Free Evaluation · 30 minutes · No cost, no pressure
Pick a time below and book your 30-minute one-on-one evaluation with a SOMATH teacher. You'll leave with a written summary of your child's strengths, gaps, and the right track — whether you enroll with us or not.
In-person at 226 W 79th Street or online via Zoom. You'll get an instant confirmation and a calendar invite.
The most common questions parents ask us. Call (646) 668-6151 or book a free evaluation for anything not covered here.
Yes. The 30-minute in-person evaluation and the written diagnostic report are free, with no obligation to enroll. We designed it this way because most families need real information about where their child stands before they can decide on a program.
A SOMATH teacher meets your child for 30 minutes at our Upper West Side classroom at 226 W 79th Street. The teacher administers a written diagnostic across arithmetic, algebra readiness, geometry, and (for older students) reasoning problems. Then a brief conversation with you about goals, timeline, and any concerns.
Within 48 hours we send a written diagnostic report that identifies exactly where your child stands, what the specific gaps are, and which SOMATH track (or which program elsewhere) would address them. The report is yours to keep whether you enroll or not.
They should not prepare. The point is to see where they actually are — cramming makes the diagnostic less useful. Have them get a good night's sleep, eat before the session, and bring their normal energy. Nothing else.
Yes, for families who cannot come to the Upper West Side. The in-person evaluation is slightly better because the teacher can observe body language and problem-solving process more clearly, but Zoom is a full alternative. Both include the same written diagnostic report.
Grades 1 through 12. The diagnostic content adjusts to age and grade — a first-grader gets number sense and early arithmetic; an 8th-grader targeting SHSAT gets algebra and problem-solving; an AP student gets pre-calculus and function analysis.
Use the booking form on this page or call (646) 668-6151. We schedule evaluations Monday-Friday 3-10pm, Saturday 9-6, and Sunday 10-5. Most families are able to book within the same week.