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Is tutoring done at our house?Yes! Our tutors travel to your home for sessions. They are also happy to arrange for sessions at third party locations such as libraries or learning centers, if necessary. We also have an office in lower Manhattan where sessions can be held.
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What locations do you serve?We predominantly serve students and families in all New York Metro areas through in-home and on-site tutoring. We also work with students nationwide via various remote and online platforms.
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Do you do online tutoring?Yes! Our staff of reliable, engaging, highly educated tutors has ample experience conducting remote lessons.
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What age students do you work with?We work with students of all ages.
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Do you teach all subjects?Yes. We have a diverse and carefully selected pool of tutors who are experienced in teaching a wide variety of subject areas. When you choose to work with us, we will match the student with a tutor or tutors who can teach each subject in which your child needs help.
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Do you teach standardized tests?Prepping students for standardized tests is a specialty of ours. Our tutors are experienced in building strategies that fit the needs of each individual student’s test-taking style. Our test prep programs come complete with a curriculum, materials, test simulations and stress-reduction methods.
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When are your tutors available?Our tutors work around your schedule! We work year-round, 7 days a week, conducting sessions in the morning, afternoon or evening. No matter how complicated your schedule is, we will cater to your needs and find a day/time that is ideal for your family.
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How long are the sessions and how often they occur?The sessions can be as short as 45 minutes, as long as 4 hours, or anywhere in between. Session length depends on the particular requirement of the meeting. Similarly, the number of sessions that each student receives per week is based on the needs and interests of each specific client.
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How much do you charge?We charge different amounts, depending upon student grade level and subject matter. Please contact us for more information.
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How long have you been in business?Alice Hartman began her tutoring company in 1986 and joined forces with her son Jesse in 2004. They expanded the business by hiring a prestigious team of tutors in 2005.
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Are there long term commitment obligations?No, there is no commitment required. Clients may cancel sessions up to 24 hours before the scheduled meeting time at no charge.
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Is tutoring done at our house?Yes! Our tutors travel to your home for sessions. They are also happy to arrange for sessions at third party locations such as libraries or learning centers, if necessary. We also have an office in lower Manhattan where sessions can be held.
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What locations do you serve?We predominantly serve students and families in all New York Metro areas through in-home and on-site tutoring. We also work with students nationwide via various remote and online platforms.
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Do you do online tutoring?Yes! Our staff of reliable, engaging, highly educated tutors has ample experience conducting remote lessons.
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What age students do you work with?We work with students of all ages.
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Do you teach all subjects?Yes. We have a diverse and carefully selected pool of tutors who are experienced in teaching a wide variety of subject areas. When you choose to work with us, we will match the student with a tutor or tutors who can teach each subject in which your child needs help.
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Do you teach standardized tests?Prepping students for standardized tests is a specialty of ours. Our tutors are experienced in building strategies that fit the needs of each individual student’s test-taking style. Our test prep programs come complete with a curriculum, materials, test simulations and stress-reduction methods.
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When are your tutors available?Our tutors work around your schedule! We work year-round, 7 days a week, conducting sessions in the morning, afternoon or evening. No matter how complicated your schedule is, we will cater to your needs and find a day/time that is ideal for your family.
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How long are the sessions and how often they occur?The sessions can be as short as 45 minutes, as long as 4 hours, or anywhere in between. Session length depends on the particular requirement of the meeting. Similarly, the number of sessions that each student receives per week is based on the needs and interests of each specific client.
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How much do you charge?We charge different amounts, depending upon student grade level and subject matter. Please contact us for more information.
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How long have you been in business?Alice Hartman began her tutoring company in 1986 and joined forces with her son Jesse in 2004. They expanded the business by hiring a prestigious team of tutors in 2005.
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Are there long term commitment obligations?No, there is no commitment required. Clients may cancel sessions up to 24 hours before the scheduled meeting time at no charge.
As a parent of a 4th grade student I was concerned about making the right choice for my daughter's middle school, and was scared of how she would do on the test to get in. Alice's assistance in making the right choice for Rita was paramount, as her knowledge about the city's school system and her understanding of Rita's particular needs were vital to our decision making process. Choosing between the wide variety of schools in the city, public and private, would have been a different experience without Alice's consultations and test preparation work. When I say that Alice helped Rita get where she is today, I mean that in every way possible.
Rita P.
5th grade, SSAT
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Customized
Our tutors are prepared to shape our SSAT program to fit every individual student’s learning and personality type. Our programs are malleable, and our experience has equipped us to lead every student towards achieving his/her personal best on test day.
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Holistic
We approach test prep from a child-centric perspective, and are sure to cater to the needs of the human we’re working with, not only the student. We don’t try to make a child’s life fit into a test prep program; we make sure that test prep fits comfortably into a child’s life.
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Executive Functioning
Our esteemed executive functioning program is interwoven into our test prep, ensuring that students will gain lifelong skills on their way to achieving their optimal SSAT score. We’ll help you change schools, and we might just change your life along the way.
OUR APPROACH
The SSAT
The Secondary School Admissions Test is a standardized test used by admission officers to assess the abilities of students seeking to enroll in an independent school. There are three main levels of the exam: Elementary Level for application to 4th and 5th grade, Middle Level for application to 6th through 8th grade, and Upper Level for application to 9th through 12th grade.