College Test Prep and Academic Tutoring

Admissions, Scholarship and Grants Support
 

College subjects and test prep:

We offer statistics at every level, TOEFL, GRE, MTEL and LSAT prep, research paper coaching, French, Spanish, Hindi, English as a second language, test prep for the GED, LSAT, GRE and MTEL, and colllege application and essay writing. Our tutors can help you to use Google Calendar-- a creative, unique, free online time-management tool to enhance your time-management skills and/or an Echo SmartPen to facillitate note-taking. In addition, we can provide computer skills training at every level, including Dreamweaver, HTML, CSS, Photoshop, Quicken, Flash MX, Windows and OSX.

Help preparing for the GRE or MTEL:

Our MTEL/GRE coach has considerable experience in turning our students' failing or below-expectations grades in these exams into passing/beyond-expectations grades. He is a patent agent with a Ph.D. in Optics from the University of Rochester. He graduated from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, with a double degree: B.S. Physics summa cum laude, B.S. Mathematics cum laude. Recently, he scored 790 in GRE/Math out of a possible 800 and passed the MTELs successfully.

The MTEL consists of two exams: the Communication and Literacy Skills exam and the Subject-Matter exam. All licensure candidates must take the Communication and Literacy Skills exam. The Subject-Matter exams vary depending on the grade levels and subject area(s) you plan to teach. Depending on the license you seek, you may have to take more than two exams.

Links to PDF versions of the Department of Education's MTEL Test Information Booklets are available here. Our students have also found the DOE's tips for MTEL preparation helpful.

There are two types of Graduate Record Examinations, the general exam and the subject tests.The general GRE test is often required for admission to graduate school. The subject tests can be either optional or required, depending on the graduate program. We can help you to finesse all three sections of the general exam and whatever subject test(s) you will be taking.

Help with college, law school and med school applications process:

We will combine our knowledge and experience to help you maximize your chances of gaining admission to your top-choice school. We'll work with you on refining your list of schools and deciding whether applying to college early is right for you and we will make recommendations to strengthen your admissions case. Harvard, Princeton, The University of Virginia and a number of other schools have ended their early admissions programs, but many have not.

We will streamline your application process and make sure your effort stands out from the rest. If you are located in Metro West, Metro North or the Greater Boston area, our college applications coaches will provide home or library visits at your convenience.

Law school applications and LSAT prep:

The skills required to perform well on the LSAT are not intuitive and do not come easily to most students. There is no more effective means to improve your score than one-on-one coaching with a licensed and practicing attorney. Our LSAT coach’s own score--161--afforded him a full scholarship to New England School of Law. He is a practicing Massachusetts lawyer and an experienced LSAT prep tutor. He can give you a significant competitive advantage by helping you to do some or all of the following:



College application essays:

We will help you to better position your strengths and minimize any perceived weaknesses and we will provide essay consulting and editing services. We can also help you create a dynamic resume that highlights your key extracurricular activities and accomplishments and, if you are applying to colleges that offer on-campus or alumni interviews, we'll include interview training sessions to make sure you are prepared to shine in the interview.

Scholarship and grant applications support:

Rising university tuition has coupled with the recent economic slowdown, making it harder for families to afford college. Many lenders like the Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority and Bank of America are reducing or even eliminating their student loan programs. One of our tutors has been extraordinarily successful with grants and scholarships. He specializes in helping applicants to identify the most promising options for external financial aid. Once the best possibilities have been identified he will work with you to pursue those awards and reduce the burden of private loans. Lexington Tutoring is committed to strengthening your academic and financial resources in order to prepare you for effective independence in college.

We also offer:
  • Assistance in refining your list of schools
  • Assistance in preparing your college applications
  • Essay editing and review
  • Help in creating a dynamic resume
  • Interview training sessions
  • Telephone and email support

Tutors: Our current openings and requirements can be viewed here.