The Best Digital SAT & Digital PSAT Tutors
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Some people are terrific test-takers, while others are great at explaining concepts. We only hire instructors who are exceptional at both. Company President Brian Stewart personally evaluates and trains every Digital SAT tutor. Before we offer candidates an interview, they must have test results in at least the 95th percentile and extensive instructional experience. Prior to working with students, tutors must complete a rigorous teaching evaluation to demonstrate that (1) they can explain any question students might have on the practice tests and (2) they can offer customized Digital SAT and PSAT content instruction and strategic advice to students. No wonder less than 4% of our applicants are hired. For more information, please check out our Testimonials and Staff Intros.
Highest Quality Digital SAT Test Preparation Materials
Practice only makes perfect if you are using the best materials. We recommend that students use both the official College Board Digital SAT tests in the Bluebook Application and the cutting-edge practice materials in Brian’s Barron’s Digital SAT and Barron’s Digital PSAT books.
Completely Personalized Instruction
Working with students one-to-one enables us to meet their individual learning needs. What works for one student to prepare for the Digital SAT or Digital PSAT will not necessarily work for another. Among the factors we consider in customizing our test prep:
- How has a student done previously on the PSAT, ACT, and/or SAT?
- What is a student’s baseline knowledge of English grammar, SAT Vocabulary, SAT math concepts, or other key Digital SAT test content?
- Does the student receive testing accommodations, such as extended time, due to an IEP or 504 Plan?
- To what extent should we discuss test anxiety?
- What are the student’s goals for National Merit Scholarship recognition, a Digital SAT score, and college admissions?
Your registration form will tell us what we need to know to match your child with the best tutor for his or her overall situation. Our tutors continually tailor their instruction by communicating with parents, seeking student feedback, and evaluating student performance during each tutoring session.
Our tutoring represents the best value in Digital SAT and Digital PSAT test preparation in the Columbus area and beyond through online Digital SAT tutoring.
Individual Tutoring
Please use our secure registration form to sign up for tutoring. (If you are registering using a mobile device, review the tutoring options on our FAQs page). Tutors usually fill up at least a month in advance, so email us as soon as possible to begin the registration process.
Tutoring with an associate tutor is currently $90 per hour for individual Digital SAT or Digital PSAT tutoring. Learn more about our associate Digital SAT Tutors.
Digital SAT tutoring with company President Brian Stewart is currently $180 per hour.
Group Tutoring
Associate tutors can work with pairs of students who have similar goals and ability levels at a per-student per-hour rate of $63 ($126 total for the hour for both students.) Brian can work with pairs of students who have similar goals and ability levels at a per-student per-hour rate of $126. ($252 total for the hour for both students.) We do not have a list of students waiting to be placed to work with other students in pairs. If you form your own pair, we can try to accommodate you.
If you would like to arrange a customized group package for 3 or more students, please email us for details.
Scheduling
Based on your registration information, we will match you with a tutor whose schedule and location matches yours. Our tutors are generally available on afternoons, evenings, and weekends, but not all tutors are available at all times and locations. Online tutoring works especially well for the Digital SAT since the test will be administered on a computer.
We recommend at least 10-12 hours of tutoring leading up to a particular Digital SAT or Digital PSAT test date. Some students may want and need more than this. If you are not sure as to how much tutoring would be helpful, we recommend scheduling an initial session. At the end of the appointment, you and your tutor can discuss a plan going forward.
Digital SAT tutoring sessions are typically 1.5-2 hours in length to allow for enough time to go into the material in-depth.
What is the Digital SAT?
The Digital SAT is a college admissions test accepted by most universities throughout the United States. It is currently being administered internationally and will have its initial administration in March of 2024 in the United States. The Digital SAT is a general test of the critical thinking and academic skills that students should have to be well prepared for college and is broken into two halves:
- Reading and Writing–Questions that analyze a variety of texts, including science, social science, historical documents, fiction, and poetry. Question types include Words-in-Context Vocabulary, Purpose, Main Idea, Comparative Text, Graph and Textual Evidence, Inference, Punctuation, Verb and Tense, Misplaced Modifiers, and Rhetorical Synthesis.
