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John
PSAT math covers the same algebra, problem-solving, and data-analysis framework as the SAT, which makes it the perfect low-stakes opportunity to build real test strategy before junior year. John walks through each question type — linear equations, ratios, percentages, quadratic behavior — and teache...
University of St Thomas
Bachelor of Fine Arts, English/Drama
American Academy of Dramatic Arts
Associates, Acting

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Elena
I am a second year law student at the University of Chicago who hails from the San Francisco Bay Area! I tutor the SAT, ESL, and Spanish. I was an AVID tutor in high school, and after college I taught an ESL class and tutored a high school student in Spanish. In law school, I am involved with the La...
Cornell University
Bachelor in Arts
University of Chicago Law School
Juris Doctor, Law
Certified Tutor
8+ years
Anna
I'm Anna! I'm currently a student in the MD/MBA program between Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine and the Kellogg School of Management, and graduated from Northwestern University as part of the Honors Program in Medical Education. I attended the Bergen County Academies in New Jer...
Northwestern University
Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
Northwestern University
Graduated (Honors Program in Medical Education)
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Alex
Scoring a 1590 on the SAT means Alex knows exactly which algebra, data analysis, and problem-solving concepts the PSAT recycles in slightly different packaging. He breaks down Passport to Advanced Math questions — manipulating quadratics, interpreting nonlinear graphs — so students build the speed a...
Washington and Lee University
Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
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Michelle
I am proud to be a part of Varsity Tutors! I am originally from San Antonio, TX; I completed my undergraduate education at Rice University in Houston where I received a bachelor's degree in Biochemistry and Cell Biology. Currently, I am in my second year of medical school at Baylor College of Medici...
Baylor College of Medicine
Current Grad Student, M.D.
Rice University
Bachelor's in Biochemistry and Cell Biology
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Nina
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 ...
Columbia University
Masters in biostatistics
Northwestern University
Bachelor of Arts in biological sciences (focus in neurobiology)
Columbia University in the City of New York
Current Grad Student, Biostatistics
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Mimi
I am an interdisciplinary educator with an Ed.M. from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and a B.A. from Dartmouth College. My background is primarily in integrated arts learning and museum education and I specialize in visual arts, history and art history, and object-based learning. In all su...
Harvard University
Masters in Education, Education
Dartmouth College
B.A.
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Chelain
I am currently a resident physician at Northwestern Hospital.
Thomas Jefferson University
PHD, PhD: Molecular Pharmacology and Structural Biology; MD: Medicine. Currently a Resident in Radiation Oncology at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. C
Swarthmore College
Bachelors, Biology, Psychology
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Elliot
PSAT Math trips up many students not because the concepts are hard but because the phrasing is unfamiliar — a straightforward ratio problem can look alien when buried in a word problem about survey data. Elliot, who scored a 36 ACT and 1540 SAT, teaches students to translate each question into the u...
Hampshire College
Bachelor in Arts, Cognitive Science
Vanderbilt University
Doctor of Philosophy, Neuroscience
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Edward
I am currently studying chemical engineering at the University of Michigan. I have always helped out my fellow students with schoolwork, and I have tutored in the National Honor Society for three years. My tutoring strengths include my abilities to stay calm, be patient, and offer different perspect...
University
Bachelor's
Certified Tutor
6+ years
I'm eager to teach students how to make connections and understand any part of the world they need!
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Master of Divinity, Ministry
University of Kentucky
Bachelor in Arts, Communication, General
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Peter
I am a graduate from Georgetown University, where I received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics with a minor in Music. I'm currently pursuing a Master's of Science in Business Analytics at Carnegie Mellon University. I've been tutoring since I started high school, focusing on mathematics and w...
Georgetown University
Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Emily
I am a Yale graduate with over 8 years experience tutoring students from a variety of backgrounds. I recently graduated from the Yale School of Public Health with a MPH concentrating in Epidemiology and Global Health. I also received my B.S. from Yale with a double major in Molecular, Cellular, and ...
Yale University
Master of Public Health (MPH), concentration in Epidemiology and Global Health
Yale School of Public Health
Master in Public Health, Public Health
Yale University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), double major in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology and French
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Joey
I am a graduate of Columbia University with a degree in Drama and Theatre Arts. I taught math and essay writing to my peers in high school and college, and have tutored a close friend in her mathematics courses since junior year of high school. I am most comfortable and passionate about tutoring SAT...
