My son worked with John last year for the 2018, HSPT, Tach, and scholarship exams. He was a semi finalist for Regis, and was offered scholarships to both Xavier and xaverian. John is an amazing tutor and prepares the kids for everything!! Thank you!!

Tara Muir
3/07/2019

John offers exceptional preparation for the TACHS exam. My son was in a small group with similar ability students. He felt well prepared and confident on the day of the exam. John explained the results of every practice exam at length to me when I asked. My son did an exceptional job on the TACHs exam. He even received scholarships to two of his three choices, thanks to John’s tutoring service.

Mrs. Cohen
2/26/2021
We are so lucky to have found Master of Chemistry. We used the MOC tutoring lessons for the TACHS exam and are very satisfied with their staff and services. MOC worked with us every step of the way and modified our son's tutoring whenever he needed more help. Our son is a different learner and needed more one-on-one in math. His math tutor, Ireen, was so patient and persistent with him and gave him excellent skill sets for the test. His tests results were very good (better than I anticipated!) and he was accepted into a fantastic high school.I would absolutely recommend Master of Chemistry tutoring to anyone serious about entrance exam testing. Best of luck to everyone!

Julie Sankey
2/26/2021

My son and I had a wonderful experience with Kate in preparing for the Regis interview. She provided meaningful counsel and perspective. As a parent, you may know that some things are simply best left to a professional. Kate is that professional. Her words of advice were heeded by my son and as a result he was more at ease and confident in his interview with Regis. I am happy to report he was invited to join the Regis community. Thank you Kate for your patience and generosity. Speaking with you was like talking to an old friend, a confidant. While you helped out son you also helped a very anxious mother. You are greatly appreciated and I recommend you without hesitation.

vanesa marks
2/09/2022
John is excellent and his hard work guiding my daughter thru TACHs and HSPT earned her several scholarships and high scores. John and his team are easy to work with and what he gives to his students will show in their scores. He prepares them and gives them confidence and gives detailed reports on his testing. He is excellent and worth it!

Nicole Digerolamo
1/22/2020

John’s tutoring was instrumental in getting my son a full scholarship offer to Farrell HS, and an offer to Staten Island Tech. His methods are helpful to my son and are the reason for my son’s success. He also tutors my daughter for SAT. I highly recommend his services.

Justin Chiu
3/21/2020
I was looking for a tutor specifically for the HSPT and came across John's website. It was the best decision I made. Not only did my son get into Regis High School, but he got other scholarships as well. He worked with the kids, kept us updated and answered any questions we had. My son gained confidence in his ability to tackle these tests and for that I am grateful. Looking forward to working with John again for my other children. Thank you so much!- Marie - Jan 2017

Marie Allen
2/02/2017

We were so luck to have John as a my son’s HSPT tutor. He is so knowledgeable and passionate about tutoring and very kind. He answers us right away. My son got accepted to the school where he wanted. Thank you John!

Olivia Lee
2/26/2021
John is an extraordinary tutor. He tutored both of my sons. We had tried other tutors but John stood out from the pack! My sons even liked him! Thry both did really well and I am very grateful to John! Could not recommend a better tutor! He tutored one for a high school entrance exam and one for college ACTs...

Jack Doyle
4/20/2018

John goes above and beyond for his students, the whole process from start to end was very seamless. He and staff are beyond knowledgeable and I couldn’t be happier with the results. I will definitely recommend his services, and will definitely use him again.

Annalisa Rossi
1/24/2022
Michael D'Ambrose was an excellent tutor for preparation for the high school testing. Michael worked with my son for 12 months on a weekly basis to prepare for the SHSAT, HSPT and SSAT. Michael was always prompt and often went over the hour time slot. Since the SHSAT covers math that 7th graders haven't learned yet, Michael was instrumental in getting Evan up to speed. As a PhD candidate in chemical engineering, Michael really understands the subject and had excellent success teaching algebra to him. We ended the process with 3 great high school options: Brooklyn Technical High School, Xavier High School Ignatius Scholars Program, and 2 NYC private, independent day schools. We are very pleased with the results and thank John and his team for all of their support, communication and guidance along the way.

Cynthia LaCaprucia Taylor
3/28/2017

John Zaborskis tutoring was very professional and highly informative. The level of tutoring my daughter received helped her truly excel on the TACHS exam and not only get into her High Schools but get into the Advanced Honors Program. My daughter worked with Sabrina who she loved and felt truly comfortable with. Can’t recommend them enough!

Jeanine Pepe
1/23/2022
John Zaborskis and his team did an excellent job preparing my daughter to take the TACHs exam. She looked forward to the lessons and she not only go into her top three schools, but she received a full scholarship to her #1 choice and entrance into the honors programs in #2 and #3. I highly recommend this program!

Jennifer Wilson
9/23/2022

John is an excellent tutor who really motivates his students, and keeps them focused on their own personal goals. He’s an excellent teacher. I would highly recommend him.

