F.A.Q.

We’re a boutique that knows every student personally and really goes to bat for each one. Our instructors are exclusively full-time, seasoned experts — not entry-level tutors — and every session is fully customized to the individual student, never scripted. We’re also one of the few companies in New York City still offering in-person instruction.

Definitely. Our instructors are frequently available outside of scheduled hours, in evenings and over weekends.

The SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, LSAT, ISEE, SSAT, and SHSAT — covering college admissions, graduate school, business school, law school, and private and specialized high school admissions nationwide.

We can help you figure that out. Call us and we’ll walk you through the differences — the SAT vs. the ACT, the GRE vs. the GMAT, etc.— and recommend the best fit for your strengths and application situation.

Yes, we offer in-person sessions at our comfortable academic facilities in Midtown Manhattan. To see them up-close click here.

Live Online is conducted via two-way video, creating a virtual classroom complete with a marker board and close-up camera angles. The instructor and student see each other throughout, and there’s plenty of energy.

Absolutely. Most of our NYC clients do exactly that. You can come in person to our Midtown location when it works for you and switch to online whenever you need the flexibility. Your program never has to pause.

As soon as you’re ready. Contact us and we’ll respond within one business day. If your test date is approaching, let us know — we can accommodate urgent timelines.

Two-hour sessions, with two per week being the most common frequency. Some students prefer once a week, and if your test date is approaching, three sessions per week may be appropriate as long as you can keep up with the homework. At the rate of two per week, full preparation usually takes about four months.

Most students require 50 to 60 hours of instruction to fully prepare for a standardized test. The exact number depends on your baseline aptitudes, target scores, and how quickly you can assimilate the skills and information that will help you to ace your test.

1-on-1 tutoring starts at $275. Private group sessions start at $175 per student. The price is the same whether you prepare in-person, online, or in a combination of both. With any purchase of 10 or more hours, course materials are included. To see a full price list and everything you receive, click here.

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GRE Test Section # of Questions Timing
Analytical Writing 1 essay prompt 30 minutes
Verbal Reasoning Section 1: 12 questions
Section 2: 15 questions
Section 1: 18 minutes
Section 2: 23 minutes
Quantitative Reasoning Section 1: 12 questions
Section 2: 15 questions
Section 1: 21 minutes
Section 2: 26 minutes
Total Exam Time
1 hour, 58 minutes (Not counting breaks between sections.)
SAT Test Section # of Questions Timing
Reading and Writing 1st module: 27 questions
2nd module: 27 questions
1st module: 32 minutes
2nd module: 32 minutes
Math 1st module: 22 questions
2nd module: 22 questions
1st module: 35 minutes
2nd module: 35 minutes
Core Total Exam Time: 2 Hours, 14 Minutes (Not counting breaks between sections.)
REQUIRED CORE SECTIONS
ACT Test Section # of Questions Timing
English 50 (40 Scored) 35 minutes
Math 45 (41 Scored) 50 minutes
Reading 36 (27 Scored) 40 minutes
Core Total Exam Time: 2 Hours, 5 Minutes (Not counting breaks between sections.)
OPTIONAL ADD-ON SECTIONS
ACT Test Section # of Questions Timing
Science (Optional) 40 (34 Scored) 40 minutes
Writing (Optional) 1 Essay 40 minutes
With Science Added: 2 Hours, 45 Minutes, With Science + Writing: 3 Hours, 25 Minutes (Not counting breaks between sections.)