Columbia University in the City of New York
Bachelor in Arts, Theater Arts
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Logan
Pre-Algebra Tutor • +31 Subjects
I'm eager to teach students how to make connections and understand any part of the world they need! Hobbies: art, books, writing, reading, music
Peter
AP Calculus BC Tutor • +29 Subjects
I am a graduate from Georgetown University, where I received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics with a minor in Music. I'm currently pursuing a Master's of Science in Business Analytics at Carnegie Mellon University. I've been tutoring since I started high school, focusing on mathematics and writing. Throughout my college career I was employed both privately and by Georgetown University to tutor peers and high school students in the Washington, D.C. area. I worked with students taking classes in all levels of mathematics falling under Algebra, Calculus, Combinatorics, and Problem Solving. Hobbies: art, books, reading, music, writing
Emily
Pre-Algebra Tutor • +38 Subjects
I am a Yale graduate with over 8 years experience tutoring students from a variety of backgrounds. I recently graduated from the Yale School of Public Health with a MPH concentrating in Epidemiology and Global Health. I also received my B.S. from Yale with a double major in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology and French. I have experience both leading group classes and working with students one on one. I will respond to a student's strengths, weaknesses, and learning style in order to help them succeed and make the most of our time together. I earned a perfect score of 36 on the ACT, 2280 on the SAT, and qualified as a National Merit Scholar on the PSAT. I look forward to working with you! Hobbies: writing, art, books, music, dancing, baking, reading
Austin
Elementary Math Tutor • +34 Subjects
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Joey
Pre-Algebra Tutor • +21 Subjects
I am a graduate of Columbia University with a degree in Drama and Theatre Arts. I taught math and essay writing to my peers in high school and college, and have tutored a close friend in her mathematics courses since junior year of high school. I am most comfortable and passionate about tutoring SAT prep, particularly the Math section and subject tests. I believe in supporting and encouraging my students and making material as accessible as possible, breaking down what may be difficult subject matter into terms and concepts that they already understand. I firmly believe in the potential of every student to grasp material that they may think is out of reach, and aim to reduce the stress factor of studying as much as possible. Outside of tutoring, I am a professional actor and playwright, and in my free time (a rare, mystical thing these days) I enjoy playing guitar and mandolin, practicing yoga, and my PS4.
Dennis
Pre-Algebra Tutor • +21 Subjects
I am currently attending New York University where I am pursuing a degree in Finance and Statistics. I have previous experience tutoring individuals in math, a subject I have always excelled at academically. My knowledge and interest in mathematics, makes it easy for me to frame and deconstruct seemingly complicated concepts and theories in ways students will be able to understand and remember. Outside of academia I enjoy playing tennis, going to movies, and spending time with friends and family.
Eric
Pre-Algebra Tutor • +37 Subjects
I am available to tutor a range of middle school and high school subjects, but I am most excited about tutoring test prep. I remember how stressful preparing for college can be and I am eager to do my part in helping students fulfill their college goals. I believe that learning is a collaborative process and I am committed to being as actively involved in the student's learning as I can. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, going to the movies (I try to see each Oscar nominee before the ceremony every year.), and am a huge Michigan sports fan.
Nishad
Calculus Tutor • +24 Subjects
I am a first year medical student at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University. I have been a private tutor in the past in subjects such as math, biology, chemistry, and the SATs and every single one of my more than twenty students have shown significant improvement. Most importantly, I have a passion for teaching, and your needs and preferences as the learner will always be paramount. I hope to help every one of my students reach every bit of their potential, and along the way, to utterly shatter any self-induced limitations that have been placed upon what they can accomplish.
