Award-Winning PSAT Tutors
serving Barnstable, MA

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A perfect 1600 on the SAT means Cassandra already mastered every skill the PSAT tests — evidence-based reading, command of evidence questions, and the grammar conventions that drive the Writing and Language section. Her comparative literature background is especially useful for the reading passages, where she teaches students to quickly identify argument structure and author's purpose under tight time constraints.

Carnegie Mellon's Creative Writing program trained Sydney to dissect how authors construct arguments and manipulate language — the same skill set the PSAT's Evidence-Based Reading and Writing sections test on every question. With a perfect 1600 SAT, she knows the test architecture the PSAT mirrors inside out, and she's especially sharp on the grammar-in-context problems where students need to hear why one phrasing works better than another. Rated 4.9 by students.

I am comfortable, however, with upper level math classes (such as calculus), and science courses (biology, chemistry, and physics). I am in the process of applying to medical school as well. I have been fortunate to have already been accepted into a couple of schools. I would love to help you prepare for the MCATs and get a head start on your medical school application. I think this one-on-one tutoring model can be a powerful study method in preparing you for success in both the classroom and on standardized tests. In my spare time, I enjoy skiing, running, playing board games, and performing/learning magic tricks!

Cindy's English coursework at Harvard sharpens the exact close-reading and grammar-in-context skills the PSAT's Writing and Language section demands, while her 1580 SAT and 36 ACT prove she can execute under timed pressure across every section — math included. She zeroes in on the rhetorical strategy questions that most students rush past, teaching how to read for argument structure rather than just content.

I am available for support, remind the student of her resources, and reconnect the student with long-term goals.

I am a certified elementary and ESL teacher committed to my students and their learning. I am passionate about teaching and love finding new ways to help my students.

Rob's triple major in English, Philosophy, and History means he's spent years doing exactly what the PSAT's Evidence-Based Reading and Writing sections demand — dismantling arguments, evaluating evidence, and catching subtle errors in how ideas are structured on the page. His 1580 SAT confirms he executes under timed pressure across both verbal and quantitative sections, and his philosophy training makes him especially sharp on the logical reasoning embedded in command-of-evidence questions. Rated 5.0 by students.

I am currently a senior working towards my B.A. in physics, and I just returned from a year of study in Europe, during which I worked full time as a climate change researcher at the University of Helsinki in Finland and passed two intensive PhD level atmospheric science courses. This subject is my passion and I love passing that on!

I am an undergraduate student at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and I have tutored students since my early high school years. I've had experience instructing and guiding a variety of students, from young middle schoolers taking their first steps into the world of computer programming to my own peers struggling with their calculus exams. Over the past year alone, I've worked with over 30 students, spending several hours each day to help them stay up to speed on their schoolwork. I specialize in many areas of math as well as computer science, biology and physics. When tutoring students, I draw on my own experience with learning the material to identify and address the obstacles they face. I believe that promoting a deeper level of understanding of the subject, as opposed to merely teaching to the test or problem set, will enable students to excel in the long-term.

Scoring 1560 on the SAT means Maedeh already dominated the material the PSAT draws from — the same evidence-based reading passages, command-of-evidence questions, and no-calculator math traps that trip up most sophomores and juniors. She breaks the PSAT into a timing game, teaching students to identify which question types to attack first and where the College Board hides its most common wrong-answer patterns. Rated 5.0 by students.

I am a graduate of the University of Notre Dame with a Bachelors of Arts in English and Philosophy. At Notre Dame, I worked as a tutor at the University Writing Center, helping both undergraduate and graduate students with their writing. I also tutored local middle school students in reading and writing to prepare them for standardized tests. I had the opportunity to live in Spain for 6 months, where I became fluent in Spanish and developed a love for tutoring English language learners. Since graduation, I have worked with students at Midtown Educational Foundation and other extracurricular programs, and am currently pursuing a Masters of Arts in Teaching English. I tutor a wide range of subjects, although I am most passionate about English, Spanish, and Writing. I am an advocate of student-centered tutoring, and my goal is to support and guide students so that they have the satisfaction and confidence of knowing how to think through a problem and reach the correct answer. In my free time, I love to bake, read, play soccer, and act in plays.

