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?
No, I do not offer programs or classes. My lessons are one-on-one and adapt to the needs of every student, based on where they are at in their test prep and how much support they need.
What does a typical lesson with you look like?
I help my students not only 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. By understanding how a test works and how the testmakers have created the questions, students can better learn how to take that test with minimal stress and maximum success.
Can you guarantee a score increase on the actual test?
No, as a tutor, I cannot make any guarantees when it comes to scores and reaching score goals. Students must be fully committed to their study plans, daily practice goals, and using the strategies they learn for them to make significant progress in their test prep.
How many lessons will my child need?
I cannot provide an estimate for the total number of lessons without more information or meeting the student. Some students need more support, while others need less. Ideally, test preparation should start as early as possible before a test date, at least 2-3 months. To start, I always ask for practice test results or previous test results to help me see where we need to focus the most. I also ask about what test prep, if any, a student has done so far and what their specific test score goals are.
Parents and Student Reviews
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“Natalie helped tutor both of our elementary school daughters for a few different tests. She was great about pinpointing both of their strengths and weaknesses and then figuring out the best platforms, books, and methods to help them improve in the areas they needed the most help with. She has high standards and expects the students to work hard, but she gets great results. We were pleased to work with Natalie and highly recommend her for your child’s test prep needs.”
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