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Jett

Certified Tutor

Jett

Bachelor of Science, Electrical (Computer) Engineering
Jett's other Tutor Subjects
1st-12th Grade Math
1st-12th Grade Writing
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB

An electrical engineering curriculum at UT Austin means Jett solves algebra and data-interpretation problems daily — the same quantitative skills the PSAT's no-calculator section tests when students can't fall back on a graphing calculator. His 1580 SAT confirms he's mastered the full test architect...

Education

The University of Texas at Austin

Bachelor of Science, Electrical (Computer) Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1580
Jasmine

Certified Tutor

7+ years

Jasmine

Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Jasmine's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Calculus
Algebra
College Math

I am a recent graduate from The University of Texas at Austin, where I triple majored in Plan II Honors, Psychology, and Music. I have always valued education and effective testing taking strategies, especially as an incoming medical student. I am very meticulous, patient, and motivating! I have tut...

Education

The University of Texas at Austin

Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

University of North Texas Health Science Center

Doctor of Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

Test Scores
SAT
1420

Certified Tutor

Neil

Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
Neil's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
College Algebra
Trigonometry
Pre-Calculus

I am a graduate of University of Delaware, where I studied Anthropology and Theatre Performance. I have tutored extensively in math subjects (including SAT/ACT prep) which I have always enjoyed, being the son of a math professor. I have worked in various capacities as a math tutor/teacher, including...

Education

University of Delaware

Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology

Test Scores
SAT
1470
ACT
34

Certified Tutor

Natalie

Bachelor's
Natalie's other Tutor Subjects
SAT Math
SAT
ACT

I know firsthand how much effort it takes to succeed. I earned a 1520 SAT, 33 ACT, and a 4.0 GPA before graduating with a Bachelor's in Finance and a minor in Political Science from BYU. With over two years of tutoring experience, I've helped students of all ages, from elementary kids learning to re...

Education

Brigham Young University

Bachelor's

Test Scores
SAT
1520
ACT
33

Certified Tutor

16+ years

John

Bachelor of Fine Arts, English/Drama
John's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
College Algebra
Middle School Math
Geometry

John's English and Drama training sharpened the close-reading and rhetorical analysis skills that the PSAT's Evidence-Based Reading section rewards — identifying how authors structure arguments, use tone shifts, and deploy evidence across paired passages. His 36 ACT and experience teaching both SAT ...

Education

University of St Thomas

Bachelor of Fine Arts, English/Drama

American Academy of Dramatic Arts

Associates, Acting

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1420
ACT
36

Certified Tutor

Michelle

Current Grad Student, M.D.
Michelle's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Pre-Calculus
Geometry
Calculus

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...

Education

Baylor College of Medicine

Current Grad Student, M.D.

Rice University

Bachelor's in Biochemistry and Cell Biology

Test Scores
SAT
1570

Certified Tutor

Maggie

Bachelor in Arts, Economics/ Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology
Maggie's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Statistics
Middle School Math
Geometry

I am working toward an MD at Stanford University. I am happy to help with MCAT, SAT, SAT subject, AP test prep, and general academic subjects. Throughout my 8 years of experiencing tutoring middle school and high school students, I aim to help students raise their test scores through targeting point...

Education

Yale University

Bachelor in Arts, Economics/ Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1600

Certified Tutor

Chloe

Masters, Master of Global Policy Studies
Chloe's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
SAT Mathematics
SAT Reading and Writing

Comparative Literature trained Chloe to do one thing relentlessly — read closely and argue precisely about what a text is actually doing — which is the entire game on the PSAT's Evidence-Based Reading and Writing sections. Her 1540 SAT means she's already navigated the test the PSAT is modeled on, a...

Education

The University of Texas at Austin

Masters, Master of Global Policy Studies

New York University

Bachelor in Arts, Comparative Literature

Test Scores
SAT
1540

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Jonathan

Current Grad Student, Human Development
Jonathan's other Tutor Subjects
Geometry
Calculus
Algebra
AP Biology

I am currently a Master's student at Cornell University. I graduated with my Bachelor's of Science from Cornell in 2016 and I plan to attend medical school in the fall of 2017. I am really excited to be tutoring for Varsity tutors because I really enjoy helping students with subjects that gave me tr...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor of Science

Cornell University

Current Grad Student, Human Development

Test Scores
SAT
1550

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Eisha

Bachelor of Science, Public Health
Eisha's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Geometry
Calculus

I'm Eisha, a Public Health major at the University of Texas at Austin with an interest in medicine and teaching.

