How it works
Discover new ways to elevate your test taking abilities
I believe that every student is unique – that is why I tailor an approach to meet each student’s individual needs.
Personalized Study Plans
I start by assessing your current strengths and areas for improvement. Based on this assessment, I create a customized study plan that aligns with your goals and learning style.
Test-Taking Strategies
Mastering any standardized test isn’t just about knowing the material; it’s also about understanding the structure and algorithm of the test itself. I teach proven strategies for time management, question prioritization, and process of elimination tips and tricks.
Skills Development
My tutoring sessions emphasize building core skills in reading, writing, and math with the help of practice questions, drills, and full practice tests exercises to help reinforce these essential skills and diagnose remaining skill deficiencies.
Practice Tests
Regular practice exams simulate the actual test environment, helping you build confidence and reduce test-day anxiety. I provide detailed feedback and targeted instruction based on your performance.
The results speak for themselves
Here’s what former clients and students have said about Mr. Hammer:
We’ve had wonderful results with Chris. He gave our son and our daughter the tools they needed to handle the SAT on their own. He was very helpful with managing my son’s test anxiety. I strongly recommend Chris Hammer as a test tutor.
CHRIS CASSINO, Parent
Mr. Hammer is a fantastic teacher! His strategies were extremely effective and his methodology was very conducive. I really enjoyed learning under him and he helped improve my score greatly!
ANNIKA RAJ, High School Junior/NJ Governor Scholar
Christopher Hammer is a dedicated, personable, and creative tutor who made learning LSAT strategy enjoyable. From my first trial test to my final one, I witnessed a significant increase in my score that had a definite impact on my law school application. I attribute much of my LSAT success to Mr. Hammer, and I recommend him without hesitation to any person considering a tutor for the LSAT or any other test, for that matter.
DAVID C. DZIENGOWSKI, Partner at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Online and In-person sessions
Get Started
Prior Test Analysis (Initial Consultation) – $49
Understand where you stand: During our Initial Consultation, we will jointly review your prior test score(s) to determine our best course of action for future tests and we will review which areas need additional skill building to obtain the desired score.
Duration
30 Minutes
Availability
Online
Standardized Testing
5 Session Package – $895
Single Session – $195
For students taking either the PSAT, SAT, ACT, GMAT, GRE, or LSAT
My standardized testing sessions focus on test taking strategies and overview for each specific section of the test, scoring and pacing guidelines including discussion of scoring algorithm, process of elimination tips and tricks, and guided practice.
Duration
1 Hour per Session
Availability
Online (throughout the United States and Canada)
In-Person (within NJ and the Greater Philadelphia Metro)
Academic Tutoring
5 Session Package – $295
Single Session – $75
Academic Tutoring is focused on re-developing academic skills in select subjects for elementary and high school students. Each session is custom tailored to a student’s academic needs in collaboration with a classroom teacher and parent who is engaged throughout the process.
Duration
1 Hour
Availability
Online (throughout the United States and Canada)
In-Person (within NJ and the Greater Philadelphia Metro)
Common App & Essay Prep – $95/hour
Common App Confidence. The College App and Essay Prep is focused on completing your college admissions profile by using either Common App or other college admissions platforms. I will work with you to brainstorm your application themes, gather stories and activities to write about, review your resume, and develop both your college admission profile and supplemental essays.
Duration
1 Hour – One-on-One
Offline Editing
Availability
Online
CMH Tutoring and Consulting 