Top SAT Tutors serving New York City
Aman: New York City SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in New York, NY
...feeling. Suddenly, my motivation increased, my grades improved and I was accepted into very good colleges and programs. That was my goal. I couldn't reach that goal without my mentor. My mentor taught me more than just English, Writing, ACT/SAT, he taught me humility, determination, and confidence. For these reasons, I am still in contact with him today. As a tutor-- mentor-- I will help my mentee achieve their goals (academic and mental). I will...
Education & Certification
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - Current Undergrad, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 34
John: New York City SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in New York, NY
...always begin a problem by asking the student where they think they should start, or what progress they have made on the problem. I find that the student misses a significant part of the tutoring experience if they are not the primary force behind solving the problems they bring to me, and as a result I consider myself as more of a resource to guide the student to the right solution rather than a solution...
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Swarthmore - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
CUNY Graduate School and University Center - PHD, Mathematics
Lexi: New York City SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in New York, NY
...with reading, English language and literature, and writing particularly around college applications, admissions essays, and SAT preparation. I have extensive experience tutoring foreign languages through my work as a Spanish & Arabic tutor at Princeton and through language exchanges completed while studying abroad in Mexico and Egypt (ages 18-30). I believe that learning a foreign language is hugely rewarding for students of all ages and welcome opportunities to tutor in Spanish or Arabic (or just...
Education & Certification
Princeton University - Bachelor in Arts, Politics, Near Eastern Studies, Arabic
State Certified Teacher
ACT Composite: 33
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 720
Kelsey: New York City SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in New York, NY
...and time management techniques. Kelsey has experience working with students of all ages and a wide range of subjects through her vast tutoring and editing background; she had worked as a lead tutor at a math-focused center for students ages 5 to 18, had individually tutored numerous students on college entrance exam preparation, and has worked professionally as an editorial assistant for research institutions. Her personal goal is to help students build a foundation of...
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 33
Margarita: New York City SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in New York, NY
...family is originally from Russia, and I grew up with a very strong and traditional math background. I always find teaching math to students to be gratifying, and I hope to share some of my love for math with my students. I also enjoy tutoring test prep, especially since I know how stressful the process of applying to colleges (and later graduate schools) is! With every student, I aim to find an individualized approach that...
Education & Certification
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 35
Christina: New York City SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in New York, NY
I am a current junior double majoring in Human and Organizational Development and American Studies at Vanderbilt University. I love working with kids of all ages, and hope I can help your child succeed!
Education & Certification
Vanderbilt University - Bachelor of Science, International Business
Shin: New York City SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in New York, NY
...to demonstrate phenomena from other subjects such as organic chemistry, physics is a very prevalent science, so even by rolling my pencil off of a table, I can easily demonstrate physics concepts to my students. For me, hearing "Oh, that makes so much more sense now!" from the students whom I tutor makes my job very rewarding because working with them to find the approach that best caters to their needs feels awesome. As a...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor of Science, Earth and Environmental Engineering
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34
Katherine: New York City SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in New York, NY
...in the confidence and self-reliance her students develop in their work and works hard to create individualized environments where her students, regardless of age, learning style, or subject, flourish. She has a particular knack for test prep and mathematics. Though shes based in New York City, Katherine is an avid traveler; she has visited 34 of the 50 United States (so far) and 15 countries! She also serves on the Board of Directors for FeelGood,...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology Linguistics
CUNY Graduate School and University Center - Masters, Linguistics
SAT Math: 730
SAT Verbal: 700
SAT Writing: 720
Tina: New York City SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in New York, NY
...wide variety of academic interests, including Archaeology, Creative Writing, and Finance. I studied abroad last semester in Scotland and love to travel (my dream destination being Egypt, someday). During the last two summers, I have taught seminars at a 10-day conference hosted by a Harvard student organization in China. The students were all high school students in China, and I absolutely loved the discussions and the chance to teach subjects I am passionate about to...
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, Applied Math - Economics
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
Sarah: New York City SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in New York, NY
...science, as I took advanced-level courses and 13 AP tests in high school. I have years of experience tutoring students of all ages, from elementary school through high school. In my spare time, I enjoy playing the violin, reading, and writing. I live in New York City during the academic year (September - May) and would be happy to tutor in-person (depending on the travel distance) then. Of course, if you/your child is more comfortable...
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New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Journalism
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 35
Michael: New York City SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in New York, NY
...is to help students find excitement in what they are learning - a "cool" factor. Showing students how cool (even fun!) learning certain subjects can be because of how it relates to them is an irreplaceable tool to get them interested in actually learning something, instead of simply "getting by" by cramming the night before. I do my absolute best to provide a positive, fun, engaging experience for students which focuses on their potential to...
