I offer a comprehensive multi-year, long-term math and science high school plan that will cover all your student’s needs from 7th grade to Senior year in high school. If you are interested, I will continually expand upon what they are learning and stress ideas that they will need in other courses. I will be proactive rather than remedial and make sure they are on top of everything. Some parents have said that I am 100% dedicated and will do whatever it takes to make sure the student succeeds over time.
General Academic Plan from 7th Grade to College
Students typically start for SHSAT prep or TACHS prep in 7th grade and continue long-term.
I build their math and critical thinking foundation so that they swim through the Living Environment (Biology) and Algebra Regents in either 8th grade or as 1st year freshman in high school.
They will react well to Chemistry and see all the angles when they get to Geometry by sophomore year. This includes the Regents, AP, and/or SAT II in all subjects.
You will be shocked by how much they understand about Physics, Trigonometry, Calculus, and the SAT in junior year and beyond. Junior year is typically the most difficult and most important year for college admissions and being well prepared before that can make all the difference.
If I’m unable to help at something, I’ll recommend someone who can. There are specialists available in English, history, language, and other subjects to help students who I tutor as they know they are good students.
The progression for many students is not the same as below; we will adjust to your needs. Below is just a sample progression which applies for most. If your student is with us for many years, you can expect to learn a lot from these excellent tutors during these time frames:
Long-Term Math and Science Plan for Every Grade
Grade 6 or Grade 7: Start with High School Admission Prep with John Zaborskis – Schedule a Practice Test or find out more at High School Admissions Home
Grade 8 and 9: Algebra 1 Regents – Julian Rhine, David Basha Book Me
Grade 8 and 9: Living Environments Regents – Biology teacher at Stuyvesant or Xaverian; Mike Book Me
Grade 8 and 9: Earth Science Regents – This same teacher also studied geology in college. They rock. Book Me
Grade 10: Chemistry – John Zaborskis, Stacy Goldstein Book Me
Grade 10: Geometry – many great tutors
Grade 11: Physics – John Zaborskis, David Basha Book Me
Grade 11: Algebra 2/Trigonometry – Julian Rhine, David Basha Book Me
Grade 11: SAT – John Zaborskis, Elina Mishuris Book Me
Grade 12 and college: Calculus – John Zaborskis, Julian Rhine Book Me ; You’re specializing in some complex material at this point. Get help from long term tutors and recent graduates who know what you are going through. You may get to have some of the same tutors and teachers you had in previous years depending on what you are studying. We’ve still got your back after high school.
We offer discounts and creative payment options for this if you choose a multiyear, long-term plan.
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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
John is lit
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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!!
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
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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
Great tutor, got me a full scholarship to Sea and Farrell, and got me entrance into SI Tech
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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
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
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John is an excellent tutor. My son got into all of his High School choices and received scholarship offers. John’s classes made the material accessible and he kept up my son’s motivation. Thank you John for the great work
moira nascimento
4/21/2020
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...
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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
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