Need last minute help?
Weekends, weekdays.
Super early morning, super late night.
Same day.
One question, one topic.
No problem. We do it all.
We are available for as few as one session.
GregsTutoringNYC@gmail.com
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Grade 5 students get a head start for the next "Mark Twain" exam!
Brooklyn's District 21 "Talent Test" for - Computer-Math
- Creative Writing/Journalism
- Science
is available for programs at the following schools: - Mark Twain I.S. 239
- Bay Academy I.S. 98
- Herbert S. Eisenberg I.S. 303
- Joseph B Cavallaro I.S. 281
- David A. Boody I.S. 228
- Seth Low I.S. 096
Greg owned his own software company and spent decades writing work-class software; he has the savvy, know-how, and real-world experience to understand and communicate the computer skills and math behind the programs offered at these schools. Greg's Tutoring NYC consciously fosters the critical thinking, insights, techniques, and depth necessary for these exams. It is essential to enhance every student's problem-solving skills, attention to detail, process, observation and questioning, logic, and citizenship.
Spring 2025 testing information
The exam is expected to be in person on the following dates:
Jan 11, 12, 25, 26 & February 1, 2, 8, 9, 2025.
Registration opens Wed, Oct 15, 2024 through Fri, Nov 8.
Middle school offers, including results from these exams, are expected in April.
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Congrats to all our 2024 students!
Grade 5 students get a head start for the next Hunter exam!
Greg's Tutoring has been able to help many students comfortably gain admission to Hunter via this challenging "impossible" test! We tutor students in Grade 5 and Grade 6. Expert Hunter prep in ELA, math, and writing + ANNOTATED SOLUTIONS to all of Hunter's sample math questions + Hours of VIDEO SOLUTIONS to Hunter's sample math questions. For more details, please contact us today!
Check out our Hunter College High School Admissions FAQs and videos https://www.GregsTutoringNYC.com/hunter-college-high-school-faqs
https://www.GregsTutoringNYC.com/hunter-college-high-school-faqs/images/HunterOverallDetails2025.pdf
Take a mock Hunter Exam with Greg's Tutoring NYC.
Spring 2025 testing information
Exam is expected Fri, Jan 24, 2025.
Registration opens Mon, Oct 6, 2024 through Fri, Dec 6.
The eligibility requirement for students who have taken the NY state exams is either (1) a 2024 Grade 5 NY State Math Test score of 496 or higher AND ELA score of 474 or higher, or other criteria (see the link above).
Results from the exam are expected perhaps in March; you usually have one week to accept.
JUST MISSED THE ABOVE SCORES? Hunter is considering that some additional students may be selected to take the exam; Hunter will determine this by January 10, 2025 if a student meets certain criteria and submits an Academic Insights Profile. See https://www.hunterschools.org/just-missed-the-score for details.
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Are you in Grade 5, Grade 6, or Grade 7?
We offer early start tutoring as well!
It's essential to stay on grade level and furthermore to surpass it.
Let us ensure your math and ELA fundamentals are on track, reinforce solid literacy and numeracy skills, and improve mastery. This is our forte!
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We offer pre-SHSAT tutoring as well for students in Grade 5, 6, and 7.
Keep on track!
We offer pre-SHSAT tutoring as well for students in Grade 5, 6, and 7.
Keep on track!
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Complete SHSAT 9 and SHSAT 8 expertise!
Greg's Tutoring NYC has helped countless students surpass SHSAT cutoff scores and get accepted into every specialized high school, as well as other top NYC public and private high schools.
Always thorough and meticulous from the ground up for over 40 years, Greg's Tutoring NYC is here to help, support, coach, and mentor you. Always insightful, experienced, focused, successful, and friendly.
Let us help you be a boss on test day.
Take a mock SHSAT with Greg's Tutoring NYC.
NYC DOE HS and SHS offers occurred on March 7, 2024.
Congrats to our many Fall 2023 students.
Out of dozens, nearly all surpassed SHSAT 9 and SHSAT 8 cutoff scores!
The SHSAT will be occurring Fall 2024:
- SHSAT registration will occur from Oct 1, 2024 until Oct 18.
