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9+ years
Conor
I am currently a medical student in Philadelphia, and have a degree in Biomedical Engineering from Stony Brook University. I have several years of experience tutoring SAT students, but thanks to my mixed background I have proficiency in a wide range of subjects including mathematics, biological scie...
Stony Brook University
Bachelor of Engineering, Biomedical Engineering
Drexel University
Doctor of Medicine, Biomedical Sciences

Certified Tutor
6+ years
Rahul
I am a recent graduate of Cornell University, where I received a B.S. in Chemical Engineering and graduated Magna Cum Laude. Over the past several years, I have worked with students from diverse backgrounds and experiences tutoring thermodynamics (my personal favorite), chemistry, and math. I have a...
Cornell University
B.S. in Chemical Engineering

Certified Tutor
Max
I am in the process now of applying for PhD programs in Computational Biology. I have done research in the field of freshwater ecology and am anticipating the publication of a paper I co-authored in the next several months.
Ball State University
Bachelors, Biology, General

Certified Tutor
6+ years
Rhea
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...
University of Chicago
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Certified Tutor
5+ years
Ishan
I am a current sophomore at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, where I am majoring in Biology as part of the 7 Year Accelerated Medical Program. I am also minoring in Healthcare Economics and Policy. My favorite subjects in school are Chemistry, Biology, and Math, but I also enjoy the process of writ...
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Albany Medical College
Doctor of Medicine, Premedicine

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Julia
I am a recent college graduate currently pursuing a career in publishing in New York City. My interest in tutoring and the publishing industry stem from the same source: I want to help instill in others the same love of learning I have felt throughout my life. Whether it's getting lost in a good boo...
The College of William & Mary
Bachelors, English & Linguistics

Certified Tutor
16+ years
John
I'm a huge Red Sox fan and love watching detective shows when I have free time.
University of St Thomas
Bachelor of Fine Arts, English/Drama
American Academy of Dramatic Arts
Associates, Acting

Certified Tutor
9+ years
Vansh
I am currently pursuing a Bachelors of Science in Aerospace Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology. I am also a graduate of the high school International Baccalaureate Program. I have informal experience tutoring high school physics, but am most passionate about tutoring students for the...
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Bachelor of Science, Aerospace Engineering

Certified Tutor
5+ years
Arthur
I am available to tutor in a broad range of subjects, though I am most passionate about Economics, History, and Civics. Please feel free to contact me and I would be happy to arrange a session.
Middlebury College
Bachelor in Arts, Economics

