Test Preparation

Are you in the process of applying for studies abroad and need tutoring for the SAT, ACT, GRE or TOEFL tests? Do you have no time/discipline/incentive to go through that thick practice book or online course on your own? UStudy can help you!
UStudy offers private tutoring through our American tutors.

The purpose of our tutoring sessions are:

Gain familiarity with the design of the tests
Apply simple strategies and handy tricks
Practice these strategies
Tips for writing a ‘persuasive’ essay
Anything else you would like to focus on

Not sure if you really need the extra help? Complete our mock exam to find out!

Sara Ashley Burnham
Test Preparation Tutor

Sara has lived in Europe for 20 years, including 16 years in the Netherlands. She earned her Bachelor and Master degrees in International Relations at Webster University. Prior to that she studied at the International School in Luxembourg, where she also worked as a teacher’s assistant for French. Sara Ashley is an experienced teacher for all subject matters that are relevant for American admissions tests. Apart from English she is also fluent in French, and speaks some German and Dutch. Sara Ashley is available for SAT/ACT/TOEFL workshops and private lessons through Skype.

Stefania Lessen
Test Preparation Tutor

Stefania was born and raised in New York City where she attended school and started her bachelor degree at Hofstra University. She graduated from Webster University in Leiden in 2016 with a BA in International Relations with a Certificate in Human Rights. She wrote a thesis about the Brazilian Economy for law school applications. She hopes to to study law at Leiden University and eventually practice International Business law. Stefania has experience teaching a variety of subjects from English to mathematics. She loves tap-dancing and traveling, and apart from English she is also fluent in Spanish and Italian. She has lived in the Netherlands for several years. Stefania is available for SAT/ACT/TOEFL workshops and private lessons.

Lucas Franchi
Test Preparation Tutor

Lucas is an American teacher who has lived in the Netherlands for two years, and has more than eight years of teaching experience. He worked as a SAT prep tutor for the Princeton Review. Lucas has had teaching experience in the Netherlands, China and Korea, and is now one of UStudy’s workshop facilitators. Lucas has a Bachelor of Arts in History from Pennsylvania State University, and a Master of Arts in International Relations from Webster University Leiden. During his studies he taught English (writing, comprehension, ESL, TOEFL etc.) as well as Science, Maths, Economics, International Relations, History, Political Science and SAT/ACT/GRE Prep.

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Note:

The SAT is held only 6 times each year in the Netherlands and Belgium. For dates and registration, please go directly through the Collegeboard and ACT websites. (Remember to register EARLY ). Registrations close ONE MONTH before each test date. Test locations include Wassenaar, Amstelveen, Rotterdam and Brunssum.

There are 40 TOEFL test dates each year in the Netherlands, with locations in Arnhem and Velp. Register directly via ETS.

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I declare that I will transfer the total registration fee within 5 days, but no later than the day before the workshop date, to the account number below stating the date of the workshop and the student's name. My registration will only be confirmed after receipt of the total registration fee by UStudy. UStudy ABNAMRO Bank in the Netherlands IBAN: NL32ABNA0567380726 BIC / SWIFT code: ABNANL2A If the student cancels or does not appear, for whatever reason, the full registration fee for the above-mentioned workshop will remain due. Payments will not be refunded. UStudy reserves the right to cancel the workshop if the number of registrations is too low or if the teachers are unable to attend. In that case, the paid amount is immediately refunded by UStudy.