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Private SSAT/ISEE tutoring, 3 levels.

1:1 prep for two tests that play by different rules.

The SSAT and ISEE get bundled together, but they aren't the same test. The SSAT penalizes wrong answers, so knowing when to guess matters as much as knowing the material. The ISEE has no guessing penalty and separates reasoning ability from what your child has actually learned, two different skills scored two different ways. Private tutoring starts with a diagnostic built for whichever test your child is taking, then every session targets exactly what they need.

Most private school deadlines fall between December and January, a shorter window than most families expect.

Private 1:1

Tutor

$850

Talk to an Advisor
$85/hr
Starting rate
10 or 15
Hour packages

How Tutoring Works

Three steps from request to results.

1

Tell Us About Your Child

Fill out the form. An advisor follows up within one business day to talk through your child's timeline, target schools, and which test and tutor level fit.

2

Get Matched

We match your child with an instructor experienced in whichever test, SSAT or ISEE, your child is taking. Sessions are scheduled around your calendar.

3

Start Preparing

Sessions start with a diagnostic built for that test's specific rules, then build from there. Every session targets what your child actually needs.

Why private tutoring

The most focused prep for competitive admissions tests.

Built for Whichever Test Your Child Is Taking

The SSAT and ISEE score differently and reward different instincts. Sessions start with a diagnostic that identifies which test fits your child, then build strategy around that test's actual rules, not a shared verbal-and-math review.

The Right Tutor for Where Your Child Is

Three tutor levels, priced by experience. A student already scoring well, where even small gains take real skill to unlock, benefits most from the more experienced levels. Not sure which fits? Talk to an advisor.

Flexible Scheduling

Sessions are built around your family's calendar and needs, in whatever setting works best for your child. With private school deadlines often falling between December and January, starting when your child is ready matters more than waiting for the next class to begin.

Not sure which level fits? Talk to an advisor →

Instructors who know this test.

Dr. Marlene

Dr. Marlene

Lead Instructor

Originally from Germany, Marlene started tutoring younger students while still in high school and continued through a PhD in U.S. History and Foreign Policy from the Free University of Berlin. She prepares students for the SAT, SHSAT, and ISEE, as well as AP History and ELA courses. Students consistently value her approachable manner, patience, and humor.

Jacquie B.

Jacquie B.

Instructor

Hey there! I'm originally from the sunny shores of San Juan, Puerto Rico, but about three years ago, I traded the beaches for the bustling streets of New York City to complete my Master's degree. Since my college days, I've been teaching all sorts of subjects, math, Spanish, English, and Acting! Now in NYC, I've been busy teaching SAT prep classes at various schools and working with students one-on-one across Brooklyn and Manhattan, tackling everything from SAT to SHSAT, SSAT, ISEE, ACT, and Spanish lessons.

K. Eskins

K. Eskins

Instructor

K is a graduate student and adjunct professor in Philosophy. Instilling a deep love for learning in students is K's mission and this extends beyond content-level work to more general strategies about how students can best harness their capacities to generate new knowledge. With a decade of work in education across grade levels and subjects, K has developed an arsenal of skills in the art of pedagogy that can adapt to any new subject. K specializes in SAT, ACT, SHSAT, SSAT, Regents prep, English composition and essay writing, and math through AB calculus.

Common questions

What people ask before they enroll.

The three levels reflect the tutor's experience, not the material covered. A student just starting SSAT or ISEE prep often does well with a Tutor. A student already scoring well, where small gains take real skill to unlock, usually benefits more from a Senior or Expert Tutor. Expert Tutors have 10 to 20 years of experience and are best suited for students who need bespoke instruction for the final stretch. Not sure which fits your child? Talk to an advisor.

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