Dororhy Bligh
4/02/2020
I cannot recommend John and team enough for HSPT prep. My son received full scholarships to his three top High School picks and I appreciated the professionalism and class flexibility that the program provided. We will also be using them for SAT prep when the time comes!

B Liam
3/02/2022

Really thorough lessons, great tips, highly recommend! My son did really well on the Catholic HS test and received scholarships to two top schools! The interview prep really helped also. John and his team are helpful and responsive and I couldn't recommend them more!

Alison Coen
3/01/2022
Used John for Tachs tutor. Great tutor and great person.He has several great recommendations for tutors if he isn't available.

Darlene Esposito
2/13/2018

John was my tutor for both the TACHs Test and the SATs. I received half-to-full scholarships to every high school I applied to. After a successful highs school career I reunited with John to prepare for the SATs. The results were outstanding! I received the presidential scholarship to every private school I applied to ranging from $80-$100,000. I was accepted into, and chose to attend, the Macaulay Honors Program at College of Staten Island, CUNY on a full academic scholarship. I was tutored in group settings and can attest that John has a way with connecting to each student individually to ensure that everyone reaches their potential. For my family and I John was worth every penny as he’s saved us tens of thousands of dollars over the years. John Z tutoring is the real deal.

John Hoey
4/28/2020
My daughter got into every school she applied to with scholarships at each. Working with this team help her achieve 99 percentile in most categories and allowed her to enter there exams with confidence. The NYC private school process is cut throat and these lessons prepared her so well. Best decision we made. I particularly recommend the 1:1 sessions. Thank you JZ Team, the investment was well worth it and yielded results!

Ann Marie Gorczyca
1/21/2023

John was very thorough in breaking down each topic area and giving specific test taking tips. He was flexible in meeting times and group sizes. John offered many opportunities to take full practice exams and gave feedback and stats for each.

Kristin McMorrow
1/22/2020
This is excellent HSPT tutoring well worth the investment. Starting in the summer, we worked with Julian Rhine on John's team a couple of times a week via FaceTime/Skype. Through that and diligence completing more than 10 full practice tests, my son did well enough to get a full scholarship to Regis High School, as well as a full scholarship offer to St. Peter's Prep in JC, and scholarships to Seton Hall Prep and Oratory Prep. A total of more than $250k in scholarship money. THANK YOU for teaching him the skills needed to ace the test and to walk in with confidence. Julian was tremendous and John was a great resource to us as well. You'll be our first call in a few short years when it's time to start thinking about the SAT....Couldn't recommend more enthusiastically!

Michele Baer
2/16/2018

I would highly recommend John and his team as a TACHS tutor . My son did exceptional well and both the TACHS exam and the scholarship tests for the Catholic High admissions. I had recommended to some of my friends and family.

Maria Masi
2/26/2021
Engaged Master of Chemistry for the TACHS, HSPT and SHSAT exams. They are a helpful and reasonably priced tutoring agency. Highly recommend.

Andrea Pags
2/11/2023

John is a great tutor!!! He worked with my son on passing the SHSAT test and definitely prepared him for it. My son really enjoyed his hourly sessions with John each week. I can proudly say my son scored 596 on the test and made his first choice, SI Tech. Thank you John for all your hard work and experience throughout this process. I definitely recommend your tutoring services and look forward to working with you again for my daughter.

Tara Lombardo
3/07/2018
John's tutoring is exceptional and I would highly recommend him! My son scored very well on his TACHS test after receiving weekly tutoring from John. He was very well prepared for the test. Additionally, he actually enjoyed going to his weekly tutoring sessions because John made it enjoyable for them while teaching. Thank you John! Great job!

Amy Perrotta
2/25/2020

I cannot say enough good about John. He will challenge your child more than they likely have been been but he does it in a way his students will rise to that challenge. My child made honors on all three of her choices and received full scholarships to both Hill and Sea, thanks to John's preparation strategy.

Dave Clark
1/17/2020
I was looking for a tutor for my son and John came highly recommended. He also has excellent tutors that work for him as well. Tim Hadad and Avril Saavedra were wonderful. They were extremely knowledgeable of the material on the exams and of specific testing strategies to incorporate . For 12 months they prepared my son for SHSAT, TACHS, and Regents. My son received two full scholarships to Monsignor Farrell HS and St. Peter’s HS and passed the Algebra and Living Environment Regents with flying colors. I am looking forward to working with John and his staff with my younger son. Thank you very much!