Education

The University of Texas at Austin

Bachelor of Science, Public Health

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1550
ACT
36

Certified Tutor

Daniel

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Daniel's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra

I am continuing my education with a Master's in the same field. For years, I've helped my friends and siblings with homework for school, and they've always told me that I had a talent for teaching; I understand concepts very easily, and explanations come easy as well. The goal that I work towards fo...

Education

The University of Texas at Austin

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1570

Certified Tutor

3+ years

Karen

Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences, General
Karen's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra
Education

The University of Texas at Dallas

Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences, General

Test Scores
SAT
1550

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Mackenzie

Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Mackenzie's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Trigonometry

I'm starting my junior year at Northwestern University in Evanston, IL. I'm currently getting my degree in biology with a concentration in health and human disease, global health, and a minor in French. I love reading, traveling, learning and helping others learn! I have experience tutoring high sch...

Education

Northwestern University

Bachelor in Arts, Economics

Test Scores
SAT
1510
ACT
35

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Patricia

Bachelor in Arts
Patricia's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra
AP Environmental Science

I am experienced in tutoring math, science, English, and the environmental sciences, but my favorite subjects to tutor are beginner's Chinese, reading and writing skills, and essay writing and revision. Over the years, I've seen that every student has an individual, personalized learning style, and ...

Education

Washington University in St. Louis

Bachelor in Arts

Test Scores
SAT
1580

Certified Tutor

Rakhi

Bachelor in Arts, Applied Math
Rakhi's other Tutor Subjects
10th Grade Math
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra

Rakhi's applied math degree means the PSAT's quantitative sections — Heart of Algebra, Passport to Advanced Math, and the data-analysis questions that require interpreting tables without a calculator — play directly to her training. But she also covers the Writing and Language section, where her 155...

Education

Columbia University in the City of New York

Bachelor in Arts, Applied Math

Test Scores
SAT
1550
ACT
32

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Frequently Asked Questions

Score improvement depends on your starting point and effort, but students typically see gains of 50-150 points when working with a tutor on targeted weak areas. The PSAT is scored from 320-1520, so focusing on specific sections—whether that's reading comprehension, math problem-solving, or writing—allows tutors to identify exactly where you're losing points and build strategies to recover them. Consistent practice combined with personalized instruction tends to yield the strongest results.

Your first session focuses on understanding your current strengths and challenges. A tutor will likely review your recent practice test scores, discuss which sections feel most difficult, and ask about your timeline and goals. This diagnostic conversation helps the tutor create a personalized study plan—whether you need help with reading speed, math strategies, or test anxiety—so your sessions target what matters most for your score.

Pacing is one of the biggest challenges students face, especially on the reading section where time pressure can derail accuracy. Tutors teach specific strategies like skimming techniques, question prioritization, and time-boxing (allocating set minutes per question type). Working through timed practice tests with a tutor helps you develop a rhythm that works for your brain, so you're not rushing through easy questions or getting stuck on hard ones.

This is incredibly common, and tutors are skilled at addressing uneven performance. If reading is your weak spot, a tutor will help you understand whether it's a comprehension issue, vocabulary gap, or time management problem—then build targeted strategies. For San Antonio students juggling multiple classes, focused tutoring on just your challenging section is often more efficient than trying to improve everything at once.

Practice tests are essential—they're how you identify patterns in your mistakes and build test stamina. Tutors use full-length practice tests to diagnose weak areas, then use shorter drills to build skills in those specific areas. Taking practice tests under timed conditions also helps reduce test anxiety since you're practicing the exact conditions you'll face on test day.

Test anxiety often stems from feeling unprepared or uncertain about what to expect. Tutors build confidence by familiarizing you with every question format, teaching you strategies that feel automatic, and working through timed practice tests so the actual test feels like something you've done before. Knowing you have a solid game plan for each section significantly reduces the stress and panic that can hurt your performance.

Look for tutors with strong test-taking experience—ideally people who've scored well on the PSAT, SAT, or similar standardized tests and understand the nuances of each section. They should be able to explain not just the right answer, but why wrong answers are traps, and adapt their teaching style to how you learn best. Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who have proven track records helping students improve their scores.

Most students benefit from 4-12 weeks of tutoring, meeting 1-2 times per week, depending on their starting score and goals. If you're aiming for a significant improvement or tackling multiple weak areas, longer preparation gives you time to practice, get feedback, and refine strategies. Your tutor can help you create a realistic timeline based on your current level and how much you can commit to practice between sessions.

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