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Amber
The SAT Reading section is really an argument-analysis exercise — every passage has a purpose, and every correct answer is supported by specific lines in the text. Amber's legal training at the Juris Doctor level made close reading second nature, and her 1500 SAT score shows she applies that skill t...
University at Buffalo
Bachelor in Arts, History/Sociology
University at Buffalo Law School
Juris Doctor, Family Law Concentration

Certified Tutor
6+ years
Roshni
The BS/MD program at VCU means Roshni reads science-heavy texts daily — parsing research abstracts, extracting claims from dense methodology sections — which is exactly what the SAT's science passages demand when students freeze up on jargon-laden excerpts. Her 1550 composite and 4.9 student rating ...
Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Certified Tutor
9+ years
I am currently working on my Doctor of Pharmacy Degree from Virginia Commonwealth University, where I attained my undergraduate degree in Biochemistry. VCU is where I have held bioinorganic research positions as well as teaching positions. I acted as a teaching assistant in various chemistry and bio...
Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
Virginia Commonwealth University
Current Grad Student, Pharmacy
Certified Tutor
Allison
Scoring 1510 on the SAT gave Allison firsthand experience with the Reading section's particular demands: pulling evidence from paired passages, interpreting data graphics embedded in text, and distinguishing an author's central claim from supporting details. She walks students through a passage-anno...
Washington and Lee University
Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
Certified Tutor
8+ years
Emma
I am a sophomore electrical engineering student and member of the honors college at Virginia Commonwealth University. I recently graduated from Maggie L. Walker Governor's School in June of 2017. I have a passion for mathematics, especially calculus, and am excited to share my knowledge with others.
Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
Certified Tutor
Kyle
Reading comprehension on the SAT is really an exercise in argument analysis — identifying the author's claim, evaluating evidence, and distinguishing tone from content. Kyle scored a 1460 on the SAT and brings a philosophy-trained eye for dissecting passages quickly and accurately, especially the pa...
Duquesne University
Master of Arts, Philosophy
Xavier University
Bachelor in Arts, Interdisciplinary: History, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology
Certified Tutor
8+ years
Anurag
I am a recent graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University, where I earned a Bachelors of Science in Biology. Throughout my three years of undergrad, I have been a preceptor for Cell Biology and Genetics. In addition, I was a supplemental instruction leader in CHEM 101 and CHEM 102. I am currently a...
Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Bhumi
I am an avid enthusiast for following your passions, no matter what they are. I enjoy teaching and spending time with others. I have a great vast amount of experience tutoring other peers, students, children, etc. I hope that I can help others reach their goals in learning!
Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine, Human Biology
Certified Tutor
8+ years
Megan
I am a 19 year old student taking a year off from college to explore opportunities in the intersection between art and cognitive studies. I am currently residing in Los Angeles, but traveled from Charlottesville, Virginia where I was studying Cognitive Science and Studio Art at University of Virgini...
University of Virginia-Main Campus
Bachelor in Arts, Cognitive Science
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Taylor
I am currently a lead preschool teacher. I received my Bachelor's in Psychology from VCU and am looking to return to school to further my education. While in college, I worked as a Supplemental Instruction leader, teaching general biology and anatomy. I have also worked in an after school program wi...
Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Andrew
The SAT Reading section rewards students who can identify how an author builds an argument — tracking tone shifts, evaluating evidence, and connecting paired passages. Andrew scored a 1430 on the SAT and has spent his career teaching close-reading skills in high school English, making this one of hi...
James Madison University
Undergraduate Degree
Certified Tutor
8+ years
David
I am a graduate of Tufts University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in English as well as a minor in History. Since graduation, I have worked as a 7th grade Reading Language Arts teacher in Dallas Texas at a newly formed public all boys school. This has provided me with great experience and insight ...
Tufts University
Bachelor in Arts, English
Certified Tutor
Austin
I am often asked by friends to help them with their math homework. I have spent countless hours teaching calculus to engineering, computer science, physics, and economics majors. Being one of seven children, I have been helping my sibling with math for as long as I can remember. I believe that a sol...
Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelors, Applied Mathematics
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Elderen
I am confident that I can help raise your exam scores and improve your overall test-taking abilities.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Bachelors, Biology, General
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Michael
I am today, so tutoring seems like a good way to give others the same support I received.
Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
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