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• SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
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• ACT Math: 33
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• University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelors, General Biology
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...as well as standardized exam preparation. In the past, I have helped students achieve significant improvements and success on the SAT, SHSAT, Regents and other exams! I truly believe education is a mutual learning and teaching opportunity and enjoy helping my students achieve a thorough understanding (those "Aha!" moments) and appreciation of whatever they choose to study! In the future, I seek to pursue clinical and pedagogical medicine and enjoy biking, skateboarding, dancing, and philosophizing... Read more

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• Yale University - Current Undergrad, Economics
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• The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelors, Computer Science / English
• ACT Composite: 35
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• University of Virginia-Main Campus - Current Undergrad, Politics Honors and Economics
• SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
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• University of St. Thomas - Bachelor of Fine Arts, English/Drama
• ACT Composite: 36
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• George Washington University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
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Our interview process, stringent qualifications, and background screening ensure that only the best SAT tutors work with Varsity Tutors. To assure a successful experience, you're paired with one of these qualified tutors by an expert director - and we stand behind that match with our money-back guarantee.

Receive personally tailored SAT lessons from exceptional tutors in a one-on-one setting. We help you connect with the best tutor for your particular needs while offering flexible scheduling to fit your busy life.

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The concepts students learn with an SAT tutor

• Effective tips for better time management and test pacing
• Trusted SAT math strategies like "Number Picking" and "Plug in Numbers"
• Question teardowns to understand what's said, how it's said, and why it's said
• Methods specific to prepping for the SAT’s optional essay section
• Techniques to identify common grammar mistakes
• Strategies to analyze and solve reading comprehension challenges

What advantages can SAT tutoring provide?

Perhaps the best thing about the one-on-one attention from an SAT tutor is that it can give your student the advantage of receiving personalized materials, practice sessions, and learning methodologies that should help in improving their scores. Students can spend as much time as they need on content they find particularly challenging, without using up unnecessary time reviewing subjects they’ve already mastered. Additionally, working with a private SAT tutor allows a student to develop a trusting study relationship, which can then provide a number of benefits.

Secondly, a student may feel more comfortable during their SAT tutoring sessions, which can lead them to asking questions as they arise. Another benefit is that their SAT tutor can gain an understanding of the student's attributes such as their most effective learning styles, their personal strengths and challenges, their goals, and what motivates them. This allows SAT tutors to provide precise, customized lessons based on your student's unique set of needs. They also have the flexibility to change each lesson when necessary based on their close observation of your student’s progress.

How much does SAT tutoring cost?

The cost of a private SAT tutor depends on a variety of factors, including the subject matter you want to go over, the point in the process of studying of which you or your student are at, and the goals you are trying to achieve. Other factors are time, location, and amount of tutoring.

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How do we know you’ll get a great SAT tutor or instructor? Well, we only choose to work with the absolute best, which starts with an intensive vetting process (interviews, background checks, simulated tutoring sessions). Then we use uber-smart algorithms to pair you with the right one.

The purpose of the SAT is to provide an assessment of your student’s level of preparedness to take on college-level studies that they can include with their application materials. Most colleges and universities accept SAT scores as a part of an applicant’s admissions packet, because it provides a common data point they can use to compare all potential students. Admissions boards use SAT scores as one of the pieces of information they consider when making admissions decisions.

Here’s a quick overview of the SAT:

• 50 extra minutes for the SAT Essay
• 50% of exam
• Reading Test
• Writing and Language Test
• 50% of Exam
• Calculator allowed sortion
• No calculator section

The SAT exam is made up of three required sections and an optional essay. The required sections include the Reading section, Writing and Language section, and the Math section.

The Reading section presents your student with text passages followed by questions about them. The questions measure skills like their command of evidence, ability to understand words in context, and ability to analyze historic or scientific passages, among others. The Writing and Language section also presents text passages, but this time your student must fix mistakes and weaknesses they find. This can include grammar, punctuation, word usage, paragraph organization, and more.

The Math section focuses on algebra, data analysis and problem solving, advanced math using more complex equations, and other math topics like geometry and trigonometry. The Math section is further divided into a sub-section that allows your student to use a calculator and another sub-section that does not. Finally, although the Essay section is labeled optional, your student’s SAT tutor can help them find out if any of the programs they’re applying to require it. When they take the Essay section, they’ll be given a passage and then required to explain how the writer builds their argument, and support their explanation with evidence found in the passage. Students don't need to provide their own thoughts or opinions on the topic, as they only need to analyze how the author made their position persuasive.

In addition to acting as a college admissions exam, the SAT provides benchmarks that help school administrators and college admissions offices know how to help students. The list below shows what the SAT benchmarks can do:

• Identify students who are thriving and require greater challenges.
• Identify students who require additional academic support.
• Inform instructional and curricular enhancements throughout an institution.

How can SAT tutoring near me help my student improve their test-taking skills?

Most of the questions on the SAT are presented in multiple-choice format. There are some grid-in questions on the Math section, and of course the Essay involves writing. One important way their SAT tutor can help your student is by providing them with examples of the types of questions they’ll find on the exam. SAT tutoring includes instruction on how to take a standardized exam. By helping your student become familiar with the structure and question format, their SAT tutor can give them tools to study for future standardized exams, both during college and for any licensing or credentialing exams throughout their career.

• Multiple-choice
• Tests reading comprehension with text passages and questions about them.
• Tests ability to correct and improve written sentences and passages.
• Tests ability to solve problems in algebra, geometry, data analysis, trigonometry, and related areas.
• 1 writing prompt
• Read a passage and write an essay about how the author built their argument.

How can SAT tutors near me help my student perform to their ability on the exam in time?

As mentioned, SAT tutoring involves more than just reviewing content. That’s probably going to be the biggest part of your student’s tutoring sessions, but there are other important ways SAT tutors can prepare students for the exam. Standardized tests like the SAT are different than the tests your student takes for their high school classes. A variety of content is covered all in one day, and each section has time limits. This can make demands on your student’s stamina that they're not used to, and they may have difficulties answering all the questions within the time limits.

Therefore, tutors may demonstrate time management strategies your student can use during the exam. For example, if they can't decide between two answers that seem equally correct, it’s better to make their best guess than to leave the question blank, because there’s no penalty for wrong answers on the SAT. Their SAT tutor may even know of strategies to determine which answer is most likely correct. Many tutors will regularly administer full, timed practice sections, or even full exams, to discover any pacing issues your student has so they can work together on solving those issues before test day.

Can SAT tutoring near me help my student understand questions worded in a confusing way?

Another difference many students notice on the SAT exam is that questions are worded differently than other test questions they've seen so far. Some students may even feel the questions want to “trick” them into choosing the wrong answer. That’s why many SAT tutors spend a lot of time showing students how to read an SAT question in such a way that they understand what the test is asking of them. This may include seemingly obvious things, like the necessity of reading every word. If your student misses a “not” in the middle of a question, that can lead them to the exact opposite of the correct answer.

In addition to carefully reading each question, your student’s SAT tutor can provide examples of questions that could be considered confusing and go through them with your student to show what phrasing twists are likely to show up and how to interpret them. This is another way your student can benefit from various practice sections their tutor may provide. Once they've gotten enough practice answering sample questions with the same type of wording found on the SAT exam, your student may come to easily recognize what questions are asking. If not, they'll have strategies they can utilize in order to figure them out.

How can studying with SAT tutors near me help my student in the long run?

The results of the SAT can have a significant impact on the path your student’s academic career takes. If they don't reach the score required by the pre-med or fine arts program they’re applying for the first time they take the SAT, it’s not a huge problem because they can take it again. However, unless they make changes in how they prepare for the exam, they may face the same frustration no matter how often they retake the test. The stakes are high, and it’s important to do whatever is necessary to help them work towards the future they dream of for themselves.

