City Smarts is a New York City-based tutoring and educational consulting company founded in 2007, dedicated to providing individualized academic support and test preparation to students from elementary through high school. Their mission centers on nurturing student confidence and academic growth by focusing on a holistic, relationship-driven approach that values both educational achievement and student well-being.

With a highly selective team of experienced tutors—each rigorously vetted and bringing unique teaching styles—City Smarts creates one-on-one pairings tailored to each student’s learning needs and goals. They offer a wide range of services, including K-12 academic tutoring, standardized test preparation for exams such as the SHSAT, ISEE, ACT, and SAT, as well as admissions guidance that has supported students in gaining acceptance to top public and private schools and leading universities, including Harvard, Yale, and Columbia.

City Smarts stands out for its old-school commitment to quality education, avoiding generic, app-based learning in favor of personal connections, socratic instruction, and deeply customized educational plans. Their credentials are reflected in standout results: since 2012, 96% of college admissions clients have gained acceptance to one of their top three school choices. City Smarts continues to welcome students and families seeking trusted, thoughtful tutoring support in New York City and beyond.