Frequently Asked Questions
Where do tutoring sessions take place?
Sessions typically take place in the convenience of your own home. Tutors can also meet your students at a public location, such as a coffee shop or library, if you would prefer. For students who live more than 20 minutes from Manhattan by train, in-home tutoring can be arranged at a higher rate.
How long is each session?
Students preparing for standardized tests usually meet their tutors for 1.5 hours twice a week. For homework help and academic coursework, 1 hour per week may suffice. Your tutor can help you determine how often your student should receive tutoring.
When do your tutors meet with students?
Once your student is paired with a tutor, we provide you with that tutor's contact information so you can schedule sessions directly with them. Sessions most often take place after school or on weekends, but they can also be scheduled during the day if your student is available.
How do I contact my tutor?
We will provide you with the tutor's cell phone number and email. Tutors are expected to respond to phone calls and emails throughout the week, not just on days they are scheduled to meet with your student.
What is your cancellation policy?
Manhattan Tutors maintains a 24-hour cancellation policy. Please give your tutor as much notice as possible if you need to cancel a session. In the event of an unexpected illness or family emergency, your tutor may opt to reschedule the session.
What were your results in 2018-2019?
In 2018-2019, overall scores on the ISEE, which does not provide a cumulative score, went up 24% on average. The average percentile increase on the SSAT was 18%. Some particularly impressive student results included increases of 4 stanines on QR and 4 stanines on MA. Score increases are measured by comparing the student's first mock test to his or her best real test.
What schools accepted your students in 2018-2019?
In 2018-2019, our ISEE / SSAT students were accepted by schools including Berkeley Carroll, Berkshire, Browning, Canterbury, Columbia Grammar, Fordham Prep, Grace Church, Heschel, Millbrook, Poly Prep, Portsmouth Abbey, Salisbury, St. George's, St. Mark's, and Tabor Academy.
What were your results in 2017-2018?
In 2017-2018, overall scores on the ISEE, which does not provide a cumulative score, went up 29% on average. Our top scoring student received an 8 in Verbal Reasoning, 9 in Quantitative Reasoning, 9 in Reading Comprehension, and 8 in Mathematics Achievement. ACT scores went up by an average of 7 points. Some particularly impressive student results included a 14 point increase in Science and 9 point increases in Reading and in English. Score increases are measured by comparing the student's first mock test to his or her best real test.
What schools accepted your students in 2017-2018?
In 2017-2018, our ISEE / SSAT students were all accepted by their top choice schools, which included Trinity, Dalton, Fieldston, Riverdale, Grace Church, Trevor, Packer, Avenues, and Browning.
What were your results in 2016-2017?
In 2016-2017, overall scores on the ISEE, which does not provide a cumulative score, went up 34% on average. Cumulative ACT scores went up 4.5 points on average, and cumulative SAT scores went up 163 points on average. Some particularly impressive student results included a 13 point increase on ACT Science, an 8 point increase on ACT English, a 6 stanine increase on ISEE Reading, and a 4 stanine increase on ISEE Quantitative Reasoning. Score increases are measured by comparing the student's first mock test to his or her best real test.
What schools accepted your students in 2016-2017?
In 2016-2017, our ISEE / SSAT students were all accepted by their top choice schools, which included Brearley, Saint Anne's, Chapin, Columbia Grammar, and Poly Prep. Our SAT / ACT students were accepted by schools including Wesleyan, NYU, George Washington University, McGill, Washington University in Saint Louis, Ithaca College, and Bowdoin.