The following table shows 2018 SAT scores nationwide:

This is another reason to be glad that your student’s SAT tutor can provide much more than customized content review. Part of preparing for the SAT can definitely include researching career choices, the appropriate college and university programs, and what requirements your student must meet, including any involving SAT scores. Rather than give up on their future plans, your student can work closely with their tutor on first setting the appropriate goal score, and then taking each step they need to towards reaching that score. Because SAT tutors are familiar with the exam, they can spend time assisting your student as they work on overcoming each challenge until they feel confident they’ve worked their hardest, conquered their obstacles, and that they're ready to reach their goal.

Varsity Tutors makes every effort to set your student up with an SAT tutor who’s available when it’s most convenient for your family’s schedule. Since they’ll be meeting online using the Varsity Tutors Live Learning Platform, you'll probably find more room for flexibility. Contact Varsity Tutors today to learn more about how a professional SAT tutor can help your student prepare for the test, and we can get them started right away.

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If you're having a hard time finding quality SAT tutoring, Varsity Tutors can help set you up with an exceptional SAT tutor to assist you in preparing properly for the exam. When you sign up for private SAT instruction, you can receive the assistance needed to take your test prep sessions to the next level. Your SAT study sessions can help you refresh your knowledge of the content found on the exam, provide useful tactics to use during the test, and assist you in honing your overall academic skills for future standardized tests. There's no reason for you to try to study alone because we can connect you with an instructor to meet your particular SAT prep needs.

The purpose of the SAT is to provide schools with an assessment of your level of readiness to take on college-level courses. This exam is accepted by all United States colleges and universities as part of the applications process. This is because it can provide an equitable source of data to compare potential students. The SAT is a three-hour exam that consists of four assessments: Math, Reading, Writing and Language, and an optional SAT Essay. When you elect to take the Essay, you will receive an additional 50 minutes to complete the SAT. The three required sections consist of multiple-choice questions, plus some grid-in questions on the Math assessment. Your score is based on the number of correct answers and there is no penalty for guessing, so you'll want to answer every question. For each section, you will receive an individual subscore. This can provide you with insight into your personal areas of opportunity and academic strengths.

Although it is not the only factor taken into consideration by colleges and universities for admissions purposes, it is important to put your best foot forward by working hard to earn your best possible SAT score. With hard work and an exceptional SAT coach, you can work towards your academic goals.

What skills and content can be covered by an SAT tutor?

The SAT is a fairly comprehensive exam and can be overwhelming for students when they first start to review. SAT tutors can help with this by providing guidance in creating an effective study plan and assisting you in reviewing the various content and skills found in each section of the exam. Let's take a closer look at each section and the content you will want to review with your instructor in order to pursue your potential.

The Math assessment consists of two separate portions, and you will only be able to access a calculator for one of them. This part of the SAT measures your problem-solving and analytical abilities as well as your algebraic skills. This section focuses specifically on algebra, data analysis and problem-solving, advanced math with complex equations, and other mathematical content such as trigonometry and geometry. This is your opportunity to demonstrate your concept of different mathematical concepts, relations, and operations.

The SAT Reading section assesses your reasoning skills as well as your ability to comprehend written text. You will need to be able to answer questions based on the given passages. Your SAT instructor can help you practice using context clues to surmise a word or phrase's meaning. You may also want to review how word choice can affect the style, tone, and meaning of a passage. Content in the passages of this section can come from various literature, historical documents, or social science selections and will require you to be able to draw inferences and conclusions.

The Writing and Language section of the SAT measures your sentence structure, punctuation, grammar, and other conventional English skills. This part of the exam is not testing you on your prior knowledge of the information in the passages. Rather, it is assessing your ability to change words, sentences, punctuation, or clauses in order to improve the clarity of a sentence or paragraph. You will also want to practice improving word choice through context clues and your ability to sharpen argumentative writing.

If you decide to take the SAT Essay, you will only need to answer one question. You will read a given passage and consider whether you believe the author has made adequate use of the evidence to support his or her claims. You must use reasoning skills to develop ideas and connect the author's case with evidence. This is not an essay in which you explain whether you agree with the given argument. You simply need to be able to assess an argument.

Your SAT instructor can assist you in working through practice questions for each of these sections. Your instructor can also assist you in becoming more familiar with the question formats and the structure of the exam. Knowing what to expect on exam day can help you walk in feeling confident in your abilities.

In addition to reviewing the specific content found on each of the sections, your instructor can help you with basic test-taking strategies. For example, you may wish to devote several study sessions to working on time management strategies or practicing stress reduction. Your instructor can help you with strategies such as the process of elimination to help you work through multiple choice questions more efficiently and improve your chances of choosing the correct answer. Many instructors will even assist you by delivering a full practice exam to assist you in working on your pacing before the actual test day. Additionally, many students struggle with stress during exams. If you find yourself having anxiety in the middle of the test, it could cause you to do poorly. This can inaccurately reflect your potential to do well in college. SAT tutors can help you with different stress reduction strategies, such as positive self-talk or deep breathing techniques. These are skills that you can take with you into future exams as well.

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At Learner, we equip students with the necessary skills to excel in the writing portion by helping them cultivate their inner "editor." Within this section, students are tasked with identifying and improving mistakes in sentences and passages. Our experienced instructors guide students in analyzing each question, drawing insights from the answer options, and employing a process of elimination to arrive confidently at the correct answer. Through our approach, students develop a keen eye for detail and a strategic mindset.

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Learner has become one of the most competitive online test prep services, known for its industry-leading satisfaction rates. Here are some of the most essential components of its winning formula:

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Receiving the undivided attention of a private instructor comes with incomparable advantages. Tutors can adapt their lesson plans to align with their student’s learning pace and make as much time for questions and repeat explanations as necessary. If a student makes a mistake on a problem, the tutor can instantly correct and redirect the student, creating an instant feedback loop. This paves the way for highly efficient study sessions and rapid progress.

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Every student will have a different writing and grammar schema shaped by their individual school curriculum. The first lesson with Learner serves as an assessment, allowing tutors to gauge the student’s existing grasp of concepts and skills and the areas needing improvement. From there, tutors will build customized curriculums that prioritize the areas that lead to exponential growth and the greatest advancements in SAT Writing test scores.

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While learning about grammatical and stylistic topics is crucial to excelling on the SAT, mastering test-taking strategies is just as important. Most sessions begin with a lesson component, where students will learn about a new approach, skill, or concept. Our tutors will also incorporate drills into lessons, where students will be challenged to put new skills into practice on timed assignments and practice tests.

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What to look for in an sat writing tutor.

There are many crucial components to look for in an SAT Writing tutor, with most criteria falling into two overarching categories: quantitative and qualitative skills. 

You want to begin your search by honing in on your candidate’s quantitative skills. Look into their background, degree, credentials, years of test prep experience, and subject-matter expertise to ensure they are qualified to tutor your child. Ideally, this instructor won’t just be an SAT specialist but an SAT Writing specialist. A tutor should include all of this information in their profile or resume.

Once you have narrowed down your list of candidates, you can move on to the second critical category. During this stage, you will evaluate a tutor’s qualitative skills, including character traits, teaching philosophy, tutoring approach, and overall personality. You want to ensure that the tutor will be a compatible fit for your child and that their learning and teaching styles align and their personalities mesh well. Because this information will be hard to extract from a resume alone, ask your candidates if they would be willing to sit down for a short interview.

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"When I first started working with Alan, I told him I would never be good at math. I barely passed my first two years of high school math and I needed one more hard math class to graduate. Alan believed in me and worked with me on the basics. Little by little, he built up my confidence to the point where I realized I am good at math and I did well in the class."

