The Best SAT Writing Tutors in Manhattan, NY

What makes SAT Writing so challenging is that many students have never formally learned grammar in school. I got a perfect score on the test and can both teach students the formal rules they may not have learned, and help them to express ideas clearly, the other major skill tested in SAT Writing. I show...See Brendan's full profile

Please don't hesitate to reach out with questions; see below for a sample list of my subject areas. ACT AND SAT TUTORING I provide my students with updated and effective guidance for the ACT and SAT reading, writing, and language exams. We practice using recent exams and we hone holistic...See Jessica's full profile

As a professional journalist, I've reported from 30 countries over the past 25 years - for a wide range of newspapers and magazines. Meanwhile, I've taught Journalism, Writing, Storytelling and Communications to several thousand students and professionals on four continents. I look forward to sharing some of my skills...See Michael's full profile

I graduated from the University of Chicago with a degree in Creative Writing and have tutored the SAT one on one for five years with high school students. This section tests a surprisingly small set of things: a handful of punctuation rules, agreement, modifier placement, transitions, and whether a sentence earns its...See George's full profile

I was able to get a perfect score on the SAT because I figured out how to study for it. It's not just about understanding the material—though that is certainly important. But just as important is understanding the test itself and how you can game it. That goes for all sections -- even the writing section. Using my...See Alex's full profile

I am a Yale Graduate with over a decade of experience tutoring math and science. I have worked with many students in both high school and college courses to boost confidence and achieve their goals. I enjoy helping students understand math and science. I work with them to understand the patterns and connections between...See Lauren's full profile

I have tutored SAT prep (reading, writing, and math) both privately and for the Princeton Review. I earned a BA from the University of Pennsylvania and an MA from Georgetown University.See Marc's full profile

My methods: Custom-tailored lessons, Engagement, Motivation, Positive Reinforcement, Humor. My Goal: To get your score up by AT LEAST 100 points...but much more is very possible. I’m Ivy League-educated (University of Pennsylvania…go Quakers!) and I’ve been teaching SATs and ACTs for, um…decades! I've trained...See Rich's full profile

Eight years of tutoring PSAT Reading, PSAT Writing, SAT Reading, SAT Writing, ACT English, ACT Writing, SHSAT English Language Arts (ELA), and overall standardized test-taking strategies.See Craig's full profile

I graduated from U.C. Berkeley with a B.A. in English and have been tutoring students in reading, writing, and ESL since college. I have worked with students from elementary school through college in both private and volunteer settings, and I especially enjoy helping students overcome challenges and build confidence....See Aileen's full profile

I have many years of experience as a writer, as well as an editor of other people's work. I also received a perfect score on the GRE verbal reasoning and analytical writing sections, the SAT Literature subject test, and the SAT reading and writing sections. See Elliott's full profile

I hold a PhD in modern history from Columbia University. I am available as a tutor for AP Modern European History, AP United States History, AP World History, the Digital SAT, the GRE, history Regents exams, the Critical Analysis and Reasoning section of the MCAT (CARS), and essay writing, reading comprehension, and test...See David's full profile

I've tutored many students in middle and high school level standardized tests that cover math and verbal skills, including the SAT, ISEE, SHSAT and SSAT, and I've helped them all to review concepts they have learned, learn new concepts they need to know for the tests, sharpen their test taking strategies, and feel...See JC's full profile

I'm an instructor/tutor, specializing in college apps, SAT, LSAT, and GRE. I've taught privately and have five years of experience at a major test prep company, where I tutored one-on-one and taught in a classroom. I received LSAT and GRE test scores above the 90th percentile. I have helped countless students achieve...See Sasha's full profile

For several decades, I’ve helped students rise to the challenge of the SAT, designing a customized course of study for each student to ensure we’re solidifying the mastery they already possess while developing crucial skill in areas with room for growth. See Ian's full profile

I am pursuing a BS in English Ed. and Creative Writing minor at New York University. I graduated from Stuyvesant, NYC's top specialized high school, with a 626 SHSAT score, 97.1 GPA, 11 APs, and 1580 SAT. I received the National Merit Finalist Scholarship with a PSAT score of 1500/1520. I have prepped students for the...See Erica's full profile

I specialize in Digital SAT Reading and Writing, helping students make accurate decisions about grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, and the relationships between ideas. My instruction covers sentence boundaries, subject-verb agreement, verb tense, pronoun usage, modifiers, parallel structure,...See Ryan's full profile

I am a writer, filmmaker and screenwriter passionate about helping learners of all ages achieve their learning goals. I have experience in teaching high school and college age students in particular, but enjoy working with all types of students at any age. I enjoy being able to help students improve their writing...See Robin's full profile

I can help you get into your dream school or program! I specialize in helping students excavate and tell their personal narratives in order to gain entry to top-tier universities. I've worked with students in a variety of fields: Law, Medicine, Nursing, the Arts, Social Work, and more. I also tutor in any subject that...See Naomi's full profile

I have tutored SAT verbal and writing for several years. I recently took the GRE, which is a similar exam type, and had a perfect score for writing and verbal. My SAT teaching approach is systematic and exam-orientated.See Charlotte's full profile

For the past 5 years, I have conducted test preparation for the SAT Reading and Writing section. I focus on teaching useful answering techniques to tackle each type of question that students can expect on their tests, which are then practiced on tests from past years. I constantly adapt to new changes such...See Berttila's full profile

In addition to working with individual students, I have taught numerous intensive SAT Verbal group courses for multiple years, specializing in helping students connect their own reading and experiences to the practice of identifying a main idea and the evidence supporting it. I personally earned a 35 on the ACT. I...See Alexandra's full profile

My experience also includes teaching full classes at private schools and learning centers as well as writing curriculum for top boutique tutoring companies for SAT Math and SAT Writing. In addition to the above qualifications, I have 19+ years of experience in test preparation tutoring & achieved a 99th...See Meeraj's full profile

Recent Success Stories: --700 to 780 jump for student on SAT Math Subject Test Level 2 after only 2 sessions of tutoring! --800 (Perfect!) for SAT Math Subject Test Level 2 after only 2 months of tutoring! For the past 9+ years, my successes have included perfect 1600 SAT student and PSAT National Merit Qualifying...See John's full profile

I got a 2280 on the SAT, back when it was out of 2400, and have taught SAT students since 2016. I use common strategies, but I aim first and foremost for my students to have good understanding of the questions they are answering.See Zachary's full profile