Services

Academic Coaching

Every great team player needs a coach, and if your child plans to excel in the game of education – we’re the coaches to call!

One-on-One tutoring is one of the quickest ways to drive results in your child’s academic career.

We offer at home Elite Level Academic Coaching to students focusing on all areas of subjects from Pre-K-College. These are the following subjects that we offer Academic Coaching using our Elite Edge Methodology (EEM):

• Math
• Science
• English
• History
• Spanish
• French

We offer one-on-one tutoring sessions that provide your child with the benefits of learning in a way that is customized to their needs.  Many parents prefer this kind of learning help because their children benefit more with a professional who can tailor their tutoring style to the child’s learning needs outside of the classroom.

Test Prep

Elite Private Tutors offers tutoring for standardized tests such as the SAT, PSAT, ACT, AP, SAT Subject Tests, SSAT, ISEE exam, ERB, HSPT, and OLSAT.  While many organizations offer packaged curriculum for standardized test preparation, Elite Private Tutors approach to standardized test preparation reflects our core values of personalized education.  The goal of our Elite team is to provide students with the tools and self-awareness they need to understand their strengths and points of growth as a way to approach any test with confidence.

We provide test prep assistance for all standardized tests as well as private school entrance exams.

College Consulting and Counseling Services

With our exclusive college application consulting program, we guarantee to eliminate the stress associated with the college application process. We will help both you and your child to complete the college application with confidence.

Within just a few weeks of working with our Elite Edge team, your child will be able to navigate and execute a stellar college application.

You will also have insight into:

– How to develop the perfect college list for a healthy balance between reach, safety, and on-target college choices.
– How to achieve that stand-out quality that sets your application apart from the rest.
– How to pick a major that won’t have you second-guessing your decision.

Our College Application Counseling includes:

Personalized Admissions Report
We will provide you with a comprehensive list of schools to ensure your child is on the right path.

Individualized Guidance
We offer the guidance to prepare every application with a unique angle that will make your child stand out to the admissions officers.

Resume and Crafting Essays
Knowing what to expect not only minimizes anxiety or fear of the unknown for soon-to-be high school students, it helps them to plan in advance. We’ll map out exactly how to handle the dreaded college essay and resume.

Mentorship – Every Step of The Way
The earlier a student determines their academic niche, the more focused they will be on succeeding in that subject. We will also help to carve out an academic edge in that area to be able to showcase on the applications and hold your child’s hand until they hit the submit button.

8th Grade Private Counseling

Middle, or junior high school, is the bridge between adolescence and young adulthood – and a critical time for learning in any student’s life. With our 8th grade private counseling, we will work one-on-one with your child to help them prepare for the next most important stage in their learning lives – high school. The transition from middle school to high school can often feel overwhelming. With our assistance, your child will be able to enter 9th grade with confidence and with a class schedule that works best for them.

Our 8th Grade Private Counseling with Neha Gupta includes:

Personalized Admissions Report
We will provide you with a full, easy-to-read evaluation of your child’s personal, academic, and extracurricular areas.

Individualized Guidance
We offer the guidance to prepare every 8th grader with customized course planning, best extracurricular choices for high school, and how to spend summer break.

Personalized Testing Schedule
Knowing what to expect not only minimizes anxiety or fear of the unknown for soon-to-be high school students, it helps them plan in advance. We’ll map out a year-by-year testing strategy for standardized exams.

Academic Niche
The earlier a student determines their academic niche, the more focused they will be on succeeding in that subject. We will also help to carve out an academic edge in that area to be able to showcase when it comes time to apply to colleges.

College Application Counseling – 11th grade

With our exclusive college application consulting program, we guarantee to eliminate the stress associated with the college application process. We will help both you and your child to complete the college application with confidence.

Within just a few weeks of working with the Elite Edge team, your child will be able  to navigate and execute a stellar college application. You will also have insight into:

– How to develop the perfect college list for a healthy balance between reach, safety, and on-target college choices.
– How to achieve that stand-out quality that sets your application apart from the rest.
– How to pick a major that won’t have you second-guessing your decision.

Our College Application Counseling with Neha Gupta includes:

Personalized Admissions Report
We will provide you with a comprehensive list of schools to ensure your child is on the right path.

Individualized Guidance
We offer the guidance to prepare every application with a unique angle that will make your child stand out to the admissions officers.

Resume and Crafting Essays
Knowing what to expect not only minimizes anxiety or fear of the unknown for soon-to-be high school students, it helps them plan in advance. We’ll map out exactly how to handle the dreaded college essay and resume.

Mentorship – Every Step of The Way
The earlier a student determines their academic niche, the more focused they will be on succeeding in that subject. We will also help to carve out an academic edge in that area to be able to showcase on the applications and hold your child’s hand until they hit the submit button.

College Essay Guidance – 11^th grade

The college essay is the best way to grab the attention of the college admissions boards and set yourself apart from other applicants.  The college essay process, from determining a topic to writing about it, to then putting together a tightly written essay that packs a punch, is the College Shortcuts specialty.

Working with College Shortcuts on the college essay will ensure that you learn:

• How to write the perfect college essay that helps to set you apart from other applicants.
• How to step outside the box and add voice and authenticity to your writing.
• How to navigate the college essay process with ease and confidence.

Waitlist/Deferral Guidance – 12^th grade

Received a response from your dream school that leaves you feeling neither here nor there? Being waitlisted or deferred can be a confusing experience, but College Shortcuts will help guide you the through next steps and how to handle your options. In this situation, it’s always best to have a back-up plan, and for that, we’ve got you covered.

Transfer Guidance – College

Thought you had it all figured out, only to find out you don’t exactly feel as dreamy in your dream school as you expected? Don’t worry, it happens to the best of us. In fact, according to a report from the Association for College Admissions Counseling, one out of three students end up transferring schools at one point in their undergraduate career.

Transferring from one college to another takes a good bit of strategy and planning, and with College Shortcuts, you’ll receive:

• A one-hour consult call with a College Shortcuts Professional

Together with a college transfer specialist, you will have the opportunity to discuss your thoughts and plan of action for your next college move.

• A customized transfer report

We will work together to analyze your current standing, assess your grades, and determine which schools would be a better fit for you to apply to.

• Essay Guidance

With new applications comes new essays, and we’ll help you get through the process all over again.

Tutoring – Pre-K to College

Worried about scoring high on standardized tests? Looking for a strategic plan of attack to boost your grades, understanding, and thinking skills for any particular high school subject? Our top-of-the-line tutors and reputation for helping students excel makes us the perfect fit for all of your tutoring needs.

The subjects we tutor are:

• Math (all levels)
• Science (all levels)
• English (all levels)
• History (all levels)
• Spanish (all levels)
• French (all levels)
• SAT
• ACT
• ISEE
• OLSAT
• SSAT
• WPPSI
• Lower School
• Middle School