College Prep Tutoring
November 14, 2008
"Hiring Kathryn as a tutor was the best thing I could have done in preparing for the GRE. The methods she employed were understandable and efficient, and she gave an in-depth analysis of test strategy that worked to my benefit on test day. In only 6 weeks, I improved my scores each time I took a practice test. More importantly, my actual GRE scores surpassed the range that even we had initially anticipated! A 720 on the quantitative portion and 1240 overall was not only amazing in comparison to where I began 6 weeks ago, but will open up an unlimited number of opportunities for graduate architecture school!
Thank you so much Kathryn! I couldn't have done this without you!"
Mary S.
November 11, 2008
"The personalized tutoring that Kathryn has offered me has not only prepared me to do well on the GRE but also given me the confidence that is key to mastering any standardized test. Her strategies are simple and effective and she allows the student to move at their own pace. Kathryn helped me to focus on the quantitative section of the GRE that I had found particularly difficult. Through our sessions, she quickly identified my weaknesses and tailored the lessons to fit my needs. Now, I am not only scoring very well on that section, but also enjoy doing it! In a month's time, I am more than ready for my test. Kathryn's patience and investment in the student is what makes her stand out among tutors."
Mary S.
[Mary's score on the math section went from 500 on her first practice test to a 720 on the actual GRE!]
November 1, 2008
"With Kathryn's help, I achieved the score on my SAT that I had always wanted! I came to Kathryn to receive help with my math section, but the improvement did not end there. On the day of the test, I felt calm and very well prepared with Kathryn supporting me. I went in the test aiming to break 2000... and I was absolutely elated when the scores came back and I had a 2240, with an 800 on my critical reading section! I couldn't have done without Kathryn's help... Thanks, Kathryn!"
Mackenzie M.
[Mackenzie’s scores went up a total of 440 points: 90 points on Critical Reading to a perfect score of 800, 200 points in Math to a 680, and 150 points on the writing section for a near-perfect score of 760.]
October 8, 2008
"I first took the 'Revolution Prep Class' and ended up getting a lower score than I did the first time I took the SAT. But Kathryn turned around my attitude about improving my score and showed me how to get the score I wanted."
Ryan G.
August 6, 2008
"To Whom It May Concern:
Hiring Kathryn Adelstein as my GRE tutor was an extremely positive experience. Through hard work, close supervision and guidance, I achieved a 260 point (or a 61%) increase on the actual GRE exam.
When I located Kathryn, my frustration level was high. Tutors, classes, and self-instruction had all failed me. I doubted that Kathryn's methodology would be any more successful and the price of private tutoring is daunting.
I decided to try one session. It was immediately apparent that Kathryn is not your typical tutor. She is intelligent, motivated, energetic and has a plethora of innovative games and ideas to help you learn and memorize concepts. Most importantly, Kathryn is an awesome tutor because she is passionate about education and actually enjoys (yes, I said enjoys) standardized tests. During our first session she said to me, 'Standardized testing is just a game, but you can't succeed unless you learn the rules…and that's where I come in.'
Kathryn has the uncanny ability to adjust to meet her student's individual requirements. She is dedicated to improving every aspect of your test-taking needs and she tackles this hurdle by providing students with personalized approaches to memorizing facts and conquering concepts. Kathryn not only concentrates her efforts on improving your weaknesses, but she also spends time capitalizing on your strengths.
During the process of studying for an exam, Kathryn is your best friend and your competitor, your number one fan and your biggest critic. She misses nothing and will go to any length to prepare you for the exam.
You're the best, Kathryn!!!
Kendra N.
(Worked with Kathryn for 6 weeks to prepare for the GRE)"
August 1, 2008 Sincerely,
"To Whom It May Concern:
This is a letter of reference for Kathryn Adelstein, whom I highly recommend as a GRE tutor. Though my time with her was limited, she made the most of every hour, invested all of her energy into her work, and the results were exactly what I had hoped for.
Kathryn was enthusiastic, attentive, and extremely valuable to my preparation. She was very responsive to my needs and gave me strategies to overcome my weaknesses as a test-taker. I have always had a problem with analogies and antonyms and the tools she gave me dramatically improved my scoring in those areas. With her help, I also made improvements in areas I was already doing well in. She made sure not to neglect any part of the test and I think this approach really paid off.
Kathryn is very dedicated to her students and I think that kind of support is crucial—it greatly increased my confidence, which had been flagging prior to my sessions with her. The day before the test, she made sure to call me with encouraging words and was very positive and enthusiastic the day I got my test results. I highly recommend Kathryn to students looking for a boost not only in their scores but also in their confidence.
Kyla T."
"Dear Kathryn, Thank you for your help and support of Peter. He has taken the preparations for the SATs seriously and I am confident that he will improve his scores. [Peter's score went up 230 points.]
Thanks again,
Paul"
"Kathryn, thanks to you, Nicole's scores increased by 500 points! We are so thankful!
Sherry & Alan"
"Sarah's SAT scores went from good to GREAT; she scored in the 700s on every section. Thank you for all your help and encouragement. She was so anxious about taking tests before she worked with you. We are thrilled about her 400 point increase and her new-found confidence. She's even doing better on her tests in school.
Thanks again,
Pat and Michael"
"Because Ali's SAT scores went up so much after working with you, her guidance counselor created an entirely new list of schools she might be interested in. They used to be 'reach' schools, but now they're possible. Thank you also for your help with her personal statement. You're really helping her to reflect on and write about who she is and why she'll be an asset to her college, wherever she goes! Please feel free to use me as a reference.
Sincerely,
Stafford"
"Dear Kathryn, Thank you so much for helping me write my Personal Statement. You helped me organize my thoughts and make my life sound really significant. I came to the US from Russia when I was 5 and never really thought that was important to colleges. My essay is about how much I admire my dad who gave up his dental practice in Moscow to come to the US, but allows me to illustrate my strengths as I talk about his. My dad's first job here was mopping the floors at Burger King. He soon learned English, went to dental school in New York, and now (once again) has a thriving dental practice. He did all that to give me a better future and now, as I head off to Union College, I have so many new opportunities available to me.
Thank you,
Vita"