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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor of Science, Cell & Molecular Biology
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 36
ACT Reading: 31
Nayaab: New York City SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in New York, NY
...taught young children, high school students, and college students topics like algebra, dance, and health education. Each age group positively responds to a different style of teaching, motivation, and communication; being adaptable and open to these changes is my forte. My teaching style often revolves around developing self-motivation, planning schedules, and understanding students' short-term and long-term goals. Because I recently graduated, I understand the stress students have managing their busy schedules, extracurricular activities, and studying...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelors, Psychology with Minors in Molecular Cell Biology, Chemistry, and Physics
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 33
Steven: New York City SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in New York, NY
...the nine-year history of Astor Collegiate Academy, a college preparatory high school in the Bronx. Additionally, I have worked in one on one tutoring settings since I was of high school age. Beginning as a near peer tutor for gifted students, my abilities to communicate and educate have grown continuously. As an undergraduate student, I volunteered as a high school tutor, and upon graduation I worked full time as a tutor and mentor in Los...
Education & Certification
Colorado College - Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science
City University of New York - Lehman College - Masters, Master of Science Education
Columbia University in the City of New York - PHD, International Development
State Certified Teacher
GRE Verbal: 158
Dylan: New York City SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in New York, NY
...it is experienced by native speakers of the target language. In all English and History-related subjects, I use my knowledge and deep love for world history and literature to encourage focused research. I couple this with contextual information. Again, if a student can learn the greater importance of an event or of an author's main argument and styles, they learn more than basic information to repeat in a test: they begin to master the information...
Education & Certification
Fordham College at Lincoln Center - Bachelor in Arts, Theatre Performance in Romance Languages
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 32
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1430
Luiza: New York City SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in New York, NY
...enabled me to successfully support students in a variety of academic subjects, such as language arts, math, and science. I love helping students see the connections and intersections between different subjects. I believe knowledge and skill in one subject can strengthen knowledge and skill in another, a belief that is reflected in my multidisciplinary academic background. In short, I love writing, I love science, and I love math, and I love helping others succeed in...
Education & Certification
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, English
Teachers College at Columbia University - Master of Science, Neuroscience
Reshad: New York City SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in New York, NY
...senior at Queens College majoring in Urban Studies. I am writing a thesis on South Asians living in New York City. I have spent the last two semesters mentoring kids from a local shelter every Saturday during the school year. My specialties are SAT prep, SHSAT Prep, English and Social Studies. As a tutor, I am persistent and creative in my teaching techniques. I will explore every option to teach students the material.
Education & Certification
CUNY Queens College - Current Undergrad, Urban Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 750
Emmelina: New York City SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in New York, NY
...improve your scores by X amount of points, and I want them to feel like a tutoring session is a relaxing but productive space where they shouldn't be afraid to ask questions and tell me what keeps tripping them up. As someone who has taken many of these tests and succeeded, I know the small things to practice and hone as well as the appropriate work schedule to help students not only understand the material...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Environmental Science
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 760
Lukas: New York City SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in New York, NY
I aim to give students the skills to approach any problem with confidence. Through active problem solving and diagnostics, even the most daunting assignments and problem sets can be deconstructed into digestible information.
Education & Certification
Rice University - Bachelor in Arts, Music Performance
University of Phoenix-Southern California Campus - Current Grad Student, Music Performance
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 770
Jesse: New York City SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in New York, NY
...from new angles. My largest interest, outside of education, is music. I worked throughout college as a music director at Wesleyan's radio station, and currently work as a producer and staff writer for Afropop Worldwide, a non-profit radio show dedicated to African music and music of the African diaspora. I also love watching independent films and reading fiction and philosophy. I love living in Brooklyn, but I enjoy leaving the city to go hiking, and...
Education & Certification
Wesleyan University - Bachelor in Arts, French & College of Letters (History/English/Philosophy)
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 780
Bing: New York City SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in New York, NY
...a focus on what a student is looking to achieve. In an individualized setting establishing goals with students and then engaging students intellectual curiosity on subject matter to reach these goals. I believe in breaking down the subject into concepts and creating a base of understanding to build upon in grasping the concepts. I have extensive experience with test-prep and how to break-down a standardized test into lesson plans to make target scores attainable.
Education & Certification
SUNY at Binghamton - Bachelors, Accounting
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 780
Private SAT Tutoring in New York City, NY
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New York City SAT Tutoring FAQ
Varsity Tutors is a powerful educational resource that can match you with expert New York City SAT tutors in as little as 24 hours. The SAT is a high-stakes standardized test that many colleges and universities incorporate into their admissions processes. You'll want to do your best to make your college application as strong as possible, and that means taking your test prep seriously. New York City SAT tutoring can be a great way to brush up on both the academic concepts and test-taking strategies you'll want to know on test day. Keep reading for more information on the potential benefits of private instruction.
