PSAT Test Prep
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Each year, we offer PSAT prep and private tutoring to thousands of families across North America
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The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) is a standardized test that is used to determine eligibility for the National Merit Scholarship Program (NMSP).
The PSAT is taken by 10th and 11th grade students in October, each year. Most students choose to take the PSAT in order to enter the competition for scholarships from the NMSP. Students also often take the test in order to assess their performance compared to that of their peer group in preparation for the SAT. Further, taking the PSAT also allows students to be added to mailing lists for various US colleges.
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A Personalized PSAT Tutoring Program Designed To Achieve Results
SchoolTutoring Academy offers comprehensive, yet very affordable test prep programs to get you ready for the PSAT/NMSQT. Our highly qualified and experienced teachers will work with you, at your pace and on your schedule. Our PSAT/NMSQT Test prep programs include:
One-on-one tutoring sessions
Private one-on-one tutoring sessions with a certified instructor
Exceptional Instruction
Our tutors are truly the best-of-the-best in terms of training, expertise and dedication
Customized program
Our Academic Directors build a customized learning plan to help you achieve success on the PSAT
Flexibility and convenience
We offer a test prep schedule built around your hectic lifestyle
Bi-monthly Progress Reports
Detailed, bi-monthly reports that help you track your progress
No distractions
Your PSAT tutor will keep you motivated and focused on achieving your best score
Structure of the PSAT
The PSAT test consists of three sections:
Critical Reading
Tests the student’s comprehension of the English language. Two parts to this section: 1. Sentence Completions: tests the student’s knowledge of words and structure of a sentence. 2. Reading Comprehension: tests the student’s ability to understand a passage or excerpt.
Writing
Tests the student’s writing skills in the English language and the ability to recognize faults in usage and structure. Questions are based on: Identifying sentence errors, improving sentences, and improving paragraphs.
Mathematics
This section includes questions on arithmetic operations, algebra, geometry, statistics and probability.
Format of the PSAT
The PSAT/NMSQT test is made up of 5 parts with a total test time of 2 hours and 10 minutes.
Your PSAT Test Score
Unlike SAT scores, the PSAT test score is not reported to colleges and is not used for college admissions. The PSAT score can, however, provide you feedback on how your performance compares to that of your peers, and can give you an early indication of the areas to improve on before taking the SAT.
Each of the three sections of the PSAT test is scored on a scale from 20 to 80, with 50 being the median of all test takers. Also listed on your score report is the Selection Index, which is used to determine eligibility in National Merit Scholarship Programs (NMSP). It is the sum of the three scores in each test section (CR + M + W). The Selection Index ranges from 60 to 240.
What is a Good PSAT Score
In 2011, the average score for eleventh graders was about 48 in Critical Reading, 49 in Mathematics, and 46 in Writing Skills. The average score for tenth graders was about 43 in Critical Reading, 43 in Mathematics, and 41 in Writing Skills.
The PSAT Selection Index is used in part to qualify you for the National Merit Scholarship. Each state has a minimum qualifying score. To qualify, the student’s composite score, or Selection Index, must be approximately in the 99th percentile. In 2011 the minimum Qualifying Score for the National Merit Semifinalists (over all states) was 201.
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Our tutors are different from the ones you find in your neighborhood
Staff Tutors with Outstanding Credentials
Our educators have graduated from top academic institutions, and many of them have achieved in the 90th percentile or higher on standardized tests. Equally importantly, they enjoy coaching students across a variety of subject areas and standardized tests
Educators Beyond What You Find Down the Block
Students work collaboratively with their private tutor who is a top-notch college graduate well beyond the academic caliber that you’ll typically find in your neighbourhood
Experienced Academic Directors to Create and Adjust Learning Plans
Every student is paired up with both a private tutor and an Academic Director responsible for creating a comprehensive learning plan and constantly tweeking it to optimize for results
Fully Customized Programs with Regular Progress Reports
With regular progress reports and archived copies of your lessons, you can easily track your progress and review concepts from past lessons
Meet Our Tutors
Each of them is highly-qualified K-12 and university educators
We have certified math, science, and English tutors across North America
My name is Michelle O. and I am a certified Calculus Tutor from Bloomington, Indiana.
My name is Davis H. and I am a certified English Tutor from Greenville, South Carolina.
My name is Jane W. and I am certified SAT/ACT Tutor from San Diego, California.
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SchoolTutoring Academy has not only improved my son’s standardized test scores but also his high school math and English grades. Test Prep Academy has not only improved my son’s standardized test scores but also his high school math and English grades.
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SchoolTutoring has played an important role in improving our son’s confidence and attitude towards school. His grades have also improved steadily throughout the school year.
My daughter was able to improve her test scores after a few months of tutoring with SchoolTutoring. However, while raising test scores is great, the real payoff is in the self-confidence that she gained.
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