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How to Master the PSAT/NMSQT English Section | 0-Anxiety Test Prep

In this on-going class, students will learn everything they need for the PSAT/NMSQT English section, from how to tackle the reading questions to a comprehensive review of grammar rules to strategies for test day.
Monica Winkler
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1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hours per week

Class Experience

US Grade 8 - 11
The PSAT/NMSQT is hiding a secret. 

The PSAT taken in eighth or ninth grade is seen as a low-stakes version of the real-deal SAT. And it is.  

But come sophomore or junior year, the name of the test subtly changes from PSAT to PSAT/NMSQT. And the second part stands for National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. This prestigious scholarship is given to .05% of students who are awarded $2,500. 

But here's the secret: being a National Merit Scholarship opens the door to university and corporate scholarships which range from a few hundred dollars to full rides. 

That's right: a full ride from the PSAT...not the SAT. 

So, by signing up for this class, the worst case scenario is that you start training for the SAT a couple of years early. And the best case scenario is getting a score high enough to earn a scholarship.* 

What you can expect from this class:

Each week, we'll focus on one reading question type and one grammar concept. We'll start with reading. After presenting the question type and walking through the strategies of how to answer it correctly, we'll spend time working on practice questions. Then, it'll be time for grammar. We'll discuss the rules and ways to approach the questions. Finally, we'll spend time dissecting some grammar practice questions. 

The Schedule

The Fall PSAT is given on different dates in October 2023. Start studying now for the Spring PSAT which will be given between March 4, 2024 - April 26, 2024.

Week of October 22

Reading: Retrieval Question Type

Grammar: Sentence Structure and Formation

Resources: Guide to Answering Digital SAT Reading Questions PDF + quizlet


Week of October 29

Reading: Purpose Question Type

Grammar: Extra Information (Relative clauses + commas)

Resources: Process of Elimination Explained PDF


Week of November 5

Reading: Main Idea Question Type

Grammar: Punctuation and Sentence Clarity (Linking Independent Clauses)

Resources: Punctuation Quizlet


Week of November 12

Reading: Dual Texts Question Type

Grammar: Verb tense and Agreement (Nouns and Pronouns)

Resources: Passage Practice (10 questions)


Week of November 5

Reading: Vocabulary Question Type

Grammar: Vocabulary and Contextual Word Usage

Resources: Quizlet with Most-Tested SAT Words


Week of November 12

Reading: Claims Question Type

Grammar: Rhetoric Questions

Resources: Passage Practice (10 questions)


***Week of November 19: No Class for Thanksgiving***


Week of November 26

Reading: Charts Question Type

Grammar: Rhetoric Questions

Resources: Passage Practice (10 questions)


Week of December 3

Reading: Conclusions Question Type

Grammar: Review

Resources: Post-test

…I’ll be back for the next round of on-going classes in the new year!

*This class is a group class and is designed for students who are just starting to study for the PSAT. If you'd like private, customized tutoring, please send me a message.

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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in English from Florida International University
Bachelor's Degree in English from University of Florida
I graduated from university (twice!) with zero dollars of student debt. 

Not having debt has allowed me to travel far, live freely, and take chances (like starting this very Outschool page), experiences I otherwise might not have been able to do. 

There are several reasons why I was able to do this (like the fact that Florida state schools are *relatively* affordable). But a key reason was my SAT score. 

My SAT score not only got me into a top five public university, it also got me a scholarship to go there. 

When I was studying for the SAT, I had to rely on free, online materials, which were dry, confusing, and (oftentimes) unhelpful. That experience motivates me to create something different for my students: quality, accessible classes, which actually help them boost their score. 

In my classes, I teach what I know: The English language. Two degrees in linguistics, a minor in literature, and my continuous love for the language has prepared me for teaching everything from the technical aspects of when to use a comma to the inferential aspects of how to interpret a text. My goal is to not only help students prepare effectively for the SAT, but to also help them build skills that they’ll use in university, and beyond. 

Apart from SAT classes, I also offer PSAT preparation and literature coaching. 

I hope to see you in one of my classes soon!

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weekly
1x per week
55 min

Live video meetings
Ages: 14-17
1-6 learners per class

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