- SHSAT registration starts Oct 1.
- SHSAT registration closes Oct 18.
- You must be registered to take the SHSAT.
- Welcome Letters have not yet been sent out.
- After you get your Welcome Letter you will be able to sign up.
- Tickets usually become available a few days before your test day.
- SHSAT testing will occur Oct 30, Nov 16, Nov 17 2024, and Dec 7 and 8.
- On Oct 30 MOST NYC DOE public school 8th graders will take the SHSAT at their middle school during a school day.
- Some MS won't follow this if they have other grades outside of 6-8 and/or are co-located with another school. Find out about yours.
- Nov 16/17 weekend at a DOE location.
- Usually for DOE 8th graders not covered above, non-DOE 8th graders, some IEPs, etc.
- Sat Dec 7 and Sun 8 usually for 8th grade makeups at a DOE location.
- Sat Dec 7 and Sun Dec 8 for 9th grade students at a DOE location.
- Applications for all other HS open Oct 1 with a Dec 4 deadline.
- All Offers are anticipated March 6, 2025
- Quick admissions links! 🌈🌈🌈
We are often asked what topics are on the SHSAT, as well as the difference in topics from the Grade 8 SHSAT to the Grade 9 SHSAT. We've provided some details about this in some YouTube videos. Our math list can be found here and our ELA list can be found here. Respective PDFs for those videos are as follows: Math, Formulas, and ELA. Please note that as these contain high-level information, you will need to drill-down on each topic, subtopic, and formula in order to be proficient.
Stressed out? Here's a crash course in managing your anxiety and fears: https://www.GregsTutoringNYC.com/PDFs/BreatheStretch.pdf
Wondering what to bring with you to the SHSAT? Check out https://www.GregsTutoringNYC.com/PDFs/WhatToBringSHSAT.pdf and https://www.GregsTutoringNYC.com/PDFs/SHSATWhatToBringAndNot.pdf
SHSAT 8 Week Study Guide! Check out our YouTube discussion and its associated document. Adapt to any time length!
Check out the Greg's Tutoring NYC SHSAT Problem of the Day (POTD) series on YouTube! It's also useful for many other standardized tests and admissions exams! https://www.GregsTutoringNYC.com/POTD
Our SHSAT 9 YouTube Livestreams are now easily and conveniently available in a list! Check it out https://www.GregsTutoringNYC.com/shsat-9
As well, have a look at our "SHSAT ELA Starter Kit" videos https://www.GregsTutoringNYC.com/shsat-ela
Looking for SHSAT Practice Tests? Have a look at https://www.GregsTutoringNYC.com/shsat-handbooks
Our Cover to Cover Walkthrough review of previous SHSAT Handbooks can be found at https://www.GregsTutoringNYC.com/shsat-handbook-reviews including a review of the 2017-2018 SHSAT Handbook, the 2020-2021 SHSAT Handbook, the 2021-2022 SHSAT Handbook and the recent 2022-2023 Handbook!
Need to review prerequisite material? We survey the hardest math problems from past NY State Exams and some other sources. Hours of math videos from every grade level! Right here: https://www.GregsTutoringNYC.com/hardest-math
For various SHSAT details, see https://www.GregsTutoringNYC.com/shsat-faqs
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The Summer SHSAT 2024 has finished until next year! Offers were made around Wednesday, August 28, 2024. And tons of Congrats to our summer SHSAT students; each of you please enjoy the specialized high school you got an offer to!
The summer SHSAT is normally offered to students who were not residents of NYC during the respective fall administration of the SHSAT, or in rarer cases involving illness.
2025 Summer SHSAT information is still forthcoming from the DOE. Exact details are often not known until at least late spring. Last year, registration for the summer SHSAT was open around July. Last year the summer SHSAT was administered 8 a.m. on Friday, August 2, 2024.
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The SAT and PSAT are held multiple times throughout the year. You can take the SAT more than once.
On the date you've chosen, juniors and seniors usually take the SAT, and sophomores and juniors usually take one form of the PSAT.
We also tutor for the ACT and CLT too.
