Updated September 4, 2026
Research conducted by Emily Kierkegaard, PhD, and expert-reviewed by Kevin Wong, PrepMaven Co-founder
Not sure which SSAT tutoring service is the best? We compared the top 40 services, created in-depth reviews for 13 of them, and narrowed them down to the 5 best that will help students increase their SSAT scores.
How to Choose the Right SSAT Tutoring
Not all SSAT tutoring services solve the same problem. Some focus on test content, others on test-taking skills, and others on specific score goals. The “best” option depends on how much support you want, where your personal strengths and weaknesses lie, and what kind of guidance actually helps you to improve your score and feel more confident.
Instead of “Which option is best?,” the real question is: “Which option works for me for my specific goals and needs?”
What is the Best SSAT Tutoring Service?
- PrepMaven – best SSAT tutoring overall
- EMA – best official SSAT practice
- Princeton Review – best of the big test prep companies
- StudyPoint – best on a budget
- Test Innovators – best for self-guided SSAT prep
The best of the rest:
- LA Tutors 123 – higher rates for less-qualified instructors
- Parker Academics – higher rates for online SAT tutoring
- Summit Prep – less-qualified instructors
- Elite Ivy Tutors – pricey service with long sessions
- Tutoring Service of New York – newer service with flexible packages
- Manhattan Review – moderate prices with careful hiring practices
- Kaplan – self-directed SSAT and ISEE combo
- ePrep – limited self-directed SSAT prep

Best SSAT Tutoring Services in 2026
#1 – PrepMaven
Our Verdict — Best SSAT Tutoring Overall
Price: $79–349/hour
It’s hard to beat PrepMaven for SSAT tutoring!
PrepMaven has assembled an impressive team of Ivy-League tutors to provide one-on-one SSAT tutoring. Most tutors are Princeton graduates with extensive teaching experience.
Founded by two brothers, both Princeton graduates passionate about education, PrepMaven offers more individualized learning experiences than bigger test prep companies.
With a range of price points depending on tutor qualifications, families are able to find the right fit for their budget. Starting at $79/hour, families can work with current students at the most elite universities in the country. PrepMaven’s Master level provides one-on-one tutoring with Ivy-League graduates who have extensive teaching and test prep experience at just $149/hour — a lower price than other tutoring services, for more elite instructors. It’s also possible to work one-on-one with the very best tutors at $349/hr, and there is the opportunity to work directly with the founders of the company.
Recommended by US News, PrepMaven also provides free resources for the SSAT and regularly shares insights garnered from connections with teachers and administrators at some of the nation’s top prep schools.
This is for you if:
- You’re looking for the best high-quality, one-on-one SSAT tutoring
At a glance:
- Cost: $79–349/hour, depending on tutor qualifications
- Tutor qualifications: Ivy-League students and graduates (mostly from Princeton) with extensive teaching experience
What we like:
- Experienced Ivy-League tutors, selected for their passion for education and working with students
- Competitive pricing — rates are lower than other options for highly qualified tutors
- Impressive client reviews — hundreds of 5-star reviews on Google and other independent review platforms
- More individualized learning experience compared to large companies

#2 – EMA (SSAT.org)
Our Verdict — Best Official SSAT Practice
Price: $70 for book or $80 online access (free with fee waiver)
Unlike the makers of the SAT, who have published free practice tests and practice questions online, the makers of the SSAT do not make practice tests and example questions free to access.
Instead, students who want to practice taking the SSAT (an essential part of test prep) need to pay for either a book or an online account from EMA (The Enrollment Management Association, the makers of the test) at SSAT.org (The online access is free for students who qualify for a test fee waiver once they have enrolled for a test date.)
The book and the online platform contain the same four official practice SSAT tests. The online platform also has video content, quizzes, and additional exercises.
This is for you if:
- You want access to the official practice SSAT tests (most tutors will recommend that students purchase the book and/or online access in addition to tutoring)
This may not be for you if:
- You want to practice with a live instructor, not just on your own
At a glance:
- Cost: $70 for book or $80 for online access (free with fee waiver)
What we like:
- The only official practice for the SSAT
What we don’t like:
- Only four full practice tests (which are the same in the book and online)

#3 – The Princeton Review
Our Verdict — Best of the Big Prep Companies
Price: $167–180/hour
The Princeton Review actually has no connection to Princeton University.