What are some of the benefits associated with private New York City SAT tutoring?
The SAT is comprised of three mandatory sections (Reading, Writing and Language, Math) with an optional Essay section. If you were to enroll in a standard SAT review course, you would probably end up spending the same amount of time on each of them. Is that really what you want to do?
A private instructor can design your New York City SAT tutoring sessions around your unique needs to improve your study efficiency. If you're a visual learner who is looking to expand your vocabulary skills for the Writing/Language section, your instructor can make you flashcards to help you learn prefixes and suffixes that can help you deduce an unfamiliar term's meaning.
If you're an auditory learner, your instructor can encourage you to read passages out loud to help you retain more of the information. A private instructor can even provide practice problems to help a kinesthetic learner feel more comfortable with every section of the exam. Why limit yourself to a set curriculum when you can receive instruction that revolves around your needs?
The personal rapport you establish with New York City SAT tutors can make it easier to ask for clarification if you don't understand something. In addition, your completed assignments can receive near-instantaneous feedback so you can correct any mistakes before they turn into bad habits. New York City SAT tutoring sessions can proceed at your pace, introducing new concepts quickly enough to feel engaging without going so fast as to become overwhelming. You won't get a comparable amount of personalized attention in a typical review course.
How can working with New York City SAT tutors near me help me prepare for the exam?
The SAT lasts three hours plus an additional 50 minutes if you opt to take the optional Essay portion. Each section is timed individually, so you can't rush through the Math section to have more time for Writing/Language. New York City SAT tutors can show you time management strategies to help you get to every item within the time allotted to you. For example, it is often better to guess on multiple-choice items (especially if your instructor can help you eliminate some of the incorrect answer choices) than trying to puzzle it out for an extended period of time.
The best New York City SAT tutors can share test-taking tips for each section of the exam. For instance, the SAT's Mathematics section is subdivided into calculator and non-calculator subsections. It can be tempting to use your calculator on every question you're allowed to, but doing so is generally a waste of time. Your academic mentor can show you when and how to make effective use of it without wasting too much time.
Similarly, reading the questions associated with a reading passage before the passage itself can help you determine the specific points of information you're looking for. The SAT's Reading section draws questions from literature, American history, the social sciences, and science, so knowing what you're looking for can help a lot. They can also answer any questions you have about the exam, helping you feel more confident heading into test day.
Likewise, the SAT Essay prompt asks you to evaluate another author's argument. Sketching out a quick outline can help you collect your thoughts, potentially saving you time when you start composing your essay. If you aren't accustomed to working from an outline, your instructor can teach you how to do so. Similarly, your instructor can teach you how to take notes about the argument you're evaluating so you don't need to go back through the text to find an important detail.
Many students take practice exams under realistic test-taking conditions during New York City SAT tutoring sessions to get a sense of what to expect on the assessment day. If you deal with test anxiety, understanding exactly what to expect can make it easier to calm your nerves. Experiencing the time available to you firsthand can also make it easier to budget it appropriately. You can even go over your responses with New York City SAT tutors to get a better idea of where you're improving and any areas of opportunity you might want to look at again.
How will I fit New York City SAT tutoring sessions into my busy schedule?
We understand how difficult it can be to balance your current schoolwork, college prep, extracurricular activities, and social life, so we strive to make New York City SAT tutoring as easy as it can be. We do all of the research that goes into matching you with the right private instructor, sparing you the hassle. We can arrange your choice of online or in-person tutoring, making it easier to find an arrangement that works for you.
If you select online study sessions, you'll meet with New York City SAT tutors on our exclusive Live Learning Platform. Our Live Learning Platform is a virtual study space that leverages several powerful features to provide a great experience anywhere with a strong Wifi connection. A shared document editor and virtual whiteboard allow your instructor to see how you're approaching a question and provide advice in real-time if they need to. Video chat functionality allows you to see and hear your instructor as though you were in the same room even if you're actually miles apart. Best of all, our platform records all of your sessions automatically, allowing you to go back and review them whenever you like.
Our Live Learning Platform allows you to choose your preferred learning environment. If you want to study at home, simply pull out your mobile device and log in. If you'd rather head to a serene location such as the Grand Central Library, that's fine too. We believe that students should have choices in their test prep and designed our platform accordingly.
Can I connect with New York City SAT tutors near me right now?
If you were going to try and find a private instructor on your own, you would need to make sure that any potential candidate was up-to-date on everything SAT, blessed with fantastic communication skills, and able to accommodate your scheduling needs. Do you really have time to do all of that? The experts at Varsity Tutors can find you New York City SAT tutors who check all of your boxes, so let us help you take your test prep to a new level. Educational consultants are currently standing by to answer any questions you have, so reach out by phone or online to get the process started!
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