1-on-1 SAT tutoring · Kansas City & online

SAT Tutoring and Prep in Kansas City

One-on-one SAT tutoring from a test-prep expert with a long history of teaching the SAT, ACT, LSAT, GMAT and GRE to students in Overland Park, Leawood, and the greater Kansas City metro. Now in person on the Plaza, Kansas City, or online from anywhere in the world.

How SAT tutoring works

  1. 01

    Start with a diagnostic.

    Though not strictly necessary, I like to have students take a full SAT practice test (or at least the section or sections that we’re targeting). This allows me to see exactly which questions we’re missing and allows for full productivity from the first minute.

  2. 02

    Get a plan built around the gaps.

    I map out what to work on, in what order, based on your student's target score, test date and the colleges or scholarships they're aiming for.

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    Weekly/biweekly one-on-one sessions.

    Though it’s extremely flexible and tailor-made, we usually do 90-minute sessions focused on the questions your student actually misses, with targeted homework assignments between sessions. Progress is tracked from session to session.

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    Practice tests to track progress.

    A full practice test halfway through prep and one right before test day.

In person in Kansas City, or online

I meet students in person from all across the metro area, including Overland Park, Leawood, Olathe, Prairie Village, and Kansas City, MO. In-person tutoring is done here at my building on the Plaza (44 Washington, 551 W. 44th St.). We have conference rooms and workspaces where I meet with students regularly. I have students from a range of high schools in the area, including Pembroke, Shawnee Mission East, Rockhurst, St. Teresa’s, Barstow, many Blue Valley schools, and many others across the metro.

Online sessions run the same way, over Zoom with a shared whiteboard, so students anywhere in Kansas, Missouri or beyond get the same plan and the same practice tests.

Pricing

No long-term contracts needed. Pay per session with no commitments, or save with an 8-session package.

One-on-one session 90 minutes · $140 per hour
$210
8-session package Eight 90-minute sessions · $187.50 per session
$1,500
Consultation
Free
Materials
Included

An excellent deal at $140 per hour. Similar services are:

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The SAT is now digital. Here’s how it works.

The SAT is now a digital-only adaptive test with two Reading and Writing modules and two Math modules. Your performance on module 1 of each determines the difficulty of module 2. Reading and Writing is now a combined test, meaning no isolated English and Reading sections.

Learn how the digital SAT works →

Why your SAT score matters in Kansas and Missouri

  • Missouri's Bright Flight scholarship: an SAT of about 1420 or higher (equivalent to a 32 ACT) qualifies for the top award, and about 1360–1410 for the second tier. The state hasn't published SAT cutoffs for 2026 graduates yet. There's no application; the state pulls scores directly.
  • Mizzou scholarships:
    • Perfect Score Scholarship: free tuition plus approximately $20k in stipends and expenses, for an SAT of 1570–1600.
    • Mizzou Scholars Award: $11,000 per year (up to 4 years), typically requires high academic metrics like an SAT score of 1460–1600.
    • Chancellor’s Award: $7,200 per year, 1360+ SAT.
    • Curators Scholars Award: 1230+ SAT.
    Plus many more offers for both in-state and out-of-state applicants. See Mizzou’s freshman scholarships.
  • KU: test-optional, but an SAT of 1060 or higher guarantees admission for students below a 3.25 GPA, and the School of Business uses a test-score-plus-GPA index for direct admission.

Next SAT:

Registration is open through . After that, the next date is (register by ).

All 2026–27 SAT dates →

See how I teach before you book

Every Math question on SAT Practice Test 8 has its own video explanation. Watch a few to see whether my approach clicks for your student.

Watch the SAT question explanations →

Frequently asked questions

How much does SAT tutoring cost?

One-on-one sessions are $210 for 90 minutes ($140 per hour), or $1,500 for a package of eight 90-minute sessions. A consultation is free, and all materials are provided.

How many sessions will my student need?

It depends on the starting score, the target and the time until test day. Most of my students meet weekly or twice a week for 8–12 weeks; the diagnostic test tells us what's realistic before you commit.

When should my student start?

Ideally two to three months before a test date. Many juniors take a national SAT in the fall or winter so a spring test can be a second try.

How long is the digital SAT?

About two hours and 15 minutes: 64 minutes of Reading and Writing, a 10-minute break, then 70 minutes of Math. It’s taken on a laptop or tablet in the Bluebook app, and a calculator is allowed for all of Math.

SAT or ACT?

Colleges accept either. Most students in Kansas and Missouri take the ACT, but the SAT suits many students better. If you're unsure, a practice test of each shows which format suits your student — I tutor both.

Do you tutor online?

Yes. Online sessions follow the same plan, with a shared whiteboard and the same practice tests.

Ready to start?

Book a free consultation. We'll talk through your student's goals, test date and starting point, and you'll leave with a recommended plan whether or not you book sessions.

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