The Best SAT Writing Tutors in Boston, MA

As a lifelong teacher, tutor & trainer, I'm passionate about helping students of all ages (we're never too old to stop learning!) achieve their goals. Instilling confidence is critical in learning, and through countless hours working 1:1 with students, I've come to learn teaching "people" is as important as teaching...See Carole's full profile

My SAT score was a 1590 with a 790 in this section. The SAT loves to test certain concepts in specific ways, so I break my instruction into two parts: first, build a solid foundation in the key content so that you can identify what the question is testing and second, apply that knowledge to common question types. Along...See Anthony's full profile

With more than 20 years of professional writing and teaching experience and a master's in journalism from Harvard, I know what it takes to write well, and I can teach you how to conquer writer's block, say what's in your heart and mind, make yourself understood, stand out from thousands of applicants ... and get good...See Abby's full profile

The ACT English section, like the SAT Writing Skills section, focuses on a limited set of grammatical rules. I teach my students these rules, how to quickly run through a mental checklist to identify the most common errors, and how to avoid any traps. The ACT English section focuses more on punctuation than does...See Ariana's full profile

In helping prepare students for the SAT writing section, I focus on teaching students the essential grammar rules as well as the key characteristics of a well-structured, high-scoring essay. For grammar, the key skill is being able to know when one can rely on “hearing” an error versus when it’s necessary...See Jonathan's full profile

I am a Dartmouth College grad with my MBA from Boston University. In my more than 20 years of professional tutoring, I have helped students achieve outstanding results, beyond what they thought they were capable of. I've helped coach students to 300+ point improvements on the SAT, 5+ point improvements on the ACT and...See Kathryn's full profile

Hello, my name is Ian. I am a current undergraduate student at Harvard University, and I have experience tutoring people from ages 14-18. I specialize in Mathematics and Physics at the AP/IB level, and I have helped many students achieve SAT scores in the 1400+ range with many perfect scores in the math section. I have a...See Ian's full profile

I’m a tutor specializing in test preparation (both reading/writing and math) and math/computer science coursework. I can help with high school and college-level courses such as calculus, statistics, linear algebra, algorithms and design, and web development, as well as standardized tests including the SSAT, PSAT, SAT,...See John's full profile

I have scored a 1590/1600 on the SAT and tutored SAT Prep with writing for several years. I have a dynamic approach to helping students learn based on their target areas and customize lesson plans according to their goals. I have helped students in various score ranges improve their overall scores!See Amitoj's full profile

Hi! I'm Steve, and I've spent over 15 years working with students and adults in areas ranging from test preparation to application essays, personal statements, and grant proposals. I received a PhD in archaeology in London, tutored the SAT, ACT, GRE, and GMAT for well established firms including Kaplan and Summit, and I...See Steve's full profile

Looking for a professional to help bring up that SAT Writing score? I’m your guy. I know the SAT inside and out and I can assure you this test is learnable. I consider the Writing section to be the most learnable on the SAT. My fist score on this test was 590; my last score on the official SAT was 800. Most...See John's full profile

Hello! I'm Lucy, a rising junior majoring in economics at Wellesley College with coursework in multivariable calculus, linear algebra, and statistics. As a student myself, I know how challenging it can be to grasp complex material, especially when you feel like you're missing something foundational. That’s why I am so...See Lucy's full profile

Some quick background info: I'm a theoretical physicist, specializing in string theory and black holes. I am currently taking a break from academia to ostensibly write a book, which is easier said than done (shocking, right?). I was most recently a research fellow at Harvard (and MIT and then Peking University in...See Eric's full profile

I am a student at Harvard College, a 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts, and an award-winning writer, photographer, filmmaker, and theatre artist. I am a graduate of the prestigious Harvard-Westlake School in Los Angeles, CA, and am currently dual-concentrating in Economics and Art, Film, and Visual Studies. I...See Ian's full profile

My name is Savan P. I just graduated from the University of Pennsylvania where I studied Bioengineering, Computer Science, and Economics in the Jerome Fisher Management and Technology Dual Degree program. I am happy to help with any math, science, or business class (middle school, high school, or college). At Penn, I...See Savan's full profile

PLEASE NOTE: I am fully booked for the 2023-2024 school year. I will not be accepting new students until June 2024. I tutor students in English literature and essay writing, and I coach high school seniors on their college essays and applications. From 2010 to 2018, I served on the English faculty at Phillips Exeter...See Jane's full profile

Hi, I'm Katharine. I'm a Columbia University alumna, working as an architect. Previously, I have worked in communications, as well as teaching design at the college level as adjunct faculty. My past academic honors include receiving National Merit honors and receiving a perfect score on my verbal SAT. I also bring a...See Katharine's full profile

I am an expert in evolutionary biology and human paleontology. I hold a B.S. in biochemistry, a master's degree, and am currently a doctoral candidate. My tutoring specialties include AP biology, college genetics, and vertebrate zoology. I currently teach college biological anthropology, which covers cellular biology,...See Bri's full profile

I have been professionally tutoring for the SAT since 2010, am a former SAT English and Math private instructor and classroom teacher for The Princeton Review, and am a Massachusetts licensed teacher. The SAT Writing section tests a student’s command of grammar, sentence structure, standard English conventions,...See Leo's full profile

Hello! My name is Henri and I hold a PhD in Epidemiology and an MSPH in International Health from Johns Hopkins University, and a bachelor's degree from Harvard University. I currently am a post-doctoral researcher at Harvard University, where I use biostatistics for public health and statistical genetics daily in my...See Henri's full profile

Hi, I’m Rashi! I graduated from Caltech with a Bachelor’s degree in Bioengineering and am now pursuing my PhD at MIT in the same field. My academic training has given me a deep foundation in math, science, and data analysis, but I also bring a strong passion for writing and communication. Through years of academic...See Rashi's full profile

I am a 2009 graduate of Dartmouth College with over a decade of tutoring experience. I have tutored steadily since the age of 13 when I began holding after-school sessions with a few of my peers in algebra. Upon arriving at Dartmouth, I immediately began working with a program called America Reads that places college...See Ashley's full profile

I am a full-time English teacher at Boston Latin School and am available to work after school hours and on weekends to help you with homework, projects, or essays for any subject, as well as college essay development and test prep. I have extensive tutoring experience with elementary, middle, and high school students,...See Yilmaz's full profile

I graduated Cum Laude in May 2015 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Washington and Lee University; having attended a liberal arts school, I also excelled in many humanities classes. Personally, I received a 2300 on my SAT in 2011. When tutoring students for the SAT Writing Section, I work with them to...See Stephanie's full profile

In high school, people always approached me for tutoring help which both continued through my college years and is still the case now as I work as a research scientist, during my free time. I enjoy tutoring for all ages. I love tutoring because it brings me such great joy to see how my efforts can shape and improve...See Luce's full profile