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Certified Tutor
4+ years
I am an incoming medical student at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. I graduated from Rice University in 2025 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology with minors in Medical Humanities and Business.
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Bachelor of Science in Biology
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I'm a Chemical Engineering major at the University of Texas at Austin with a strong passion for teaching. I enjoy helping students in biology, algebra, and chemistry, focusing on building meaningful relationships that make learning engaging and approachable. Teaching not only strengthens my own unde...
The University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor's (in progress)
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Joey
I am a graduate of Columbia University with a degree in Drama and Theatre Arts. I taught math and essay writing to my peers in high school and college, and have tutored a close friend in her mathematics courses since junior year of high school. I am most comfortable and passionate about tutoring SAT...
Columbia University in the City of New York
Bachelor in Arts, Theater Arts
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Emily
Emily's double major in biology and French at Yale means she's spent years toggling between scientific data analysis and close literary reading — the exact split the PSAT tests across its math and Evidence-Based Reading sections. Her perfect 36 ACT and 1550 SAT confirm she knows how standardized tes...
Yale University
Master of Public Health (MPH), concentration in Epidemiology and Global Health
Yale School of Public Health
Master in Public Health, Public Health
Yale University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), double major in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology and French
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Nina
I am a recent graduate from a masters program in biostatistics at Columbia University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in biological sciences, with a focus in neurobiology at Northwestern University. In August, I will be starting a doctoral program in biostatistics at NYU. I was a teaching assistant ...
Columbia University
Masters in biostatistics
Northwestern University
Bachelor of Arts in biological sciences (focus in neurobiology)
Columbia University in the City of New York
Current Grad Student, Biostatistics
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Elliot
Elliot's neuroscience PhD means he's spent years doing exactly what the PSAT's reading passages demand — digesting complex arguments quickly, weighing evidence, and identifying the claims that actually hold up. That scientific rigor carries into the math sections too, where his quantitative reasonin...
Hampshire College
Bachelor in Arts, Cognitive Science
Vanderbilt University
Doctor of Philosophy, Neuroscience
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Michelle
I am proud to be a part of Varsity Tutors! I am originally from San Antonio, TX; I completed my undergraduate education at Rice University in Houston where I received a bachelor's degree in Biochemistry and Cell Biology. Currently, I am in my second year of medical school at Baylor College of Medici...
Baylor College of Medicine
Current Grad Student, M.D.
Rice University
Bachelor's in Biochemistry and Cell Biology
Certified Tutor
8+ years
Anna
Anna's MD/MBA path through Northwestern's Feinberg and Kellogg programs means she's spent years toggling between dense scientific literature and business case analysis — the exact mix of reading speed and quantitative precision the PSAT demands across both its Evidence-Based Reading and math section...
Northwestern University
Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
Northwestern University
Graduated (Honors Program in Medical Education)
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Dennis
I am currently attending New York University where I am pursuing a degree in Finance and Statistics. I have previous experience tutoring individuals in math, a subject I have always excelled at academically. My knowledge and interest in mathematics, makes it easy for me to frame and deconstruct seem...
New York University
Bachelor of Science, Finance and Statistics
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I am currently a junior at the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, complemented by minors in Pre-Professional Health Sciences and Spanish for the Health Professions. With five years of tutoring experience, I specialize in high s...
University
Bachelor's
Certified Tutor
4+ years
Because the PSAT mirrors SAT content at a slightly lower difficulty ceiling, Zachary's 1550 SAT score and structured prep methods translate directly. He zeroes in on the algebra-heavy math questions and the command-of-evidence reading questions that carry the most weight for National Merit qualifica...
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Certified Tutor
6+ years
Alex
Chemical engineering at Washington and Lee drilled the kind of systematic problem-solving that makes the PSAT's no-calculator math section click — setting up equations from word problems, manipulating expressions without reaching for a graphing calculator, and catching algebraic traps before they co...
Washington and Lee University
Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
Certified Tutor
2+ years
The PSAT rewards the same core skills as the SAT, and Aarav's 1590 SAT composite means he can pinpoint exactly where a student's reading, writing, or math performance needs sharpening to push into National Merit range. He zeroes in on high-yield areas like command-of-evidence questions and passport-...
