ACT, PSAT, and SAT Tutoring
One-on-one Tutoring for College Entrance Exams
TeamUP! Tutors provides one-on-one instruction for all standardized tests. Students who become familiar with the tests and get help from a test prep professional are more confident in their abilities and achieve higher scores.
We’ve put together some information for you to better understand the tests and how we help you prepare.
- Choosing a Tutor for SAT, ACT, and PSAT
- Preparing for the SAT, ACT, or PSAT
- A Word to Students
- PSAT/NMSQT
- SAT Reasoning & SAT Subject Tests
- ACT
- SAT versus ACT
- Free Online Study Help
Choosing a Tutor for SAT, ACT, and PSAT
Success on college entrance exams, like other academic pursuits, comes down to preparation, determination, and quality of instruction. At TeamUP! Tutors, our experienced SAT, PSAT, and ACT tutors help students improve their strategy and their scores.
If you want to rise above the crowd, why join it? One-size-fits-all test prep classes follow a set program to make sure study groups move at the same pace. The advantage of our one-on-one approach is that we focus on the exact learning needs of one individual. Your child.
Preparing for the SAT, ACT, or PSAT
As with all standardized tests, preparing for the SAT, ACT, or PSAT requires you to:
- become familiar with the type and style of questions
- master the material being tested.
The best way to familiarize yourself with the type and style of questions is to take practice tests. To begin your preparation, you will take a complete practice test in order to benchmark your performance and identify areas of weakness.
Take the practice test when you are ready to sit down in an environment that as closely as possible mimics actual test-taking conditions.
After getting your score, you will work 1-1 with a professional ACT, PSAT, or SAT tutor. The tutor will coach you on test-taking techniques and help you master difficult material. We will recommend you use a commercially available book as a guide.
Before you end tutoring, you will take another test to measure your improvement and highlight any remaining areas to focus on.
How much time will you need?
Depending on the test and your level of preparedness, your time investment will vary between 16 and 32 hours of individualized test preparation tutoring in addition to the time you invest. Count on spending one to two hours on your own for every one hour of tutoring.
Our program adjusts to your particular needs and our tutors are prepared to provide the service you need to succeed.
A Word to Students
Sustained commitment to practice means better strategy, greater confidence, and higher scores. We encourage you to make time to prepare. Procrastinating will result in a far more intense and tiring workload.
If you have a tendency to procrastinate, consider the following. Would you rather spread 60 hours of study — that’s 30 hours of tutoring plus 30 hours of practice work — over three weeks (at a daunting 20 hours per week) or three months (at just 5 hours per week)? Students who spread out their study schedule feel less overwhelmed, absorb more information, and are far better prepared than those who delay.
Be sure to check out our collection of free, online tests and tools below. When you’re ready to get started, give us a call at 888.3.TEAMUP.
PSAT/NMSQT
About the PSAT
The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) prepares students for the SAT. The test measures critical-reading, math/problem-solving, and writing skills. When taking the PSAT/NMSQT, students do not need to recall facts — even the math formulas needed are supplied to them. Instead, the PSAT/NMSQT measures reasoning skills like knowing when to choose one of those math formulas and how to use it to arrive at the correct answer. Read more about the PSAT.
Taking the PSAT
The PSAT is generally taken in October of your junior year and, if desired, October of your sophomore year. Find out logistics (current test dates, locations, registration deadlines, and fees), and then call 888.383.2687 when you’re ready for a PSAT tutor.
SAT Reasoning & SAT Subject Tests
About the SAT Reasoning test
While high school grades are a useful indicator of how students will perform in college, there is variation in grading standards and course rigor within and across high schools. The SAT Reasoning Test is the benchmark standardized assessment of the critical reading, mathematical reasoning, and writing skills students have developed over time and that they need to be successful in college. Each year, more than two million students take the SAT and nearly every college in America uses SAT scores as a common and objective scale for evaluating a student’s college readiness.
About the SAT Subject tests
Each year, nearly 500,000 students take SAT Subject Tests to demonstrate mastery of particular subjects. SAT Subject Tests are closely linked to the high school curriculum and provide colleges with an objective assessment of student readiness for college-level work. Subject Tests fall into these five general subject areas: English: Literature; History and Social Studies: United States History, World History; Mathematics: Level 1, Level 2; Science: Biology E/M, Chemistry, Physics; and Languages. The SAT Subject Test Calendar shows when specific subject tests are offered.
Taking the SAT
The SAT is generally taken in the spring of your junior year. Find out logistics (current test dates, locations, registration deadlines, and fees), call 888.383.2687 and we’ll match you with a professional SAT tutor.
ACT
About the ACT
The ACT is a curriculum-based test to check a student’s knowledge of subjects covered in high school (vs. the SAT which is generally considered a test that measures a student’s reasoning and critical thinking skills). The ACT is as widely accepted as the SAT, but more common in the midwestern and southern US. The ACT exam consists of four sections: english (mechanics and rhetoric), math (more advanced than the SAT, containing some trigonometry), reading comprehension, and science (for science, little prior knowledge is assumed) plus an optional essay.
Taking the ACT
The ACT is generally taken in the spring of your junior year. During the fall of sophomore year, schools may administer PLAN in preparation for ACT. Find out logistics (current test dates, locations, registration deadlines, and fees), and then call 888.383.2687 when you’re ready for a professional ACT tutor.
SAT vs. ACT
If you’re debating between the ACT and SAT, keep in mind that they are different types of tests, requiring different skill sets, and that both tests are accepted by most colleges. Students usually choose one test or the other, but may take both. The SAT measures critical reasoning skills in reading, mathematics, and writing. The ACT measures mastery of basic skills in reading comprehension, mathematics, grammar, and science. Regardless of which test a student decides to take, preparation is key to getting a high score.
Still not sure which test is right for you, this New York Times article asks ACT vs. SAT? [NYT registration required] and provides a balanced perspective on whether it’s worth taking both tests and who is likely to fare better on one vs. the other.
Free Study Help
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