- Math–Progressively more difficult math questions, mostly multiple choice with some fill-in questions. The math focuses heavily on Algebra 1 and Algebra 2, with a bit of geometry and precalculus.
What is the Digital PSAT?
The Digital PSAT is a version of the SAT that is given in October of the junior year to help students become familiar with the SAT, and to determine eligibility for National Merit Scholarship recognition. Under the new Digital PSAT, the format and timing of the Digital PSAT will be the same as that of the Digital SAT.
When is the Digital SAT given?
Upcoming International Digital SAT dates for the remainder of the 2022-2023 school year are:
• March 11, 2023
• May 6, 2023
• June 3, 2023
Does BWS tutor international students for the Digital SAT?
Absolutely. We have worked with students from all over the world to prepare for major standardized tests, including the SAT, PSAT, and ACT. We look forward to tutoring students for the 2023 International Digital SAT. Our previous clients have come from countries including China, the United Kingdom, South Korea, India, Japan, United Arab Emirates, Brazil, Canada, and more.
When is it best to take the Digital SAT?
Most students find it best to take it once in the fall of Junior year, once in the spring of Junior year, and once in the fall of Senior year. Students who are trying to earn a National Merit Scholarship should be sure to practice with the Digital SAT before taking the actual Digital PSAT—this will help them rehearse the skills necessary for success in the National Merit competition. Current sophomores may want to take the paper-based SAT in calendar year 2023 before the test transitions to the digital format in 2024. That way, they can hedge their bets and take the test format that best demonstrates their skills. Individual circumstances vary, so contact us for a recommendation based on your individual situation.
How do I register for the Digital SAT?
Go to http://sat.collegeboard.org/register. If you are eligible for extended time due to an I.E.P. or 504 Plan due to a learning disability like ADD, ADHD, dysgraphia, dyslexia, concussions, or traumatic brain injury, please go to here on the College Board website: http://sat.collegeboard.org/register/for-students-with-disabilities. You may also be eligible to take the Digital SAT in a non-adaptive paper-based linear format.
How many times should I take the Digital SAT?
Many students improve on the second time that they take the SAT, so students should try the SAT at least twice. Since many schools “superscore,” i.e., take the best score from each individual section over multiple SAT test dates, it can be advantageous to retake the Digital SAT to improve upon either section. So, taking the SAT 3-4 total times during the Junior and Senior years of high school is quite reasonable.
How can I prepare for the Digital SAT and Digital PSAT?
International students will take the new Digital SAT beginning in March of 2023, while American students will take the Digital PSAT for the first time in October of 2023 and the Digital SAT in March of 2024. We have excellent tutors who can help you prepare for the new Digital SAT. We use both official College Board released Digital SATs along with the new Digital SAT materials we have made for upcoming books with Barron’s. Since the Digital SAT will incorporate many new styles of questions–word-in-context, textual evidence, quantitative evidence, rhetorical synthesis, and others–it is important to work with tutors who are at the cutting edge of the transition to the Digital SAT.
How is the Digital SAT scored?
The Digital SAT is scored on a bell curve that is adjusted on each test date so that results from one SAT test compare fairly to those of another SAT test. It is scored from 400-1600 points, with a 1600 being a perfect score. The national average Digital SAT score is around a 1000. The Digital PSAT is scored along a bell curve just like the SAT—however, the score range is between 320 and 1520. The Digital SAT and Digital PSAT will utilize item response theory in developing the precise scoring parameters; not all questions will be worth the same number of points. Further details about the Item Response theory and Digital SAT scoring will be available later in 2023.
What is a good score on the Digital SAT?
This depends on the college to which a student is applying. You can search for average SAT scores for particular colleges through googling or going to the school’s admissions website. SAT score averages are typically reported as a range from the 25th to the 75th percentiles of admitted students. Here are some score ranges for well-known colleges:
Harvard University: 1,460 – 1,580
Ohio State University: 1,210 – 1,430
Ohio University: 1,050 – 1,250
When should I start preparing for the Digital SAT?