Certified Tutor
8+ years
Emily
I am currently a fourth year medical student in Indianapolis. I completed my undergraduate education at Indiana University Bloomington, where I majored in Biology and Spanish. I also completed two minors in Mathematics and Chemistry. While at IU, I worked for the Department of Mathematics and Depart...
Indiana University-Bloomington
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis
Doctor of Medicine, Community Health and Preventive Medicine
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Benjamin
AP Statistics Tutor • +43 Subjects
I am a 2023 graduate of the University of Notre Dame with a Finance/Economics major and a minor in Innovation and Entrepreneurship. I am a passionate student in the math and business realms, as I enjoy the intuitiveness of the former and the real-world potential of the latter. During classes in middle and high school, I developed a reputation of being a good source of help within my classes in a non-tutor capacity, and grew that into a peer tutor role a couple times a week during lunch my senior year of high school. What I hope to accomplish with my tutoring is ensure that you not only achieve your desired grade/score, but see how the different concepts relate to each other in the bigger picture. The more important part is to critically think about the subject matter in other, more unfamiliar contexts. Also, in my math subjects, I seek to provide personal secrets in realms including quicker computation strategies, unique acronyms for certain rules, and other intuitive shortcuts.
Ilesh
Pre-Algebra Tutor • +27 Subjects
I am a recent grad from Georgia Tech, majoring in Industrial and Systems Engineering (an intersection of math, computer science, and business) and minoring in Business and Technology. I am originally from Columbus, OH, but chose to come down to Atlanta after getting a full-ride scholarship from Georgia Tech. In my spare time, I love playing/watching sports and travelling around the world (when possible!). Hobbies: sports, books, writing, reading, music, hiking, art, travel
Anya
Middle School Math Tutor • +24 Subjects
I am a graduate of the MA Fashion Studies program at Parsons The New School for Design in New York, having previously studied linguistics and foreign languages (concentrating in Russian and French) at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque and at McGill University in Montreal. I currently serve as adjunct faculty in the Art and Design History and Theory department at Parsons, where I specialize in courses which combine numerous disciplines within the humanities, such as a course about the relationship between fashion and language and a graduate seminar about writing for fashion publications. I have also led elementary summer art camp workshops in my hometown of Los Alamos, New Mexico. My teaching methods, which are interactive, engaging, and tailored to a range of learning styles, have consistently been described by my students as motivational and encouraging. I tutor a wide range of subjects, from Middle School Math to PSAT and SAT test preparation, but I am most passionate about Critical Reading and Writing and Essay Editing. These are areas in which my students make remarkable progress in short periods of time and also find great pleasure in relating the themes of their writing to their own outside interests and passions. I also enjoy helping students prepare to take standardized tests by addressing, in an understanding and accommodating way, the common anxieties and stresses that can accompany test-taking. Outside of school and tutoring, I enjoy traveling, reading, visiting museums, cooking, and snowboarding.
Ethan
AP Statistics Tutor • +66 Subjects
I am not teaching or grading papers, I can usually be found playing some brass instrument or another, umpiring baseball, trying out a new recipe in the kitchen, or spending far too much time on Netflix.
Samantha
Pre-Algebra Tutor • +38 Subjects
I'm a first-year medical student and recent graduate from Duke University, where I studied Global Health Determinants, Behaviors, and Interventions. From running a piano program at a nonprofit children's theatre to private tutoring in math, science, and standardized test prep, I enjoy helping my students become confident and self-sufficient learners! Hobbies: photography, travel, reading, music, writing, running, art, books, traveling
Kate
AP Calculus BC Tutor • +53 Subjects
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 I'm not working or studying, I love playing volleyball (indoors or on the beach!) and spending time outside, canoeing or hiking with my dog. I look forward to meeting and working with you!
Alex
AP Calculus BC Tutor • +31 Subjects
I'm a junior in chemical engineering at ASU Barrett and I specialize in math and physics tutoring. If you need help with any of your math subjects or have trouble with physics and chemistry I'm the one to call. I love working with students and each and everybody's success is my top priority.
Elena
Calculus Tutor • +23 Subjects
I am a second year law student at the University of Chicago who hails from the San Francisco Bay Area! I tutor the SAT, ESL, and Spanish. I was an AVID tutor in high school, and after college I taught an ESL class and tutored a high school student in Spanish. In law school, I am involved with the Lawyers in the Classroom program. My tutoring philosophy is based on listening to students work through problems and helping them to spot their confusions or incorrect assumptions. I believe students learn much better when they aren't simply told the right answer or right reasoning; they need to get there on their own.
Daniel
AP Calculus BC Tutor • +21 Subjects
I am an Undergraduate Student at Vanderbilt University. With years of tutoring experience and a solid academic foundation, I am fully equipped to teach in various subjects at many different levels.
Chelain
Calculus Tutor • +14 Subjects
I am currently a resident physician at Northwestern Hospital.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Score improvements depend on your starting point and how consistently you work with a tutor. Most students see meaningful gains—typically 5-15 percentile points or more—within 8-12 weeks of focused preparation. The key is identifying your specific weak areas (like reading comprehension, quantitative reasoning, or analytical writing) and targeting those systematically.
Personalized 1-on-1 instruction is particularly effective for test prep because tutors can adapt to your learning pace, focus on question types that trip you up, and teach you strategies tailored to how you think. Consistent practice between sessions, combined with expert guidance, tends to produce the strongest results.
The ideal timeline depends on your target score, starting score, and test date. Most students benefit from 3-4 months of focused preparation, meeting with a tutor 2-3 times per week. However, if you're aiming for a significant improvement or have identified major weak areas, 4-6 months may be more realistic.
Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who can assess your baseline performance and help you create a personalized study schedule. They'll help you balance practice tests (ideally every 2-3 weeks), targeted skill-building, and timed practice to build both accuracy and speed before test day.
The toughest section varies by individual, but reading comprehension and analytical writing are commonly challenging because they require both content knowledge and strategic thinking. Quantitative reasoning trips up students who haven't used certain math concepts recently, while logic-based sections (like logic games on the LSAT) require a specific skill set that takes time to develop.
A personalized tutor can diagnose where you're losing points—whether it's understanding complex passages, executing math under time pressure, or structuring persuasive arguments—and focus on those specific challenges. They'll also teach you the test-taking strategies that work best for your thinking style, not just generic tips.
Most students benefit from taking 4-6 full-length, timed practice tests leading up to test day. The first one establishes your baseline and identifies weak areas. Middle tests help you track progress and refine strategies. Final tests simulate test-day conditions and build confidence.
More important than volume is how you use them: reviewing every question you missed (not just wrong answers, but questions you guessed on), understanding why you made errors, and adjusting your approach. A tutor can guide this process, helping you extract learning from each practice test rather than just accumulating scores.
Test anxiety often stems from unfamiliarity with the test format or doubt about your abilities. The antidote is exposure and mastery: taking multiple practice tests under realistic conditions (timed, no distractions) helps normalize the experience, while improving your actual skills builds genuine confidence.
Expert tutors also teach practical anxiety-management strategies like pacing techniques, decision-making frameworks to reduce second-guessing, and mental preparation for test day. When you've practiced similar questions dozens of times and have a solid game plan, the actual test feels much less threatening.
Start by taking a full-length diagnostic practice test and analyzing the results by question type and topic—not just overall score. You'll likely notice patterns: maybe you miss inference questions, struggle with geometry, or run out of time on writing tasks. This diagnostic clarity is crucial because it lets you focus energy where it matters most.
A tutor can help you dig deeper into why you're missing questions in your weak areas. Sometimes it's a conceptual gap, sometimes it's a test-taking strategy issue, and sometimes it's pacing or careless errors. Once you understand the root cause, your tutor can target that specific problem with tailored practice and feedback.
The best test prep tutors combine three things: deep expertise in the specific exam (understanding every question type, official test patterns, and scoring nuances), strong teaching ability (explaining complex concepts clearly and adapting to how you learn), and a strategic mindset (knowing which skills to prioritize and how to optimize your score within your timeline).
They should also be skilled at identifying your specific weak points, teaching you test-taking strategies that work for your thinking style, and building your confidence through measurable progress. When you connect with Varsity Tutors, you're matched with tutors who excel at helping students achieve their target scores through personalized instruction.
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