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I'm a recent Stanford graduate (Electrical Engineering and Computer Science), and have been working at a major Management Consulting firm for a few years now. I personally scored a 2360 (out of 2400) on the SAT and 35 on the ACT and was successful in gaining admission to several top universities. I'...
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I am a licensed physician from Florida who is currently changing careers. I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2009 and have extensive tutoring and editing experience. While a student, I became a certified writing tutor through the Critical Writing Department. Since I completed my writ...
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Kate
I'm available to tutor biology, chemistry, physics, math from Algebra up through AP Calculus, SAT test prep, and French. I've been tutoring students in science and math for 7 years. I also spent 8 months working and studying in France, and have tutored high school and adult students in French. When ...
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I am a current student at the University of Chicago. I am working towards a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, and I am on the pre-medical track. I am extremely passionate about tutoring, and I have several years of experience tutoring students in my high school's learning center in various...
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Jeffrey
I am enrolled in the Mechanical Engineering PhD program at Rice University which will begin Fall 2020, and I am hoping to return to academia as a professor after earning my PhD. In the meantime, I am looking to share my passion for gaining knowledge, specifically in STEM, by educating the up and com...
University of Notre Dame
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Rice University
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Erika
I am available to tutor middle and high school math, history and test prep. I have tutored math and history in the past and I previously taught a test prep course at a school in Hanoi, Vietnam. I have a lot of experience teaching all the need-to-know tricks to doing great on the SATS/ACTS! When I am...
Harvard University
Master of Public Policy, Public Policy
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9+ years
Sharon
I am a graduate of the University of Chicago, and I will be starting a graduate program at Columbia in August. I am about to complete a year of service with City Year, an education non-profit that places young adults into under-served schools. As a City Year member, I worked full-time in the classro...
Columbia University in the City of New York
Master of Science, Journalism
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Bachelor in Arts
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Charles
I am a junior Mechanical Engineering major at Yale, and I hope to become a Naval Aviator after college. I am also a varsity sailor, and enjoy playing music with friends when I can get some free time. I have been tutoring my fellow students throughout my entire academic career, and I would best descr...
Yale University
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
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13+ years
MaryAnn
I am a published author who has enjoyed “coaching” our daughter, as she navigated through high school, college and graduate school. I mentor college juniors who are seeking careers in financial services, and I serve as a peer resource to professionals who are transitioning from private industry to t...
University of Pittsburgh
Bachelor of Science, English, Psychology
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6+ years
Samuel
I am a freshman at Caltech majoring in Applied and Computational Mathematics. My favorite subject to tutor is math because I find it very rewarding to simplify complex topics to aid in understanding. I have lots of tutoring experience. In high school, I ran and taught an SAT prep class and was vice ...
California Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics
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Pre-Algebra Tutor • +25 Subjects
I am a Duke University graduate with a Bachelors degree in Psychology. I have experience tutoring all levels of Spanish language, all sections of the SAT, as well as algebra, pre algebra, geometry, and pre-calculus! I love kids & I have a very flexible schedule and a lot of patience! Let me help you :)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Score improvement depends on your starting point, how much you practice, and the time you invest. Most students see meaningful gains when they work with a tutor 2-3 times per week over 8-12 weeks, focusing on their weakest areas. Some students improve by 50-100+ points, while others gain confidence and test-taking strategies that help them perform closer to their full potential on test day.
The key is identifying exactly where you're losing points—whether it's reading comprehension speed, math problem-solving, or understanding question formats—and targeting those specific gaps.
Pacing is one of the biggest challenges students face, and it's very fixable with strategy. Tutors help you learn which question types to tackle first, how to recognize when to skip a hard problem and come back to it, and how to manage your time across sections. Practice with timed drills is essential—doing full practice tests under real timing conditions helps you develop an internal clock.
Many students also benefit from learning to estimate how long each question *should* take, so you can catch yourself if you're spending too much time on one problem and falling behind.
The best way is to take a full practice test under timed conditions, then analyze your results by question type and content area. A tutor can help you spot patterns—maybe you're missing most word problems, or you consistently run out of time on reading passages. Breaking down your mistakes into "careless errors," "didn't understand the concept," and "ran out of time" is crucial, because each type needs a different fix.
Once you know your specific weak spots, you can practice strategically instead of redoing everything. This targeted approach saves time and builds confidence much faster.
Much of test anxiety comes from uncertainty—not knowing what to expect, worrying about time running out, or feeling unprepared for certain question types. Working with a tutor builds confidence by making the test format familiar and by giving you proven strategies to handle tough problems.
Tutors also help you develop a test-day mindset: learning to stay calm when you hit a hard question, knowing when to move on strategically, and understanding that skipping something doesn't mean failure. Practice tests become a safe space to build that confidence before the real exam.
The Selective Enrollment Exam tests both content knowledge and your ability to understand *how* questions are asked. Many students know the math but misread a question, or understand a reading passage but miss what the question is actually asking. Learning to decode question language and spot common tricky wording patterns saves huge amounts of time and prevents careless mistakes.
A tutor walks you through the specific question types on this exam, teaches you what each format is testing, and shows you how to identify the exact information you need to answer correctly.
The best tutors combine deep knowledge of the exam's specific content and format with the ability to diagnose *why* you're missing questions. They understand not just the right answers, but the most efficient problem-solving approaches and common student mistakes. They're also skilled at teaching test-taking strategy—not just math and reading, but tactics like pacing, strategic skipping, and managing test anxiety.
Equally important is someone who listens to your concerns, adjusts based on your learning style, and helps you understand concepts rather than just memorizing answers. You want a tutor who makes you feel confident, not overwhelmed.
Most students benefit from 2-3 tutoring sessions per week over 8-12 weeks, depending on how much time you have and your starting point. The frequency matters less than consistency—regular sessions help concepts stick and let your tutor track your progress and adjust focus. Between sessions, you should be doing 30-45 minutes of independent practice, including full or partial practice tests.
If you're starting very close to test day, more frequent sessions can help you make the most of limited time. Your tutor can help you create a study schedule that fits your timeline and goals.
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