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Many private schools use the ISEE, SSAT, and similar tests such as TerraNova or CTP-5. Greg's Tutoring has you covered!
Let us help you with these challenging admissions tests whether lower level, middle level, or upper level! We tutor students for admissions into all grades.
All of these tests are currently being administered online and occur throughout the year. Please contact us today!
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The 2024 TACHS Student Handbook is now available, see tachsinfo.com Registration Opens: August 26, 2024 at 9 am. Registration Closes: October 30, 2024 11:59 PM EST for November 2024 testing dates.
Nov 2024 testing dates are:
- November 8, 2024 (FRI) Archdiocese of New York (ADNY)
- November 9, 2024 (SAT) Diocese of Brooklyn/Queens (DBQ)
- November 9, 2024 (SAT) Diocese of Rockville Centre (Catholic High Schools of Long Island) (RVC)
- January 15, 2025 Possible date that offers are made for DBQ and RVC
- January 22, 2025 Possible date that offers are made for ADNY
Note: Testing will be 100% online this year. Ensure your computer meets their system requirements and that you have signed all authorizations.
Note: The CHSEE will be the same online exam as the TACHS this year. These exams will all be online in 2024. The COOP in NJ is the same as the HSPT and so far will be in person. Be aware of NY and NJ application deadlines and administration dates for the Catholic HS tests, as well as for the ISEE and SSAT too. In other words, not all Catholic schools use the TACHS, not even all in NYC. As well, for some you will need to take an additional exam for scholarship purposes. For instance, Xavier, Fordham Prep, and Regis require HSPT for scholarships. Please visit the school's websites for their up to date information on these issues.
Considering a Catholic HS scholarship? Greg's Tutoring can help you meet your TACHS, CHSEE, COOP/HSPT, ISEE and SSAT goals.
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Greg's Tutoring is available to tutor for admission to many challenging high schools in Northern NJ including Bergen County Academies/BCA, Bergen Tech/Teterboro, Academies at Englewood/A@E and various academies in Middlesex County, Monmouth County, and Morris County via their challenging admissions tests! We tutor students in Grade 7 and Grade 8, please contact us today!
For various BCA, BT, and A@E details, see https://www.GregsTutoringNYC.com/bca-faqs
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We are available for your ACT, SAT, PSAT, and CLT/CLT10/CLT8 tutoring.
These tests are ongoing throughout the year. Some testing is online therefore continue to keep track of current pandemic policies in your area.
As well, there are various versions of the ACT and SAT that test across many ages and grades. Please contact us today based on your preference!
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The June 2023 Integrated Algebra Regents, "A1", will be Thursday June 15 at 1:15 pm. Although traditionally a Grade 9 class, many students in Grade 8 also take this exam. Let's do algebra while also bumping up your numeracy.
The June 2023 English Language Arts Regents, "ELA", will be Wednesday June 14 at 9:15 am. Bump up your literacy as well as your numeracy.
We also provide tutoring for the January and August Regents.
Contact Greg's Tutoring for your prep!
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Grade 3-8 NYS State Math Test
Expert in Common Core and NYS "Next Generation" standards.
The New York State Math Test will be Tues, May 2 and Wed, May 3, 2023. We are experts on this exam! What are you waiting for? Contact us now!
We also tutor for the NJSLA(May 1-May 26) and NJGPA(ELA and Math March 13-17)!
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Grade 3-8 NYS State ELA Test
Expert in Common Core and NYS "Next Generation" standards.
The New York State ELA Test will be Wed, April 19 and Thurs, April 20, 2023. We are experts on this exam! What are you waiting for? Contact us now!
We also tutor for the NJSLA(May 1-May 26) and NJGPA(ELA and Math March 13-17)!
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We survey the hardest math problems from past NY State Exams and other sources.
Hours of detailed grade level math video! Right here: https://www.GregsTutoringNYC.com/hardest-math
New videos with "Show Your Work" versions currently in progress!
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K-9 Elementary and Middle School Tutoring and Homework Help
Since Spring 2020, the pandemic along with unclarity from the Mayors has left many schools in disarray. We are ready, willing, and able to supplement your educational needs.
