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Katie

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Katie

Bachelor in Arts, Medical Anthropology
Katie's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
SAT Subject Test in Physics
SAT Mathematics

I'm a senior at Brown University in the Program of Liberal Medical Education (PLME). I have over three years of experience working with college application consulting with a specialty in BS/MD programs and experience in tutoring with the SAT, having scored a 2400. I'm excited to work with you and yo...

Education

Brown University

Bachelor in Arts, Medical Anthropology

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1600
Srini

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Srini

Current Undergrad Student, Molecular Biophysics
Srini's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
Trigonometry
Pre-Calculus
Geometry

I am currently a student at Brown University seeking a degree in molecular biophysics. I love studying physics and its many applications in the realms of the life sciences. I have a strange penchant for ultimate frisbee and anything that involves golf (mini golf, frisbee golf, actual golf, etc.). On...

Education

Brown University

Current Undergrad Student, Molecular Biophysics

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1600
ACT
35

Certified Tutor

7+ years

Clive

Bachelor of Economics, Economics
Clive's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Geometry
Calculus
Algebra

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!

Education

Brown University

Bachelor of Economics, Economics

Test Scores
SAT
1550
ACT
35

Certified Tutor

June

Bachelors, Electrical Engineering
June's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Arithmetic
Trigonometry

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...

Education

Brown University

Bachelors, Electrical Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1580

Certified Tutor

Abby

Bachelors, Education Studies
Abby's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Arithmetic
Middle School Math

I am about to graduate from Brown University with a B.A. in Education Studies. I love working with students one-on-one and helping them feel like they can tackle challenging material. In the past I have tutored elementary school students in English and Math, middle school students in English as a se...

Education

Brown University

Bachelors, Education Studies

Test Scores
SAT
1590

Certified Tutor

7+ years

Kahini

Bachelor in Arts, English
Kahini's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Geometry
Calculus

I am currently a neuroscience PhD student at Columbia University. I majored in English and Psychology from Brown University, with a 4.0 and honours in Psychology. Following this, I worked at a lab at UPenn for three years, slowly transitioning to software engineering and computational neuroscience.

Education

Brown University

Bachelor in Arts, English

Brown University

BA in English and Psychology

Test Scores
SAT
1550

Certified Tutor

Kareem

Master of Fine Arts, Art Criticism & Writing
Kareem's other Tutor Subjects
9th-12th Grade Writing
9th-12th Grade Reading
Calculus
Algebra

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 t...

Education

School of Visual Arts

Master of Fine Arts, Art Criticism & Writing

New York University

Bachelor in Arts, Comparative Literature

Test Scores
SAT
1550

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Ariel

Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Ariel's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Geometry
Calculus

I am a student at Brown University, where I am pursuing a Bachelor of Science in psychology. I employ a student-centered approach to tutoring, grounding the session in the student's knowledge of what topics it would be most beneficial to review. I typically begin a session by asking a student if the...

Education

Brown University

Bachelor of Science, Psychology

Test Scores
SAT
1590

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Anna

Current Undergrad, Education and American Studies
Anna's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Elementary Math
Calculus
Algebra

I am an undergraduate at Brown University concentrating in Education and American Studies. I have experience working with elementary, middle, and high school students as a tutor in individual learning environments. I have also worked as a museum educator and a camp counselor. My goal is to help stud...

Education

Brown University

Current Undergrad, Education and American Studies

Test Scores
SAT
1550

Certified Tutor

Hasan

B.A. in Literary Arts and Visual Arts
Hasan's other Tutor Subjects
1st-12th Grade Writing
1st-8th Grade Math
1st-8th Grade Reading
3rd-8th Grade Science

I am a graduate of Brown University, where I earned my B.A. in Literary Arts and Visual Arts, taking courses in a wide array of subjects ranging from contemporary American fiction to ancient Indian classics. My first teaching experience came in college when I had the privilege of creating and teachi...

Education

Brown University

B.A. in Literary Arts and Visual Arts

Test Scores
SAT
1540

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Victoria

Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Victoria's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

I am currently completing my medical degree at Boston University School of Medicine. I plan to train as an Emergency Medicine physician. I love working with kids, teens and adults to help break down concepts and build up confidence. My favorite subjects are math and physics, and I enjoy sharing tips...

