ISEE Tutoring with Manhattan Review

ISEE Tutoring – The Fully Customizable Prep Option

Families seeking a personalized approach to their child's ISEE preparation should look to Manhattan Review for the best private tutoring options available. Manhattan Review's ISEE private tutoring can be used either by itself or in combination with our comprehensive ISEE group courses. Families are given a choice of tutors to see who fits their child's individual needs and learning style. A complementary discussion with the tutor can be arranged to ensure each student is matched with their ideal instructor. Our tutors work closely with students to set realistic, yet ambitious, learning goals. They then develop a personalized strategy to help students reach their goals, which is based on figuring out where each student's strengths and weaknesses lie. With both key test-taking techniques and fundamental building blocks being covered throughout the tutoring program, parents can be confident their child is prepared to achieve the impressively high scores required to enroll in even the most competitive private school programs. 

Our knowledgeable and experienced ISEE tutors work closely with their students (and students' parents or caregivers) to create and carry out individualized lesson plans based specifically on the student's learning style, instructional needs, and prep goals. Tutoring sessions can be held in-person or online depending on family preference and student availability. If a student opts for in-person sessions, they are able to meet with their tutor at any mutually convenient location allowing for a comfortable commute for both parties. Students who choose online tutoring have the advantage of participating in their sessions from the comfort of their own home or any location with a stable internet connection, and their families also have the benefit of no commute, which also means no potential study time being lost due to driving. You decide what works best for your child. At Manhattan Review, you are in charge of your child's test prep schedule, and we look forward to supporting you however we can. By combining your knowledge of your child with our knowledge of how to master the ISEE, your child will be prepared to obtain their highest test score possible, opening important academic doors.

Tutoring with or without a group course – it's your choice!

While a group ISEE prep course can help students structure their learning and study time by covering a new topic each week, supplementing this course with private tutoring sessions can lead to the most effective test preparation. The flexible scheduling and personalized lesson planning offered by our private tutoring packages can significantly help your child improve in any weak areas, ultimately leading to a higher score and less test-related anxiety on the day of their exam.

No matter where your child is with regards to their ISEE preparation, Manhattan Review has a tutoring package that will suit their needs perfectly. Our instructors devote the initial session with a student to understanding individual learning-related strengths and weaknesses, which they then use to create a customized lesson plan based upon the student's needs and goals, as well as parent expectations. The lesson plan is flexible and continually updated based on how the student is responding to the prep content and material. 

Manhattan Review's ISEE private tutoring option is quickly becoming the preferred method of preparation for the majority of students, due to the commitment our tutors demonstrate to each and every learner. We recommend that families enroll their child in a tutoring package as early as possible, as this secures your child's spot in their desired tutor's schedule and allows the tutor to begin the process of creating a personalized curriculum just for them.

Here are some of the highlights of working with Manhattan Review ISEE Tutors:

Highly Selective Pool of ISEE Instructors

Manhattan Review is best-known for its very selective hiring process of instructors and tutors. We not only expect great test scores from our instructors…we also expect them to possess a passion for helping their students improve and progress and obtain their own high test score. Working with a tutor who has both experience teaching standardized tests and who obtained their own superior standardized test score gives your child the best chance of preparing for the ISEE in the most effective way possible.

The proven Manhattan Review Process makes the difference

Once a parent or caregiver has expressed interest in our services, a two-stage process follows. First, the parent or caregiver speaks with an academic advisor. Depending on the age of your child, they may also participate in this part of this process, or they may prefer for you to set up their first tutoring session for them. When you speak with the academic advisor, you will be asked to provide some background information on your child's specific situation, including their test-taking timeline and study goals. Our academic advisors are trained to identify the ideal course or program for each individual student, so they will happily answer all your questions and assist you in choosing just the right course or tutoring program for your child. 

After this, an introductory session is set up so your child has the opportunity to get to know their potential tutor. Most of the time, this is a perfect match, thanks to the experience our academic advisors have at matching tutors and students. If, however, your child feels the need to speak to an alternative tutor, this can also be arranged. We work hard to make sure that each and every student is satisfied with the teaching style and background of their future tutor.

It is important to note that these introductory sessions are completely free of charge! We offer our introductory sessions at no charge because we believe it is Manhattan Review's duty to demonstrate the value we can create for you before asking you to pay for anything.

