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Zachary
AM Dartmouth College
4+ Years Tutoring

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.

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Michael
BA UNLV
1+ Years Tutoring

I am currently a student of the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV). I am working toward a Bachelor of Sciences in Biological Sciences degree with a concentration in Cell and Molecular Biology. Since my high school years, I have worked tirelessly through the community, tutoring my peers in my school's magnet program and children with learning disabilities for a nonprofit organization dealing with autism research. Though I tutor a variety of subjects, I am most interested in Biology, Chemistry, and Mathematics. In all my years as a tutor, I have always tried to stress the importance of education in changing one's life to my students, being a firm believer in the power of knowledge and education's role in bringing out the best of people. In my leisure time, I enjoy running, tennis, pleasure reading to enrich my mind, and playing the ever soothing melodies of the piano.

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Deepal
BA University
10+ Years Tutoring

I'm a sophomore at USC studying Biomedical Engineering. In high school, I maintained a 4.0 GPA while participating in organizations like Mu Alpha Theta so that I could tutor struggling math students in subjects ranging from Algebra to Calculus III. Seeing how comfortable I was in the environment really made an impact on me, and I want to continue that experience tutoring through Varsity Tutors both online and in person. Students I have tutored before in math and standardized testing subjects tell me that my strategies and quick methods for arriving at solutions saves them a great deal of time and energy as they take their exams, which reaffirms my passion and love of tutoring. In my classroom experiences, I found that sometimes the methods that were taught were just too confusing, so then I either created or looked up better ways that secured a better grade for me in the class; the idea that the same problem can be solved in many ways is an idea I try to impart in all of my students so that they can feel comfortable using a process they picked out instead. In my free time, Iove to watch movies, play Super Smash Bros, listen to new music, and read articles on Flipboard.

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Michelle
BA Tufts University
1+ Years Tutoring

I am a recent graduate from Tufts University with a major in International Relations and a minor in Economics. I have been helping students since I was in middle school working with students of all ages from kindergarten to college. Prior to spending four years at Tufts, I attended a boarding school in Massachusetts where I was committed to tutoring middle school students at a local Boys and Girls' Club for all four years. I always enjoyed seeing the energy of younger students who were eager to learn and their visible improvements. I also worked as a teaching assistant for an SAT prep center where I tutored SAT verbal and writing along with SAT II literature and math. I moved to Las Vegas a few months ago after finishing up college, and I would love to get back to working with students on a regular basis because I understand the importance of education and enjoy helping and seeing results. My favorite subject to teach is SAT because with the right help it is a standardized test that can see huge improvements in scores. Writing section is especially my forte because I think that grammar is the basic building block of the English language that deserves a little more attention in school. I feel a great sense of fulfillment when students start to understand the different structures of English sentences and appreciate such knowledge. In my spare time, I like to stay active and go to yoga classes, including antigravity yoga, and drive to national parks for fresh air. I am also a big foodie who enjoys regular trips to different restaurants with friends and an avid movie fan. I look forward to meeting with students here in Las Vegas!

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Serena
BA University
6+ Years Tutoring

I am currently studying for my Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. I tutor my peers at the university level, but enjoy working with younger students as well. While I tutor a variety of subjects, I love tutoring Math and English! I find that students develop an appreciation for Math and English when they thoroughly understand these subjects, and it is my goal to develop this understanding in each of my students.

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Dylan
BA Northwestern University
1+ Years Tutoring

Dylan's computer science coursework at Northwestern — multivariable calculus, linear algebra, physics — means the PSAT's no-calculator math section plays to strengths he uses daily, particularly the Heart of Algebra and Passport to Advanced Math problems that demand algebraic fluency without a graphing calculator crutch. His 1500 SAT confirms he's navigated the full test the PSAT mirrors, and his CS training in systematic problem-solving carries over to the reading sections, where he teaches students to treat evidence-based questions like debugging: trace the logic, find where it breaks, pick the fix.