However, they’re still well-known in their own right as a large educational company, as well as the publishers of many test prep and college admissions guides.
The Princeton Review provides a deep set of practice materials, including 140 hours of additional video lessons to review individual concepts.
Teachers with the Princeton Review receive extensive training. They are not required to be Ivy-League graduates or have scored highly themselves. That makes the price a little steep — SSAT tutoring comes in a couple of packages, and the smaller, 10-hour package ($1800) only addresses 1-2 areas of focus for the test. If you want to prep for the full SSAT, you’ll want the “comprehensive tutoring package,” which will set you back $3000 for 18 hours.
This is for you if:
- You want to work with a large company
- Video lessons work well for you
This may not be for you if:
- You want to focus on live instruction and not include prerecorded video lessons in your prep
- You’re looking for a budget-friendly option
At a glance:
- Cost: $167–180/hour (10-hour “targeted tutoring” package for $1800; 18-hour “comprehensive tutoring” package for $3000)
- Tutor qualifications: trained instructors
What we like:
- Large, established test prep company
What we don’t like:
- No specific qualification requirements for tutors—although tutors have more extensive training than some other companies
#4 – StudyPoint
Our Verdict — Best on a Budget
Price: $60-120/hour
At fees as low as $60 per hour, StudyPoint tends to be one of the better budget options for SSAT prep. While you can find even cheaper tutors through online marketplaces like Wyzant, you’d be taking a gamble. You’re not likely to get a world-class tutor for $60/hour, but at least StudyPoint offers its SSAT tutors some training.
StudyPoint tutors all need to have two years of experience and a college degree, but they may not necessarily be from an elite college, and they may not have much experience with the SSAT specifically. You might get a fantastic tutor, or you might not. We’d instead suggest that families consider working with a Standard Tutor at PrepMaven, where fees start at $79/hour for Ivy-League tutors.
This is for you if:
- You’re on a budget
This may not be for you if:
- You want to work with a tutor who specializes in the SSAT
At a glance:
- Cost: $60-120/hour
- Tutor qualifications: 2 years of experience, plus a Bachelor’s degree
What we like:
- Larger test prep platform
- Budget prices
- Some SSAT-specific training
- Required qualifications
What we don’t like:
- Hard to predict quality of tutors
- No information on track record or results
#5 – Test Innovators
Our Verdict — Best for Self-Directed Test Prep
Price: Tutoring is $140-225/hr; practice tests are $85–199 for Elementary Level SSAT or $85–419 for Middle Level or Upper Level SSAT
For motivated and organized students ready to work independently, Test Innovators provides good practice materials and exercises beyond the four tests available from EMA at SSAT.org. They’re also official EMA partners, so you can trust their materials.
Students can either purchase a single practice test or a set of practice tests and exercises. For students in grades 8–11 preparing for the upper SSAT, there is also a self-directed video course. Packages start at $85 (one Elementary Level practice test) and range up to $419 (which comes with 6 Middle/Upper Level practice tests, a video course, and practice exercises — but no tutoring).
In our experience, most students — especially those in the Elementary and Middle Level age brackets — need more external structure and accountability than self-study can offer. Test Innovators also offer 1:1 tutoring with their own tutors, but this seems like less of a focus for their company. Almost all their testimonials are from clients who just purchased their practice tests, and there’s no information on how effective their tutors are.
This is for you if:
- You feel confident to study independently and don’t need much support from a tutor
This may not be for you if:
- You want more guidance and instruction in preparing for the SSAT
- You benefit from external structure and accountability
At a glance:
- Cost: Tutoring costs $140-225/hr. Practice test packages are as follows: For Elementary Level SSAT, pricing is $85 (1 practice test) to $199 (3 practice tests + practice exercises); for Middle and Upper Level SSAT, pricing is $89 – $419 (6 practice tests, video course, practice exercises)
- Tutor qualifications: Nothing specific, but most tutor bios list many years of experience
What we like:
- Official partners of the SSAT
- Option for self-guided practice or 1:1 tutoring
- Slick, visually-appealing dashboard to track learning progress
What we don’t like:
- Primarily focused on creating practice tests, not on tutoring
- No information on success of tutoring program
SSAT Tutoring Alternatives (that Didn’t Make the Cut)
#6 – LA Tutors 123
Our Verdict: Higher rates without proven SSAT results
Price: $160–200/hour
Moving up one spot to #6 this year is California-based LA Tutors 123, a larger tutoring company with a wide pool of tutors and offices in NYC, LA, and San Francisco. Their website does offer a score improvement and tutor satisfaction guarantee, both policies that suggest they’re confident about the quality of their instruction.