I'm excited to work with you or your child either on standardized test preparation or on generally improving performance in history, English, and social studies!

I'm a current senior at Harvard University earning a double major in Environmental Science and Public Policy and Studies of Women, Gender, and Sexuality. During my time at Harvard, I've done a wide variety of education-related work. I've taught my own self-designed course on Feminism, Intersectionality, and Queer Theory to high school students in both the US and Vietnam, and I currently design and lead customized inclusivity trainings with Harvard's Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.

I'm Emma. I'm a 2016 Northwestern University graduate currently working as an ESL classroom teacher. I'm a tutor because I love working individually with students, helping them understand material and grow more confident as learners! I majored in History and French at Northwestern and have worked for over a year as a classroom and private English teacher. I am qualified to teach English as a second language, French language, and all levels of academic writing. I'm also a \*huge\* standardized test geek--I'm here to help you prepare for tests like the SAT, LSAT, and GRE by helping you understand the logic of the test and the similarities among question types. My LSAT score puts me in the top half of one percent of all test takers--I have the skills to get you in the same range!

I am current student at Harvard Medical School. I attended Vassar College as an undergraduate where I studied Science, Technology and Society. I am a patient teacher and eager to work with students of all ages.

I am a current sophomore at Tufts pursuing a double major in Computer Science and Physics, both of which I draw from in my tutoring philosophy. While I am a firm believer that each student requires a strategy specifically tailored to them, I have found that there are a few general strategies that students respond well to. I make it a point to ensure that students understand the conceptual jump from material they are comfortable with to the material they are currently learning. This makes it possible for them to both understand the material on a deeper as well as have a better idea of the direction they are going. I also subscribe to the theory that a relaxed environment is critical for a students learning, so I prioritize creating this environment in my tutoring sessions. Outside of academia, I am passionate about playing/performing/composing music (singing, piano guitar etc) and am a member of both the Ballroom Dance Team and the Table Tennis Club at Tufts.

Cole's dual English and Computer Science degrees give him an unusual fluency on both sides of the PSAT — he reads evidence-based passages with a literary eye and attacks the no-calculator algebra questions with a programmer's precision. That 1590 SAT means he's already dominated the test architecture the PSAT draws from, and he teaches students to spot the grammar-in-context traps in the Writing and Language section by treating each question as a logic problem rather than a style choice.

I am currently a Nursing student at St. Joseph School of Nursing in Nashua NH. I studied Biomedical Sciences with a major in Medicine from the University of Buea in Cameroon, West Africa. I travelled around Cameroon, working for a non-governmental organization called "Let Children Learn" tutoring students in rural areas of the country. These included students who could not afford to go to school and worked on their own in small groups in order to achieve their educational goals. Since moving to the United States, I have also had the opportunity to work with students in my school as a tutor. This has offered me a wide diversity as I have worked with students from several countries and from different backgrounds. Because I come from a bilingual country, I am fluent in French and English, and I am passionate about science and math. I strongly believe that hard work and determination can lead any student to achieve success. I enjoy playing soccer, table tennis, football, and I also love singing.

Scoring a 1560 on the SAT means Priyanka already mastered the skills the PSAT tests — evidence-based reading, command of evidence questions, and the no-calculator math section that trips up so many students. She breaks down each section's timing strategy separately, since the PSAT's shorter format punishes hesitation even more than the SAT does. Her science-heavy coursework also gives her an edge teaching the data interpretation passages that increasingly appear in both the Reading and Writing sections.

Having developed standardized test prep curricula and coordinated college admissions seminars for underrepresented students, Noel knows which PSAT question types consistently trip students up — particularly the Writing and Language items that test grammar rules only in the context of full passages. His public policy training at the University of Chicago sharpened the kind of evidence-based reasoning the reading section rewards, and his 1550 SAT confirms he's mastered the test architecture the PSAT mirrors. Rated 4.9 by students.