Return to School for Fall 2023-Spring 2024
Many families are finding that as the school years continue during the pandemic that they need plenty of additional support. All schools are short of staff, and in-person and virtual remote learning is limited per day, if at all. As well, families are concerned that their children are falling behind in their classes.
Let Greg's Tutoring NYC fill that academic gap for you, whether on a 1-on-1 basis, or via a handful of students in an online pod. School work will go more smoothy when your child has the opportunity to interact with us. The difference is huge not just in academics but also social emotional benefits.
Providing advocacy, tutoring, homework help, and admissions testing help.
- Our forte is THINKING!
- Specializing in Standardized Tests and Math Teams
- Pragmatic // Tutoring to the full child // Age appropriate
- We know the Common Core standard forwards and backwards!
- NY "Next Generation" standards too!
- ELA, Math, Science, Writing, Social Studies, Technology and Computers, etc.
- Online Zoom-enabled, Skype-enabled, YouTube livestreams
- Remote learning, in-person (must be covid-safe), 1-on-1, groups
- We have extensive experience working with students with an IEP or 504
- We welcome public, charter, private, parochial, and home-schooled students
- Although we are based in NYC, and most of tutoring occurs within the NYC tri-state area, we tutor students throughout the US and internationally too!
GregsTutoringNYC@gmail.com
Specializing in Specialized Tests & Teams -- 40 Years of Experience
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Specialized Tests & Math Teams that Greg's Tutoring NYC tutors for:
- SHSAT, HCHS/Hunter College High School, ISEE, SSAT
- TACHS/CHSEE/HSPT, ERB/AABL/CPAA/CTP
- Beacon, Bard, Baccalaureate, ElRo, ICE
- MS54/Anderson/NEST+m/CSS-MSE/TAG/Salk,
- BSI/MAT/LAB/Clinton/ESM, HSE/TASC/GED
- PSAT, SAT, CLT/8/10, GRE, GMAT, LSAT, ASVAB, PI
- MATHCOUNTS, MOEMS, Kangaroo, AMC, CML, JHMMC, The Math League
- NY, NJ, CT, PA, MA, IL & CA state testing, and Essay Writing
- Boston's Exam Schools, John Hopkins CTYs SCAT and STB
- Chicago's Selective Enrollment SEHS Exam, and Chicago's NWEA MAP Assessment
- New South Wales' Selective High School Placement Test, and Opportunity Class Placement Test, HAST, NAPLAN, etc.
- NJ Townships' testing BCA/Bergen County Academies, BT/Bergen Tech, A@E/Academies at Englewood
- MCA/MCVTS (Middlesex County Academy for Science, Mathematics and Engineering Technologies), Monmouth Career Academy/MCVSD (AAHS, BTHS, CHS, HTHS, MAST), Morris County School of Technology/MCVTS, Somerset County Vocational & Technical High School/SCVTHS, Newark's Magnets/G&T, other Academies in NJ counties with Vocational School Districts
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Advanced Grading Software providing Deep Test Results Analytics
Additionally, as a strong bonus, Greg's Tutoring NYC has designed and written an advanced software suite that digs deep into standardized test scoring and grading. It provides a wealthy plethora of diagnostics and analytics that students benefit from, making use of Greg's thorough knowledge of a diverse set of tests and Greg's decades of experience in testing. The suite is able to track progress at both a micro level and macro level; it's able to provide deep analysis from a per-test view all the way down to per question. The application suite can be run easily, viewed instantaneously, and the suite is super handy for up-to-the-minute, accurate feedback on your standardized test-taking!
One part of the suite provides extensive reporting applying heuristic to help guide your studying, understand your score, and plan your strategy. Learn and improve with purpose! Another part provides comprehensive details specific to your exam (SHSAT-specific, Hunter-specific, etc.), while another part provides breakdowns of NYC's top high schools, and breakdowns of middle schools and their interactions with NYC Specialized High Schools. Yet another part tracks your responses in real time providing information and heuristics handy for any test taker! With tons of reports and information, the suite is totally awesome for insights into your test-taking progress, and high school admissions' progress! All reports and analysis are personalized to a specific student.
