Varsity Tutors offers PSAT prep to students who are getting ready for the various versions of the PSAT. If you think PSAT tutoring can help your student learn better test-taking skills, contact Varsity Tutors today. With PSAT preparation, your student's confidence level in their understanding of the material can increase.
The PSAT is a series of standardized tests that are designed to give students in 10th and 11th grade the opportunity practice for the rigors of the SAT. Additionally, those students who take the PSAT/NMSQT exam can qualify as a National Merit scholar if they score well. The PSAT 10 are the same tests as the PSAT/NMSQT, but are taken in the spring, and do not qualify one to be a National Merit scholar. The PSAT 8/9 is designed for students in the eighth and ninth grades for an assessment of their academic abilities. The results can indicate their readiness for future college exams. PSAT test prep will be conducted in a private learning environment where your student can ask any questions. The one-on-one PSAT class creates a great opportunity for a tutor to respond to each question and give the student more attention than in a classroom setting. PSAT classes are conducted in distraction-free settings to help your student improve their focus on the material that needs to be studied.
Your student can benefit from PSAT prep when preparing to take the PSAT 10 or PSAT/NMSQT as well by getting an academic assessment. In the first session of PSAT test prep, a tutor can assess the student to identify weak and strong areas. Having a baseline of current knowledge can help a tutor create a specific lesson plan to maximize the PSAT course. Time won't be wasted during PSAT prep because a tutor can focus on those weak areas first.
A tutor can provide timed practice tests during PSAT test prep so your student can get an idea of how the exam day may go. The practice test results will let a tutor know what the student needs to review further during the PSAT courses. For example, some students may need assistance in learning relaxation techniques to help them prepare for the possible stress of the day. PSAT tutors can help students learn how to relax and refocus their mind so they can more easily remember material.
The following list details topics that are covered on the PSAT 10 and PSAT/NMSQT. A tutor can incorporate topics such as the following into PSAT test prep sessions to help your student prepare for the exam:
- Linear expressions
- Linear equations
- Solving multi-step problems
- Comparing linear and exponential growth
- Quadratic functions
- Solving quadratic equations
- Command of evidence
- Analyze social studies, science, and history passages
- Understanding words in context
PSAT preparation can help students learn better study techniques to improve the way they review the information that can be tested on the exam. Every student is unique and learns best in specific ways. PSAT tutors can help ascertain whether your student is an auditory or visual learner. If they learn better by hearing, a tutor can plan Q&A sessions to help them learn how to understand words in context. Students may learn better through visual techniques, and a tutor can show graphs and charts on how to solve multi-step problems.

Molly: Hobart PSAT test prep instructor
...Core State Standards in mind. As such, I do not aim to teach "tricks" for getting the right answer. Rather, I aim to wholly ingrain the skills, strategies, and overall thinking needed to fully understand how and why we can come to certain answers. My goal is not to help students to merely get a...
Education & Certification
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, History
- Northwestern University - Masters, Elementary Education
Subject Expertise
- PSAT
- TOEFL
- SAT
- SSAT
- +111 subjects

Rebecca: Hobart PSAT test prep instructor
...with you to build a solid foundation of knowledge and confidence that you can carry forward. My favorite subjects to tutor include English, SAT test preparation, math, and psychology. My approach to tutoring is to meet the student where they're at and go from there. I find that this way we can build a productive...
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Bachelors, Psychology
- University of Chicago SSA - Masters, Social Work
Subject Expertise
- PSAT
- ISEE
- SAT
- ACT
- +53 subjects

Hallie: Hobart PSAT test prep instructor
...helped my friends with essay writing and studying. Since graduating, I’ve tutored my younger sister for many of her high school classes. I now tutor a wide range of subjects, including literature, history, writing, Spanish, and Algebra. I am particularly passionate about preparations for standardized testing, including the SATs and AP exams, and helping students...
Education & Certification
- Skidmore College - Bachelors, theater
Subject Expertise
- PSAT
- SAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- SAT Math
- +51 subjects

