Tutoring focuses on helping students learn how to organize, plan, and follow through on daily schoolwork completion, test preparation, and long-term projects.

Tutoring support in all subjects.

Tutoring for the critical reading and writing sections of the PSAT and/or SAT, including the essay. Focuses on reviewing and/or applying skills in reading comprehension, grammar, syntax, and vocabulary, as well as test-taking and time-management strategies.

Tutoring for the math sections of the PSAT and/or SAT. Focuses on subject area knowledge in math as well as test-taking and time-management strategies.

Tutoring for the individual English, history, math, science, and foreign language tests of the SAT II. Focuses on the specific subject-area knowledge students need as well as test-taking and time-management strategies.

Tutoring for the English, reading, and essay sections of the ACT. Focuses on subject area knowledge in grammar, syntax, reading comprehension, and essay structures as well as test-taking and time-management strategies.

Tutoring for the math and science sections of the ACT. Focuses on reviewing and/or applying skills in algebra, geometry, trig, and scientific methods in biology, chemistry, and physics, as well as test-taking and time-management strategies.

Tutoring for the GRE General Test and/or GRE subject tests. Focuses on preparing students for the three major areas of critical thinking required by the GRE: verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and analytical writing.

Prep for the verbal reasoning section involves analyzing, evaluating, and synthesizing written material, as well as analyzing syntax and diction.

Prep for the quantitative reasoning section focuses on reviewing arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and data analysis, mathematical reasoning, and problem-solving.

Prep for the analytical writing section includes honing critical thinking and writing skills to produce Issues essay and Argument essays that are articulate, well supported by evidence, coherent, and well written.

All prep integrates test-taking techniques and time-management strategies.

Tutoring in content-area knowledge in the sciences, as well as writing and thinking skills.

Science prep focuses on reviewing biology, chemistry, and physical science and applying problem-solving strategies and scientific method to the test.

Prep for the verbal reasoning section focuses on reviewing and applying skills in reading comprehension in order to understand, evaluate, and apply information and arguments presented in humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences passages.

Prep for the writing section focuses on developing a structured essay that presents ideas cohesively and logically using strong grammar, syntax, and vocabulary skills.

All prep integrates test-taking techniques and time-management strategies.

Tutoring for all sections and all levels (elementary level, for candidates currently in grades 3 and 4; middle level, for candidates currently in grades 5-7; or upper level, for candidates in grades 8-11). Verbal tutoring focuses on the verbal reasoning, reading, and essay portions of the test; math tutoring focuses on the quantitative reasoning (mathematics) sections.

The college essay is a critical part of the application process: it’s an opportunity for the university to get to know your child personally as well as intellectually, a way for your child to differentiate him/herself from other applicants.

Every summer and fall we offer tutoring to help students craft vivid, thoughtful, finely wrought portraits that reveal their unique qualities and insights. Planning in advance ensures that each student produces a thoughtful piece that accurately reflects his or her character, beliefs, interests, and abilities.

Our method is to help students brainstorm, give them sample essays to read and analyze, ask thought-provoking questions, and provide feedback. We help students develop a strong essay through extensive drafting, rethinking, and revising—a difficult process that requires time, thought, and hard work.

Tutoring focuses on developing strong analytical writing skills. Students learn how to structure sentences, paragraphs, and essays; use formal language; apply correct grammar; and write complex, lively sentences.

Tutoring focuses on developing strong reading skills through the study of context, sentence and paragraph development, predicting, connecting ideas and themes, and recognizing and analyzing symbols.

Tutoring focuses on the connection between reading and writing and includes practice in both disciplines. Students develop strong reading skills through the study of context, sentence and paragraph development, predicting, connecting ideas and themes, and recognizing and analyzing symbols. Students then transfer and emulate these ideas in writing assignments designed to develop strong analytical writing skills. Students learn how to structure sentences, paragraphs, and essays; use formal language; apply correct grammar; and write complex, lively sentences.

All facets of reading, writing, and test-taking in English and/or history.

Intensive instruction and practice in the mechanics and methods of reading and writing for students K-sixth grade. Every course is individualized for the student and may include literature study and analysis, vocabulary, grammar, sight words, and elements of the Orton-Gillingham-based phonics structures.

All areas of elementary school math, with a focus on understanding of concepts and skill mastery.

All areas of middle-school math, including arithmetic, pre-algebra, and algebra.

All areas of Algebra I and honors/advanced Algebra I.

All areas of high-school geometry and honors/advanced geometry.

All areas of high-school advanced algebra, algebra II, and trigonometry.

All elements of pre-calculus, honors/advanced pre-calculus, and functions.

All areas of calculus.

All elements of algebra covered in college-level courses.

Earth science, environmental science, life science, biology, chemistry, physical science.

All elements of biology and honors/advanced biology.

All elements of chemistry and honors/advanced chemistry through college-level chemistry.

All elements of physics and honors/advanced physics.