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When it comes to SAT writing prep, every minute counts. Our combination of private instruction and customized lesson plans allows our tutors to laser-focus on your student’s specific problem areas and strategically tackle the concepts and skills that will result in the most significant growth. Through our personalized approach, students experience improvements in their scores within just a few weeks.

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Online tutoring can only be an effective alternative to in-person instruction if it incorporates innovative technology. Our platform utilizes basic video, audio, file-sharing, and screen-sharing features, as well as cutting-edge learning tools like interactive whiteboards that enhance the virtual learning experience. All of our lessons are recorded for safety purposes; however, these recordings also double as study tools that students can use when they need a refresher.

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When students are paired with a compatible tutor, their learning experience improves tenfold. A strong tutor-student bond fosters an environment of trust and mutual respect where students feel comfortable asking questions and making mistakes, and tutors can push students to their full potential. During our matching process, we consider factors like personality, interests, learning style, teaching approach, subject-matter expertise, and more to ensure the right fit.

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To ensure that every student has the opportunity to work with a top-tier instructor, we undergo an extremely strict vetting process. To apply to our network, each tutor must have a bachelor’s degree from a four-year university and several years of SAT test prep experience. Each candidate undergoes a background check and several rounds of interviews; they also must conduct a mock tutoring session for our team.

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Rapid results.

Due to customized lesson plans, private instruction, and compatible student-tutor pairings, most of our students begin to see improvement in their SAT Writing scores within a few weeks.

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We weigh our tutor’s character traits just as heavily as their educational background and teaching experience. Our patient and motivational tutors engage students in the material, push them when they need to be challenged, and support them when they need extra encouragement.

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Every virtual classroom includes video, audio, screen-sharing, file-sharing, and an interactive whiteboard, which allows students and tutors to collaborate on grammar and writing questions.

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All of our SAT Writing prep includes theoretical lessons, where tutors teach students about grammar rules and stylistic concepts, as well as practical components. Students can apply this newly acquired knowledge and skills in timed assessments and practice questions, simulating the test day conditions.

How to Find an SAT Writing Tutor Near Me

There are many ways to find an excellent SAT writing tutor near you. While it might be tempting to conduct a few Google searches and call it quits, other approaches will likely lead to better results. 

One of the best ways to find a high-quality tutor is through a personal recommendation. When someone you trust worked with a tutor before and had a positive experience, you can feel confident knowing that your child’s safety and education are in good hands.

Start by asking your child’s school counselor if they know of any instructors they can directly recommend. Make sure to be specific; if you are looking for an SAT Writing tutor, ask if they know anyone with that specialized expertise. Then, put the word out in your communities, among family, friends, colleagues, neighbors, and parents from your child’s school. It's likely that a parent in one of those networks has previously worked with an exceptional SAT tutor. 

Another excellent route to take when looking for an SAT Writing tutor near you is working with an online tutoring service like Learner. An online service offers similar, if not better, benefits as working with a tutor who has been directly referred to you. All of Learner’s tutors have undergone interviews, background checks, and mock tutoring sessions to ensure they are equipped to customize lesson plans for every type of student. 

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Boosted confidence.

Research highlights the direct correlation between student confidence and academic achievement. The more confident students are, the more likely they will persist through challenging test questions and adopt innovative approaches when something isn’t working. Unlike group tutoring lessons, where students and tutors have little interaction, private tutors have the opportunity to encourage students when they answer questions correctly and redirect them when they make a mistake. This positive reinforcement nurtures students' belief in their abilities and bolsters their confidence when facing the SAT Writing test.

Maximum efficiency

The group tutoring format often presents challenges that put most students at a disadvantage. The varying needs and abilities within a group can lead to situations where some students feel rushed due to the tutor's quick pacing. Meanwhile, others may find themselves already familiar with the lesson topic, resulting in wasted time. Private tutoring lessons fully cater to a single student’s needs, meaning every minute is well spent. Tutors can slow down when students need to ask questions or clarify a concept and skip over content that the student already excels at.

Compatibility

When you work with a private tutor, you have the privilege of selecting an instructor who is compatible with your child and well-aligned with their learning needs and goals. A strong student-tutor bond fosters a safe learning environment where students feel comfortable asking questions, making mistakes, and opening up about issues they are having. Students are also more likely to engage with the material and invest in their success in the SAT Writing section when they like their tutor.

Moral support

Preparing for the SAT Writing section can be a rollercoaster for students, filled with emotional highs and lows. Private tutors can provide support during this process outside of just teaching students about writing and grammar. On days when a student feels like giving up, their tutor can provide encouragement and push them to keep going. If a student is nervous about test day, their tutor can provide reassurance and give them the motivational boost they need to tackle the SAT with vigor and determination.

Accountability

With so many sections to cover, test-taking skills to learn, and practice tests to take, preparing for the SAT can be overwhelming for high school students. Private tutors can help students create a study schedule, breaking down the test prep process into manageable steps, weekly assignments, and incremental milestones. Students are much more likely to work toward these goals when they have someone holding them accountable each step of the way.

What Should You Look for in a Private SAT Writing Tutor?

Whether a student is struggling to grasp a new concept or received a bad score on a practice test, it's important for tutors to stay calm and collected in tough teaching moments. If a tutor mirrors a student's frustration, the student is far more likely to give up on themselves. When a tutor patiently encourages the student to take a deep breath and try again, the student will persevere and eventually overcome the challenge they are facing.

Some tutors are deeply invested in their students’ SAT outcomes, while others treat their line of work as an additional source of income. It's important to know your tutor’s motivation and understand why they do what they do. The more tutors care about their students’ success, the more likely they are to push them to reach their full academic potential.

An SAT Writing curriculum can be created in so many different ways. Excellent tutors can adapt the same template curriculum for students with various learning styles, strengths, and weaknesses. A flexible tutor will also be able to pivot whenever necessary, whether that’s revising a lesson plan on the spot or adjusting future lesson plans according to a student’s progress.

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SAT Writing tutoring can be tricky to fit into a busy high school student’s schedule. After a long day of classes, extracurriculars, and part-time jobs, there’s a good chance students will return to their tutoring sessions feeling exhausted and drained. A significant aspect of tutoring is engaging the student with interesting lesson plans and getting them excited about the material.

Whether a student is battling extreme test-day nerves or struggling with low self-esteem, students may experience emotional challenges in the months leading up to test day. A great tutor will recognize that overcoming these hurdles is just as important as learning test-taking strategies and writing and grammar topics and will work through these issues with their students.

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Clear and consistent communication is key in a tutor, both in and outside of the classroom. It's important for tutors to give students and parents frequent progress reports. These updates give students a realistic gauge of where they are at, allowing them to create new goals and benchmarks to work toward. These updates also allow parents to intervene and adjust their child’s tutoring plan when necessary.

An excellent tutor understands that in a student-tutor relationship, the focus should always be on the student. While there may be times when talking about their personal hurdles and successes is relevant or inspirational, tutors should never take valuable time away from their students’ test prep. Suppose a tutor is too arrogant or proud; This could isolate the student, fostering an unsafe learning environment where the student does not feel comfortable discussing challenges or making mistakes.

Tutors are often some of the biggest advocates for their students. When tutors encourage students to be ambitious with their goals, they are more likely to aim high and push themselves to their full potential.

Frequently Asked Questions About SAT Writing Tutoring

How is online tutoring different from in-person tutoring.

In-person tutoring typically takes place in a tutoring center or someone’s home, whereas online tutoring is a fully virtual experience. Online tutoring sessions take place in virtual classrooms with video and audio. Many services will include advanced features like interactive whiteboards to enhance the student's learning experience.

