Test Prep

SAT/ACT/PSAT/AP/TOEFL

College Essay & Application

What is a standardized test?

A standardized test such as the SAT, ACT, or TOEFL is widely used for college admissions in the United States and some other countries. MCAT is for medical school admissions. Practice leads to success on all tests. But practicing for the test is a long journey like a marathon. To get to the goal, you need an efficient and be on track.   TutorZest aims to make it as easy as possible for students to accomplish their goals.

SAT/ACT/PSAT/
AP courses

TutorZest’s tutors are determined to provide students with the best instruction possible.  TutorZest’s tutors are top college undergraduates or graduate students with teaching experience of more than 3 years and their SAT/ACT scores are 1550/35 on average. 

SAT 2023 Test date & Registration date

To register, visit College Board, collegeboard.org  or call (866)756-7346  

In U.S.

SAT DATE

REGISTRATION DATE

November 4, 2023

October 5, 2023

December 2, 2023

November 2, 2023

March 9, 2024 *Digital

February 23, 2024

May 4, 2024 *Digital

April 19, 2024

International *Digital*

SAT DATE

REGISTRATION DATE

November 4, 2023

October 20, 2023

December 2, 2023

November 17, 2023

March 9, 2024

Coming soon

May 4, 2024

Coming soon

**Students taking the digital SAT who need to borrow a device from College Board will need to register and request their device earlier than the registration deadline, to allow time for international shipping. For more details, visit College board, https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/.  

ACT 2023 Test date & Registration date

To register, visit ACT, act.org or call (319)337-1270

In the U.S.

TEST DATE

REGISTRATION DATE

December 9, 2023

November 3, 2023

February 10, 2024

January 5, 2024

April 13, 2024

March 8, 2024

June 8, 2024

May 3, 2024

International

TEST DATE

REGISTRATION DATE

December 1-2, 2023

November 3, 2023

February 23-24, 2024

January 26, 2024

April 12-13, 2024

March 15, 2024

June 7-8, 2024

May 10, 2024

TOEFL/IELTS

TOEFL and IELTS are standardized tests for non-native English speakers for higher education. Our tutors excel students’ English skills and let them achieve their goal.  If a student needs ESL help, professional ESL and TOEFL/IELTS tutors are available.    

 

College Essay & application

College admissions has changed over the couple of years, making compelling college essays more important than ever. We have a unique perspective and insight into leveraging college essays to help students get into their dream colleges.

The college application process is complicated and stressful for parents.  We have professional application writers to express who your student is on the application form.  We reflect on all of your students’ accomplishments and show what a great college student would be on their campus. Let us work for you.      

Tutor in the Spotlight

Mingyang Y

Primary Description

I am currently a third year student at Vanderbilt University double majoring in Cell & Molecular Biology and Medicine, Health, & Society. Having been through the college application process myself recently, I understand the stress that many students experience. I am passionate about teaching and seeing others succeed!

I have taken a variety of SAT/ACT prep courses in high school, and have often used a combination of these methods in my own teaching. I have over a year of experience tutoring high school students in all subjects of the SAT/ACT and have seen 100-200+ score improvements. I believe that being younger gives me a level of relatability to the students. I have a 1570 (790 Math, 780 Verbal) on the new SAT and a 35 on the ACT. I have already tutored 10+ students for over a year, all of whom had varying scores when we first started.

To give an anecdote, I tutored one student in the past whose dream school was Baylor University, which has an average SAT score of about 1200-1300. She was in the 1000-1100 range when we first started together. However, through months of hard work and drilling, she eventually brought her score up to Baylor’s average, and got accepted there in the spring.

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Paul R.

Personable tutor for all ages and subjects: has experience with AP courses and the ACT

Hi, my name is Paul Reddy, and I am a student at Saint Louis University. I was raised to value my education and to always be curious; I hope to share my love for learning with students of all ages and abilities! I believe my academic success, paired with my experience tutoring will allow me to help students reach their full potential. 

Subjects: Algebra, Algebra II, Biology, Chemistry, English Literature, Geometry, Math, Physics, Proofreading, SAT, ACT English

Feiyu L.

Stanford Graduate Passionate about Math tutoring (AP, SAT/ACT)

Hi there, my name is Feiyu. I graduate from Stanford University with my M.S. in Materials Engineering in 2020. I’ve been a math tutor since my sophomore year in college. I’m passionate about teaching a variety of different math subjects, such as SAT math, AP Calc, and GRE math. It’s been a pleasure to work with different students, adjust to their learning style, and help them become successful in their tests/exams.

Subjects: Algebra, Calculus BC, Geometry, Math, Physics, Pre-Calculus, SAT, ACT Math

Alexander karbowski

Harvard College student offering math and science tutoring

Hello! My name is Alex Karbowski, and I will be studying mathematics at Harvard College starting in the fall. I have tutoring experience with elementary, middle, and high schoolers. I also speak Japanese at the native level, and can provide lessons in both English and Japanese. I am available to tutor in any level of math and science (biology, chemistry, and physics) from Kindergarten to AP-level courses. Through teaching, I hope that I can provide an opportunity for my students to develop their enthusiasm for learning STEM.

Subjects: Algebra, Algebra II, Biology, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Geometry, Math, Physics, Pre-Calculus, SAT<ACT Math, Trigonomety 

Mizuki.S

Bilingual Math/SAT/English tutor

I speak native level Japanese and English, and I recently graduated magna cum laude from Smith College with a double major in Mathematics and Quantitative Economics. During college, I tutored students in math, physics, economics, and Japanese after being recommended to these tutoring positions by professors in the respective departments. I have also tutored English to a Japanese student. Finally, I have experience studying for AP tests and the SAT exam, and I am able to tutor students in these fields. I can comfortably conduct tutoring sessions online using Skype, Zoom, or any other application that is convenient for the student. I attended St. Margaret’s elementary and middle schools and moved to Washington D.C. for high school. I completed my undergraduate education at Smith College, an all-women’s liberal arts institution in Massachusetts, U.S. I enjoy running, baking, and travelling.

