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Tutors in Houston, Texas

Ivy_Scholars

Houston Area Tutoring Services

High school is a challenge for many students, with ever increasing academic and extracurricular demands. The ever increasing competition for college admissions only adds to this stress, as your grades in high school are the single most important factor for college admissions. Luckily, you don’t have to do it alone.

We offer private one-on-one tutoring, individually tailored to the needs of each student. Mentors work with students to improve both their understanding of the material in question, and their approach to studying as a whole.

How We Do It

Our tutors have degrees from top universities in myriad fields, and are all subject matter experts. From math tutoring to essay editing, we can help you with any subject you are struggling with. Our tutor’s empathy and understanding helps them build solid relationships with their students.

Tutoring engagements can cover a single subject, or multiple, depending on your individual needs. If you are looking for help with time management or other general academic skills, rather than subject matter mastery, you should check out our academic coaching service

Tutoring engagements often work best as a longer duration, and generally cover the entire length of a course, though this depends on each student, and their individual needs and progress.

Not in the Houston Area? No problem.

While some of our tutors are based in Houston, we hire talented individuals wherever we find them. Most of our tutoring occurs over video chat, even before COVID-19 popularized the practice. We see great success with our methods, with our students improving by a full letter grade on average.

Tutoring Subjects

We have mastery in the following subjects. We are able to tutor at all levels, from beginner to AP.

Math

  • Algebra I
  • Algebra II
  • Geometry
  • Pre-Calculus
  • Calculus
  • Statistics
  • Trigonometry
  • Mathematical Modeling

Science

  • Chemistry
  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Environmental Science
  • Engineering
  • Earth Science
  • Computer Science

Social Studies

  • US History
  • World History
  • European History
  • Government and Politics
  • Art History
  • Microeconomics
  • Macroeconomics
  • Sociology
  • Antropology

English

  • ESL
  • Literature
  • AP English
  • Essay Writing
  • Essay Editing

Houston Tutoring Experts

We have worked with students across Houston, and are familiar with the peculiarities of schools, curriculums, and districts. We can help with both AP and IB coursework, and with preparing for the AP tests. We can help with the transition to high school as well, and have guides to helping you find the best high school for your child.

We have worked with students in the following school districts: 

  • Houston ISD
  • Fort Bend ISD
  • Pearland ISD
  • Alief ISD
  • Spring Branch ISD
  • Lamar ISD
  • Cy-Fair ISD
  • Private schools throughout Houston

Don’t wait, schedule a free consultation today to learn how we can help you achieve your academic dreams.

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5/5
Wendy Y.
Parent
Below is my son's review. He was accepted to his dream Ivy League school!

From an admitted student's perspective, I am incredibly grateful to have met Sasha - he has been instrumental in helping me achieve my educational dreams (Ivy League), all while being an absolute joy (he's a walking encyclopedia, only funnier!) to work with.

Many people are dissuaded from seeking a college counselor because they think they can get into their desired college(s) either way. Honestly, going that route is a bit short-sighted and can jeopardize your odds of acceptances after years of hard work. The sad truth is, the American education system (even if you attend a fancy private school and ESPECIALLY if you go to a public school) doesn't really tell students how to write a compelling and authentic application. Going into the admissions process alone, without speaking with an advisor, is like going to court without a lawyer - you put yourself at a significant disadvantage because you don't have all the facts in front of you, or the help you need to negotiate the system.

That said, you need a good lawyer just like you need a good college counselor. And that's where Sasha distinguishes himself from the crowd of people claiming they'll get you into Harvard. I came to Sasha worried about and frankly dumbfounded by the college admissions process. I was unsure what to write about and how to go about drafting the essay that perfectly captured my passion, interests, and self. And I was highly skeptical that anyone could really help me. But, damn, did Sasha prove me wrong. From the beginning, Sasha amazed me with his understanding of the process, and ability to lend clarity and direction to me when I desperate needed it. After interviewing me about my background, experiences, activities, outlook, and vision, he helped me see qualities about myself I had not previously considered 'unique' or 'stand-out.' This process of understanding myself was so incredibly important in laying the groundwork for the essays I eventually wrote, and I'm certain I would've drafted boring, inauthentic essays without it.

Looking back, Sasha's talent is that he can see where your strengths lie, even when you don't see them. The truth is, although we don't always realize it, everyone has a unique story to tell. Sasha helped me see mine, and with his big-picture insight I was able to write the application that truly encapsulated my life and vision. He inspired me to dig deeper and write better, challenging me to revise and revise until my essays were the most passionate and authentic work I had ever written. As clichéd as that sounds, that's really what universities are looking for. In retrospect, it makes sense - in the real world passionate (not simply intelligent) individuals are the ones who make a difference in the world, and those are the individuals colleges would like to have associated with their brand.

In the end, I was accepted to the college of my dreams, a feat I could not have achieved without the direction Sasha lent to me. Essays (and the personal narrative you develop through your application) matter so much, and can literally make or break your application. I have seen so many of my 'qualified' friends receive rejections because they wrote contrived essays that didn't truly represent who they were; conversely, I have also seen so many friends with shorter resumes accepted because they were able to articulate their story in a genuinely passionate and authentic way - I fall into the latter category.

As a former admissions officer at Johns Hopkins, Sasha knows what types of essays jibe well with universities, an invaluable asset to have in the admissions process. He is responsive, flexible, creative, positive, and witty. For anyone who is serious about going into the college admissions process informed and prepared, I highly recommend Sasha.
5/5
Arda E.
Student
I used Ivy Scholars to mainly help me with college applications. Within weeks of using this service, Sasha was able to simplify the already complex process. When it came to writing the Common App essay, Sasha didn’t just help with grammar and syntax, he brought my essays to life. Sasha also worked tirelessly to help solidify my extracurricular activities, including research and internship opportunities. Without his help, I would have never had an impressive resume.

Sasha is not only an extremely knowledgeable tutor, but also a genuine brother figure. His guidance, throughout my last two years of high school, was everything I needed to get me an acceptance letter from my dream schools (UC Berkeley, Tufts, Emory).

When it came to testing, Ivy Scholars worked like a charm. Sasha offered a very comprehensive plan when it came to completely acing my standardized tests. Without his test taking strategies I would have never gotten straight 5s on my AP tests and a 35 on the ACT.

Working with Sasha, I didn’t just become a good student, I became a genuine scholar.
5/5
Samson S.
Parent
We worked with Ivy Scholars during my son's senior year. I was concerned that we may be too late to take advantage of college advising but the Ivy Scholars team quickly and confidently directed us through the steps to ensure no deadlines were missed. Sasha's knowledge about schools, what they looked for in candidates, and how to maneuver the application process was invaluable. Mateo and Ryan worked with my son to help him create an essay that would get noticed and I am so appreciative he had their guidance.

Prior to securing Ivy Scholars, we tried using a less-expensive online service which was a terrible experience. As a parent, Ivy Scholars brought peace of mind to an area that was frankly overwhelming. This service was invaluable in the knowledge that we gained throughout the process. He has also met with my freshman daughter to provide guidance for her high school courses, career paths, extracurricular activities, and more.

Prior to signing with Ivy Scholars, I tried a less expensive online service and was very disappointed.

As a result of our work with Ivy Scholars, I am pleased to say that my son will be attending Stern Business School at New York University this fall! I highly recommend Ivy Scholars. Highly recommend!