Violet
AP Calculus AB Tutor • +28 Subjects
I am a member of the Brown Class of 2018, pursuing a bachelors degree in mathematics. I graduated from Phillips Exeter Academy in 2014. (I am able to help anyone with the boarding school admissions process.) Outside of academia, I pursue my passions in dance, travel, volunteering, reading and art. My tutoring subjects are mathematics (from elementary school to college level) and standardized testing (SAT, SAT subject tests, PSAT, and SSAT). I have tutored mainly high school students in the New York State Regents exams and AP Calculus, although I also have experience with students in middle and elementary school. Since I have been through many school systems, including public, private, studying abroad, and boarding school, I have learned many different techniques and can attack a problem from various angles. Ultimately, my teaching style is full of tips and tricks to break down complicated topics into simple, more understandable ideas. Hobbies: books, music, art, travel, reading, writing
Phillip
Pre-Algebra Tutor • +38 Subjects
I'm a rising junior at Brown University studying biomedical engineering. I have lots of experience in middle school through college level instruction in STEM and SAT/ACT prep. My goal is to provide a fun and productive learning environment by only teaching subjects that I am passionate about.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Score improvement depends on your starting point and how consistently you work with a tutor. Students typically see meaningful gains—often 50-100+ points—when they focus on identifying and addressing specific weak areas, whether that's algebra fundamentals, geometry concepts, or problem-solving strategies. The key is targeted practice: rather than reviewing everything, a tutor helps you pinpoint exactly which question types trip you up and builds confidence through repeated practice with similar problems.
Most students benefit from 4-8 weeks of consistent tutoring before the test, with sessions focused on both skill gaps and test-taking strategies that improve accuracy and pacing.
The biggest hurdles typically fall into three categories: pacing and time management (running out of time on harder problems), careless errors (mistakes on problems students actually know how to solve), and conceptual gaps (struggling with certain algebra, geometry, or word problem types). Many students also underestimate the importance of understanding why an answer is correct, not just getting it right once.
A strong tutor helps you slow down on tricky problems, develops a system for checking your work, and fills in foundational gaps so you approach each question type with confidence rather than guessing.
Effective strategies include: working backwards from answer choices on some problems, using process of elimination strategically, and knowing when to skip a question and come back to it. Many students waste time on one difficult problem when they could earn points on easier ones. A tutor helps you develop a pacing plan—typically 1-1.5 minutes per easier problem, 2-3 minutes for medium difficulty, and deciding whether harder problems are worth your time.
Beyond strategy, understanding how the PSAT formats questions (multiple choice vs. student-produced response) and practicing with real test sections helps you stay calm and focused on test day rather than being surprised by question formats.
Practice tests are most valuable when you treat them like the real thing: take full-length sections in one sitting without interruptions, time yourself strictly, and then analyze your mistakes carefully. Don't just count correct answers—track which types of problems you miss and whether mistakes came from careless errors, conceptual misunderstandings, or time pressure.
A tutor helps you interpret your practice test results and creates a targeted study plan around your actual weak areas rather than reviewing everything. Most students benefit from 3-4 full-section practice tests spaced throughout their preparation, with focused tutoring in between to address specific gaps identified in each test.
Start by categorizing the problems you miss: Which algebra concepts are shaky? Do geometry problems consistently trip you up? Are you struggling with word problems or calculator-free questions specifically? Beyond just marking answers wrong, track whether you didn't know how to solve it, made a careless error, or ran out of time.
A tutor accelerates this process by reviewing your practice tests and sometimes giving diagnostic assessments to pinpoint exactly where conceptual gaps exist—whether it's systems of equations, exponent rules, or data interpretation. Once you know your specific weak areas, tutoring becomes focused and efficient rather than general review.
Timing issues usually stem from two problems: spending too long on difficult problems early in the section, or not having a clear strategy for which problems to prioritize. A strong approach is to scan the entire section first, mark the easier problems you can solve quickly, tackle those first to build confidence and rack up points, then return to harder problems with remaining time.
Your tutor can help you develop a personal pacing plan based on how fast you naturally work, teach you to recognize when a problem is worth your time versus when to skip and come back, and give you tools to stay calm if you fall behind during practice tests.
Beyond strong math knowledge, excellent PSAT tutors understand the test's structure, know which concepts appear most frequently, and recognize the specific tricks and traps in how questions are worded. They can explain concepts in multiple ways since every student's brain works differently, and they focus on your individual weak spots rather than generic test prep.
Equally important: they help you build confidence and manage test anxiety. They teach you when to slow down and double-check versus when to trust your work, and they make you feel supported rather than stressed. Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who combine deep PSAT expertise with the ability to adapt their teaching to how you learn best.
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