Our Specialties
G&T Programs
Our tutors develop individualized instruction for your child to prepare for New York City’s Gifted & Talented entrance exams.
School Curricula
Our subject tutors specialize in boosting academic performance, acing Regents exams, and supplementing school curricula.
College Admissions
Our test prep coaches specialize in acing the SAT, and our application consultants work with students at each step of their application process.
Graduate Admissions
We offer personalized GRE, GMAT, LSAT, and MCAT test prep, as well as specialized consulting for medical school applications.
Our Story
Shay Garrison
Founder, Head Instructor
Shay comes from a family of professors, teachers, and educational consultants. She grew up surrounded by discussions and debates regarding education philosophy and the most innovative and effective teaching methods.
Shay pursued a background in both the liberal arts and the natural sciences, graduating with a degree in Molecular Genetics from the University of Rochester. In 2009, after earning admission to medical school, she decided to devote herself to building her vision for education instead: Altiora.
Shay is committed to staying active in all of Altiora’s operations, and she personally takes on students each year. Above all, she wants to make sure that Altiora retains the personal touch that has been the cornerstone of its success, and she is always available to address any questions and special requests.
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Altiora has the tools to give your student every advantage in today's competitive landscape.
Our results speak volumes- all of Altiora's test prep clients have recommended us to their friends.