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Private PSAT Tutoring

Our interview process, stringent qualifications, and background screening ensure that only the best PSAT tutors work with Varsity Tutors. To assure a successful experience, you're paired with one of these qualified tutors by an expert director - and we stand behind that match with our money-back guarantee.

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PSAT Tutoring FAQ

If you've found this page while searching for a PSAT tutor, you're in luck because Varsity Tutors can help connect you to expert PSAT tutors to assist your child to effectively prepare for the PSAT. Signing up for PSAT tutoring sessions is a good way to equip your child to approach test day with confidence. A knowledgeable PSAT tutor can help ensure your student has an efficient and effective study plan in place. If you've been searching for "PSAT tutoring near me," read on to find out how Varsity Tutors can connect you and your child to the best PSAT tutor to suit your needs.

What is the PSAT and how can PSAT tutoring help my child work towards his or her academic goals?

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Recent PSAT Tutoring Session Notes

Online PSAT Tutoring review by Tobias
Reviewed science article that the student had read, reviewing for subject matter and point of view. Quizzed her on new Vocabulary that she learned. Went over an PSAT Reading passage. The student is making very good progress.
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Online PSAT Tutoring review by Molly
We began by learning about the general test format, basic strategies, and why the test is important. Then we started working on the critical reading section, so the student could get a sense for what the different types of questions are like. We worked through these questions very slowly, analyzing the hints in the question and identifying what the test-makers are targeting with each question. Finally we discussed test anxiety and strategies for remaining calm in a testing environment.
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Online PSAT Tutoring review by Grant
The student and I worked solely on PSAT tasks. She said she had taken the test in the past, but was unsure if she had a score report. Her prep course begins later this week, so we started to work through a PSAT book her father had recently ordered. She performed very well in her assessment, in the mathematics section, reading and writing components. She also seems very proficient with algebra operations.
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Online PSAT Tutoring review by Stephen
The student has never taken a standardized test before. She just finished her freshman year of high school. She needs more attention to the math section over the verbal.We decided that she should take a full practice test to see where her current score is and then set a goal as to where she would like to be in 3 months.
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Online PSAT Tutoring review by Brianna
The student and I went over the vocabulary he had completed, reviewed definitions, and used the words in a sentence. He found the original PSAT he had taken, so we went over that as well, ensuring he was able to complete the sections where he omitted many. He did very well! He didn't miss more than four questions in any one section. For homework, he is to define the next thirty words in the list, and read the first twelve tips, starting on p. 209.
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Online PSAT Tutoring review by Drake
The student and I had another great session. We spent half the session reviewing sentence completion strategies and short and long passages. We spent the latter half of the session going over writing practice. The student is really doing well with writing, especially identifying sentence errors. He struggles a bit more with improving sentences, so I believe this should be our exclusive focus within writing from now on. I've asked the student to create flashcards for the vocabulary he's learned up to this point.
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If you've found this page while searching for PSAT tutoring, you're in the right place. Varsity Tutors is happy to be able to connect you with the best PSAT review opportunities. If you have a high school student preparing to take the PSAT, working with quality PSAT tutors can be an excellent source of support and knowledge as your student prepares for exam day.

The PSAT, which is also known as the Preliminary SAT, is a standardized test that allows your student to practice for the SAT. It is also sometimes known as the NMSQT or National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. This is an academic scholarship competition that takes place in the United States for recognition and university scholarships. Students who score in the top 1% in each state are qualified for consideration for this scholarship and receive recognition as a National Merit Scholar. This exam is significant for your student's future academic success because it will assess the various skills and knowledge your student is expected to have learned during the course of his or her education. It is offered once a year in October and is taken by many sophomores and juniors in high school. The exam measures the skills and abilities your student has learned in high school, as well as skills needed in order to be successful in college or university courses. Working with a private PSAT instructor can help your student to understand why it is essential to do well on the PSAT and can motivate your student to take it seriously.

What skills or topics can be covered with a private PSAT tutor?

PSAT tutoring sessions can cover the numerous topics and sections of the PSAT so your student knows what to expect on exam day. The PSAT consists of four sections: Reading, Writing and Language, and two separate Math sections. Let's take a closer the skills and material PSAT tutors can cover to assist your student in preparing for each section.