Kristen's chemical-biological engineering background means she doesn't just cover the PSAT's math sections — she thinks in the algebraic modeling and data interpretation those questions actually test. That same technical training sharpens her approach to the evidence-based reading passages, where she teaches students to extract answers from dense, data-heavy texts the way she'd parse a research paper. Her 1590 SAT and 36 ACT confirm she's mastered both halves of the test the PSAT mirrors.

I am a strong believer that anyone can learn anything! I attended the University of Pennsylvania as an undergraduate and recently finished my Master's in Education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. As a tutor, I create a space where my learners can feel empowered and safe to take on the sometimes difficult, yet often fulfilling and fun, challenge of learning new things. I practice a growth mindset philosophy, and I often say that it is okay to be wrong, it just means you haven't learned the material... yet. With patience and effective pedagogy, I strive to give my students confidence that they can learn anything they set their mind to. I take my students' desires, motivations, goals, and interests seriously. Fun fact: I am an international student from Malaysia!

I am a current undergraduate student at Northeastern University working towards a pharmacy degree, while minoring in Biology and Chinese. I first started tutoring in high school through peer tutoring, working with students younger than me and tutoring them in subjects that I had excelled in. Besides helping them in purely academic subjects like Chemistry or Math, I also gave them tips to study better and other organizational skills, which help in daily life as well. I really enjoy working with students and working with them towards their goals, both academically and personally. I believe anyone can succeed as long as they are interested and are willing to put in the time and effort. When I work with students, I try to break down different problems into smaller chunks, and work through these smaller bits to understand the big picture. I know how frustrating it is to not understand something, and I try to work with each student to figure out their strengths and weaknesses. I think the most rewarding thing is when you see the student go "aha!" and understand something they have been struggling with, it really gives both of you a feeling of satisfaction and relief. Outside of school, I like to do ballroom dancing while drinking way too much coffee.

I am a master's student in computer science at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. I graduated from UMass with a bachelor's in computer science in 2020, and have been studying computer science since before college. I have prior experience as a tutor in my university's tutoring center for 3 years, and I am available to tutor basic math and most levels of computer science.

I'm looking forward to helping students with test prep and gaining a deeper understanding of their subject matter. As an American History major I'm especially interested in history, government, literature and the arts. Reading and grammar are my specialities! I've worked as a blog editor and communications professional, and so hope to help students improve their essay writing and sentence structure. I have worked with students of all ages and levels, including special needs students with ADHD and autism.

I am a sophomore at Harvard University pursuing a concentration in computer science. I'm also interested in potentially going on to law school after my undergraduate studies. I have a wide range of interests but I spend most of my free time either reading, painting, listening to music or dragging my friends to interesting locations to take photographs. My favorite book genre is psychological thrillers and I like listening and singing along to almost all types of music.

I am personable and open with my students because I believe that forging an honest and mutually respectful relationship is fundamental for us to be successful in learning together. I hope to bring my experience, dedication and eagerness to work with a variety of students to Varsity Tutors.

I am currently a medical resident at Brockton Hospital and will be continuing my training in Dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital next summer. I received my medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine and completed my undergraduate training at Northwestern University with a Bachelor's degree in Biology.

Test anxiety derails more PSAT scores than weak math or reading skills ever do — and Kerry, with a master's in professional psychology and a 1500 SAT score, tackles both sides of that equation. She teaches the timing strategies and evidence-based reading techniques the PSAT demands while also coaching students through the focus and stress-management habits that let those skills actually show up on test day.

Coaching high school policy debate means Ryan spends every week teaching students to dissect dense evidence, construct airtight arguments, and spot logical weaknesses under time pressure — all skills the PSAT's Evidence-Based Reading and Writing sections reward directly. His English coursework at Tufts sharpens his approach to the grammar-in-context and command-of-evidence questions, while a 1560 SAT confirms he's already navigated the test architecture the PSAT mirrors. Rated 5.0 by students.