However, we found a few things that lead us to steer clear of their SSAT offerings. Though they have many “success stories” on their site, they don’t have a single one from an SSAT client. And, on their SSAT page, they mention having helped “2,000+” students, which isn’t very many for a larger company. Though LA Tutors 123 have many qualified tutors, it doesn’t seem like the SSAT is their specialty.
This is for you if:
- You want an in-person option in LA or SF
This may not be for you if:
- You want to work with a tutor who specializes in the SSAT
At a glance:
- Cost: $160–200/hour
- Tutor qualifications: college graduates
What we like:
- Good insights on their blog about college admissions and testing
- Many qualified tutors
What we don’t like:
- Tutors are mostly not from Ivy-Plus schools — tutors are primarily college graduates but not from the most elite institutions
- Fees are high given the credentials of the tutors
- No testimonials from SSAT clients, and not much of a track record with this test
#7 – Parker Academics
Our Verdict — Higher rates for online SSAT tutoring
Price: $150-200/hour
Based in New York City, Parker Academics is a high-end tutoring service offering online SSAT test prep. Their website dedicates more space than some competitors to offering free information about the SSAT and their test prep approach, which we like.
Like PrepMaven and the now-defunct Ivy Global, their tutors are graduates of strong institutions, but their fees are higher. We also found the bios of their tutors to be impressive, although we were a little surprised to see only 3 of them available on their website. Of the 3, none mentions being an SSAT tutor, which could suggest that Parker Academics doesn’t really have many SSAT specialists.
This is for you if:
- You like the test prep approach on their website
This may not be for you if:
- You want a tutor who specializes in the SSAT
At a glance:
- Cost: $150-200/hour
- Tutor qualifications: college graduates, many from top schools, but limited info about SSAT experience
What we like:
- Information on SSAT tutoring is updated and correct
What we don’t like:
- More expensive than other options for comparable quality
- Only 5 tutor profiles on their website
#8 – Summit Prep
Our Verdict — Less-qualified instructors
Price: $175-250/hour, depending on instructor tier
Summit Prep is a tutoring and admissions counseling company located in New Jersey. The majority of their tutors are not graduates of elite institutions and do not have specific training in test prep, yet their fees are higher than services with comparable instructors. They also don’t have much information on the SSAT on their website or many SSAT testimonials, leading us to conclude that they specialize primarily in other tutoring areas.
This is for you if:
- You want to work with a full-time tutor
This may not be for you if:
- You want to work with a tutor who scored highly or graduated from a top college
- You’re looking for a budget-friendly option
At a glance:
- Cost: $175-250/hr
- Tutor qualifications: mostly college graduates
What we like:
- Good insights on their blog about college admissions and testing
- High reviews for their locations
What we don’t like:
- Majority of tutors are not from elite schools — tutors are primarily college graduates but the majority of them are not from Ivy-Plus institutions
- Not SSAT specialists — though they offer SSAT prep, it’s clear from their website that they specialize in other areas
#9 – Elite Ivy Tutors
Our Verdict — Pricey service with long sessions
Cost: $200–300/hour
Elite Ivy Tutors (EIT) is a small team offering tutoring from Ivy-League graduates. However, they do not publish crucial information about pricing and tutoring logistics, and we found them to be slow to respond to client emails. They also have fewer testimonials for SSAT tutoring (just 1!) than for their other offerings, so they’re likely not SSAT specialists.
Unique among the tutoring services we researched, EIT recommends 3-hour sessions. This length of time can be challenging, especially for younger students preparing for the SSAT, and we typically would recommend sessions between 60 and 120 minutes long instead.
