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Standardized Test Prep & Admissions

brought to you by Genesis Tutoring

We are Montreal’s in-person and online solution for standardized test prep (SSAT & SAT) and school admissions. We provide one-on-one application consulting, academic tutoring, and fully personalized study plans designed around each student’s goals.

Our services are tailored to meet your each family’s goals before admission deadlines.

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Admissions Consulting

$80-100 / hour, taxes already included

  • Application portal assistance or management
  • Interview coaching
  • Application essay coaching
  • Financial aid advising
Details about Admissions Consulting

SSAT Tutoring

$80-100 / hour, taxes already included

  • One on one intensive sessions
  • Long or short term score boosting plans
  • Customized lessons to target your weaknesses
Details about SSAT Tutoring

Live SSAT Practice Test

$300, taxes already included

  • Private 4.5 hour block at our office with Lauren
  • Pre-test consultation
  • Full-length live test
  • Post-test discussion of scores and study plan
Details about Live SSAT Practice Testing
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SAT Tutoring

$85-120/ hour, taxes already included

  • One on one intensive sessions
  • Practice tests & resources included
  • Realistic plans for maximizing your SAT score
  • Customized lessons to target your weaknesses
Details about SAT Tutoring

Duolingo & TOEFL Tutoring

$80-100 / hour, taxes already included

  • One on one intensive sessions to improve Duolingo or TOEFL scores
  • Long or short term score boosting plans
  • Customized lessons to target your weaknesses
Details about Duolingo & TOEFL Tutoring
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Where to take the SSAT in Montreal

There are three ways to take the SSAT in Montreal. If you’d like guidance along the way, feel free to reach out — I help families navigate the SSAT and school admissions process. 1. In-Person Paper Tests This is my preferred way for students to take the test — you go to a physical location, […]

Are SSAT Scores Expected at “Test-Optional” Schools?

Disclaimer: I have supported students through the admissions process since 2015, and the views below are based on that experience. I am not an official admissions officer. The Short Answer For test-optional schools, something is generally expected, but it doesn’t have to the SSAT. In addition to the SSAT, admissions officers will consider your grades, […]

The Difference Between the SSAT, SAT and PSAT

The SSAT — The Prep School Entrance Exam The SSAT is an admissions test for high school and middle school students. Prep schools use the SSAT as part of their admissions process. Students who take the SSAT can be any grade from grades 3 to 11, as long as they are applying to a high school or middle […]

How to Register for the SSAT and Avoid Extra Fees

Hi! I realize that signing up for the SSAT can be logistically confusing. A lot of optional payments are pre-selected for you, so it’s important to be aware of what you’re accepting, and actively uncheck what you don’t want to pay for. This guide will take you through every step of the process. If you’d […]

Submitting the Right Graded Essay for Prep Schools

Application portals like Gateway to Prep School and the SAO usually require students to submit a graded essay. The portals do not give students much guidance on what type of essay to submit. Here are some guidelines to follow. This advice is not official — it is based off the limited instructions from the SAO, […]

How to Improve Your SSAT Scores Without Retesting

If you are out of time or cannot re-take the SSAT, here are some ways to boost your SSAT score without retesting: Ultimately, the most straightforward way to improve your SSAT is to practice consistently or get tutored. There are also other meaningful ways to improve your application outside of the SSAT below. If you […]

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Justin is accepted at Exeter with a full scholarship! Also accepted in Deerfield, with 90% scholarship. Thanks to you for all your efforts and success in helping Justin achieve his goal.

Danièle S.

I have received my prep school decisions and I will be attending Williston Northampton! I have also been accepted to St. Marks and Holderness and waitlisted on Deerfield and St. Paul’s! Thank you for helping me. You’ve definitely played a huge role in this.

Emile S.

Matteo has accepted to go to Eaglebrook! He received offers from all three schools he applied to. Thank you very much for your guidance and support. We will be in contact for our other son.

Carmine D.

It is obvious that Lauren is passionate about what she does, and I think the kids can sense that. Our son actually looks forward to their SSAT sessions, he likes to share the logic puzzles with us.

Mark R.

SSAT Montreal helped me turn a 51st percentile into an 87th. I would never have achieved the results I obtained without Lauren’s help.

Thomas V.
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FAQ

One-on-one tutoring for standardized tests ranges from 85-120$/h CAD. We also offer bring a friend and group rates.

All our rates already include applicable taxes, or are tax exempt.

Learn about how we do tutoring for standardized tests here.

No, you may schedule as needed. However, you are welcome to schedule a recurring session so that your preferred time slot is guaranteed each week.

Sessions are held at the Genesis Tutoring centre in Pointe-Claire, or online. See our centre here.

House-calls for certain services are offered during the off-season (March - August). Availability is limited and subject to a travel fee.

We require 36 hours of notice for changes to your session.

You can view or pay your balance anytime through the portal.

We accept Visa/Mastercard, e-transfer and cash.

We send out invoices every Monday for the week the week that has passed.

Yes, we have bilingual tutors who can tutor courses that are in English or French. We also tutor English and French as subjects (elementary to university).

Click here for a breakdown of the test structure, scoring system and study expectations.

Take our services quiz here to see which services best suits your situation.
The SSAT is an admissions test for high school students. It stands for Secondary School Admissions Test. It is part of your application to prep school. The SAT is an admissions test for university students. It stands for Standard Admissions Test. It is part of your university application and is normally taken in grade 12, when you are applying to university. The PSAT is a test that prepares students for the SAT, like a "pre-SAT", or a "practice SAT". Prep schools give the PSAT to students in grade 10 and 11 to prepare them for the SAT. It stands for Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test. Generally, you would not hand in your PSAT to universities — its main purpose is to serve as an introduction to the SAT. There are also opportunities to win scholarships/awards early on if your PSAT scores are in the top scores of your region. Learn more about the differences between the tests here.
Yes, we do in person sessions at our office at 620 St. Jean, in Pointe Claire. We also tutor online.
We operate by appointment only. Each tutor has their own availability and schedule, and many can accommodate after-school hours and weekends. To check this week’s availability, please call or text 438-800-7069. If you’d like to visit the centre, we’re happy to offer tours and meetings by appointment only (call or text 438-800-7069). If you arrive without an appointment, we may be occupied with other students and unable to accommodate drop-ins. Check out images of the centre here.
If you are currently attending a French school, many prep schools will require that you also take an English proficiency test like the TOEFL or Duolingo. This applies to any student whose school operates in another language.  Minimum score requirements for competitive schools are generally 100 (TOEFL) / 125 (Duolingo). To understand how the tests are structured, how close you are to the minimum required score, or how to prepare, please contact us or learn more about Duolingo / TOEFL tutoring here.
You can book a session by getting in contact with us.
  • Call or text the scheduling phone at (438) 800 7069
  • Email info@genesistutoring.ca
  • If you’d prefer that we call you, fill out the new student form
You can book a session by getting in contact with us.
  • Call or text the scheduling phone at (438) 800 7069
  • Email info@genesistutoring.ca
  • If you’d prefer that we call you, fill out the new student form
No, you cannot use a calculator or dictionary. On the math section students have to do their calculations by hand. For the English sections there is no spellcheck or dictionary. If you have a learning disability, you may be eligible for a calculator or other accommodations. Learn about how to register for disability accommodations here, or contact us.

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