Tara Sessa-Hynes
11/30/2017

My son took 1 class per week at Master of Chemistry for SHSAT/HSPT test prep. The class is online, with small group of kids, and was great pace, not too much, not too little. It was great as it efficiently covered both SHSAT and HSPT (Catholic scholarship exam) in one class. In addition to the great lessons, they offer many online practice tests for SHSAT, HSPT and TACHS (included in lesson fees) , which really helped him to get used to them and pace his study. For TACHS, we did not even taken the prep class but they offered 5 practice tests and assessments, which was super helpful to get used to its format without prepping for it. In the end, my son got in his top choice specialized high school and all catholic high schools he applied for, most with decent merit scholarship. His SHSAT score got improved about 50 points too thanks to their lessons and practice tests and detailed evaluation to let him know how to improve for the next test. So glad we were recommended to take their classes.

Taiko Mori
3/09/2023
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Soph M
9/18/2016

Highly recommend, high quality knowledgeable tutor. Good communication and very responsive to any questions during the process. My tutor well exceeded my expectations and gave us constructive feedback on his progress. My son got into the 2 schools he applied to.

Betty D
2/28/2023

John is an excellent tutor! He has thoroughly prepared my son for his high school entrance exams. John is an extremely intelligent individual but more importantly he is an effective teacher! I highly recommend John Z.!If my son needs a tutor in high school I will be calling on John and he will definitely be the one I have tutor my son for PSAT/SAT. – Liz , Breezy Point, NY on 10/15/14

John walks in the door and starts talking Chemistry. His teaching is dynamic and interactive. After struggling through an honors chem class for half of the year, I engaged John to tutor my son. The class was geared towards taking the SAT 2 Chem exam and my son had been scoring well below class average on many of the exams. Long story short, with John’s help he ended up scoring 770/800 on the Chem SAT 2. John was pleasant, optimistic, upbeat, and a pleasure to deal with and the proof is in the results. –Michael in TriBeCa, NY on 7/15/14

My son had some challenges with his Physics. John has been a tremendous help in tutoring my son with his Physics class. He scored very well in his final exam. With John’s help, Physics became one of my son’s favorite classes. Thank you very much, John!!
– Caroline in Brooklyn for her son at Stuyvesant High School in Spring 2013

Every problem that we do, he helps me figure out the solution on my own so I can do other problems and succeed on tests.
-Dmitry in Brooklyn at Hunter College for Biophysical Chemistry in Spring 2013

After my son started with John his grades went up and with grades confidence level went up. Additionally, after retaking the SAT after working with John on the Math section, my son went up 80 points. Great tutor. Thanks John!– Gary in Brooklyn 2013 for his son in Physics, AlgebraII/Trig, and Sat Math

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Tutoring Math, Chemistry, or Physics, I instill a deep level of understanding that will not only prepare the student for tests, but also be able to apply these concepts to real world problems and build upon this knowledge in future classes. I was a chemistry teacher at Xaverian High School. I earned my Masters in Chemical Engineering from Cooper Union and am a graduate of Regis High School. I have received such a great education, I feel that tutoring is one of the best ways to give back and propagate a strong foundation in math and science. I enjoy showing students how easy, fun, and useful understanding the phenomena of the universe can be from a math/science perspective. I familiarize the student with common problems and break them down into simpler ideas that walk the student to the correct solution at their own pace and without judgment. I customize lessons for the student and try to make them as fun as possible. Students who I have consistently tutored for the eighth grade high school entrance exams have earned over $17 Million in Scholarships since 2015 and $4 Million in 2023 alone.

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Below is a summary of the results of 86 students who John Zaborskis and associated tutors consistently helped prepare for the TACHS, HSPT, and/or similar high school admissions exam in individual and group lessons online. Elina, Jordan, Liam, Cassidy, Jasky, Adham, Jeffrey, Julian, Jon, Nicholas, Maream, and others helped students entering high school in September 2023 earn over $4,215,610 in...

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For our most recent results, see Results of High School Admissions Prep 2023 = $4 million in scholarships. 17 interviews to Regis High School. Our students have had over 59 interviews to Regis and $17 million in scholarships since 2015. Below is a summary of the results of 98 students who John Zaborskis and associated tutors consistently helped prepare for the TACHS, HSPT, and/or similar high...

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Below is a summary of the results of 80 students who John Zaborskis consistently tutored for the TACHS and/or HSPT in individual and group lessons online. Entering high school in September 2021, they earned over $2,507,000 in academic scholarships to high schools in Manhattan, Staten Island, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Long Island. This is over $9 million in scholarships for 8th grade...

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Below is a summary of the results of 52 students who John Zaborskis consistently tutored for the TACHS and/or HSPT in individual and group lessons. Entering high school in September 2020, they earned over $1,733,000 in academic scholarships to high schools in Manhattan, Staten Island, Brooklyn, and Queens. This is over $6 million in scholarships for eighth grade students from 2016-2020. Regis...

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Below is a summary of the results of 35 students who John Zaborskis consistently tutored and who took the TACHS and/or HSPT. They will enter high school in September 2019. Most prep was in group lessons but some was individual. They earned over $1,318,594 in academic scholarships to high schools in Manhattan, Staten Island, Brooklyn, and New Jersey. Regis High School, Manhattan - Regis High...

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