OLSAT Tutoring

Natalie’s OLSAT tutoring includes complete test preparation for the verbal and non-verbal sections for students in grades 2-12. For every question type, she combines practice and strategies to help them find the right answers the first time. The OLSAT is an in-depth gifted child test for grades K-12 that measures analytical and logic skills instead of concept knowledge. It has 2 major sections or batteries − Verbal and Non-Verbal – and 21 different question types across grade levels. The total number of questions ranges from 60 to 72, and the time limit is anywhere from 40 to 72 minutes.

Verbal

OLSAT Verbal is divided into two main areas. The first is Verbal Comprehension, which includes following directions, identifying antonyms, sentence arrangement, and sentence completion. The second is Verbal Reasoning, which includes logical selection, verbal analogies, verbal classification, and inferences. For students in grades 3 and up, vocabulary knowledge connects to the question types. However, students in grades K to 2 only see Pictorial Reasoning on the test, which includes picture classification, picture analogies, and picture series. They must listen carefully to unwritten directions to answer questions, since their auditory skills are also being tested. No matter the grade, the right study plan makes all the difference!

Non-Verbal

OLSAT Non-Verbal includes Figural Reasoning, which has question types such as figural classification, figural analogies, and figure series; and Quantitative Reasoning, which has number series, numeric inference, and number matrices. Although these questions connect to math skills, recognizing patterns, and analyzing shapes, they can be challenging when it comes to time management. That’s where targeted practice and strategy come in!

Tutoring includes:

Complete review of OLSAT concepts with targeted practice

Math, non-verbal, and verbal online practice resources (varies by grade level)

Lesson notes (PDF format)

Weekly feedback on student progress and homework completion

FAQ about Natalie’s test prep

Do you offer a full test prep program or classes?

I offer one-on-one lessons, not classes, where my tutoring adapts to the needs of every student. I guide students through their test prep with targeted concept review, strategies, and time management techniques. I do not have a one-size-fits-all approach or set curriculum for everyone to follow.

What does a typical lesson with you look like?

Test preparation is a combination of concept review and test-taking strategies. I help my students not just get to the right answer, but also understand how they got to the right answer and what makes it correct. They also learn how to methodically approach questions and answers. A typical lesson for a reading comprehension test section would be working through a number of passages with test-specific questions, for example, or for math test sections, working through practice questions and any needed concept review for those questions at the same time. A good amount of lesson time is spent on mastering strategies and building good time management skills. By understanding how a test works and how the testmakers have created the questions, students better learn how to take that test with minimal stress and maximum success.

Can you guarantee a score increase on the actual test?

Successful test prep depends entirely on a student’s commitment to a study plan, daily practice, and application of strategies and techniques learned during lessons. I personally cannot promise that any student will definitely raise scores just because of my tutoring. However, students who practiced diligently and listened to my advice during lessons — and applied it — did in fact raise their scores significantly.

How many lessons will my child need?

Some students need more support, while others need less. Guessing how many lessons a student needs requires more information. To start, I always ask for practice test results or previous test results to help me see where we need to focus our efforts the most. I also ask about what test prep, if any, you have done so far, and what your specific test score goals are. Your test preparation should start as early as possible before a test date. If your child has any struggles or gaps in a specific subject area, like math, reading or vocabulary, then they will most likely need more tutoring than the average student.

Parents and Student Reviews

Knowledgeable

“Natalie knows the test we’re preparing for very well, which is helpful. She has her own practice materials geared to the test. She gave great feedback.”