Daanish S.

Experienced and Friendly Math, SAT and ACT, and chemistry Tutor

Hi. I am a student at the University of Florida majoring in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. I love to tutor and teach because I cherish being able to change a student’s viewpoint on a subject and help them love a subject as much as I do! I have been privately tutoring for over 4 years, as well as tutoring for Mathnasium for 2 years and helped seniors at a private high school increase their SAT Score by over 300 points.

 

Mingyang Y.

SAT/ACT tutor

I am currently a third year student at Vanderbilt University double majoring in Cell & Molecular Biology and Medicine, Health, & Society. Having been through the college application process myself recently, I understand the stress that many students experience. I am passionate about teaching and seeing others succeed!

I have taken a variety of SAT/ACT prep courses in high school, and have often used a combination of these methods in my own teaching. I have over a year of experience tutoring high school students in all subjects of the SAT/ACT and have seen 100-200+ score improvements. I believe that being younger gives me a level of relatability to the students. I have a 1570 (790 Math, 780 Verbal) on the new SAT and a 35 on the ACT. I have already tutored 10+ students for over a year, all of whom had varying scores when we first started.

To give an anecdote, I tutored one student in the past whose dream school was Baylor University, which has an average SAT score of about 1200-1300. She was in the 1000-1100 range when we first started together. However, through months of hard work and drilling, she eventually brought her score up to Baylor’s average, and got accepted there in the spring.

Subjects: Biology, Essay, Math, Proofreading, SAT, ACT English, SAT, ACT Math 

 

John A.

Hello! I can teach middle school and high school science/Math/ English! I speak Spanish & Chinese!

Hello, I am a 2022 graduate of Vanderbilt University! I majored in Neuroscience and also minored in Chinese. I’m currently applying to medical school and am interested in emergency medicine! I am interested in learning and practicing new languages, lifting weights, and cooking. I look forward to meeting you all!

Relevant Exam Scores:
SAT- 1550/1600 (99th percentile)
ACT – 34/36 (99th percentile)
MCAT (medical school entrance exam) – 516/528 (93rd percentile)

Ringle – 4 years of English tutoring to Korean students; includes essay revision and interview preparation
Volunteer tutor to elementary and middle schoolers in all subjects
Informal ACT/SAT tutoring throughout high school
Informal biology/chemistry/math tutoring throughout high school
Common App and college essay tutoring as well.

Subjects: Algebra, Algebra II, Biology, Chemistry, Chinese (Mandarin), ESL, Essay Writing, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Proofreading, SAT, ACT English, SAT, ACT Math, Spanish 

 

Thomas B.

Thomas's Math tutoring

I’ve been a math teacher for the past 19 years. I have taught basic math up through Level I Calculus starting in middle school to college level. I retired from formal classroom teaching over two years ago but continue to enjoy tutoring young teens through adults. It’s gratifying watching students work hard and succeed in math. I have and currently devote much of my time tutoring ACT/PSAT/SAT exam prep along with working with current and aspiring young military-minded individuals in ASVAB, AFOQT, and OAR exam prep.

Subjects: Algebra, Algebra II, Calculus, Geometry, Math, Pre-calculus,  SAT,ACT Math, Trigonometry 

Vivian O.

Experienced Math. Science and Test prep tutor

Hi, thank you for clicking on my profile!

My name is Vivian. I’ve worked with students of all ages since my high school years.
During this time, I’ve worked with a plethora of students of different levels and subjects. One of my passions is helping students overcome challenges and succeed. Some subjects I can help with include high school math (algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and pre calculus), and the sciences (earth science, biology, chemistry, and physics). I also teach test prep (e.g. APs, SSAT, SAT, ACT).

I am a big advocate of education and personal growth. There are many changes in our ways and methods of learning–especially now, during the pandemic–but I believe with with a combination of empathy, patience, and determination, there is nothing that we cannot overcome.

Subjects: Algebra, Algebra II, Biology, Calculus, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin), College Interview, ESL, Geometry, math, Physics, pre-Calculus, SAT, ACT English, SAT, ACT Math, Statistic, Trigonometry     

Oliver L.

Test Prep expert. Works with students of all levels

Oliver Levine scored a 1590 on the SAT, a 36 on the ACT and became a PSAT national merit finalist at the age of 15. He has worked as a tutor and standardized testing coordinator in several countries and speaks 3 languages. Oliver believes that there are no “bad test takers” and that anyone can succeed with sufficient understanding of their exam. He works to not only teach the material on standardized tests but to make sure students understand how the test works and find strategies.

Subjects: French, SAT, ACT Math, SAT ACT English

Miyabi S.

Bilingual medical student that loves to teach!

Hello! I am a Japanese native 3rd year medical student that is enthusiastic about teaching! I have extensive experience as a teaching assistant in undergraduate (majored in Chemistry) as well as tutoring in various subjects. I have gone through taking various standardized tests myself so I definitely know what works and what doesn’t. I have also applied into a science focus high school so can assist with processes like that as well. I can teach anywhere from school subjects, to SAT/ACT prep, MCAT prep, and even assist college/medical school applications. As a student, I am relatively flexible and am willing to hold sessions over zoom/skype!

Subjects: Calculus, Calculus BC, Chemistry, College Interview, English, Essay, Japanese, math, Multivariable Calculus, Physics, Pre-Calculus, Proofreading, SAT, ACT English, SAT, ACT Math, statistics