With Natalie’s help for their SSAT prep, hundreds of students have successfully reached their score goals for school admissions. Her SSAT tutoring includes complete test preparation for all sections of the Elementary, Middle, and Upper Level SSAT tests, including the essay section. The SSAT is a top private school admissions exam that is offered internationally, so make sure your child is ready for it! She has helped students in grades 2-12, and her students are top scorers, 85th percentile or higher.
Elementary Level
Students in grade 3 take the Elementary SSAT Grade 3 exam, while students in grade 4 take the Elementary SSAT Grade 4 exam. The reading, quantitative, and verbal sections are challenging for students at this age, especially special question types like analogies. Natalie helps her students prepare for higher-grade-level math concepts and reading passages, and she also teaches them useful strategies to work through analogies on both Elementary SSAT levels.
Middle Level
Students in grades 5-7 struggle the most with the verbal section, which includes advanced middle school-level vocabulary and analogies, an analytical question type. The 2 quantitative sections have algebra and geometry concepts, while reading comprehension is set at a 7th/8th grade level. Natalie guides students through all these areas so they can reach their score goals.
Upper Level
8th grade students and high school students take the Upper Level. All sections are set at a high school level, so that translates into needed concept review and vocabulary study. Using extensive practice and proven techniques, Natalie helps her students build their confidence and skills so they won’t feel overwhelmed on test day and can score high.
SSAT essay prep
Being “mini-interviews” that help schools get to know their applicants, students’ submissions need to highlight their individual voices, creativity, talents, and achievements. Younger students can choose between a story or personal essay, while Upper Level students must respond to either a personal essay prompt or an argumentative essay prompt. After they decide which prompt category is a better fit for them, Natalie works with them on development, structure, and mechanics.
Tutoring includes:
Study plan based on previous SSAT score results or initial practice test scores
Complete review of SSAT concepts and strategies with targeted practice (available for all sections)
Weekly feedback on student progress and homework completion (available for all sections)
Online resources for math, reading, and verbal practice
Timed practice sets during lessons
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.
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