What are the qualifications of your SAT Writing tutors?

All of our SAT Writing tutors have at least a bachelor’s degree from a four-year university and several years of SAT writing test prep experience. Each tutor must perform a mock tutoring session for our team, which gives us a better idea of their subject matter expertise and teaching style.

What does an SAT Writing tutor do?

An SAT Writing tutor helps students prepare for the SAT Writing portion of the exam, which accounts for 50% of the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section. Tutors will review grammatical and stylistic topics and teach students test-taking strategies to help them tackle this section accurately and efficiently.

Do we select our own SAT Writing tutor?

No. While students and parents will certainly have a say in the selection process, our team does the heavy lifting of matching you with the most compatible tutor in our network.

What if we are unhappy with the SAT Writing tutor we are matched with?

If you are dissatisfied with your tutor pairing for any reason, please reach out to our team. We will happily match you with a new tutor for free. Please share any reasons why you were unhappy with the first pairing, as this will help us match you with someone more compatible.

What is the soonest my child can book their first lesson?

After your child takes our initial online assessment, our team typically pairs them with a tutor within 72 hours. Once your child has been assigned a tutor, they can schedule their first lesson.

How does online SAT Writing tutoring work?

All of our online SAT Writing programs take place on our virtual platform. Each classroom is equipped with video, audio, screen, and file sharing, as well as an interactive whiteboard. Each session is recorded for safety purposes, but our students can also use these recordings as study tools.

Can working with an SAT Writing tutor improve my child’s test score?

Yes! While every student progresses at a different rate, we’ve found that most of our students begin to see notable SAT writing score improvements within a few weeks.

How much does an SAT Writing tutor cost?

An hourly rate for an online SAT Writing tutor can range anywhere between $30 and $100 an hour or more. At Learner, our hourly rates depend on a tutor’s degree, teaching experience, and subject matter expertise. Please reach out to our team with more specific pricing information, and we will find you an option that fits within your budget.

How can I become an online SAT Writing tutor?

Every online tutoring service has its own tutoring requirements, and some will be more flexible with those requirements than others. For instance, at Learner, all of our tutors need to have at least a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college and several years of test prep experience in order to apply.

Is SAT Writing tutoring tax deductible?

Generally speaking, SAT Writing tutoring is considered a personal expense and is not tax deductible. However, there are some exceptions to this rule. For instance, if your child has a learning disability, then SAT Writing tutoring may be considered a medical expense.

What is your refund policy?

Customer satisfaction is our top priority at Learner. If students are dissatisfied with their first lesson or tutor, we will pair them with a new instructor for free and offer them a full refund for their session.

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Hi! My name is Rajini and I am an experienced English/ writing tutor. I will help you to improve your writing and literary analysis skills with my tailored lessons. In our sessions, you can expect empathetic, patient instruction and helpful strategies to enhance your reading and writing abilities. I specialize in grammar and expression and literary analysis essays, but I am open to creating custom plans based on your needs. My typical session will consist of us going through a piece of your own writing. Before we look at the writing I will ask a few questions to get an idea of the scope of the assignment and what you think needs improvement. Then we will go through the piece line by line or paragraph by paragraph to find opportunities to improve your grammar, expression, linkage of ideas and spelling/punctuation. Finally, we will wrap up by summarizing the lesson and you can apply the takeaways to future writing assignments. Please note I will not do your assignment for you as the idea is to become a better writer yourself, not just to complete the assignment and forget the process. I pride myself on being thorough and professional but also an approachable and friendly person. Our sessions are for you to ask questions so don't be shy! There's no such thing as a stupid question :^) Don't hesitate to contact me if you want to take your reading and writing skills to the next level! I look forward to setting up a lesson.

Subjects : College Essays, Communication, English Language Arts, English Literature, Essay Writing, SAT Essay

4 years of tutoring

English , Spanish

Orlando , United States

USD $ 18 /hr

Mater Salvatoris , Valencia College

Four year experience teacher! Passionate about children's learning.

Hello - I have been studying English since I was three years old! For me, English is my second Native Language. I am responsible, punctual and very hardworking. I have taught Pre-school levels as well as Elementary's 1st, 3rd and 5th graders. Currently studying Education.

Subjects : Creative Writing, Exam & Study Mentoring, Nutrition, Public Speaking, SAT Essay, listening, proofreading, reading, speaking, spelling, vocabulary

Montreal , Canada

CAD $ 15 /hr

Brooklyn Technical High School , McGill University

Committed to Helping Students with All Elementary Subjects, English, U.S. History, the SAT, and College Essays

Hi! My name is Tatiana Merheb. I'm a rising sophomore at McGill University. Although I go to university in Canada, I completed most of my education in the United States where I had a 4.0 GPA. I have experience tutoring students from age 8 to 17, and I am excited for the opportunity to work with more. I specialize in all elementary subjects, English, U.S. History, the SAT, and college essays.

Subjects : College Essays, Elementary Math, Elementary Science, English Literature, English Regents, SAT, SAT Essay, US History Regents, elementary English

15 years of tutoring

English , French

Mare la chaux , Mauritius

USD $ 25 /hr

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Navigating Language Horizons

As an English educator, my tagline "Navigating Language Horizons " embodies my commitment to guiding students through the vast and intricate landscape of language. I pride myself on being a skilled navigator, helping learners traverse the diverse domains of grammar, vocabulary, writing styles, and comprehension. The term "Language Horizons" encapsulates the broad spectrum of linguistic knowledge and literary understanding that I aim to impart. From foundational grammar rules to the nuanced beauty of literature in various forms, I am dedicated to exploring and teaching these rich linguistic territories.

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16 Best Online Tutoring Services — Reviewed & Ranked by an Ivy-League Expert

Research conducted by  Emily Kierkegaard , PhD,   and expert-reviewed by Kevin Wong, PrepMaven   Co-founder

Online tutoring has existed for decades, but it has expanded rapidly since 2020 with the huge boom in online learning overall.

With online learning, students can work with the very best tutors in the nation , wherever they may be.

That said, not all online tutoring is equally effective . Some companies have taken advantage of the situation to rake in the profits with lackluster tutoring by untrained instructors.

Our Ivy-League educators have scoured the country and investigated the many online tutoring services that exist in 2024. 

We’ve carefully evaluated and ranked each tutoring service based on instructor background and training, pricing, and other features. 

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• PrepMaven – best online tutoring overall
• StudyPoint – best large tutoring company
• Skooli – best super-quick tutoring
• Wyzant – alternative tutoring for families on a budget
• Learn To Be – best free tutoring (for qualifying families)
• Schoolhouse – best free peer math tutoring

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#1 – prepmaven.

Our Verdict — Best Online Tutoring Overall Price: $79–349/hour PrepMaven offers high-quality one-on-one tutoring at an incredibly reasonable price, given the impressive qualifications of its instructors. Nearly all of PrepMaven’s tutors are Ivy-League grads (with a few tutors from other top-30 universities), and many have prestigious masters or doctoral degrees. Tutors are also carefully vetted and evaluated on their ability to communicate and connect with students. PrepMaven’s individualized touch means that students are paired with tutors who match their personality traits and often share interests, allowing for a stronger level of connection that studies have shown leads to better learning outcomes. PrepMaven’s experienced tutors can customize learning sessions to meet the needs of each individual student. Depending on the student’s goals, tutors can help students work through homework assignments, review material from class, or provide additional enrichment and challenge material. PrepMaven’s attentive tutors can find any gaps in a student’s knowledge and fill in those gaps to lay strong educational foundations. PrepMaven’s elite tutors are also top-1% scorers on key college admissions tests like the SAT and ACT and can help students prepare for those exams. Students aiming at a private high school can also prepare for the SSAT or ISEE with their tutor. PrepMaven’s tutors have a higher level of education than other tutors at most competitors, and can easily help students with advanced subjects like AP US History, AP Calculus, AP Macroeconomics, AP Physics, and other challenging classes. Founded by brothers and Princeton grads Greg and Kevin, PrepMaven focuses on delivering consistently high-quality tutoring to students. All tutors undergo a thorough training program and can use proprietary teaching materials to help students reach their goals. To make high-quality tutoring accessible to more families, PrepMaven offers tutoring at several different price points. At the most affordable rate, students can work with current Ivy-League undergraduates with subject-area expertise. At higher rates, students can work with experienced coaches who hold advanced graduate degrees.