This is for you if:
- You want to pay by the hour (and don’t mind the high rates)
This may not be for you if:
- You want to ensure your tutor is knowledgeable about the SSAT
At a glance:
- Cost: $200/hour, or $300/hour to work directly with the company founder
- Tutor qualifications: Ivy-League graduates
What we like:
- SSAT tutors are Ivy grads
What we don’t like:
- Website is confusing and lacks information
- Long tutoring sessions of two or three hours at a time are challenging for young students
- Higher prices than other tutoring services also offering the chance to work with Ivy-League grads
- Only one SSAT testimonial on their site
#10 – Tutoring Service of New York
Our Verdict — Newer Service with Flexible Packages
Price: $130–177/hour
Founded by a former tutor with the now-defunct Ivy Global tutoring service, the Tutoring Service of New York offers test prep and subject-area tutoring online. Their SSAT offerings come in several packages, with prices on the higher side: a 5-session package starts at $1125 (online) or $1325 (in-person).
We like that this service gives you the option to book individual sessions — price upon request — if their packages don’t work for you. They also offer flexibility in the session format — sessions are typically 90 minutes, but you can divide your time into longer or shorter sessions if you want.
They particularly emphasize having tutors who are also educational professionals (high school teachers, counselors, and so on), which we think can be especially valuable for younger students working on SSAT prep. However, we were unable to see any tutor bios, since that page of their site has been down.
This is for you if:
- You want the flexibility to book tutoring hours without a minimum package
This may not be for you if:
- You want a guarantee that your tutor is highly qualified or experienced
At a glance:
- Cost: $1125 (online) or $1325 (in-person) for 7.5 hours; $2100 or $2475 for 15 sessions; $3120 or $3720 for 24 hours
- Tutor qualifications: college graduates, mostly current graduate students at Columbia or NYU
What we like:
- Tutors are educational professionals
- Comprehensive, student-focused approach
What we don’t like:
- No tutor bios available: at the time of this writing, their “our team” page didn’t exist, so it’s impossible to view tutor bios
- Lack of information on results
- Higher pre-set tutoring packages
#11 – Manhattan Review
Our Verdict — Moderate rates with careful hiring practices
Price: $114-184/hour
Historically, our #11 spot for SSAT tutoring has gone to Varsity Tutors. We’ve always had concerns about Varsity’s uneven quality, and this year we’ve decided to remove them from the list.
Instead, this year’s 11th spot goes to Manhattan Review: although their prices are on the higher end and they’re not SSAT specialists, we’re impressed with the quality of their approach and the care they take in hiring their instructors. Tutoring is available in 12-hour increments, with the smallest package starting at $2200 for 12 hours, going up to $5450 for 48 hours.
Manhattan Review also offers SSAT courses (which may be another way of lowering the price), but they don’t offer information about how effective their program is. We believe most families would be better off with a service more tailored to SSAT prep, like PrepMaven (Ivy League tutors starting at $79/hr) or Study Point (tutors from $60-120/hr).
This is for you if:
- You want an international service
This may not be for you if:
- You don’t want to be tied to a high minimum package
- You want more information about your tutor’s qualifications
At a glance:
- Cost: $114-184/hour
- Tutor qualifications: nothing specific, but site mentions “elite scores”
What we like:
- Rigorous hiring process
What we don’t like:
- High minimum package ($2200)
- No information on results
- No tutor bios on website
#12 – Kaplan
Our Verdict — Self-Directed SSAT and ISEE Combo
Price: $299
One of the giants of the test prep industry, Kaplan provides a self-directed class to help students prepare for both the SSAT and the ISEE.
The combination of both tests in one course might be an advantage for students who plan to take both the SSAT and the ISEE, both of which are used to apply to prep schools in the US. Wondering what the difference is between the two tests, or which is preferred by a certain school? Check out our discussion here.
The online course is entirely self-directed and is best suited for students who are motivated, organized, and able to manage their own learning schedule. It includes asynchronous video instruction, quizzes, and four practice tests for each exam.
However, the combination of both tests may be confusing for many students who plan to take only one of the tests. For that reason, we prefer the self-directed platform from Test Innovators.
This is for you if:
- You’re planning to take both the SSAT and the ISEE
This may not be for you if:
- You’re not planning to take the ISEE
- You want more external structure and accountability and don’t want to be fully self-directed
At a glance:
- Cost: $299
- Tutor qualifications: n/a
What we like:
- Larger test prep platform
- Combination SSAT and ISEE may be convenient for students preparing for both tests
What we don’t like:
- Red flag that Kaplan doesn’t offer any one-on-one SSAT tutoring, which suggests they don’t have many SSAT experts
- Covers only test content, no strategy—and learning the test format and key strategies is an important component of test prep
- Self-guided platform means that students have to craft their own study plan and decide which areas to practice—and there’s no one to hold them accountable
- Combination SSAT and ISEE may be confusing for students and unnecessary for those preparing for only one of the tests
#13 – ePrep
Our Verdict — Limited Self-Directed Test Prep
Price: $249
For motivated and organized students ready to work independently to prepare for either the Middle Level or Upper Level SSAT, ePrep provides another self-directed alternative to Test Innovators or Kaplan.