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Kendra
Current Undergrad, Sociology/Criminology Fordham University
10+ Years Tutoring

I'm 18 years old and I am a sophomore at Fordham University. I promise I won't disappoint!

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Megan
BA St. John's University
1+ Years Tutoring

I am currently an undergraduate at St. John's University in Queens, New York. I am currently pursuing a degree with a major in Economics and minors in Government and Politics and Legal Studies. I have a wide range of interests and have gone to Math/Science schools for most of my life which gives me a good base in all sorts of subjects from Math to Science to English. In my spare time I also like to read, draw, and I am currently teaching myself Computer Science and Chinese. While I am open to tutoring a number of different subjects, I will be sure to cater myself to what you most need and what will help you most succeed - please do not hesitate to contact me!

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Cassandra
BA Carnegie Mellon University
7+ Years Tutoring

I am Cassie Bishop, and for seven years, I have been dedicated to helping students of different age groups (from middle school to college) in mostly math and science. As someone driven to become a professor, I love to teach and have a great passion for sharing my knowledge with others! I am most passionate about math and hard sciences, such as biology, chemistry, and physics and have most experience tutoring middle school, high school, and college students. My mission is to develop students' problem-solving skills so that they can get to the answers on their own to not only improve their homework scores but also help on quizzes and tests through better knowledge of the material. I hope to be able to help you with all of your tutoring needs and to promote student success!

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Shawn
MS University of California Los Angeles
1+ Years Tutoring

Scoring 1420 on the SAT gave Shawn a detailed map of the math and evidence-based reading strategies that carry directly into PSAT prep — the two tests share the same question design, just with a slightly lower ceiling. His chemistry master's background is especially useful for the data-interpretation and graph-analysis questions that trip up students in both the math and reading sections. Rated 4.9 by clients, he emphasizes steady skill-building over last-minute cramming.

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Hannah
BA University
2+ Years Tutoring

I love teaching patiently and accurately to achieve concrete goals. A National Merit scholar, a college student, and an aspiring writer, I encourage high achievement and creativity in all my students. With 2+ years of tutoring experience and 1+ years of teaching experience, both in-person and online, I will gladly adapt to your educational and personal needs! Primarily, I tutor the SAT and ACT. I have the most experience in tutoring English (up to 12th grade) and math (up to Algebra II/pre-calc). I can also tutor competitive Lincoln-Douglas and policy debate as well as Impromptu speech at a middle/high school level or general public speaking and argumentation. My favorite subjects are English, which I am pursuing at UNLV, and Speech & Debate, which I teach at a private school. I have an AP Honors Diploma and AP Scholar with Distinction Award from high school.

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Tim
BA Massachusetts Institute of Technology
6+ Years Tutoring

Computational science at MIT means Tim lives in the overlap between math and logic — which is exactly where the PSAT's no-calculator section and data-analysis questions sit. But his philosophy double major is what sets him apart on the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing sections, where evaluating the structure of an argument matters more than speed-reading. His 1560 SAT and 4.9 rating back up the range.

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Brian
BA Ohio State University-Main Campus
9+ Years Tutoring

I am currently an undergraduate at Ohio State University. I am studying economics with a math minor in the Honors College of Arts and Sciences.

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Carsen
BA Pepperdine University
9+ Years Tutoring

I'm a 2016 graduate of Pepperdine University with my Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry. Currently I'm preparing to apply to optometry school; I hope to be accepted for the 2018-19 academic year. During my time in college, I was involved as a teaching assistant for General Chemistry I and II laboratory, as a tutor for General Chemistry I, as a member of the Regents Scholar Student Board, and as a "small group" leader through multiple organizations. I am a member of the sorority Pi Beta Phi and held the positions of Historian, Senior Transition Leader, and member of the Leadership and Nominating Committee during my undergraduate years. As far as tutoring goes, I offer my services to students of all ages and in numerous subjects. I particularly enjoy tutoring the STEM subjects. I also thoroughly enjoy working with female STEM students, which allows me to serve as a role model and to offer additional encouragement for my female students to not lose interest in STEM subjects. A large part of my tutoring style focuses on logical thinking for how to tackle new and difficult problems using previous knoledge and educated hypotheses; I have found that my students find both success and a boost in confidence using my methodology. Aside from my academic interests, I love cooking and baking, my cat, photography, and National Parks.

