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Kiersten
I am a junior studying Writing for Screen and Television at the University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts. For the past two spring semesters I worked as a CollegeSpring Mentor, tutoring Green Dot Charter high school juniors for the SAT and teaching them predatory skills for colleg...
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Zhenrui
Zhenrui's engineering coursework at Columbia means the PSAT's algebra-heavy math sections — Heart of Algebra, Passport to Advanced Math, no-calculator problems — are territory he navigates daily, and his 1570 SAT confirms he's mastered the full test architecture the PSAT draws from. What sets him ap...
Columbia University in the City of New York
Bachelors, Electrical Engineering
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Brian
Brian's dual Economics and Computer Science training at Caltech built the exact combination the PSAT rewards — algebraic fluency for the no-calculator section and the ability to rapidly interpret data-heavy passages and graphs. With a 1580 SAT, he knows the test architecture the PSAT mirrors inside ...
University of California-Santa Cruz
PHD, Technology & Information Mgmt (Indef. deferred)
California Institute of Technology
Bachelors in Economics and Computer Science
Certified Tutor
14+ years
Naama
I'm a New York transplant to LA, and a freelance composer and musician by nature. I am an artist and a teacher-- these are my two passions! I'm also a translator, linguistics nerd, avid reader, and fabulous teacher. I went to NYU and studied Linguistics, and am continuing my studies for an Applied L...
New York University
Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
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9+ years
Ari
I'm Arian. I graduated from Wesleyan University with degrees in English and Environmental Studies, with a focus on creative writing. For my senior thesis, I wrote a 50-page epic poem that intertwined the geobiological evolution of the earth with my family history.
Wesleyan University
Bachelors, English and Environmental Studies
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Gray
Gray's political science training at UVA — where he graduated with Highest Distinction — meant constantly dissecting dense arguments and identifying how evidence supports a claim, which is precisely what the PSAT's Evidence-Based Reading and Writing sections demand on every passage. His 1580 SAT mea...
University of Virginia-Main Campus
Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Jerome
I'm Jerome and I hope I can help in your academic journey. As someone who's received tutoring before, I hope I can help students, not only learn the subject matter, but the study and thinking skills to succeed academically. By learning the skills, you can gain the confidence to pursue other endeavor...
University of California-Berkeley
Bachelor in Arts, Cellular and Molecular Biology
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Jack
I'm an undergraduate at UC Berkeley with two years currently under my belt and the intention to double major in anthropology and biology. My focus is on understanding human biological and social origins through analysis of human artifacts, biological remains, and environmental reconstruction, with a...
University of California-Berkeley
Current Undergrad, Double in Integrative Biology and Anthropology
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Alexander
Having dual degrees in mathematics and violin from La Sierra, Alexander brings an unusual combination to the PSAT — he's deeply fluent in the algebra and data-analysis content on the math sections, but he also reads and analyzes complex texts with the precision his graduate work at USC and Juilliard...
The Juilliard School
Masters, Viola
La Sierra University
Bachelors, Mathematics
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Michael
Improv training at NYU's Atlantic Acting School taught Michael to read context fast and commit to a choice — a skill that translates surprisingly well to the PSAT's evidence-based reading questions, where second-guessing passage citations is the biggest score killer. His 35 ACT and 1500 SAT confirm ...
New York University
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Drama
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Sarah
Journalism training at NYU sharpened Sarah's ability to read critically and write precisely under deadline pressure — two skills the PSAT's Evidence-Based Reading and Writing sections test on every question. Her 1600 SAT means she's already aced the test architecture the PSAT is built from, and she ...
New York University
Bachelor in Arts, Journalism
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Neunika
I am passionate about living life to the fullest and making a difference in the lives of others.
University of California-Davis
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Ema
I am a recent graduate of Harvard University, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in English Literature with an emphasis on screenwriting. Although I love literature and writing, I am most passionate about tutoring math. I have five years of experience as a math tutor, during which time I helped st...
Harvard University
Bachelor of Arts in English Literature
Certified Tutor
8+ years
Kevin
I am a 2018 graduate of University of California Santa Barbara, with a B.S. degree in Biological Sciences through the Honors Program. I consider education to be tremendously important not just during development, but also throughout life. I believe it's critical to establish the right attitude towar...
University of California-Santa Barbara
Bachelor of Science, Biological and Physical Sciences
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Will
Will's International Studies degree required synthesizing arguments across dense, source-heavy texts — the same skill the PSAT's Evidence-Based Reading section tests when students must trace claims through paired passages and select supporting citations. With a 1590 SAT and a 5.0 rating, he covers b...
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus
Bachelor in Arts, Letters, International Studies
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Frequently Asked Questions
The PSAT is a standardized test that measures reading, writing, and math skills for students typically in grades 9-11. For Riverside students, it's valuable practice for the SAT, helps identify academic strengths and weaknesses, and juniors who score well may qualify for National Merit recognition—an honor that can strengthen college applications and open scholarship opportunities.
Score improvement depends on your starting point and effort level, but students working with personalized 1-on-1 instruction typically see gains of 50-150 points when they focus on weak areas and practice consistently. The key is identifying which sections (reading, writing, or math) need the most work and developing targeted strategies rather than studying everything equally.
Your first session typically includes a diagnostic assessment to pinpoint your strengths and weaknesses across reading, writing, and math sections. From there, a tutor can create a personalized study plan focused on your specific challenges, whether that's pacing through dense reading passages, mastering grammar rules, or solving multi-step math problems efficiently.
Many students struggle with finishing sections on time, especially reading. Effective strategies include practicing with full-length timed tests to build stamina, learning to skip difficult questions strategically, and using section-specific techniques—like previewing questions before reading passages. A tutor can help you identify where you're losing time and practice these strategies until they become automatic.
While maintaining baseline skills across all sections matters, personalized tutoring is most effective when concentrated on your weakest areas first. If math is your struggle, that's where you'll see the biggest score gains. Once you've strengthened that section, you can shift focus to refining other areas—this targeted approach is more efficient than spreading effort equally.
Practice tests are essential—they help you understand the test format, identify patterns in questions you miss, and build test-day confidence. Most tutoring plans include regular full-length practice tests followed by detailed review of errors. This combination of practice and analysis is how you learn to recognize question types and apply strategies consistently.
Test anxiety often stems from feeling unprepared or unsure of strategies. Working with a tutor builds confidence through repeated practice, mastery of content, and learning proven test-taking techniques. As you become more familiar with question formats and develop reliable strategies, anxiety naturally decreases because you know what to expect and how to approach it.
Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors experienced in PSAT prep who understand your specific challenges—whether that's reading comprehension, algebra, or test strategy. You can discuss your goals and learning style upfront, and get matched with someone who fits your needs and schedule, ensuring personalized instruction tailored to help you succeed.
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