Each online course includes 3 practice tests and video explanations of each test question. There aren’t any general introductions to the SSAT test structure or format, and there aren’t videos teaching the content covered by the test. For this reason, ePrep’s course is fine for students wanting even more practice, but it’s less comprehensive than other options.
The online prep offered by ePrep does not cover the Elementary Level SSAT for younger students.
This is for you if:
- You already feel prepared for the SSAT and just want some more practice resources
This may not be for you if:
- You’re taking the Elementary SSAT
- You want more external structure and accountability and don’t want to be fully self-directed
At a glance:
- Cost: $249
What we like:
- Video answers to questions are great for students reviewing their practice tests
What we don’t like:
- Reviews only individual test questions, no general content or strategy—which makes it much less comprehensive than other options
- Self-guided platform means that students have to craft their own study plan and decide which areas to practice—and there’s no one to hold them accountable
- No Elementary Level SSAT course for younger students (applying to grades 4 and 5)

Top 40 SSAT Tutors Considered
- PrepMaven
- Enrollment Management Association (SSAT.org)
- Princeton Review
- Go Student
- Test Innovators
- New Summits
- Ivy Global
- Parker Academics
- LA Tutors 123
- Summit Prep
- Elite Ivy Tutors
- Varsity Tutors
- Kaplan
- ePrep
- Tutoring Service of New York
- PrivateSchoolExam
- SSATTutor.com
- Manhattan Elite Prep
- Manhattan Review
- Oxford Learning
- Revolution Prep
- Platinum Edge Tutoring
- My Guru Edge Tutoring
- Study Point
- Huntington Learning Center
- eTutorWorld
- Boston Tutoring Services
- Livius Prep
- AJ Tutoring
- Hack Your Course
- Tiger Campus
- Brains and Brawn
- Bulldog Tutors
- Denver Test Prep
- Sexton Test Prep
- First Choice College
- Vint Hill Educational Services
- Advantage Testing
- Genesis Tutoring
- Applerouth
- Signet Education

What is the SSAT?
The Secondary School Admissions Test (SSAT) is an important part of secondary school applications. If you’re applying to private schools in the U.S., you’ll likely have to submit SSAT scores as part of the admissions process.
This is especially true at top private schools. According to admissions departments at schools like Lawrenceville or Phillips Exeter, SSAT scores are a mandatory part of the application process.
There’s one other test (the ISEE) that some schools accept as part of the private secondary school application. You can learn more about the ISEE here, though the rest of this post will focus on the SSAT.
The SSAT is administered by a private company, the Enrollment Management Association (EMA). There are three different versions of the test, depending on the grade level of the student:
- Elementary Level (sometimes called Lower Level) for students currently in grades 3 and 4
- Middle Level for students currently in grades 5-8
- Upper Level for students currently in grades 8-11
The three different SSAT levels are designed to test material appropriate for each student’s respective grade level. The test is about three hours long and is available throughout the year.
Families can choose between three different testing modes — paper, Prometric, and SSAT at Home — with fee waivers and accommodations designed to make the SSAT accessible to as many students as possible.
Regardless of the level, the four sections of the SSAT are always the same: Quantitative, Reading, and Verbal multiple-choice sections, along with a Writing Sample. Read more about what’s on the SSAT here.
The SSAT has been an important part of private school admissions since 1957. Similar to the way that colleges use the SAT or ACT, the SSAT (along with the ISEE [link]) is a standardized admissions test that allows private schools to gather more insight into a student’s current level of academic preparation.
Most private school admissions teams focus on the percentile ranking of students, which indicates how a student compares to other students taking the test at their grade level.
Learn more about the SSAT here.

Why work with an SSAT tutor?
Like with any other test, it’s possible to improve your SSAT with the right practice and preparation.
However, preparation for the SSAT is not taught in schools, so students and families are on their own preparing for it.
A good SSAT tutor takes a lot of the stress out of this process and makes sure students are practicing effectively.