Andrew: Hobart PSAT test prep instructor
...of what is possible once one has a basis in the language. I also have taken German Diction classes because of my background in vocal performance, and this means that I am especially adept at dealing with difficulties in pronunciation, or when students are having trouble hearing the difference between those pesky umlauts!... Helping each student build from their individual strengths and shore up their weaknesses.
Education & Certification
- Oberlin College and Conservatory - Bachelors, German Studies and Voice Performance
- DePaul University - Masters, Voice Performance
Subject Expertise
- PSAT
- ACT
- SAT
- German 1
- +26 subjects

Chelain: Hobart PSAT test prep instructor
...to go about solving a problem. My education has provided me with expertise in the biological sciences, medicine, math, statistics, english, writing, and test preparation, among other subjects. I have experience teaching and tutoring people from elementary school through medical school and graduate school. I would be thrilled to help you achieve your goals!
Education & Certification
- Swarthmore College - Bachelors, Biology, Psychology
- Thomas Jefferson University - PHD, PhD: Molecular Pharmacology and Structural Biology; MD: Medicine. Currently a Resident in Radiation Oncology at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Completed Internship in Internal Medicine.
Subject Expertise
- PSAT
- SAT
- ACT
- SAT Subject Tests
- +90 subjects

Ruth: Hobart PSAT test prep instructor
...and elementary schools as well. I graduated from the University of Chicago in 2016 with a B.A. in English and Theatre. I then got my M.S.Ed from Northwestern. I have worked with children of all ages in various capacities, including teaching, and I find that the best way for students to learn is to have...
Education & Certification
- University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, English Lang./Lit. and Theatre and Performance Studies
Subject Expertise
- PSAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- SAT
- ACT
- +43 subjects

Lee: Hobart PSAT test prep instructor
...so I can work with a student on more than one class at a time. I also have a lot of experience with test prep and love working with students who need help with standardized tests. I'm a laid back individual, but I like to push my students. I know that every student is able...
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
- Northwestern University - Master of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- PSAT
- SAT
- ACT
- ASPIRE
- +41 subjects

Ellie: Hobart PSAT test prep instructor
...the lens of philanthropy. Through this, I have the unique opportunity to empower students to become leaders in their community; to provide them a platform to change issues about which they are most passionate. This experience inspires my desire to educate young students; to provide them the tools to be leaders, whether that be in...
Education & Certification
- University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Subject Expertise
- PSAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- SAT
- Pre-Algebra
- +53 subjects

Jack: Hobart PSAT test prep instructor
I'm a recent grad from Northwestern (B.A. in Theatre and Economics) who loves teaching and learning. I love helping other people achieve their goals and helping students find ways to be their best selves. Excited to meet and work with Chicagoland's students!... First sessions always start with discussion of a subject's foundations. If we nail these, the rest of the learning becomes ten times easier.
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Bachelors, Economics/Theatre
Subject Expertise
- PSAT
- ACT
- Advanced Placement
- Microeconomics
- +67 subjects

David: Hobart PSAT test prep instructor
...excel. I like to present material in an engaging and relevant manner so that we can all learn and achieve success. One-on-one tutoring is an effective technique, particularly for explaining and modeling math, and I enjoy seeing students attitudes toward school brighten when they see immediate progress in their work. As a writing tutor, I...
Education & Certification
- Drake University - Bachelor of Science, Education, History
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- PSAT
- HSPT
- SAT
- ISAT
- +37 subjects

Gabriel: Hobart PSAT test prep instructor
...Biostatistics and the literature of Valdimir Nabokov, so I'm prepared to work with any age or skill level. When I'm not tutoring this summer, I'll be doing electrophysiological research at NYU's Center for Neural Science and preparing to write my BA on James Joyce's Ulysses. I'm extremely versatile with expertise in a range of subjects...
Education & Certification
- University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Fundamentals & Computational Neuroscience
Subject Expertise
- PSAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- Advanced Placement
- SAT
- +54 subjects

Jaya: Hobart PSAT test prep instructor
...Society which was my first experience with tutoring. I am currently a volunteer at the University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital, and I help patients and siblings with homework and reading there, as well. I am passionate about the life sciences and the French language, and I love helping others foster a deeper understanding in...
Education & Certification
- University of Minnesota, Twin Cities - Bachelors, Genetics & French
Subject Expertise
- PSAT
- ACT
- SAT
- Advanced Placement
- +65 subjects