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PrepMaven’s one-on-one tutoring is the best option for any student wanting high-quality tutoring.

At a glance:

• Cost: $79–349/hour, depending on tutor qualifications; minimum $450 package
• Tutor qualifications: Ivy-League tutors, all experienced and highly trained, some with master’s or doctoral degrees

What we like:

• Ivy League experience — most of their tutors are Princeton grads or current students, with some from Harvard and other Ivies
• Different pricing options to meet different families’ circumstances
• Smaller, boutique company offers more individualized approach customized for each student
• Able to cover advanced subjects , since tutors have Ivy-League backgrounds and have aced AP tests themselves

What we don’t like:

• Because they take the time to pair each student with the tutor that will be the best fit, sessions are not instantaneous and usually it takes 1–3 days to schedule with an Ivy-League tutor

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#2 – StudyPoint

Our Verdict — Best Big Tutoring Company Price: $60-120/hour StudyPoint is a large test-prep company that keeps its rates lower than Princeton Review or Kaplan. While they do require basic qualifications for their tutors (2 years of experience and a college degree), it’s hard to know much about the tutor you’ll be matched with. You’ll also need to pay more for a more experienced tutor, so StudyPoint’s top rate of $120/hr runs on the more expensive side. While we like StudyPoint’s platform and their tutor qualifications, there’s likely to be a wide variance in tutro quality, since not all their tutors are from top schools. We’d suggest that families consider working with a Standard Tutor at PrepMaven , where fees start at $79/hour for Ivy-League tutors.

• StudyPoint is a good option for families who want to work with a large, established company at decent rates.
• Cost: $60-120/hr
• Tutor qualifications: 2 years of tutoring experience and a Bachelor’s degree
• Higher educational experience — their tutors have some experience and a college degree
• Responsive – from our experience, it’s easy to get in touch with someone at StudyPoint
• Tutors aren’t necessarily from top schools , and it’s not possible to see any information about their tutors
• Rates may be high for standard academic tutoring

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#3 – Skooli

Our Verdict — Best Super-Quick Tutoring Price: $39–49/hour Skooli is a newer online tutoring platform and the only one we’ve found that offers tutoring charged by the minute. Families can purchase packs for 8, 16, or 32 hours, or purchase individual hours. Students can then use these hours in as little as 15-minute increments. This might be handy for students who want to ask a tutor quick questions, and who don’t care about developing a relationship with a consistent tutor. Tutors for Skooli have college degrees, but haven’t necessarily graduated from a top-tier school. It’s not possible to see more details about individual tutors until after giving credit card details. Their online interface is slick and modern, although according to our inside sources it crashes frequently.

• Students who want to work with a tutor to answer quick questions (sessions as short as 15 minutes).
• Cost: $1248 for 32 hours ($39/hr), $672 for 16 hours ($42/hr), $352 per 8 hours ($44/hr), or $49/hour for individual hours, billed by the minute ($0.82/minute, minimum 15 minutes)
• Tutor qualifications: college graduates
• Tutoring available in very short increments , with a minimum session length of just 15 minutes
• Instant tutoring — on-demand tutoring is available 24/7, and just enter your credit card information to start immediately
• Reasonable pricing
• Students can’t work with the same tutor consistently , which is less effective for learning
• Online tutoring platform has some technological problems and crashes frequently

#4 – Wyzant

Our Verdict — Alternative for Families on a Budget Price: $20–600/hour There are plenty of large platforms with large stables of part-time tutors and coaches available to work with students. Wyzant is one of the largest such platforms, with more than 65,000 tutors providing services through their website. Students and families can pick individual tutors to work with from their roster and arrange tutoring services directly. One benefit of this model is that tutors can set their own rates, which vary hugely. Families on a budget can find online writing tutors as low as $20 per hour. However, these tutors might not have any teaching experience or training, and they may not have graduated from a top school. Some tutors on Wyzant with more qualifications may have much higher rates — as high as $600 per hour!

• Families on a budget who are willing to work with a freelance tutor directly.
• Cost: $20–600/hour
• Tutor qualifications: varies
• Marketplace platform means that some tutors list low rates for tutoring, which can make tutoring more affordable
• Families can choose their own tutor directly out of over 65,900 tutors listed
• No training for tutors — which leads to uneven quality of instruction
• Families are hiring individual tutors, which means tutor qualifications vary enormously , and there are no guarantees
• Choosing the right tutor out of 65,000+ is one more task for busy families

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#6 – Learn to Be

Our Verdict — Best Free Tutoring (for qualifying families) Price: free (or voluntary contribution of $9–30 per month) Learn to Be is a fantastic non-profit organization improving education for underserved youth in the US. Students work with the same tutor consistently, which allows them to build a strong relationship and allows for mentoring as well as learning. Students working with Learn to Be have seen an average increase in test scores of 15.8% and an average GPA increase of 1.6 — nearly two full letter grades (for example from a C to an A-)! Tutors are volunteers who are passionate about educational equity, and range from current high school and college students to professionals or retirees. The program works primarily with foster youth, homeless youth, and other lower-income families. Possible qualifications for free tutoring with Learn to Be include: student attends a Title 1 school, receives free or reduced lunch at school, comes from a single-parent home, is a foster child, is homeless, or qualifies for food stamps. It’s possible to work with a Spanish-speaking tutor through Learn to Be.

• Students who qualify for free tutoring (foster youth or low-income families).
• Non-profit helping underserved youth
• Completely free tutoring for qualifying families
• Students work with the same tutor consistently, which builds trust and leads to a better individualized educational experience
• Tutor qualifications vary — some tutors are high school students as young as 14 years old, and all tutors are volunteers
• Only for qualifying youth in the US (low income or foster youth)

#7 – Schoolhouse

Our Verdict — Best Free Peer Math Tutoring Price: free While Learn to Be provides free or low-cost tutoring to only qualifying families, Schoolhouse is free and available to any student age 13+. Created by Sal Khan, who is also the founder of well-known educational non-profit Khan Academy , Schoolhouse is an innovative platform for peer tutoring. Students who are strong in math can take a short test to check their knowledge. Qualified students can then volunteer to host small-group tutoring sessions online to help their peers who might be struggling. Schoolhouse’s peer tutoring is designed to reinforce and practice what students are learning in school. There’s no adult or experienced instructor leading the tutoring sessions, and all sessions are in groups open to any student worldwide to join, so we wouldn’t recommend it for students who need targeted help learning specific math concepts. However, it can be a fun way for students to practice math alongside their peers.

• Students age 13+ who want to practice math problems in a group with their peers.
• Tutor qualifications: current students age 13+ — students take a quiz to prove their knowledge but no other required qualifications
• Completely free and open to any student worldwide age 13+
• Students can work with their student peers , which some might find more approachable
• Tutors are other young students and have no experience or qualifications
• Small-group setting doesn’t provide individual attention to students
• Not a substitute for learning guided by an experienced instructor
• Only math , and not other subjects

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#7 – princeton review / tutor.com.

