Find an Online SAT Tutor: 1-on-1 Prep with Top University Graduates
Every tutor on the North American Tutors SAT roster scored between 1540 and 1600 on the Digital SAT and studied at a top university: Stanford, Columbia, Duke, Princeton, Cornell, UC Berkeley, Northwestern, and others. Sessions are one-on-one, online, and matched by a person
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Before medical school, Alexander graduated summa cum laude in Biochemistry from Northeastern University (GPA 3.95) and contributed to scientific research as a co‑author on publications including Nature Metabolism (2020)...
Owen Emmons teaches Chemistry, Environmental Science, Math, Physics, Biology, College Application work, and SATs to those of any academic background or level. While studying at Duke University towards a degree in Chemistry with a concentration in…
Adithya Sivakumar is a medical student and experienced tutor specializing in the MCAT, with additional expertise in the SAT and ACT. He is currently a medical student at the University of Virginia School of Medicine…
Wanning is an experienced tutor specializing in SAT prep and computer science topics at various levels. She graduated from UCSD summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Computer Science…
Gia is an undergraduate student at Cornell University pursuing studies in Chemistry and Chemical Biology, with a minor in English. She is passionate about interdisciplinary studies across the field of medicine and healthcare…
Armaghan teaches Business Studies, Economics, Maths, Programming and Computer Science, for A-Level, GCSE and university students. Armaghan is currently working as an intern at Procter & Gamble (P&G), a Fortune 50 company, which has one ...
Cathleen has experience teaching computer science, math, and science at various levels. She graduated in the top 5% of her high school class with an International Baccalaureate Diploma. In high school, she was dedicated to ...
Ella is a current junior studying biomechanical engineering at Stanford University. She graduated summa cum laude in her high school, scored a 1560 on the SAT in her sophomore year of high school, and has taken 13 AP courses in total…
Fifi teaches Mathematics, English, French, Psychology, and other subjects at all stages of understanding. She is currently studying Economics and Sustainable Development at Columbia University as…
She is a recent graduate of Georgetown University and is currently pursuing her Master’s in Public Health at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam through a U.S. Fulbright Scholarship. Her research background is extensive...
Rachel teaches Math and English topics found on the SAT, with associated tips and strategies in preparation for the exam. Her experience in tutoring students has allowed her to form an engaging and personalized approach ...
Brian teaches the SAT, college admissions mentoring, Economics, Maths, and French. He is a Columbia University graduate with a BA in Economics and French Language and Literature, earning Summa Cum Laude…
Kurtis is currently pursuing an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), where he works as a graduate research. Kurtis earned scores of 36 on the ACT and a 1570 on the SAT…
Jason teaches SAT, AP subjects, and mathematics, with particular strength in calculus, standardized test preparation, and building effective study strategies. With a 1560 SAT (790 Math & 770 English)…
Uju teaches standardized test preparation, Math, Psychology, and Biology at primarily the high school level. With four years of volunteer tutoring experience and a passion for helping students grow, he specializes in…
Tabassum Sami is a dedicated medical student and accomplished tutor, specializing in SAT prep and medical school admissions. Currently pursuing her MD at the CUNY School of Medicine through the highly competitive 7-year BS/MD program, ...
Maya has a BA in Neuroscience and Behavior from Columbia University where she graduated Phi Beta Kappa, Summa Cum Laude, and with departmental honors. Her research thesis, for which she received the Christina L. Williams ...
Aryan teaches MCAT prep and College Counseling with a focus on making challenging concepts approachable and the application process less overwhelming. A recent graduate of Johns Hopkins University, Aryan majored in Neuroscience with a deep ...
Zach is a student at Princeton University studying Operations Research and Financial Engineering. Currently on a gap year, Zach is working at Old Dominion University's Center for Secure and Intelligent Systems as a Student Researcher...
Doyun is a student at Dartmouth College studying Mathematics and Philosophy. On campus, he is part of the Dartmouth Forensic Union (policy debate) and has maintained a 3.93 GPA as part of the highest honor ...
Muhammad Hamza Kalim is an accomplished tutor, researcher, and incoming PhD student specializing in Theoretical and Mathematical Physics. With an impressive academic background from the University of Oxford...
Gracie teaches SAT and ACT prep. A passionate educator, she has been helping high school students achieve their test prep goals for over a decade. Gracie studied English at Oglethorpe University…
Isaiah is passionate about helping others succeed academically and making the process fun and has over 9 years of experience tutoring many subjects, including Math, Science, Computer Science, and SAT/ACT/AP test prep. Isaiah studied Computer ...
Lia is a student at Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire currently pursuing a double major in Biology and Environmental Studies. She was the valedictorian of her highschool and a National Merit Scholarship winner …
Frances teaches mathematics, standardized test prep (SAT, ACT & AP), reading comprehension, and academic writing at various academic levels. While attaining her B.A. in English–Frances gained experience as a peer writing instructor. After graduating …
Lu Agnew is a New York–based educator and creative professional who recently graduated from UC Berkeley with a double major in Philosophy and Art Practice (Honors, 3.9 GPA). With a 1570 SAT (770 in SAT English/Reading & Writing) and a strong academic record...