An SSAT tutor can introduce the test format and de-mystify the test (including the confusing scoring system) for students and families. A good tutor will make sure that students are using the best available resources for studying and practice.
Especially since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, many students have had interruptions in their education, resulting in knowledge gaps that can cause difficulties on the SSAT and for years to come.
A perceptive tutor will find these gaps and help to fill them by teaching whatever material a student needs. Working one-on-one is unparalleled in its efficacy for remedying these interruptions in a student’s learning, since a tutor can notice these gaps much more easily than a teacher with a classroom full of students.
Whatever students are struggling with, a good tutor will spot those skill gaps and teach that material in an encouraging way.

Managing test preparation and studying can also be stressful for family dynamics. Working with a tutor means that parents don’t have to be involved directly — the tutor can be the one to assign homework, establish holistic studying schedules, and track progress.
Tutors can provide students with study materials and guide students in using them effectively. For example, great tutors often excel at helping students master SSAT vocabulary, which is often a stumbling block.
Effective SSAT tutors will assign structured homework so that students can practice constructively with official test questions. There are a very limited number of official practice tests, so it’s important to make the most of them!
Good SSAT tutors will help students work through missed problems and answer students’ questions, helping them prepare for especially difficult parts of the SSAT like the analogies section.
In addition, there are many strategies and tricks that can make the test easier. Unlike some self-directed courses and books, a good SSAT tutor can share these tricks with students and guide them through implementing test strategies.
Finally, a great SSAT tutor will be a cheerleader for the student. An experienced SSAT tutor can help students to learn ways to manage test anxiety and learn key study strategies — both of which will be super valuable for the rest of their academic careers and beyond.
A great SSAT tutor will encourage their students and leave them feeling confident and ready for the SSAT!

Summary
Best overall: PrepMaven’s one-on-one SSAT tutoring is the best out there both in terms of tutor quality and price. Starting at just $79/hour, students can work with current undergraduates at Princeton, Harvard, and other Ivy-League universities to prepare for the SSAT. Families can also work with experienced, professional educators and Ivy-League graduates at $149/hour. As a boutique tutoring service, PrepMaven offers careful attention to each student and boasts amazing customer reviews.
Best official SSAT practice: Any student preparing for the SSAT will want to check out the study materials available from EMA (SSAT.org), the makers of the SSAT. Families will need to pay to access these, unless they qualify for a fee waiver for the test registration. There are only four official practice tests, however, so students will want to make sure that they get the most out of each one. (A great tutor can help with that!)
Best of the big companies: The Princeton Review is one of the biggest and most well-known companies (no connection to Princeton University). Their tutoring is pricey, but a solid option. Instructors go through a more extensive training process than at many other competitors, but there’s no requirement for instructors to be graduates of top schools or high scorers themselves.
Best on a budget: There are many tutoring services that match families with tutors who are high school graduates with varying qualifications. Of these services, StudyPoint offers lessons with trained tutors at a reasonable rate, from $60-120/hour.
Best self-guided: For motivated and organized students who are capable of managing their own study schedules and learning progress, Test Innovators offers the best material for additional SSAT practice and review.

Next steps
Ready to begin SSAT tutoring? Schedule a free test prep consultation with Jessica (Director of Tutoring) or one of our founders to see what would be the best fit for your family.
It’s always best to start early and not wait until the last minute to prepare for the SSAT! Remember that test scores can be used to earn scholarships as well as school admission, so a few months of study now can pay off with many thousands in tuition saved later.
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- The 6 Best SSAT Prep Books
- Scoring on the SSAT
- Your Complete Guide to the SSAT
- SSAT Writing Sample: What You Need to Know
- 7 Tips for Mastering SSAT Vocabulary
- SSAT Analogies Practice
- ISEE vs SSAT: Comparing the Private School Admissions Tests
- What is a Good SSAT Score?
- Creating an Effective SSAT Study Plan
- SSAT Math: What You Need to Know
- SSAT Verbal Strategies from the Experts

Emily
Emily graduated summa cum laude from Princeton University and holds an MA from the University of Notre Dame. She was a National Merit Scholar and has won numerous academic prizes and fellowships. A veteran of the publishing industry, she has helped professors at Harvard, Yale, and Princeton revise their books and articles. Over the last decade, Emily has successfully mentored hundreds of students in all aspects of the college admissions process, including the SAT, ACT, and college application essay.
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