Our Verdict — Disappointing Quality from Test-Prep Giant Price : lower-quality instant tutoring at $29–35/hour, minimum package $350; monthly subscription instant tutoring at $36–40/hour Back in 2014, Tutor.com acquired the well-known test-prep company The Princeton Review. (Note that the Princeton Review has no connection to Princeton University.) They now offer subject-area tutoring in over 80 different academic areas, including math. The range of tutoring options is a little confusing, but it basically breaks down to two different models: families can choose one-off tutoring packages of 10–50 “instant tutoring” hours that can be used over a six-month period, or a monthly subscription for 1–5 instant tutoring hours each month. Tutors are available 24/7 for instant sessions. Unfortunately, we were disappointed with the quality of this offering from The Princeton Review. In contrast to their operations for standardized test prep (like SAT and ACT prep ), their platform for subject-area tutoring does not provide instructors with training, so there’s very little consistency. Tutors are also capped at 2 or 3 sessions per day, so they’re by design part-time instructors who are teaching a little on the side. While The Princeton Review / Tutor.com claims to count Ivy grads and experts with advanced degrees among their tutors, we found this to be misleading. Most of their tutors have only a BA, and most have graduated from local schools that are not even in the top 200 universities. Pay for tutors is minimum wage, so it’s difficult for them to attract good teaching talent. Surprisingly for The Princeton Review, their subject-area tutoring is a tutoring marketplace platform (similar to Wyzant ). Families select individual tutors to work with based on their bios and arrange the tutoring sessions individually. For us, this obviates the point of working with a large company like Princeton Review, where in theory the advantage is quality control and a standard curriculum, even if it comes with a more corporate feel. With this marketplace model, tutor quality and qualifications vary considerably, especially given that tutors do not receive any training or teaching materials.

• Cost: Homework Help packages that can be used over a period of 6 months: $350 for 10 hours ($35/hr), $950 for 30 hours ($32/hr), or $1499.99 for 50 hours ($29/hr); Homework Help tutoring subscriptions: $40 for 1 hour each month, $115 for 3 hours each month ($38/hr), or $180 for 5 hours each month ($36/hr)
• Reasonable pricing for tutoring and a range of payment models
• Tutors are available 24/7 for instant Homework Help packages
• Tutor qualifications vary — most are from local or state schools, not competitive colleges
• Online platform is buggy and crashes frequently
• Challenging for them to attract good teaching talent as pay is minimum wage
• Low quality of teaching , surprising for a big-name player in test prep

#8 – ArborBridge

Our Verdict: Pricey Service with Mystery Tutors Price: $165+/hour, minimum package $2400 for 15 hours Featuring crisp, minimalist visuals and a younger team, ArborBridge calls itself “the next generation of test prep.” They’ve always been remote and online, so they haven’t suffered the growing pains with the shift to online learning that many competitors with outdated platforms (like Pearson and Princeton Review ) have experienced. That said, their tutoring is quite expensive! Their rate is always at least $160 per hour, and the minimum package is a hefty $2400 for 15 hours of tutoring. They also advertise a “concierge” tutoring service with a more customized experience — price upon request. Is it worth the price? We’re not so sure. ArborBridge claims to have hired the “best” tutors but they do not list any specific qualifications for their tutors or provide any bios for their tutor roster. On their (slightly-defunct) Instagram page they have provided some fun facts about a few of their tutors, but they don’t list any educational background, years of experience, or relevant professional credentials, just favorite foods and television shows. There’s no indication that their tutors have graduated from top colleges, have teaching experience, or any other relevant qualifications — unlike services like PrepMaven or Tutoring Service of New York that only hire Ivy-League tutors. In fact, our sources have mentioned that their tutors don’t receive much training prior to teaching. They also, unlike the Princeton Review, don’t offer any guarantees for raising grades or scores. In the end, we’re not sure why ArborBridge has such high prices without offering particularly high-quality tutoring in return. Their website looks nice, though!

• Cost: $160/hour, minimum package is $2400 for 15 hours (+ 1 bonus hour); $4800 for 30 hours (+ 3 bonus hours); $7200 for 45 hours (+ 6 bonus hours) — or “concierge tutoring” with “highest level of hands-on care,” price upon request
• Tutor qualifications: unknown
• Known for good customer service
• Younger, more modern tutoring service that’s built with technology from the get-go
• Expensive , with a minimum cost of $2400 for 15 hours of tutoring
• No information about tutor qualifications provided
• No guarantees for grade or score raises
• Seems more design than substance

#9 – Learner

Our Verdict — Tutoring that Includes ESL Learners Price: $55–80/hour, minimum $400 package Learner is another newer online tutoring platform. Unlike many of the other services on this list, Learner also provides tutoring services to adults, especially for non-native English speakers. While they advertise that their tutors have degrees from “top universities,” it seems that the only necessary qualification for tutors at Learner is a college degree (not just from top schools). We found their sign-up sequence to be frustrating. New clients start by answering a series of questions about their students. While it repeatedly seems like they’ll show a selection of tutors that may be a match, this is a bait-and-switch tactic, and they never display any actual tutor profiles. Instead, new clients must first make a payment before they can view any tutor details. Learner has a “satisfaction guarantee,” which simply means that they’ll allow families to request a switch to another tutor if it’s not a good fit. Their rates are on the pricier side for “average” tutors who do not have teaching experience or degrees from elite universities.

• Cost: $400 for 5 hours ($80/hour), $700 for 10 hours ($70/hour), $1200 for 20 hours ($60/hour), or $1650 for 30 hours ($55/hour)
• Explicitly offers tutoring for ESL learners
• No specific tutor qualifications beyond a college degree
• Prices are high given quality of service

#10 – Revolution Prep

Our Verdict — High Rates Price: $132/hour, minimum $1578 for 12 hours Revolution Prep is a larger platform providing online tutoring with a focus on interactive learning. Revolution Prep is a larger platform providing online tutoring with a focus on interactive learning. While they used to offer more affordable small-group classes, they no longer do so for math tutoring.. Their individual tutoring rate of $132/hour is quite high, especially given the backgrounds of their instructors. While we like that all of their tutors are full-time staff, versus tutoring part-time alongside another career, their tutors do not have any other specific qualifications. These rates are comparable or higher than other services that provide more customized learning with Ivy-League tutors, like PrepMaven or select tutors on Wyzant..

• Cost: individual tutoring $132/hour, minimum $1578 for 12 hours
• Tutor qualifications: none specified
• All tutors are full-time staff
• Small-group tutoring provides lower prices
• No specific qualifications for tutors
• Tutoring rates are high for the type of service

#11 – Tutoring Service of New York

Our Verdict — New Service with Higher Minimum Package Price: $112–160/hour ($1200 5-session minimum) Founded by a former tutor with the now-defunct Ivy Global tutoring service, the new Tutoring Service of New York offers subject-area tutoring online. Most of their tutors are current graduate students, many at Columbia University and NYU. The higher prices of the Tutoring Service of New York reflect the more elite educational background of the tutors. However, their minimum of $1200 for at least 5 sessions is high, especially since many other services have smaller minimum packages (compare $510 minimum at PrepMaven or $450 minimum at The Princeton Review ), or else allow families to purchase one-off tutoring sessions ( Pearson , Skooli , and others).