Most students like to prepare in the junior or senior year for the Digital SAT. We can typically review PSAT scores to see where students may want to focus their Digital SAT preparation, especially since the paper based PSAT questions and answers are available in a student’s online College Board account. Whatever schedule works best for your student, we can develop a customized Digital SAT tutoring plan.
What should I do the night before the Digital SAT?
While it can be fine to “cram” the night before many tests taken in school, this will not work for the Digital SAT. Students should rest and relax so that they have maximum energy to think clearly on test day. They should also ensure they have downloaded the Bluebook application on their computer or tablet and that their device is fully charged.
What should I bring with me to the Digital SAT?
Students should bring a laptop or tablet with the Bluebook application already installed, an approved calculator, a watch (not one connected to the Internet or one that makes noise), real pencils (not mechanical), a drink/snack to have during the break, a photo identification, and the admissions ticket.
What is the difference between the Digital SAT and ACT?
The ACT is about twice as long as the Digital SAT, has a science section, and tests more advanced math concepts. The Digital SAT has some question types not found on the ACT—rhetorical synthesis, poetry analysis, fill-in math questions, textual evidence, and quantitative evidence. The Digital SAT is an adaptive test given on a computer, while the ACT is a non-adaptive test usually given on paper.
What does “test-optional” mean for the Digital SAT?
It means that while the school may want students to submit Digital SAT test results, they are not required for an application. Other items, like letters of recommendation, lists of extracurricular activities, and additional essays are often also “optional,” but worth submitting to improve your chances for admission. Test-optional is different from the much less popular “test-blind” admissions, in which the school will not consider test results. If you can score at least in the 25th percentile for admitted students to a particular school, submitting your Digital SAT test scores will likely help your overall application.
Why should I work with a Digital SAT tutor?
The Digital SAT represents the most significant change to the SAT test in the entire history of this exam. New strategies for this digital, adaptive format are needed—what has worked on previous tests won’t necessarily work on this test. Our Digital SAT tutors provide expert guidance:
- Targeted review of grammar and math content knowledge
- Tailored strategies for time management and question analysis specifically for the updated problem types on the Digital SAT
- Helping students develop a Digital SAT test-taking strategy that is most suitable for their personal situation
- Counseling students on how to minimize test anxiety and maximize test day focus
- Utilizing the most cutting-edge Digital SAT practice materials
- Giving the structure and accountability for students to get the work done to see better test results
What makes BWS Education Consulting the best option for Digital SAT tutoring?
We were the very first out with a guide to the new Digital SAT, and have created the best publications available to prepare for the Digital SAT. Company President Brian Stewart—the author of Barron’s Digital SAT and Barron’s Digital PSAT/NMSQT—personally trains each of our staff members. Before being permitted to work with students, tutors must pass a rigorous teaching evaluation with Brian on their pedagogical skills and content knowledge. Our tutors have all performed extraordinarily well on tests, yet have patient and warm demeanors, enabling them to teach students in the most effective possible way.
Where do I meet for Digital SAT tutoring?
We can meet students in-person in Franklin County, Ohio—we meet students at public locations, like libraries and coffee shops. Students doing Digital SAT tutoring in person should plan on brining a laptop or tablet so the tutor and student can easily use material from the Bluebook app together. We can also meet students from anywhere in the world online. Our online sessions are equal in quality to our in-person sessions, especially after two years of offering exclusively online sessions to students during the pandemic. The Digital SAT lends itself especially well to computer-based online teaching since the test is given in a computerized format.
How much SAT tutoring will my child need?
Prior to a particular Digital SAT test, we recommend that students schedule at least 10-12 hours of tutoring. Many ambitious students like to schedule weekly tutoring over several months leading up to their Digital SAT test date. Those students who are working towards National Merit Scholarship recognition often like to work quite a bit leading up to the October PSAT in their junior year. Students usually meet for 1–2-hour sessions depending on their attentiveness and schedule, so if a student can schedule a few weeks in advance of a test, we can typically accommodate the needed hours. Unlike other many other tutoring companies, we do not require you to purchase a package of 30 or 40 hours of tutoring—your student can do as much or as little tutoring as your schedule and budget allow.