Purdue University-Main Campus
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Cadence
High School Chemistry Tutor • +2 Subjects
I am currently a junior at the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, complemented by minors in Pre-Professional Health Sciences and Spanish for the Health Professions. With five years of tutoring experience, I specialize in high school chemistry, math, and writing, however I am willing to tutor in a wide variety of subjects. My approach to tutoring is centered on fostering confidence and understanding in my students. I believe in creating a supportive environment where students feel comfortable expressing their struggles, as I guide them through concepts using tailored questions and varied explanations. This method allows me to identify their needs and adapt my teaching accordingly. My background in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program, where I excelled in subjects such as HL Chemistry and HL Language and Literature, fuels my passion for the subject, and I enjoy helping students navigate challenging topics.
Austin
Elementary Math Tutor • +34 Subjects
Hobbies: reading, music, writing, art, books, traveling, travel, outdoors
Zachary
SAT Tutor • +4 Subjects
Because the PSAT mirrors SAT content at a slightly lower difficulty ceiling, Zachary's 1550 SAT score and structured prep methods translate directly. He zeroes in on the algebra-heavy math questions and the command-of-evidence reading questions that carry the most weight for National Merit qualification. Students get a clear, repeatable process for each section rather than vague test-taking advice.
Alex
Pre-Algebra Tutor • +55 Subjects
Chemical engineering at Washington and Lee drilled the kind of systematic problem-solving that makes the PSAT's no-calculator math section click — setting up equations from word problems, manipulating expressions without reaching for a graphing calculator, and catching algebraic traps before they cost points. Alex pairs that quantitative strength with sharp reading and writing skills honed through an anthropology double major, which means the evidence-based passages and grammar-in-context questions get the same rigorous attention. His 1590 SAT and 36 ACT confirm he's mastered the full test architecture the PSAT is built from.
Aarav
SAT Tutor
The PSAT rewards the same core skills as the SAT, and Aarav's 1590 SAT composite means he can pinpoint exactly where a student's reading, writing, or math performance needs sharpening to push into National Merit range. He zeroes in on high-yield areas like command-of-evidence questions and passport-to-advanced-math problems that carry the most weight on score day.
John
AP Calculus AB Tutor • +88 Subjects
John's English and Drama training sharpened the close-reading and rhetorical analysis skills that the PSAT's Evidence-Based Reading section rewards — identifying how authors structure arguments, use tone shifts, and deploy evidence across paired passages. His 36 ACT and experience teaching both SAT Math and SAT Reading mean he tackles the full exam, including the algebra-heavy no-calculator section where students often stumble on multi-step word problems. Rated 4.9 by students.
Sahibzada
Linear Algebra Tutor • +3 Subjects
I've been working with students for over seven years, from middle school all the way through college, across subjects like math, calculus, statistics, linear algebra, chemistry, and physics, with a lot of SAT and ACT prep mixed in. My background is perhaps a little unconventional. I have two bachelor's degrees, one in Engineering and one in Communication Studies, plus a Master's in Design. That combination means I can guide you through challenging technical material and communicate it in a way that is easy to grasp. What I care most about is helping students get to a place where they don't need me anymore. I know that sounds like a strange thing for a tutor to say, but I think it's the right goal. I'm not here to walk you through steps to copy down. I want you to understand why something works, because that's what holds up under pressure, on a test you haven't seen before. If you're ready to ace that test or prove that theorem that's been bugging you, reach out and let's work together
Elena
Calculus Tutor • +22 Subjects
I am a second year law student at the University of Chicago who hails from the San Francisco Bay Area! I tutor the SAT, ESL, and Spanish. I was an AVID tutor in high school, and after college I taught an ESL class and tutored a high school student in Spanish. In law school, I am involved with the Lawyers in the Classroom program. My tutoring philosophy is based on listening to students work through problems and helping them to spot their confusions or incorrect assumptions. I believe students learn much better when they aren't simply told the right answer or right reasoning; they need to get there on their own.