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Yasmeen
BA University of Pennsylvania
9+ Years Tutoring

Seven years of SAT and AP tutoring means Yasmeen has watched the PSAT evolve and knows which question types consistently trip students up — particularly the Writing and Language items that test grammar rules only in the context of full passages. Her Penn history and political science training sharpened the close-reading and argument-tracing skills the Evidence-Based Reading section rewards, and her 1480 SAT confirms she's navigated the full test architecture the PSAT mirrors. Rated 5.0 by students.

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Christopher
BA Columbia University in the City of New York
10+ Years Tutoring

I'm a graduate of Columbia University with a B.A. in History. I'm passionate about history and English, but I'm a competent math tutor as well. I have received outstanding scores on my SAT and AP tests, and am confident in my ability to pass on these skills to the next generation.

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Alex
BA Washington and Lee University
6+ Years Tutoring

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.

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Kevin
BA Case Western Reserve University
7+ Years Tutoring

I am a rising sophomore at Case Western Reserve University studying engineering. I have taken most high-school level standardized tests, and have scored consistently above the 95th percentile. I have tutored small groups of students throughout high school, and also have experience as a private tutor. Outside of the classroom, I enjoy playing Ultimate Frisbee with my college club team.

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Perry
BA Rice University
4+ Years Tutoring

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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Sharan
BA Cornell University
6+ Years Tutoring

I am a rising sophomore at Cornell University, studying Human Biology, Health and Society. I am on the premed track and am pursuing a minor in South Asian Studies. I was born in India and grew up in Singapore and Buffalo, NY, where I currently live. This past semester, I tutored middle and high school students in math, biology, and chemistry in Ithaca. I also particularly enjoy tutoring for standardized tests such as the ACT, as I feel it is where students are able to make a lot of progress quickly, and it also tends to be the most rewarding for both the students and for me! As someone who loves making organized and detailed plans, I believe having a clear set of goals for one's future is the key to success, and this can be applied to anything, from a single test to one's entire career. I would love to help my students with setting goals and making plans in their high school and/or college careers, in addition to tutoring a specific subject! In college, I am most involved with Cornell's Hindu Student Council and SPICMACAY, an Indian classical music and dance organization. Outside of academia, I sing South Indian classical music and play many different genres of the piano.

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Jenna
BA University of Kentucky
9+ Years Tutoring

I am 22 years old and just graduated from the University of Kentucky with a double degree in French and Biochemistry. I have been a tutor for over a year now at UK's tutoring center. I believe that anyone can learn anything with enough practice and encouragement, and I love helping students overcome challenges and gain more self-confidence!

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Rachel
BA University
13+ Years Tutoring
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Zhenrui
BA Columbia University in the City of New York
1+ Years Tutoring

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 apart is range: his premed track requires the same close reading of dense, technical passages that the Evidence-Based Reading section demands, so he's equally comfortable teaching students to decode a science passage as he is walking them through quadratic modeling.

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Julia
BA The College of William & Mary
1+ Years Tutoring

I am a recent college graduate currently pursuing a career in publishing in New York City. My interest in tutoring and the publishing industry stem from the same source: I want to help instill in others the same love of learning I have felt throughout my life. Whether it's getting lost in a good book or feeling the thrill of excitement at finally solving a difficult math problem, I feel that learning should be fun and viewed as a challenge, not a chore. Throughout my academic career, I have been a well-rounded student, excelling in math as well as language and literature. I am a notoriously good test-taker, a skill developed from solid study habits that I hope to pass on to future students. For me, tutoring is my way of giving back to my community and paying forward the help I've gotten from teachers, mentors, and fellow students throughout my life.

