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16+ years
John
After scoring a 36 ACT composite and earning a BFA with an English concentration, John knows how sentences are built — and more importantly, how they break. He teaches the SAT Writing and Language section through the lens of editing and revision, training students to spot where a passage loses its l...
University of St Thomas
Bachelor of Fine Arts, English/Drama
American Academy of Dramatic Arts
Associates, Acting

Certified Tutor
9+ years
Elliot
Elliot's neuroscience PhD required writing and revising dense, argument-driven prose where every transition had to earn its place and every clause needed grammatical precision — the exact editing instincts the SAT Writing and Language section tests. He teaches students to diagnose each question by t...
Hampshire College
Bachelor in Arts, Cognitive Science
Vanderbilt University
Doctor of Philosophy, Neuroscience
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Alex
Most SAT Writing and Language mistakes come from the same handful of grammar patterns: subject-verb agreement across long modifying phrases, comma splices disguised by transition words, and misplaced modifiers. Alex's 1590 SAT score reflects deep familiarity with these traps, and he teaches students...
Washington and Lee University
Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
Certified Tutor
Most SAT Writing and Language mistakes come down to a handful of grammar rules — subject-verb agreement across long clauses, comma splices, pronoun ambiguity — and Elena drills those patterns until students spot errors almost reflexively. Her 1600 SAT and her legal writing training at UChicago give ...
Cornell University
Bachelor in Arts
University of Chicago Law School
Juris Doctor, Law
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Mimi
I am an interdisciplinary educator with an Ed.M. from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and a B.A. from Dartmouth College. My background is primarily in integrated arts learning and museum education and I specialize in visual arts, history and art history, and object-based learning. In all su...
Harvard University
Masters in Education, Education
Dartmouth College
B.A.
Certified Tutor
8+ years
Anna
Medical school admissions forced Anna to write and revise under pressure — personal statements, research abstracts, clinical case reports — all genres where every word has to earn its place and sloppy grammar kills credibility. She brings that same editorial ruthlessness to the SAT Writing and Langu...
Northwestern University
Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
Northwestern University
Graduated (Honors Program in Medical Education)
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Nina
I am a recent graduate from a masters program in biostatistics at Columbia University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in biological sciences, with a focus in neurobiology at Northwestern University. In August, I will be starting a doctoral program in biostatistics at NYU. I was a teaching assistant ...
Columbia University
Masters in biostatistics
Northwestern University
Bachelor of Arts in biological sciences (focus in neurobiology)
Columbia University in the City of New York
Current Grad Student, Biostatistics
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Chelain
I am currently a resident physician at Northwestern Hospital.
Thomas Jefferson University
PHD, PhD: Molecular Pharmacology and Structural Biology; MD: Medicine. Currently a Resident in Radiation Oncology at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. C
Swarthmore College
Bachelors, Biology, Psychology
Certified Tutor
Michelle
Comma splices, misplaced modifiers, and subject-verb agreement buried in complex sentences — the SAT Writing and Language section tests grammar rules most students have never been explicitly taught. Michelle scored a 1570 composite and approaches this section by drilling the specific conventions the...
Baylor College of Medicine
Current Grad Student, M.D.
Rice University
Bachelor's in Biochemistry and Cell Biology
Certified Tutor
6+ years
I'm eager to teach students how to make connections and understand any part of the world they need!
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Master of Divinity, Ministry
University of Kentucky
Bachelor in Arts, Communication, General
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Frequently Asked Questions
Score improvement depends on your starting point and consistency, but students typically see meaningful gains within 8-12 weeks of focused preparation. A tutor can help you identify patterns in your mistakes—whether it's grammar rules, sentence structure, or reading comprehension—and target those specific areas. Many students improve by 50-100 points or more when they work with a tutor to develop a personalized study plan and practice regularly.
The biggest challenge is pacing—students often spend too much time on difficult questions and rush through easier ones, leaving points on the table. Many also struggle with identifying what the question is actually asking, since the Writing and Language section tests grammar, style, and rhetoric simultaneously. Additionally, students frequently miss questions about sentence structure, pronoun agreement, and rhetorical effectiveness because they haven't practiced these concepts in a test-like format. A tutor can help you recognize question types quickly and develop efficient strategies for each.
Your first session focuses on understanding where you stand. A tutor will likely review your recent practice test results or administer a diagnostic to identify your specific weak areas—whether that's grammar fundamentals, passage comprehension, or time management. From there, you'll work together to create a customized study plan that targets your biggest opportunities for improvement and fits your timeline before test day.
Practice tests are essential—they're the best way to get comfortable with the test format, build your pacing skills, and identify patterns in your mistakes. Taking full-length practice tests under timed conditions helps you learn how to manage the 44-minute Writing and Language section and reveals whether you're making careless errors or missing conceptual understanding. A tutor can review your practice test results with you to pinpoint exactly which question types and grammar rules need more focus.
The key is learning to triage questions quickly. Spend 30-45 seconds on straightforward grammar questions, but don't get stuck on complex rhetorical questions—mark them and come back if you have time. A tutor can teach you to recognize question types at a glance and develop a personal pacing strategy based on your strengths. Practice tests are your best tool here; each one you take helps you refine your timing until it becomes automatic.
Confidence comes from preparation and familiarity. When you work with a tutor, you practice the exact question formats you'll see on test day, which reduces uncertainty and anxiety. A tutor can also teach you test-taking strategies and help you develop a pre-test routine that calms your nerves. Many students find that understanding the 'why' behind correct answers—rather than just memorizing rules—makes them feel more in control during the actual test.
Look for a tutor with strong knowledge of grammar, rhetoric, and standardized test formats—ideally someone who has scored well on the SAT themselves or has extensive experience teaching test prep. They should be able to explain not just what the correct answer is, but why it's correct and why the other options are wrong. Experience working with students at your score level is also valuable, since tutoring strategies differ for students aiming to go from 600 to 650 versus 700 to 750.
Most students benefit from 6-12 weeks of focused preparation, dedicating 3-5 hours per week to Writing and Language specifically. If you're starting from a lower score or have significant gaps in grammar fundamentals, you may need more time. A tutor can help you create a realistic schedule based on your current score, target score, and test date—and adjust it as you progress through practice tests.
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