Mimi
Middle School Math Tutor • +31 Subjects
I am an interdisciplinary educator with an Ed.M. from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and a B.A. from Dartmouth College. My background is primarily in integrated arts learning and museum education and I specialize in visual arts, history and art history, and object-based learning. In all subjects, I take a creative, inquiry-based and learner-centered approach, designing opportunities for each unique individual to meet their learning goals.
Michael
IB Physics Tutor • +2 Subjects
No subject, no test, and no question is bigger than you. By the end of our time together, I hope to make you see that my only job was really just to make you see--you really had it in you, all along. If there's any subject in which you truly believe you suck--that you're just the worst, and that nothing will ever help you improve--then don't you dare give up until you've given me a call! I'm a writer, but I love numbers, and nothing makes me more proud than helping students overcome their biggest challenges. I've scored near-perfect on both standardized tests, and I've been helping students understand how to improve their own scores ever since. I'm also capable of tutoring advanced Music Theory topics, as well as Spanish and Mandarin Chinese
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Frequently Asked Questions
Score improvement depends on your starting point and effort, but students typically see meaningful gains within a few months of focused preparation. Many students improve by 100-200 points, with some gaining even more if they address foundational gaps in specific sections. The key is identifying your weak areas early—whether that's reading comprehension, algebra, or test-taking pacing—and targeting those with personalized instruction rather than generic prep.
The most common timing issue is spending too long on difficult reading passages or algebra problems, which leaves students rushing through easier questions they could answer correctly. Tutors work with students on strategic pacing: knowing when to skip a tough question, how to manage the 3-hour test format across three sections, and which question types typically take longer based on your strengths. Practice tests are essential—they help you develop a realistic pace before test day rather than discovering timing issues in the actual exam.
The best approach is taking a full-length practice PSAT under timed conditions, then analyzing your results section by section: Reading & Writing, Math, and if applicable, your question types within those sections (like command of grammar, word choice, algebra, advanced math, etc.). Tutors excel at digging deeper than just your overall score—they'll identify whether you're making careless mistakes on easy questions, struggling with test-specific question formats, or lacking foundational skills in specific topics. From there, you can focus your prep time where it matters most.
Most students benefit from 2-4 months of preparation if they're starting with moderate scores, or 3-6 months if addressing significant skill gaps. However, timeline depends on your baseline, target score, and frequency of tutoring. Some students do intensive prep with weekly sessions, while others spread sessions out over a longer period. Your tutor will help create a realistic study schedule that includes regular practice tests, review of weaker topics, and time for material to settle in—research on learning shows spaced repetition is far more effective than cramming.
Test anxiety often stems from either unfamiliarity with the test format or lack of confidence in your knowledge. Personalized tutoring addresses both: you'll become deeply familiar with PSAT question types through repeated practice, which reduces anxiety significantly. Your tutor can also teach you specific test-day strategies—like breathing techniques, how to manage panic on difficult sections, and how to build confidence by tracking your actual score improvements over time. Many students find that mastering the material and practicing under timed conditions is the most effective anxiety management tool.
Reading and Math require different skill sets: reading relies on comprehension, vocabulary, and inference, while math is more about problem-solving and formula application. Many students naturally lean one direction, but PSAT Reading & Writing also tests grammar and writing mechanics, which some students find counterintuitive. A tutor will diagnose whether your struggle is foundational (missing core skills) or test-specific (not understanding PSAT's unique question formats). For example, some students do fine with grammar in isolation but miss PSAT writing questions because they don't understand the context-based approach the test uses.
Excellent PSAT tutors understand not just the content but the test itself—they know common pitfalls, question patterns, and why students struggle with specific problem types. They're skilled at diagnosis: pinpointing whether your reading issues stem from vocabulary, comprehension speed, or misunderstanding question instructions. Great tutors also adapt their teaching style to how you learn best and help you build test-taking confidence, not just knowledge. They use practice tests strategically to identify patterns in your mistakes rather than just drilling random problems, and they explain the reasoning behind both correct and incorrect answers.
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