FAQs

  • One-on-one tutoring provides feedback in real time. Most people aren’t inclined to self-teach from a book or online program, and group learning scenarios force students to keep the same pace. When I meet with students, they are free to ask whatever questions they want, and I will always make sure they understand my answer before we move on.

  • Yes, but few people are built to self-study, and a book can’t respond to questions you might have. Also, books often don’t fully explore all the angles of test preparation. For math, test-prep books tend to teach the “direct approach” (i.e., how to do the question if it were not multiple choice and you didn’t have access to a graphing calculator) rather than showing alternative strategies based on sound test-taking skills.

  • To prepare for the SAT or ACT, students need to learn the content, structure, and strategy of the test. During sessions, I strive to establish familiarity with test design, build up deficiencies in understanding, teach test-taking strategy and calculator skills, and reserve time to fully review practice tests once students complete them.

  • Many colleges have “test-optional” policies, meaning that applicants are not required to submit SAT or ACT scores. Since students get to choose what goes on their applications, however, many of them prefer to include their SAT or ACT results when they feel such information might provide an advantage. Colleges publish data on the SAT and ACT scores of current first-year classes, so an applicant’s score within a school’s range can still make a difference.

  • Absolutely! I help students with brainstorming, choosing a prompt, planning, writing, and editing.

  • I offer superior explanation of the material, adaptability to students’ skills and personality, repetition of test-taking principles, and a willingness to answer all questions.

    I also have over a decade of tutoring experience, and I’ve earned 5-star ratings from more than 5,000 clients. My expertise will enable your student to succeed.

  • I ask for at least three hours’ notice to cancel a session. Any cancellations made with less than three hours before the start time will result in a charge for half the time we agreed on. If a student does not show up for a session or if a cancellation notice arrives after the start time of the session, then that student will be charged for all of the missed time.

  • If I ever miss a session we agree to, or even if I’m more than five minutes late, I will fully refund the cost of that session.