Test prep

Start with the city's free official materials. Below is a list of paid tutors and courses collected by parents.

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Paid tutors and courses

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The source is a parent group's list (March 2026). Neither the group's moderators nor we have checked these providers. We recommend nobody and receive no payment. Check prices yourself.

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  • Academic Breakthrough Coaching (Ramona Adelle Cadogan)

    Company
    SAT / ACTISEE / SSATSHSATTACHSGeneral courseworkOnlineIn person

    A team of educators, sessions remote and in person, subjects and tests from preK to PhD. Prep for TASC, SAT, SSAT, ISEE, SHSAT, TACHS, ACT, CHSEE, GRE, GMAT, MCAT, DAT, OAT.

    Free consultation and recommendations on request

  • Next Level Learning Center

    Company
    SHSATISEE / SSATTACHSRegentsSAT / ACTGeneral courseworkOne-on-oneOnline

    Area: NYC

    An independent company in NYC (25 years), one-on-one online sessions: SHSAT/ISEE/TACHS, Regents, executive function, ACT/SAT, admissions. Parents receive a report after every session.

    Free 30-minute phone consultation

  • David Scott Lee (Mr. Lee's Online School)

    Private tutor
    SHSATISEE / SSATSAT / ACTTACHSAPGeneral courseworkOnline

    Area: online (New York NY)

    Math for America Master Teacher, rated highly effective by NYC DOE. Prep for SHSAT/ISEE/SAT/ACT/TACHS, math up to AP Calculus BC and statistics, math team coach.

    www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566414749993

    Private tutors' contacts are in the parent group's list. Ask in your family.

Parent group list, updated 2026-03. Descriptions are translated from the list.

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