Education

Clark University

Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

Boston University School of Medicine

Doctor of Medicine, Premedicine

Test Scores
SAT
1530

Certified Tutor

Joshua

Bachelor of Arts in Classics and Slavic Studies
Joshua's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra
PSAT Writing Skills

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 p...

Education

Brown University

Bachelor of Arts in Classics and Slavic Studies

Test Scores
SAT
1530

Certified Tutor

Kashish

Bachelor of Science, Engineering
Kashish's other Tutor Subjects
College Algebra
Algebra 3/4
Arithmetic
Competition Math

I am a student at Brown University pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering. In high school, I took a multitude of AP and college courses, so I am qualified to work with students on challenging material. I took high-level mathematics courses at a local university while in high school and...

Education

Brown University

Bachelor of Science, Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1570
ACT
34

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Alexandra

Current Undergrad, Mathematics and French
Alexandra's other Tutor Subjects
6th-12th Grade Math
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Arithmetic

I'm a Math and French major at Brown University, and I've been tutoring for over three years. I have worked with young kids taking elementary-level math, middle school students taking Pre-Algebra and Algebra, high school students taking Pre-Calculus and Calculus, college students taking Calculus I/I...

Education

Brown University

Current Undergrad, Mathematics and French

Test Scores
SAT
1570

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Sophie

Bachelor's degree
Sophie's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
College Essays
Literature

I am French American , born and raised near Paris and with a bachelor's degree from Brown University. I have been tutoring and teaching French for a while now and hope to continue sharing my love for the French language and culture with students for many more years to come! I love traveling, learnin...

Education

Brown University

Bachelor's degree

Test Scores
SAT
1490

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Frequently Asked Questions

The SSAT (Secondary School Admission Test) is a standardized test used for admission to independent and private schools. For students in Providence preparing to apply to selective middle or high schools, the SSAT is often a key part of the application process. It measures verbal reasoning, reading comprehension, math, and writing skills that independent schools use to evaluate academic readiness.

Score improvement depends on your starting point and how consistently you prepare, but most students see meaningful gains with focused, personalized instruction. Many students improve by 100-200 points or more over several months of regular practice and tutoring. The key is identifying your specific weak areas—whether that's reading comprehension, math problem-solving, or verbal reasoning—and targeting those systematically.

Reading comprehension and verbal reasoning are common sticking points because they require both strong foundational skills and test-specific strategies. Math challenges often stem from pacing and careless errors rather than conceptual gaps. The writing section trips up students who haven't practiced timed essay writing before. A tutor can diagnose which sections are holding you back and create a targeted study plan.

Your first session focuses on understanding where you stand. A tutor will likely review your goals, discuss any previous test attempts, and assess your strengths and weaknesses across all three sections. This diagnostic helps create a personalized study plan tailored to your needs—whether you need foundational skill-building, test strategy coaching, or confidence-building before test day.

Practice tests are essential—they help you get comfortable with the test format, identify weak areas, and build stamina for the full exam. Taking full-length practice tests under timed conditions is especially valuable because it reveals your pacing challenges and helps you develop strategies for managing time across sections. Most students benefit from taking 3-5 full practice tests throughout their preparation period.

Test anxiety often stems from uncertainty about what to expect or feeling unprepared. Working with a tutor helps build genuine confidence through repeated practice and mastery of test strategies, which naturally reduces anxiety. On test day itself, techniques like controlled breathing, reviewing instructions carefully, and tackling easier questions first can help you stay calm and focused.

Most students benefit from 2-4 months of consistent preparation, though this varies based on your starting point and target score. If you're already a strong student, 8-10 weeks of focused tutoring may be enough. If you need more foundational work or are aiming for a highly competitive score, 3-4 months allows time to build skills, practice strategies, and take multiple full-length practice tests.

Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who specialize in SSAT prep and understand the needs of Providence students applying to selective schools. You can share your timeline, goals, and learning preferences, and we'll match you with a tutor experienced in helping students improve their scores and build test confidence.

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