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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
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
Benjamin
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 midd...
University of Notre Dame
Bachelor of Science in Finance and Economics (minor: Innovation and Entrepreneurship)

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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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6+ years
Ilesh
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 Geor...
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering

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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
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

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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
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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Samantha
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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
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I am an incoming college sophomoore studying Aerospace Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology. I was one of the top scholars at Carmel High School in Indiana and have various experiences teaching and tutoring through leading the Carmel High School Science Olympiad team to Nationals for two years in a row. Many of my friends consistently come to me for help with various subjects because of my willingness to help and teach in a way that makes sense to everyone. My specialities are physics, chemistry, math, and economics but I am comfortable tutoring any STEM subject, the SAT, and the ACT. Some of my accomplishments include a perfect 36 ACT score, 800 on the Physics, Math Level 2, and Chemistry SAT subject tests, and a 5 on all the physics, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Macroeconomics, Computer Science, etc. AP exams. When teaching, I focus on making sure that not only do students understand different concepts, but also that students understand why and practical applications of the different concepts. As a recent high school graduate, I have a deep understanding of how high-schoolers think, what is covered in various courses now, and can connect with my students a lot more. Additionally, as an undergraduate teaching assistant at the College of Computing at Georgia Tech, I taught weekly recitation sections of 30 students and held weekly office hours. Therefore, I have lots of experience teaching and working with students.
Sugi
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I am currently a 4th year medical student at Baylor College of Medicine and previously graduated from Rice University, Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor's degree in Cognitive Science and Biochemistry & Cell Biology. I have served on admissions interview committees for Rice and Baylor College of Medicine, have mentored and edited essays for numerous college and graduate school applicants, and served as a private tutor and classroom instructor for Advanced Biology and Chemistry courses for 3+ years.
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.
Anna
Calculus Tutor • +34 Subjects
I'm Anna! I'm currently a student in the MD/MBA program between Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine and the Kellogg School of Management, and graduated from Northwestern University as part of the Honors Program in Medical Education. I attended the Bergen County Academies in New Jersey, a selective, application-based magnet school, for high school.
Chelain
Calculus Tutor • +14 Subjects
I am currently a resident physician at Northwestern Hospital.
Edward
AP Calculus AB Tutor • +32 Subjects
I am currently studying chemical engineering at the University of Michigan. I have always helped out my fellow students with schoolwork, and I have tutored in the National Honor Society for three years. My tutoring strengths include my abilities to stay calm, be patient, and offer different perspectives on the learning process. I do not just help my students learn the material, but I also teach them how to learn it. I tutor math and test prep courses. Outside of school and tutoring, I play the piano. I have played classical piano for 13 years and jazz piano for 7. Hobbies: reading, music, art, books, writing
Lindsay
AP Calculus BC Tutor • +53 Subjects
I am a recent graduate of the University of Arizona, with a BS in Biology and minors in Mathematics and Biochemistry. I am currently working on computer coding and enjoy tutoring students, specializing in test preparation for the ACT, SAT, and GRE.
Philip
Pre-Algebra Tutor • +30 Subjects
I'm a graduate of Columbia College Chicago; after exploring many fields of interest (writing, linguistics, computer science, and more), I completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Fashion Design graduating Cum Laude.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Score improvements depend on your starting point and how much you practice, but most students see meaningful gains within a few weeks of focused preparation. Students who work with tutors and complete regular practice tests typically improve by 2-4 composite points, with some seeing larger jumps in specific sections like Math or English where targeted strategies make the biggest difference.
The key is identifying your weak areas early—whether that's pacing, understanding question formats, or specific content gaps—and addressing them systematically. Tutors can help you focus on what actually moves your score rather than spending time on areas where you're already strong.
Familiarity breeds confidence. When you've worked through dozens of practice problems and taken full-length practice tests under timed conditions, the actual test feels much less intimidating. Tutors help you develop a personalized test-taking strategy—knowing exactly how to pace yourself, what to do if you get stuck, and how to manage time across all four sections.
Beyond strategy, tutors can help you identify whether anxiety stems from content gaps (which tutoring directly addresses) or just test-day nerves (which practice and preparation naturally reduce). Building competence through targeted practice is one of the most effective ways to build confidence.
The best approach is usually a combination: spend the majority of your time on your weakest section to stop leaving points on the table, but don't completely neglect your stronger areas. For example, if Math is your biggest challenge, that's where you'll see the quickest score gains. However, maintaining your English, Reading, and Science sections prevents backsliding.
A tutor can help you create a balanced study plan based on your diagnostic test results. They'll identify whether your weak section needs more content review, practice with question formats, or pacing adjustments—and which strategy will get you the biggest score improvement with your available study time.
Practice tests are essential—they're the closest thing to the real test and they show you exactly where you stand. Taking full-length timed practice tests helps you understand your pacing, identifies which question types trip you up, and builds test-day stamina. Research on effective test prep consistently shows that practice testing—especially under realistic conditions—is one of the most powerful ways to improve scores.
Tutors typically use practice test results to guide your preparation, helping you understand whether you're struggling with timing, content knowledge, or question comprehension. Between tutoring sessions, working through practice problems keeps your skills sharp and reveals patterns in your mistakes.
Timing strategy varies by section and by student. The English section typically gives you about 40 seconds per question, Reading is roughly 45 seconds per question, Math needs careful pacing since some problems take longer, and Science rewards quick scanning skills. However, your personal pace might be different—some students read faster, others need more time on calculations.
The best approach is discovering your optimal pace through practice tests, then practicing that specific timing during your study sessions. A tutor can help you identify whether you're rushing through too quickly (causing careless mistakes) or moving too slowly (leaving questions unanswered), and can teach you strategies like skipping difficult questions and coming back to them, or adjusting how much time you spend on each passage.
PreACT preparation aligns well with your high school curriculum since the test covers material from English, Math, Reading, and Science classes you're already taking. PreACT tutoring isn't about learning entirely new content—it's about applying what you're learning in class to standardized test questions and developing the strategies and pacing skills the test requires.
Many students find that PreACT prep actually helps their school performance too, since focused test prep strengthens fundamentals and test-taking skills that apply to regular exams. Tutors can connect what you're learning in class to test-style questions, helping you see how classroom skills translate to the test format.
The best PreACT tutors combine test-taking expertise with teaching skill. Look for someone who understands the test format deeply, knows common student mistakes and how to avoid them, and can explain strategies clearly. They should be able to diagnose your specific weak areas—whether that's algebra gaps, reading comprehension approaches, or timing management—rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach.
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