• Cost: $1200 for five 90-minute sessions; $2000 for 10 sessions; $2700 for 16 sessions
• Tutor qualifications:  college graduates, mostly current graduate students at Columbia or NYU
• Qualified tutors with mostly Ivy-League backgrounds
• New service , so client reviews are still limited
• Higher minimum tutoring packages

#12 – Mathnasium

Our Verdict — Tutoring Franchise to Help with Math Homework Price: varies (franchise), typically $200–425/month Math is one of the most important core subjects, and so it’s not surprising that there are learning programs devoted specifically to math. Mathnasium is a franchise with locations throughout the US and even internationally. As their name might suggest, they’re focused on fostering math skills only. Pricing varies by franchise location and by grade level, but most Mathnasium centers offer a flat monthly fee that allows students to attend math tutoring sessions regularly (whether online or in person), usually two or three times per week. While other programs might focus on drills and exercises, Mathnasium typically focuses on helping students with their math homework and other math assignments. Mathnasium does not assign homework or create customized curricula for students. One significant downside of Mathnasium’s approach is that students do not necessarily get to work with the same tutor each time. This disrupts continuity and makes it harder for students to learn, since a good tutor will track students’ progress over time and create assignments that target the needs of each individual student. There are also no specific qualifications for math tutors, so there’s no guarantee that the tutors are great teachers or have a high level of expertise in math. Since each of the Mathnasium centers is locally owned and operated, the customer service experience can vary significantly.

• Cost: varies (franchise), typically $200–425/month (costs are higher for high school levels)
• Math tutor qualifications: none specified
• Focus on math , and can help students understand their math homework and other school assignments
• Tutoring isn’t necessarily one-on-one
• Not the same tutor every time , which is not ideal for learning
• Covers only math , while some other tutoring services can provide tutoring for other subjects as well
• Tutors do not have any specific qualifications

#13 – Kumon

Our Verdict — Tutoring Franchise Drilling Math and Reading Basics Price: varies (franchise), typically $100–200/month Kumon is an international tutoring franchise that focuses on reaching math and reading through rote memorization. Founded by Toru Kumon in Japan in 1958, Kumon centers all follow the same learning approach based on worksheets that very gradually increase in difficulty. Students enrolled in Kumon’s program begin with a diagnostic assessment for math and reading comprehension skills. They are then usually placed in a level lower than where they scored , so that they can reinforce existing skills with additional practice. However, this also means that students have to spend time on material that they have already learned. Students at Kumon are not able to bring in homework or material from their current classes for additional help. Instead, all Kumon sessions focus on the rigid Kumon material. The goal of the Kumon Method  is “to teach students to learn independently,” and so instructors observe students as they complete worksheets and provide guidance. Students are also assigned homework from Kumon, in order to continue practicing at home. Students typically receive about 30 minutes of homework per day. Since each of the Kumon centers is locally owned and operated, the customer service experience can vary significantly. Pricing also varies by location, but runs typically about $100–200 per month. Students are encouraged to attend Kumon sessions twice per week.

• Cost: varies (franchise), typically $100–200/month (costs are higher for high school levels)
• Tutor qualifications: high school graduates
• Repetition of core skills can lead to a thorough understanding of the basics
• Rigid curriculum is not personalized for the learning styles and speeds of each student
• Rote repetition and endless worksheets may be boring or frustrating for students
• Students can’t bring in outside homework for help with their current classes
• Assigns a lot of extra work for students (typically 30 minutes of homework daily)

#14 – Varsity Tutors

Our Verdict — Uneven Quality Without Budget Pricing Price: $70-100/hour Varsity Tutors is an enormous tutoring platform offering online instruction in all academic subjects and test prep, including writing. These days their marketing has been ubiquitous! However, Varsity Tutors’ size has many downsides — most notably, very uneven quality of teaching. Tutors at Varsity need only a high school degree, and there is no requirement for tutors to have a college degree or teaching experience, let alone a top-tier educational background or professional writing credentials. Tutors can join the Varsity team very quickly and are paid lower rates than nearly any other tutoring company (just $12–15 for sessions that cost families up to $95), so it’s difficult for Varsity to attract and retain good talent. Lucky families might get assigned a good tutor, but that’s not at all assured. Varsity Tutors also does not provide any tutor materials, curriculum, or training, so it’s up to individual tutors to create everything from scratch, contributing further to the unevenness of quality. With rates higher than the competition with similar types of tutors (no specific qualifications beyond a college degree), Varsity is significantly overpriced. We’d recommend that families either consider a more budget-friendly option that would offer the same quality as Varsity in the $30–40/hour price range, or else consider a service like PrepMaven (starting at $79/hour) or Tutoring Service of New York (starting at $112/hour) that pairs students with highly-qualified tutors with advanced degrees and Ivy-League backgrounds.

• Cost: $ 70-100/hour
• Large number of tutors , so certain to find a tutor to fit your schedule
• No education or training requirements for tutors , along with low pay rates for instructors, means tutors are less-qualified than alternative tutoring services
• Uneven teaching quality due to lack of resources for instruction
• Overpriced given the lack of required qualifications for tutors

#15 – Preply

Our Verdict — Lower-Cost Tutoring Marketplace Platform Price: $5–40/hour Preply is a lower-cost marketplace platform. It’s significantly smaller than Wyzant . Among those tutors listed, most don’t have high educational backgrounds. Preply is a more international platform, and some of the tutors are from other countries or located outside the US. One benefit of Preply’s platform is that rates are very low, ranging from $5/hour to $40/hour. These rates are actually comparable or higher than the pay rates for most of the larger platforms on our list (like Pearson , The Princeton Review , Varsity Tutors , and TutaPoint ), so don’t necessarily take these numbers on their own as indications of lower quality — just that tutors are earning a larger share. That said, the tutoring available through Preply does appear to be lower-quality than other options.

• Cost: $5–40/hour, depending on rates set by individual tutors
• Tutor qualifications:  varies
• F amilies can choose individual tutors on their marketplace platform
• No specific qualifications for tutors and no quality control
• Task of choosing the right tutor can be stressful

#16 – Chegg

Our Verdict — Message Board Help with Math Questions and Essays Price: $20 per month Chegg is one of the biggest tutoring platforms, so families may be familiar with their name already. We should note that they’ve pivoted several times in the past few years, so their service may have changed from what families have read. Whereas previously (first as InstaEDU, then as Chegg Tutors) Chegg offered live tutoring instruction online, Chegg no longer offers one-on-one tutoring . Instead, they now offer two subscription levels that allow students to view instructional videos, access answer keys for common textbooks, and receive asynchronous written feedback to homework questions. These questions are primarily answered by “subject matter experts” located in India. Their “Chegg Study Pack” includes the option to submit papers for limited written feedback with a 48-hour turnaround time. Students can submit up to 15 short papers per month, up to 3000 words each (about 6 pages double-spaced). That said, this is not the same as active writing tutoring with live discussion and exercises directly with a tutor. The written feedback provided by Chegg’s essay review service is limited. Moreover, the essay reviews are done by different tutors every time, so there’s no opportunity to grow through working with one tutor consistently. This service might work for students who want merely a quick check of their grammar or other small details on school assignments and don’t care about long-term improvements as a writer. Read more about the best online writing tutoring services here . With their Chegg Study Pack subscription, students can also post up to 20 math questions per month and receive a written step-by-step solution to the problem within 24 hours. This is not the same as active tutoring with live discussion and exercises directly with a tutor. The written math help provided by Chegg’s essay review service is very limited. Moreover, the math problem answers are written by different tutors every time, so there’s no opportunity to grow through working with one tutor consistently. Honestly, this service is little better than posting a math question to a helpful community forum, and it’s hard to see how it’s worth the monthly subscription fee.

• Cost: $15 per month for Chegg Study subscription, which provides homework resources only; $20 per month for Chegg Study Pack subscription which provides essay reviews (up to 15 short papers per month, up to 3000 words each) and math question help in addition to the homework resources
• Students can get help with specific math questions within a 24-hour turnaround time
• Large number of written essay reviews per month , up to 15 short essays
• Limited to 20 math questions per month
• Asynchronous, written feedback is not an effective way to learn
• No education or training requirements for tutors , and no information about who the essay or math question reviewers are

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Students can find online tutoring for any subject, from fundamentals in reading, writing , and math to advanced high school APs or college-level subjects.

