A quick reference to some of the most common questions asked by prospective clients.  We also welcome your further inquiries by phone or email.

What do I need to do to start my student in a tutoring program?
The initial contact is usually by phone or email.  If this leads to a serious interest in ’s services, president Brian Rom, will visit the family and the student for a frank discussion about the student’s background, goals and schedule.  If we believe we can meet the student’s requirements, Mr. Rom will recommend the Dream Team member best suited to achieve these goals.  If the family then decides that it wishes to retain , the assigned tutor will contact the student to set up the initial tutoring session. 

Does offer a guarantee?
Yes.  Payment is not required until the second session. So to guarantee your complete satisfaction, no payment is required if the remainder of the program is canceled within 24 hours of the first session. 

What are 's rates?
These are provided on the Rates page.

Does offer discounts?
Yes, a number of discounts are available.  The per-session cost decreases as the number of sessions increases.  See the Rates page for details. Summer students also receive priority reservations for 's academic-year programs.  In addition, offers  a 15% discount for each sibling working with the same tutor and in consecutive sessions.

How do 's rates compare to other private tutoring services in New York City?
Our rates are in line with other New York City premium private tutors.  These rates insure that we can continue to provide the exclusive service we have committed to: the highest quality teachers and the personalization, customization, flexibility, ongoing access and preparation we provide each student.   However, we also understand that not everyone can afford private tutoring.  For this reason, at least 10% of all tuition fees will be applied to DTT’s pro bono teaching program.

For how long should my student be tutored?
That depends on the individual student.  will work with you to create a suitable schedule after meeting with the student and the family.  The major factors determining the frequency and duration of summer tutoring are the student’s academic capabilities and ambitions, age and other plans for the summer.

What grade levels does work with?
specializes in students in grades 4 through 12. 

Why does not tutor for the SAT and ACT college-admission tests?
is primarily an educational organization.  While we acknowledge that admission tests are a necessary part of the college application process, we are less interested in attempting to teach college test-taking skills than in insuring that our students become as proficient as possible in the fundamentals of their academic subjects.  They are then free to select from the wide range of test preparation services available.

Does offer group tutoring?
Group classes are generally not recommended since students rarely have the same needs.  However, joint classes can be arranged, if, for example, two friends at similar levels wish to learn together. These lessons are charged at one and one-half times the regular individual rate. 

What is 's cancellation policy?
To avoid charge, cancellations and requests for changes must be made at least 72 hours prior to the respective class(es).

Does have a privacy policy?
The only circumstance in which could ever discuss a student’s academics outside of our organization would be with that student’s school.  We will always get the parents’ express permission before contacting a school to discuss a particular student.  will not share your personal information with any third parties, unless we first acquire the parents’ and student’s express permission before doing so.

Why should I choose ?
The Team
tutors are, quite simply, the best available.  Don’t believe us?  Try a session.  If you don’t agree, then the session is on us. That is our personal guarantee of excellence!

The Individualized, Personal Attention
Every student’s curriculum is entirely individualized.  We use a comprehensive diagnostic process to first evaluate and assess your academic needs and objectives and then create a program specifically designed to meet those objectives.

The Programs
For the summer we offer programs in Manhattan, the Hamptons and our innovative Sleep Away Camp program.  Students may “mix and match” sessions from all three programs.  In the fall, when we begin offering tutoring in Manhattan, summer students will be given admission and rate preference.