Improve your PSAT scores with Top Test Prep’s PSAT Tutoring

 

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About your PSAT tutors and test prep…

If you’re looking to improve your PSAT scores, or would like to have a chance at the coveted National Merit Scholarship, then you’ve reached the perfect destination. Top Test Prep PSAT tutors have taken the PSAT exam and almost all of our PSAT tutors have been considered or selected for the National Merit Scholarship based on their top scores.

How Top Test Prep can improve your PSAT scores

Every PSAT tutoring plan is customized for the student. All of our PSAT tutors have scored in the top 1% percentile for the PSAT exam, and also connect well with the students they teach for the PSAT exam. The PSAT exam is an excellent opportunity to give college admissions offices an early glance at your test taking abilities. Additionally, college admissions officers will also consider you for scholarships, grant and merit aid based on your PSAT performance. Once you begin your tutoring program, we’ll monitor your progress and make sure you continue to improve through diagnostic exams and progress reports.

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About the PSAT exam

What is the PSAT exam?

The PSAT is a shorter, reasoning-based exam designed so that you can predict your future performance on the SAT.

When is the PSAT exam offered?

The exam is offered by most high schools in the fall, more specifically, October of your sophomore or Junior year.

Helpful tips and strategies for the PSAT

What are good strategies for the PSAT exam?

Always eliminate answers, and make educated guesses as complete your PSAT exam.
On the PSAT reading section, consider the main idea and feeling of each passage.
On the PSAT math section, when in doubt, compare to formulas you know, plug in numbers or answer choices.
On the PSAT writing section: if it sounds wrong, it probably is as a rule of thumb.
We’ve got many more strategies to help you improve your PSAT exam scores.

How does the PSAT compare to the SAT?

The PSAT is much shorter, doesn’t require you to write an essay, and doesn’t test you on some of the more advanced concepts from second-year algebra. They’re essentially the same, though, and the PSAT can be used as a great practice for the SAT.

What’s on the PSAT Exam?

The PSAT/NMSQT includes five sections for a total scaled score of 60-240.
(2) 25-minute critical reading sections, scored together on a 20-80 scale
(2) 25-minute math sections, scored together on a 20-80 scale
(1) 30-minute writing skills section, scored on a 20-80 scale

Will colleges see your PSAT scores?

No. However, you can give the PSAT permission to send your profile to schools you’re planning on applying to; if you do select schools, they usually just see your profile, which includes demographic information and usually not scores.

How are National Merit Scholars selected?

Usually the top 4% of testers will receive academic scholarships based on their performance on the PSAT. About 50,000 students of the 1.25+ million who take the PSAT as juniors receive National Merit honors on the basis of high PSAT index scores. One thing to note: because many high school sophomores and juniors don’t take the exam seriously, you can benefit greatly from their lack of prep and your dedication to getting a scholarship.

Are there breaks on the PSAT?

There will be a 5-minute break after Section 2 and a short 1-minute stretch break after Section 4.

Can I use a calculator on the PSAT?

Yes, you can use a calculator – although they’re generally neither required nor needed to successfully perform on the PSAT.

How to prep for the PSAT

The best way to get ready for the PSAT exam is to consider your goals – such as contending for the National Merit – and setting a study schedule that you can stick with. Lastly, get in touch with us and see how we can help improve your scores overall.