For the Reading section, your student will be required to read different passages and must be able to interpret informational graphics. Your student will be required to use the information found in these resources to answer questions. Some questions will ask your student to demonstrate his or her ability to locate information that has been directly stated in the passage. However, your student will also need to be able to make inferences based on the passage and draw logical conclusions on what the author's intent was. Other questions will ask students to find the best answer to a question by connecting information found in different sets of data. These are skills a private PSAT coach can assist your child in improving. Not only will working on these types of reading comprehension skills improve your student's chances of doing well on the Reading section of the PSAT, but it will also be useful for them throughout their life since reading is a critical part of academic success.

The Writing and Language test appraises your student's ability to read a passage and find and fix mistakes. This section evaluates the ability to critique a series of sentences or passages and determine whether or not they make sense. Questions may also ask your student to interpret different graphics and edit a part of the accompanying text to clearly convey the information found in the graphics. These skills and concepts can seem confusing but when a private instructor breaks the information down into more manageable pieces, it can be easier to master and learn these concepts. Practicing the skills with a private PSAT mentor can help your student gain the confidence needed to do well on this part of the PSAT.

The Math portion of the PSAT evaluates your student's ability to use problem-solving skills, modeling, and algebraic structure. The goal of this part of the PSAT is not to evaluate your student on specific math skills but to assess problem-solving abilities. To prepare for this part of the exam, your instructor can help you practice using ratios, proportional reasoning, and percentages to solve problems of different contexts, such as social science, science, and career. Algebra questions in this part of the PSAT exam focus on your student's ability to use linear equations and systems. There are also questions that focus on more advanced mathematical concepts such as complex equations and how to handle them in order to solve the problem. Private PSAT tutors can provide chances to practice all these types of problems with practice tests and instant feedback on how to work through a problem more effectively.

In addition to helping your student with Reading, Writing and Language, and Math, PSAT instructors can help your student with basic test-taking skills. Instructors can go over the various formats of questions found on the exam and can assist your student in improving his or her time management skills. This will help your student understand how long he or she can spend working on each question and whether it would be beneficial to make an educated guess if they are unsure of an answer. The PSAT does score questions in each section differently, and some questions to carry more weight than others. This is information that can be covered in your PSAT study sessions. These kinds of time management skills can be used for both the PSAT and any standardized test your student might have to take in the future. Another test-taking skill your instructor can help you with is how to manage exam day stress. Many students of all ages deal with anxiety when it comes to taking exams. Private instructors can work with your students on different tricks or strategies to decrease anxiety during a test, such as various breathing techniques or positive self-talk. These are also tools your student can use throughout their entire educational career.

How is PSAT tutoring different than other study resources or educational settings?

One of the most important benefits that can come from working with a private PSAT tutor is the opportunity for one on one, individual instruction. Personalized instruction can be hard to find, even in the great schools with small student-teacher ratios. One on one instruction allows your student's instructor to get to know your student more thoroughly than is possible in a traditional classroom environment. Instructors are able to learn what a particular student's learning preferences might be and can take the time to get to know your student's specific weaknesses and strengths when it comes to academic skills. This particular knowledge allows study sessions to cater to your student's exact educational needs. For example, if your student is a visual learner, his or her tutoring sessions can consist of videos or infographics to allow your student to see the information and new and interesting ways. If your student is an auditory learner, his or her private teacher may choose to use a lecture format for study sessions or message just audiobooks for your student to listen to you. Having the opportunity to learn new material and skills using a method that makes the most sense to your student will allow him or her to learn the subject matter more easily and can help with memory retention. Private instruction also allows for real-time feedback as your student works through different types of problems. This can allow your student to be able to see demonstrations of how a problem should be worked through and can help correct any potential bad habits before they are formed.

In addition to being able to receive personalized lesson plans, private PSAT tutoring is convenient and flexible, making it easy to fit into your family is already busy schedule. Your student will have the opportunity to meet with his or her instructor either online or in person. If you and your student choose to take advantage of the online option, study sessions will be accessed using our live learning platform. This allows for face-to-face instructional sessions that can take place in your student's favorite study spot as long as there is high-speed Internet and computer. In-person study sessions can take place at the time and location of your choice, whether this is the comfort of your own home, at the local public library, or in your favorite café. We know your family is already busy with school, sporting events, extracurricular activities, and other family obligations so we want to make it simple to fit instruction into your calendar.

How do I get signed up for work with knowledgeable PSAT tutors?

To get signed up to work with a PSAT instructor, all you need to do is contact Varsity Tutors and allow us to do the work of finding knowledgeable private instructors who can fit your student's personality and scheduling needs. We will make every effort to connect you to an instructor available to work within your requirements. Give the educational consultants at Varsity Tutors a call right now and let us connect you and your student to an exceptional PSAT tutor today!

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