Jacob: Hobart PSAT test prep instructor
...the answer and expecting it to simply be memorized. Outside of academic pursuits, I enjoy many creatively-focused hobbies, primarily writing, acting, and even juggling! I am thankful for the opportunity in my time at Vanderbilt to combine all three into an annual show that not only brought smiles to the faces of a campus, but...
Education & Certification
- Vanderbilt University - Bachelors, English Literature
Subject Expertise
- PSAT
- SAT
- ACT
- SAT Reading
- +35 subjects

Kris: Hobart PSAT test prep instructor
...a Teaching Assistant at a public school in Chicago through the University of Chicago's Neighborhood School Program. I also volunteer with Maroon Tutor Match, a UChicago organization that matches low-income middle and high students with college tutors. Before starting college, I led SAT groups at The Learning Lodge in East Lyme, Connecticut.
Education & Certification
- University of Chicago - Current Undergrad, Political Science and Government
Subject Expertise
- PSAT
- ACT
- Advanced Placement
- SAT Subject Tests
- +28 subjects

Gabe: Hobart PSAT test prep instructor
...in the face of any future academic challenges. Aside from my teaching and academic pursuits, my favorite hobbies are playing music and cooking. I play the bass and sitar in any style from Indian classical music to Top 40 Taylor Swift hits. In the kitchen, I love to take a scientific approach to cooking, understanding...
Education & Certification
- Wesleyan University - Bachelors, Neuroscience and Behavior
Subject Expertise
- PSAT
- ACT
- ISEE
- SAT Subject Tests
- +40 subjects

Nick: Hobart PSAT test prep instructor
...in an after-school program. More than anything, I love to share information and ideas, find new ways to approach problems, and seek to understand the different ways people think about the world. My students describe me as patient, kind, and knowledgeable. I believe that dialogue is fundamental to learning, so I will be asking a...
Education & Certification
- Ohio State University - Bachelor in Arts, English
- Ohio University - Master of Arts, English
Subject Expertise
- PSAT
- SAT
- Advanced Placement
- ACT
- +47 subjects

Katherine: Hobart PSAT test prep instructor
...the reading, grammar, and vocabulary sections. Also, I taught at the Institute of Reading Development for two summers. This program specializes in advanced reading and writing skills for students. I briefly taught middle school French at a private college prep school for one semester while the teacher was on maternity leave. I often substituted for...
Education & Certification
- University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelors, English & French
- Arizona State University - Masters, Creative Writing
Subject Expertise
- PSAT
- ASPIRE
- SAT Subject Tests
- ACT
- +35 subjects

Najla: Hobart PSAT test prep instructor
...I continued to tutor K-12 students as well, and am comfortable working with students of all ages. Most importantly, however, I absolutely love working with students, and have a sincere passion and enthusiasm for teaching. I consider it a challenging calling, but one that has been immensely gratifying, both personally and professionally. I look forward...
Education & Certification
- The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
- University of Washington , Columbia University - PHD, History
Subject Expertise
- PSAT
- CLEP
- ASPIRE
- SAT
- +108 subjects

Mike: Hobart PSAT test prep instructor
...in interpreting and interacting with the world around them. I believe that liberal education is one of the great pillars of democracy and civil society. If I can help young people understand and assess academic material, achieve their academic goals, and appropriate what they learn to apply it to their own lives and the world...
Education & Certification
- The University of San Francisco - Bachelors, European History
- The University of Chicago - PHD, History (History of Ideas and Modern German History)
Subject Expertise
- PSAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- GED
- ASPIRE
- +85 subjects

Gabriel: Hobart PSAT test prep instructor
...My favorite subject to tutor is Math because it was my favorite as a child and adolescent. I love interacting and getting to know those students with whom I work because I believe that having a good connection and feeling comfortable is a key first step in a successful tutoring relationship. I enjoy walking all...
Education & Certification
- Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, History and Literature
- University of Chicago - PHD, Comparative Human Development
Subject Expertise
- PSAT
- SAT
- Graduate Test Prep
- Adult Literacy
- +51 subjects