ISEE Tutoring Sessions: Flexibility and Customization

Our private tutoring programs are designed to be customized to the needs of each individual student. With our tutors having exceptional experience assessing student needs and creating personalized lesson plans, you can be confident that your child is enrolling in a program that places them and their improvement as the highest priorities. 

Tutors at Manhattan Review use a combination of diagnostic tests, practice questions, and in-depth discussions to learn about their student's academic background and test-related goals. Equipped with this important information, tutors can then design a curriculum that is comprehensive while making the most of the available time leading up to your child's exam. This customized lesson plan also determines the sequence of content that will be covered during the tutoring sessions, which varies depending on the needs and goals of each individual student.

The flexible scheduling that comes with private tutoring is perfect for students who have limited free time in their schedules. Working with a tutor helps children be accountable and provides additional motivation to complete agreed-upon assignments, which is crucial to the preparation process. At Manhattan Review, we continue to evaluate and update our curriculum, as well as the teaching methods and preparation process used for our private tutoring students. Our commitment to our students is what keeps us at the forefront of the test preparation industry, a position we have proudly held since our founding in 1999.

ISEE Tutors are available in-person and online

Manhattan Review offers different types of tutoring options, including in-person in many cities, as well as online around the world. While most students used to prefer in-person sessions, over the years there has been a growing trend towards online learning options. This is likely due to a few reasons. 

For starters, current learning technology makes an online learning experience nearly indistinguishable from an in-person instructional session. The online platform used for tutoring and group courses has a whiteboard, which both the student and their instructor can write on. The video aspect of online learning allows students and their tutor to see each other in real time. This creates a very personal experience, quite similar to the one a student would enjoy while completing in-person tutoring sessions. But there is one other reason why online tutoring continues to become more and more popular. 

With in-person tutoring, students are naturally limited to working with the tutors who are located in their area, which will vary depending on the demand for tutoring where they live. With Manhattan Review's online preparation options, students have access to a nearly infinite number of highly experienced tutors who could be located anywhere in the world, giving them the chance to work with a passionate educator who perfectly fits their personality, study needs, and learning style. At Manhattan Review, we maintain a pool of highly qualified tutors who are ready and willing to help students all around the world prepare for the ISEE. 

Of course, even with the growing trend towards online learning, we understand that virtual learning is not for everyone. Whatever your child's preferred method of preparing for the ISEE, Manhattan Review has them covered, and we will happily match your child with just the right online or in-person tutor for all their learning needs.

What Makes Manhattan Review Unsurpassed: Our Instructors

Manhattan Review is a boutique test prep company, which means we have the ability to dedicate more resources to our hiring process than most test prep firms. Because of this, we are able to execute a true 360-degree evaluation of potential tutors, ultimately hiring only those with both superb test-taking and teaching skills. 

We have learned a great deal from our extensive experience in the test prep industry. Specifically, we understand that taking an exam and teaching others how to take it are two separate skills. While we expect high test scores from our potential instructors, high scores alone are no guarantee of being hired. We expect our tutors to be capable of conveying the necessary information to help students achieve their own impressive score. Our instructors are skilled at tailoring the information they teach to each student's learning style, and the quality of these gifted educators is simply another reason Manhattan Review stands out from other test prep companies. 

To truly understand what makes Manhattan Review so unique, it helps to consider the origins of the firm. Manhattan Review was conceived and started at an Ivy League business school, specifically, Columbia University Business School in New York City. Manhattan Review's Founder was not only pedagogically trained but went on to become a leading academic, eventually accepting a position as a professor at a prestigious business school in Europe. The experience the founder gained by being an active member of collegiate hiring committees, as well as evaluating the teaching potential of countless applicants, cannot be overstated or acquired through other contexts. That is why Manhattan Review's preparation options are widely considered the best choice for serious ISEE students.

Given the highly selective hiring process conducted by Manhattan Review, our instructors are more than capable of teaching all aspects of effective test preparation. This includes administering diagnostic tests, outlining the most useful lessons, and guiding students through applicable test content while offering encouragement and ensuring students are mastering even the most complicated material. We strive to make sure each student receives the attention and expertise they deserve when preparing for such an important exam as the ISEE because your child's academic future deserves nothing less than our very best.