High School Social Sciences
The social sciences encompass a wide array of skills, from supply-side economics to emotional health to social change. Our team can help students find their footing in this diverse area of academics.
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Tutor spotlight
We are a cooperative of thinkers –physicists, historians, computer scientists, economists, literary critics, lawyers, linguists, biologists, poets, mathematicians, and so many more - who provide exceptional one-on-one tutoring and academic support to our students.
Meet everyone
Casey L.
Casey received her PhD in Neuroscience from the Icahn Scholl of Medicine at Mount Sinai, and her BS in Biology from William & Mary. She is currently a postdoctoral researcher at Columbia University.
Troy
Troy graduated cum laude from Yale, where they received their BA in Ethics, Politics, and Economics. Afterwards, Troy taught middle school math and science in Mississippi as a Teach For America (TFA) Corp Member and led professional development for TFA science teachers in the region.
Gus
Gus is a doctoral intern at the UCLA Counseling Center. He is currently conducting psychological research using experimental and survey methods and serves as the doctoral student leader of the Internet, Disclosure & Psychotherapy Lab. After earning his PhD in Clinical Psychology at Columbia University, Gus will next complete his postdoc at Columbia Health.
Sheela
Sheela earned her BFA in Vocal Performance and BS in Psychology from Carnegie Mellon University. She earned a Postgraduate Diploma in Vocal Performance from the Royal College of Music and an MSc in Cognitive & Decision Sciences from University College London. She also holds a JD from Yale Law School.
Helen G.
Helen graduated magna cum laude from Brandeis University with a dual degree in International/Global Studies and French/Francophone Studies, as well as a minor in East Asian Studies. After working in Shanghai, China for 5 years, she returned to Massachusetts to pursue her Masters of Education in Human Development and Education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education.
Erin M.
Erin received her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Elon University and completed her PhD in Neuroscience at the University of Virginia in 2020. While at UVA, she also received specialized pedagogy training.
Darja
Darja earned her MD/PhD from Harvard/MIT, graduating cum laude. She was a resident in general psychiatry at Yale and is presently a child and adolescent psychiatry fellow at LIJ/NUMC in New York.
Yurigrace
Yuri-Grace is presently a Clinical Science PhD Candidate & NSF GRFP fellow at Harvard University. Originally from Peachtree City, GA, she graduated from Harvard College in 2021 with a BA in Psychology (highest honors) and a secondary in Classics.
Jack S.
Jack graduated from Harvard College with a degree in Government. He completed coursework for an MPhil in Political and Economic Sociology at the University of Cambridge, which he attended as the Lionel de Jersey Harvard Scholar. Jack is also a graduate of the Marine Corps Officer Candidates School.
Ilana
Ilana graduated summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Middlebury College with a Bachelor’s in Psychology. Currently, she is a fifth-year PhD candidate in Clinical Psychology at Teachers College, Columbia University, where she is actively involved in research and clinical work.
Nathan L.
Nathan graduated from Iona University with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and minors in Neuroscience and Drug & Alcohol Abuse Studies. He is currently a PhD student in clinical psychology at Teachers College, Columbia University.
Emma La.
Emma is a PhD Candidate in Psychology at Harvard University. She holds an MA in Psychology form Harvard and a BSc in Biology from the University of St Andrews.
Olivia T.
Olivia discovered her passion for education during college while working with preschool students through the early literacy program. She subsequently earned her BA with Honors in Psychology from Pitzer College and her MS in Learning Design and Technology from Stanford University.
Maddy
Maddy graduated from NYU in 2023, where she majored in Psychology and double minored in Law & Society and Politics. She is currently a JD Candidate at Harvard Law School.
What I love about…
Psychology
One tutor, Olivia, tells her story about why she is pursuing a career in psychology.
Plans
We’ve created structured, yet flexible pricing plans that offer everything your child needs to succeed in their classes.
Hourly Rate
1 HourAll of our tutoring is priced on an hourly basis, and most academic tutoring sessions are 90 minutes. If you're not sure how much tutoring your child will need, you can enroll in our "pay as you go" option.
$155
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First Time Package
4.5 HoursWe require a first-time minimum commitment of three 90 minute sessions due to the significant amount of preparation that tutors do in advance of the first few sessions. This initial package is a good way for your child to get their feet wet, evaluate the amount of tutoring they'll ultimately need, and see if they feel comfortable with their tutor.
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$2,475.00
Ten Sessions
15 Hours 5% OFFAn opportunity to deepen your child's understanding and comfort with their classes, with more flexibility to cover content, essential skills, and exam preparation.
$2,208.75 You save $116.25
$2,778.75 You save $146.25
$4,203.75 You save $221.25
$5,628.75 You save $296.25
$7,837.5 You save $412.5
Twenty Sessions
30 Hours 10% OFFA comprehensive approach to tackling a social science class, providing ample time and space for your child to absorb material, master the ropes of the subject, and get comfortable with assignments and exams.
$4,185 You save $465
$5,265 You save $585
$7,965 You save $885
$10,665 You save $1,185
$14,850 You save $1,650
Package pricing for the Leader tier available upon request.
Tutor Tiers
We have four tiers of tutor, with different hourly rates, which correlate to the tutor’s experience. We evaluate tutors for promotion to higher tiers based on hours worked, student outcomes, qualitative feedback, and volume of client referrals.
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Standard
0-150 hours
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Senior
150-200 hours
$195/hour -
Guru
250-300 hours
$295/hour -
Master
350+- hours
$395/hour -
Leader
Price upon request