Greg's Tutoring NYC's testing and scoring suite is available for various flavors of the SHSAT, Hunter College High School Admissions Exam, ISEE, SSAT, PSAT, SAT, NY ELA and Math State Tests for all grades, and various NY State Regents. Providing you this unique vital breakdown, guidance, and information is included with your tutoring.
The suite is comprised of a number of front and back-end engines that can be mixed, matched or even run stand-alone. We are always available to add support for additional tests or engines on a custom basis. Feel free to contact us for any additional tests, functionality, extensions you need supported, or proprietary needs!
Book Greg to speak!
Greg is glad to speak at your upcoming event as a panelist or invited speaker, either in person or remotely. Some points to make note of:
- Greg's approach is practical, pragmatic and realistic.
- He is well-versed in standardized testing, specialized high schools, screened middle schools and screened high schools, gifted and talented, subject-matter tips, child advocacy, graduation requirements, equity, and your educational needs.
- Available to provide speaking needs at your PTA meeting, school event, workshop, corporate interest, or educational conference.
- Greg can help you create and discuss courseware, standards, curriculum, and testing materials that will follow your needs.
- Online or in-person (must be covid-safe).
Our Mission, Approach, And Who we are
Greg's Tutoring NYC puts education first. We believe in impacting young students' educational goals, setting high academic standards that meet the needs of all children, challenging and rigorous education, better schools in every borough, expansion of educational opportunities, fighting and reversing inequity in education, integrated schools, and providing services to the disabled, impoverished, and those with mental health concerns. No child should be at an educational disadvantage. Every child's academic and emotional needs can and should be met. It's vital to provide uplifting empowerment and ensure students are aware, engaged citizens yielding systemic compassion, empathy, and unity. We graciously and responsibly give back to the educational community through volunteerism, providing education-based opportunities and services to those otherwise unable, and holding NYC to their commitments.
The intellectual, social, and emotional growth of students is of the utmost importance and focus to us. We provide an exceptional atmosphere that is friendly and enriching.
We inspire and radiate our own love of learning. We approach learning with the tenet "Thinking is key." Problems don't exist in isolation, therefore in addition to delving into how to solve the problem at hand, it's as essential that we also explore topics, concepts, insights, techniques, and their underlying reasoning. Model solutions are important to understand, and we work with students on those, but problem solving goes beyond the rote, allowing us to provide for a much deeper analysis. We guide students' skill growth whereas they are adaptable across new and novel situations no matter what is thrown at them, even the unfamiliar.
Our sessions are always challenging. Always thought provoking. Always posing intriguing questions. Always problem solving. Always exploring and using what you know in new ways. Always casual and organic. Always enriching. Always capturing the fascination, wonder, and joy of learning and discovery!
We are not a student factory. We tackle things methodically. Our students are shown an appreciation for the material and its subtleties. Experimenting is always supported. We do not just help but we significantly strengthen a student's skills, knowledge, and approach. Terminology, listening, and communication skills are fostered.
With maturity, growth, fluidity, conceptual understanding, personal accomplishment, and confidence, there is mastery. Through organized stimulation of numeracy and literacy, we support self-discovery, questioning, creativity, motivation, and initiative as tools to last a student's lifetime.
Our approach ensures fundamental core material is solid. It is customized, concept-oriented, feedback-driven, and reinforcing, therefore establishing incremental and iterative learning. When reinforced with problem analysis and strategy, the results provide an efficient cognitive toolkit designed to help your student learn material, retain what they have learned, improve thinking skills, solve unfamiliar problems, be prepared, remain calm and confident, and score higher.
Make a payment or gift to Greg's Tutoring NYC!
A payment to Greg's Tutoring NYC can be made here.
A gift to Greg's Tutoring NYC can be made here.
Available in all boroughs of NYC (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, The Bronx), Westchester, Long Island Nassau and Suffolk, Yonkers, Rockland, Orange, Northern NJ, Bergen, Sussex, Newark, Connecticut/CT, Chicago, Boston, New South Wales in Australia, etc. I have spoken/taught at various conferences around the country and tutored students from coast to coast. Any engagement must be covid-safe.