I am currently working on my PhD in English Literature at Southern Methodist University. I specialize in the intersection between ancient texts and Christianity as it is evident in Renaissance literature. During my MA I worked as a teacher's assistant, learning teaching strategies from many distinguished professors. Students met with me one on one to discuss assignments, work on papers, and review for tests. During these years I had the opportunity to work with several ESL students and students with disabilities. Being deaf in my right ear gives me a unique perspective when working with students struggling with disabilities because I have fought those battles myself, albeit to a smaller degree than some. I firmly believe that disabilities should never stand in the way of learning.

I'm a post-bac student at Goucher college. I recently graduated from Northeastern University with a Bachelors of Science in computer science and mathematics. I have tutored mathematics and SAT math preparation for multiple years and have participated in peer-tutoring at Northeastern. I love solving problems, being outdoors, and dancing!

I am a senior at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with a concentration in Biomedical Devices and a Bachelor of Science in Music. I have tutored students from the elementary school level to my current peer group. I have experience tutoring through MIT's Seminar XL and Tutorial Services Room programs in core subjects required for graduation (general chemistry, physics, calculus, multivariable calculus, and biology). I have also tutored students in SAT exam preparation for the past three years. Knowledge is an equalizer, and I firmly believe in paying my knowledge forward. I tutor a wide range of subjects, but my main passions are physics and math. I was fortunate enough to have a wonderful physics professor who turned physics into a way of viewing the world around me with a renewed sense of curiosity. I enjoy being able to spark this love of physics in my students, and as a consequence also sparking a love in mathematics, a necessary companion to physics. I also enjoy helping students prepare for the SAT because it is a test where practice makes perfect. Seeing a student gain confidence and start growing in knowledge is a very satisfying experience. Outside of academics my extra-curriculars and hobbies include: classical piano, EMS, swimming, 3D printing, and medical devices.

I am a graduate of Colgate University where I earned a B.A. in Mathematics and French Language and Literature. While at Colgate I tutored three Calculus I classes for three consecutive years. I have always been dedicated to developing a passion of mathematics in young people, especially young women. In the last year, I have visited 52 different towns and cities across much of Western Europe while living in France. While there, I was an English Teaching Assistant in Tours, located along the banks of the Loire river. I taught at a school of predominately underprivileged students of North African descent and was lucky enough to learn about their traditions and experiences in France. I have a real passion for travel and exploring other cultures. Especially all their food! I love to cook and bake, and attempt to bring some of my favorite French treats into my own home. I love tutoring French because I have a passion for spreading this appreciation for other cultures. I am originally from Cleveland, Ohio where I started learning French in my elementary school class. When I'm not tutoring or trying to teach myself something new, I love yoga, running and wandering around the beautiful Boston area.

Andy's computer science training built the kind of systematic, pattern-based thinking that pays off on the PSAT's math sections — particularly Heart of Algebra problems where translating word problems into clean equations is half the battle. With a 1560 SAT under his belt, he knows the test architecture the PSAT is built from, and his years tutoring middle and high school math students means he's seen exactly where algebraic reasoning tends to fall apart under timed pressure.

Scoring a 1540 on the SAT means Marisa already dominated the content the PSAT tests — evidence-based reading, command of evidence questions, and the grammar rules that drive the Writing and Language section. As a Writing major at MIT, she brings particular strength to the reading-heavy portions where students need to parse dense passages quickly and identify an author's central argument. She breaks the test into repeatable strategies so students build confidence before the real thing.

I am a good "fit" for that student, so that we are able to work together to reach the student's goal.

I am currently majoring in Biomedical Engineering at Boston University, under the Presidential Scholars Distinction Program. My hobbies include playing sports such as Soccer, Basketball, Football, Tennis and Track and Field. I also love playing the guitar in my spare time and love spending time with my family and friends. Further, I love learning about new cultures and languages; I am able to speak three languages fluently.

In addition to SAT tutoring, I'm currently a research technician at MIT. I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, and a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and Psychology at UMass Amherst, where I served as a Teaching Assistant for three courses (research methods in psychology, intro to neuroscience, introductory biology). While I am most passionate about Psychology, English, and Literature, I bring a creative and adaptive teaching style to all subjects, and I believe that any student can master any material if it's explained in a way that clicks with them. I strive to provide my students with memorable lessons that make sense for their singular minds!