Of course, many tutoring services offer SAT and ACT test prep or coaching through the college essay writing process . 

Online tutoring has also allowed students to connect with tutors for more niche subjects like creative writing , Italian language, statistical analysis, coding, gender studies, molecular biology, the sociology of fan fiction… with the internet, it’s possible to find a specialized instructor for just about anything!

Some marketplace platforms like Wyzant or Preply allow families to search for and select individual tutors by subject-area expertise.

Other more boutique educational services like PrepMaven or the Tutoring Service of New York might be able to find and pair students with an elite Ivy-League tutor in that particular subject.

An experienced tutor can also create enrichment projects for students to supplement their school curriculum and provide positive challenges and growth opportunities that can allow students to distinguish themselves in prestigious competitions and on college applications .

As class sizes continue to increase each year, even well-meaning teachers are unable to provide individualized attention to their students, and more advanced or gifted students are often left feeling bored and unchallenged in their classes. A great tutor can meet a student at their level and help them reach new heights.

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Many students are focused on college admissions, which can have a significant impact on their opportunities for the rest of their lives.

The SAT and ACT standardized tests remain an important part of college applications in the US. Even with some schools creating temporary test-optional admissions policies during the Covid-19 pandemic, high test scores are still the norm at top schools throughout the US, and (apart from at a small handful of test-blind schools) a good SAT or ACT score will always improve a student’s chances of admission.

And, according to US News , more and more elite schools are once again requiring submission of SAT or ACT scores as part of the application process. If you’re thinking about applying to schools like MIT or Dartmouth later on, you’ll need to have impressive SAT or ACT scores to stand a shot.

Both the SAT and ACT measure “college readiness” and test students on their abilities in math, reading, and writing. The ACT also includes a section on science, which focuses on students’ abilities to evaluate experiments and interpret data.

SAT section range from 200 to 800. To give an idea of what kind of SAT scores students might need, the average SAT score at the Ivy League is between 1450 and 1570 , and the average SAT score at the top 50 public universities is between 1320 and 1500 .

Meanwhile, ACT scores range from 2 to 36, and the average ACT score at the Ivy League is between 33 and 35 .

While a great SAT or ACT score alone won’t get you into the Ivy League or another top-tier university, it’s very hard to get into a top-tier school without strong scores on the SAT or ACT .

Furthermore, high test scores can win students big scholarships through programs like the National Merit competition .

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• You want to improve your grades in your classes at school
• You want to build confidence in your abilities to learn
• You want to get into a private school and need a good score on the SSAT or ISEE
• Your current teacher isn’t meeting your learning needs and you want to work with an instructor who is hand-picked to match your learning style
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• You want to improve your performance on important college admissions tests like the SAT and ACT
• You’re tired of conflict between students and parents about homework and you want someone else to take charge of tracking assignments and progress
• You’re aiming at a competitive college (not just the Ivy League!) and know that you need high test scores
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• You know that if you develop strong math skills now, you’ll do better on every STEM-related class, assignment, and exam for the rest of your life!
• You know that if you develop strong writing skills now, you’ll find written exams a breeze from now on
• You need to write college application essays but you’re not sure where to start or how best to highlight your accomplishments for a competitive advantage
• You want to pursue a specific interest or passion that isn’t covered by your school 
• You want to earn scholarships and awards

Any of these are good reasons to consider working one-on-one with a private tutor.

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A good tutor should be an amazing teacher with experience, a strong educational background, and the ability to plan customized exercises that target an individual student’s weak spots .

Look for experienced tutors with strong educational backgrounds (i.e. who attended top universities) who have specific training in teaching that subject .

Studies have shown that students will learn better when they can establish a relationship with their tutor . Look for a tutoring service where students can continue with the same tutor and build a sense of rapport.

A good tutor can help students to succeed on any homework and assignments they may have for school . They can teach students how to work through their homework and study for important tests.

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Best overall: The one-on-one tutoring from PrepMaven is the best out there both in terms of tutor quality and price. While PrepMaven’s tutors can certainly help with school assignments, they can also create targeted practice to fill any gaps in a student’s current knowledge. Starting at just $79/hour, students can work with current undergraduates at Princeton, Harvard, and other Ivy-League universities to improve their skills. Families can also work with experienced, professional educators and Ivy-League graduates at $149/hour. As a boutique tutoring service, PrepMaven offers careful attention to each student and boasts amazing customer reviews.

Best of the big companies: StudyPoint offers a solid balance of cost to tutor qualifications. We like their responsiveness and their flexibility. While we’re not huge fans of the fact that their tutors might not be subject-area experts and may not come from elite colleges, we’d recommend StudyPoint over other tutoring giants like Kaplan or Princeton Review.

Best super-quick tutoring: If students want short-term tutoring available instantly, they might consider Skooli . Skooli is the only tutoring service we reviewed that offers tutoring by the minute. Tutors aren’t necessarily from top schools, and students can’t work with the same tutor consistently, so the quality of tutoring is lower, but on-demand tutoring can start as soon as you enter your credit card details.

Alternative for families on a budget: For families on a tighter budget, we’d suggest looking for an independent tutor on Wyzant . It’s a tutoring marketplace platform, so the quality varies hugely and there’s no oversight or qualification requirements, but you might find a decent tutor under $40/hour. However, in our experience a good tutor can accomplish more with a student in one hour than an average tutor can do in five hours . With that in mind, it might be more effective to choose fewer hours of reliably high-quality tutoring.

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I graduated from Princeton University in 2013 and am currently a 3L at UCLA School of Law. I am over a 2200 scorer on the SAT with a 170 on the LSAT. Before Wyzant, I also taught for Princeton Review and Varsity Tutors. As someone who held a full-time job while studying for the LSAT and who could not afford costly tutoring packages, I understand cost and time constraints are very real. I work with each student to maximize points as quickly and efficiently as possible.

• Hourly Rate: $65
• Rate details: Listed rates are for LSAT and admissions essays and personal statements; rates for SAT, ACT, and specific subjects range from $50-$60
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Patient, understanding and insightful tutor Casey taught me the different fundamentals of approaching the different sections of the LSATs. She really helped me understand the logical reasoning components that I was having trouble with and also aided me in approaching the reading comprehension section in a more effective manner. I really enjoyed my classes with her, they were fun and she has a good way of keeping the lessons interactive and enjoyable. She helped answer all the questions and concerns that I had and she was extremely responsive even after hours. I would definitely refer Casey to anyone who’s looking for a tutor during their LSAT journey, you’ll be in good hands. Nabilah, 3 lessons with Casey

Game changing tutor for LSAT Even after a test prep course, logic games and LR seemed like complex mazes of hypothetical worlds and overly wordy paragraphs. Then, I met Casey. Her approach wasn't the generic "this is how you solve it" method. Instead, she swiftly identified my unique strengths and weaknesses, molding our session to what I specifically needed. In a single lesson, I was able to grasp games in a way that I had not been able to after hours of studying with a different teacher/test strategy. I am extremely grateful for her help and feel so much more confident to tackle any game now. Casey's mastery over the LSAT content is evident, but what truly sets her apart is her innate ability to translate complex problems into digestible, solvable puzzles. She didn't just prepare me for the test; she transformed my entire perspective, making me believe in my potential. Jay, 1 lesson with Casey

Supportive and knowledgeable tutor Casey was a super helpful tutor! I was eager to get some help with studying for the LSATs and Casey replied quickly and was excited to help me. She showed me great strategies for answering logical reasoning questions and analytical reasoning questions, all in one session! Laila, 1 lesson with Casey