 5.0 by students.

I am a professional writer, editor, and teacher with a range of experience leading classes on writing and working with high-school and college-level students to improve their essay-writing and test-taking skills. I am eager to work with students in middle school, high school, or college to improve their reading comprehension and critical writing skills, assist with standardized test prep (ACT, SAT, GRE), provide guidance on college application essays, and teach a wide range of subjects in the humanities and social sciences. I am a diligent, patient, and personable teacher who is skilled at addressing students' challenges with writing at every level of the process, from effectively organizing thoughts and structuring an essay to developing a persuasive argument and ensuring correct grammar and spelling. I am also deeply familiar with the genre of the college application essay, and can advise students from my experience as a tutor who has worked with students on their college application essays as well as an administrator who has reviewed hundreds of grant applications for cultural non-profits. Finally, I am well-versed with a range of standardized tests, having earned an International Baccalaureate diploma and scored in the very top percentiles for the SAT and GRE.

Math is Ariel's favorite subject to tutor because she loves replacing rote memorization with genuine understanding of why a technique works. On SAT Math specifically, she zeroes in on the algebra and data-analysis concepts that appear most frequently and teaches strategic shortcuts — like back-solving and plugging in — that her own 1590 score was built on.

I am a recent graduate of Brown University with a Bachelor's of Arts degree in Classics and Slavic Studies but an emphasis on theater. A lot of my time at Brown was spent serving on the board of Shakespeare on the Green, Brown's only site-specific student theater group; I even assistant directed a production of Shakespeare's "The Winter's Tale" in the Fall of my senior year. I tutor a very broad range of subjects, but my preferences lie with the liberal arts (English, writing, reading, history, etc.). That said, I also enjoy the sensation of testing myself that I experience when doing math problems: I find satisfaction in solving a problem. That applies to standardized tests, as well, which have the added bonus of being a race against time. In short: I enjoy a good challenge, and the biggest challenge out there (in my opinion) is education. Education is the pathway to intellectual curiosity which hopefully can continue to define more and more people. Seeking to understand is what makes us human after all. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy curling up by the fire with a good book and a cat, watching and talking about TV or movies, Boston sports, science-fiction, anime, running, cooking and eating food, and, of course, long walks on the beach. I am training to be a professional actor, and my goal is to one day be conversational in French, Russian, and Japanese which will either be very useful or no help at all when I set off to help colonize Mars. All jokes aside, I am very excited to begin tutoring.

Emergency medicine demands fast, accurate decision-making under pressure — and Victoria brings that same mindset to SAT Math, where students often know the content but lose points to pacing and second-guessing on algebra and geometry questions. Her 1530 SAT means she's personally navigated the test at an elite level, and her med school background in quantitative reasoning keeps those skills sharp. She teaches students to commit to a solution strategy quickly and move on, mimicking the triage thinking that drives her clinical training.

Every SAT Math question has a fast path and a slow path, and the difference between a good score and a great one often comes down to spotting which is which. Hasan earned a 1540 composite by developing systematic strategies for problem types like systems of equations, quadratic modeling, and data interpretation — strategies he now unpacks step by step for each student.