Riya studies Molecular and Cell Biology with a minor in Global Poverty and Practice at UC Berkeley, where she holds a 3.8 GPA. She has completed extensive coursework in the sciences and works as a Senior Research Assistant at UCSF’s Bhattacharya Lab, contributing to studies...
Irene teaches Economics, Maths, English and College Application Essays at various academic levels. Currently pursuing studies in Economics with a minor in Comparative Literature at UCLA, Irene is a recipient of the…
Ansh teaches a variety of subjects with a focus on STEM. Primary subjects include Physics and Engineering topics with a secondary focus on Math subjects. He is currently an undergrad student at UC Berkeley studying Mechanical Engineering…
Kendra is a junior at the University of Chicago majoring in Statistics and completing the pre-med sequence. She has a strong interdisciplinary background in mathematics and the sciences, with experience in various…
Isaac has tutored chemistry and biology throughout both high school as well as college for the past five years. As an Illinois state scholar and AP scholar with distinction, Isaac’s multiple AP scores of 5 alongside his 1560 SAT and 35 ACT garnered a Chemical Engineering acceptance…
Elias teaches Math, the SAT, and ESL skills. In addition, he mentors students applying to college, assisting in every step along the way (essays, profile, letters of recommendation, etc.). Currently, Elias is an undergraduate senior at Amherst College in Massachusetts…
Jiayue teaches Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, and AP-level courses to middle and high school students. He is currently pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering at Cornell University, where he maintains…
Tell us about your student
Submit the contact form with your student's current SAT score or most recent Bluebook practice test result, their target score, the school they are aiming for, and their next planned test date. If they haven't sat the Digital SAT yet, that's fine, we start with a diagnostic.
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We select two or three tutors
A person on our team reviews the submission and selects tutors whose own SAT scores and university background are a strong fit. If your student needs to lift their Math module score, we prioritize tutors who scored 780 or above in that section and have worked on the adaptive format.
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First session for $50
The first session is a 60-minute diagnostic: the tutor works through your student's most recent practice test, identifies the patterns that are costing points, and builds a section-level starting plan. You pay $50. If you move into a package within 48 hours, that $50 is credited.
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Adjust if the match is wrong
If the tutor isn't the right fit, wrong teaching style, wrong pacing, any reason, let us know and we reassign. There is no penalty and no waiting period.
What to look for when you hire an SAT tutor online
Most families are comparing two or three options when they land here. These are the criteria that actually predict whether a tutoring match will produce a score change.
1. Verify the tutor's actual SAT score
A "99th percentile or above" claim tells you the floor. Ask which score and when it was taken. The Digital SAT is different from the old paper test in ways that matter for prep: adaptive second modules, the Bluebook interface, the built-in Desmos calculator. A score from 2019 is not the same as a 1580 on the current format.
2. Check whether the tutor has taken the current Digital SAT.
Many experienced tutors who scored well on the pre-2024 paper format have not sat the digital version. Prep for the adaptive second module requires familiarity you cannot fake.
3. Ask what the first session produces.
A diagnostic that results in a section-level improvement plan is worth the session fee. A diagnostic that produces a vague recommendation to "work on reading" is not.
4. Understand the bad-match policy before you pay.
Some platforms charge a rebooking fee or require you to use credits to switch tutors. Ask explicitly: if the match is wrong, what happens? The answer should cost you nothing.
5. Where NAT is not the right call.
If your student's target is a score improvement of 30 to 40 points and their timeline allows six to eight weeks of self-study, working through official College Board Bluebook practice tests is free and can get them there without paid tutoring. Private tutoring earns its cost when the gap is larger, the timeline is shorter, or the student has a specific section (Math Module 2, or Information and Ideas in Reading and Writing) that self-study has not moved.
SAT tutoring rates
A diagnostic session costs $50 for 60 minutes. If you move into a package within 48 hours, the $50 is credited to the package price. Packages run from $59 to $61 per 60-minute session depending on package size, with a 15-session plan at $915 and a 20-session plan at $1,180. There are no long-term commitments and no hidden fees.
What changes the rate: package length. One-on-one private tutoring with a 1580 scorer from Duke costs roughly one-third of what a national test-prep brand charges for their base tutor tier. The trade-off is real: group courses are less expensive still. If your student needs less than 40 points, a group course or free official Bluebook practice may be the right call.
Full package details are on our SAT tutoring pricing page.
Private tutoring is one of four realistic ways to prepare for the Digital SAT. Here is an honest comparison.
SAT score gains from North American Tutors students
Several students who worked with NAT SAT tutors have documented their results in our published case studies. These are real students, real starting scores, and real final scores.
● Guntas S.: 1410 to 1560 (770 Reading, 790 Math)
● Eli A.: 1360 to 1510 in approximately three months
● Natasha S.: 1350 to 1560
● Avery H.: 1250 to 1420
● Aiden H.: 1570 with a perfect 800 in Reading
These results are not the average. They are documented examples. Some students improve more, some less. What determines it is starting score, distance from the target, how many sessions, and whether the student completes the assigned practice between sessions.
You can read the full timelines, including which tutors were involved and how long each engagement took, in our student success stories.
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