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Keith
BA Williams College • Juris Doctor, Prelaw Studies Cornell University
5+ Years Tutoring

Political science at Williams meant Keith spent four years constructing tight, evidence-backed arguments — the exact skill the PSAT's Writing and Language section tests when it asks students to evaluate sentence placement, strengthen claims, and choose the most effective phrasing in context. His 1560 SAT shows he can execute across all sections under pressure, and his additional strength in math means he covers the algebra-heavy no-calculator questions with the same confidence he brings to passage analysis.

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James
BA Harvard University
1+ Years Tutoring

I am currently a senior at Harvard College where I study chemistry, and I'll be attending Columbia Medical School next year. I have years of experience tutoring college students in math (mostly calculus) and chemistry including both general and organic chemistry. In addition, I am very familiar with all sections of the SAT and ACT having prepared several high school students for these tests. I believe that every student is capable of boosting his or her baseline score on these tests, so long as he or she works hard to get to know the format of the tests and the most popular types of questions. I tutor because I love seeing students develop a genuine passion for the subjects they once disliked (such as math and science), once they understand the power of these subjects and their applications to the real world.

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Nina
MS Columbia University • BA Northwestern University
10+ Years Tutoring

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 at Columbia University in my department and also have tutored graduate students and undergraduates privately as well. My primary areas of tutoring are math and statistics coursework in addition to math sections on standardized tests such as the GRE and GMAT. I am very passionate about helping students feel more confident and excited about math. In my spare time, I enjoy running, playing piano, and spending time with friends and family.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The PSAT is a standardized test that measures reading, writing, and math skills—essentially a practice version of the SAT. For students in Las Vegas, taking the PSAT (usually in sophomore or junior year) serves two important purposes: it helps identify strengths and weaknesses before the SAT, and juniors' scores qualify them for National Merit recognition, which can open doors to scholarships and college opportunities.

Score improvement depends on your starting point and effort, but students typically see gains of 50-100+ points with focused, personalized instruction. The most significant improvements come from addressing specific weak areas—whether that's reading comprehension pacing, math problem-solving strategies, or grammar rules—rather than trying to improve everything at once. Working with a tutor helps you identify exactly where you're losing points and develop targeted strategies to fix those gaps.

The PSAT's tight time limits (about 1 minute per question) force you to work quickly without sacrificing accuracy—a balance many students struggle with. Tutors help you develop pacing strategies like identifying which questions to tackle first, when to skip and return to harder problems, and how to manage anxiety that often eats into your time. Practice tests combined with timed drills are essential for building the speed and confidence you need.

Both sections challenge students differently: the Reading section trips up many with its dense passages and inference questions, while the Math section often frustrates students who understand concepts but make careless errors under time pressure. For students in Las Vegas, personalized tutoring identifies which section is your specific bottleneck—some struggle with reading speed, others with algebra or geometry fundamentals—so you can focus your prep where it matters most.

Taking at least 4-6 full-length practice tests under timed conditions is ideal, spaced throughout your study period. Each practice test serves a purpose: early tests help identify weak areas, middle tests let you practice new strategies, and final tests build confidence and stamina. A tutor can help you analyze your practice test results to spot patterns in your mistakes and adjust your study plan accordingly.

Test anxiety often stems from uncertainty about what to expect or lack of confidence in your preparation. Tutors help build confidence through repeated exposure to test formats, timed practice, and proven strategies that give you concrete tools to use during the test. Knowing exactly what to expect and having a game plan for each section significantly reduces anxiety and helps you perform closer to your actual ability level.

Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who specialize in PSAT prep and understand the specific challenges Las Vegas students face. You'll work through a simple process to get matched with a tutor whose expertise and teaching style fit your needs, then start personalized 1-on-1 instruction tailored to your goals and timeline.

If you're a junior, your PSAT score determines your eligibility for National Merit recognition, which can lead to scholarships and special college opportunities. The score threshold varies by state—in Nevada, it's competitive—so maximizing your PSAT performance is worth the effort. A tutor can help you understand what score you're targeting and create a focused study plan to reach it.

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