Proven Strategies, Personalised Approach
Real help with expert tutors
Face-to-face tutoring, clarifying uncertainties, targeted instructions, personalised guidance and possibility to arrange future help when needed.
Personalised Feedback
Finding the right test-taking strategy that works specifically for you. Guided learning, performance evaluation, progress monitoring and personalised learning outlook.
Complete set of skills
Learning time management, the process of elimination, critical thinking, test anxiety management and much more.
Highlights
Stromstraße 35, 1200
Where?
September-October
When?
Grades 8 to 11
Who?
12
Maximum group size
Course start
Fri, 22.09.2023, 16:30 – 19:30
Grades 8 and 9
Course start
Sat, 23.09.2023, 8:30 – 11:30
Grades 8 and 9
Course start
Sat, 23.09.2023, 12:00 – 16:00
Grades 10 and 11
2023 Program
Grades 8 and 9 Program
Before Day 1 – take full-length practice test for creating benchmarks (submit by 21.09.23)
Day 1 – Getting familiar with the format, Testing Strategies
Spotlight on the sections
- First impressions of test, mindset training, discuss student results, general testing strategies
- Reading and Writing – question types, common traps, specific strategies for section
- Math – question types, common traps, specific strategies for section
- Practice questions to apply various testing strategies
Day 2 – Keeping concentration high on exam day
Spotlight on Math
- Strategies for improving concentration
- Math- more in-depth study, target difficult topics (based on student performance)
- Practice test
Day 3 – Performance Psychology: doing your best under pressure
Spotlight on Language
- Performance Psychology: doing your best under pressure
- Reading and Writing – more in-depth study, target difficult topics (based on student performance)
- Practice test
- Follow-up on Math test
Day 4 – Rehearsing Test-Day
Walking into test day with confidence
- Full-length practice test
- Follow-up on Reading and Writing test
- Analysis of Progress
Group One:
- Fridays, 16:30 – 19:30
- 22nd of Septmber; 6th and 13th of October
- Three sessions
Group Two:
- Saturdays, 8:30 – 11:30
- 23rd of Septmber; 7th and 14th of October
- Three sessions
Price:
€450,00
What’s included:
- 9 hours of tutoring
- Small groups
- 2023-2024 official PSAT materials and practice tests
- Water, coffee and snacks
Session One:
- 12:00 – 13:45
- Break 15 minutes
Session Two:
- 14:00 – 16:00
Optional Session:
- Sunday, 15.10.2023
- 8:30 – 12:30
- Pre-test revision and one-to-one support
Price:
€890,00
What’s included:
- 16 hours of tutoring (+ optional 4 hours)
- Small groups
- 2023-2024 official PSAT materials and practice tests
- Water, coffee and snacks
Grades 10 and 11 (NMSQT) Program
Before Day 1 – take full-length practice test for creating benchmarks (submit by 21.09.23)
Day 1 – Getting familiar with the format, Testing Strategies
Spotlight on Math
Session 1:
- First impressions of test, mindset training, discuss student results, general testing strategies
- Practice questions
Session 2:
- Math (question types, common traps, specific strategies for section)
- Practice questions
Day 2 – Keeping concentration high on exam day
Spotlight on Language
Session 1:
- Strategies for managing concentration
- Reading and Writing (question types, common traps, specific strategies for section)
- Practice questions
Session 2:
- Math (full-length practice test, review answers as group)
- Additional strategies and practice questions, as time allows
Day 3 – Performance Psychology: doing your best under pressure
Targeted practice
Session 1:
- Performance Psychology: doing your best under pressure
- Concentration tips
- Math (targeted questions based on student performance on Day 2)
Session 2:
- Reading and Writing (full-length practice test, review answers as group)
- Additional practice questions, as time allows
Day 4 – Rehearsing Test-Day
Walking into test day with confidence
Full-length practice test
Analysis of Progress
Meet the team
Your tutors!
Robyn Toledo Meahl – Standardized Testing Expert
Robyn is ACT & SAT genius with over 16 years of teaching experience. She scored 35 out of 36 on her ACT and since then she has been helping other students to successfully pass their ACT & SAT tests.
Manel Llado – MYP Math tutor
Manel is an experienced IB Mathematics tutor who has helped many MYP students. He is also a Doctor of Science and is passionate about science communication.
What to expect?
FAQ
What are PSAT tests?
The PSAT serves primarily as a practice test for the SAT, a college admissions test in the U.S.
Versions:
- PSAT/NMSQT: Stands for “Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.” DP1 students, grades 11 in Austria, usually take this test. The scores can qualify american citizrn students for the National Merit Scholarship Program. Non-american citizens increase their chances for other scholarship opportunities.
- PSAT 10: Very similar to the PSAT/NMSQT, but it doesn’t count for the National Merit Scholarship competition. It’s usually taken by MYP5 students.
- PSAT 8/9: Aimed at younger students, usually in 8th and 9th grades, as a starting point to prepare them for college and career planning.
Are PSAT tests important?
Yes, PSAT test are important. Here are four main benefits of taking a PSAT test:
Practice for the SAT: The PSAT serves as a practice run for the SAT, one of the primary college admission tests in the United States. It gives students a feel for the test format, question types, and content areas, allowing them to identify areas of strength and weakness before they take the actual SAT.
National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT): The PSAT/NMSQT is used to determine eligibility and qualification for the National Merit Scholarship Program. High-performing students can earn recognition and even scholarship money for college based on their PSAT/NMSQT scores.
Feedback on Academic Skills: The PSAT score report provides detailed feedback on a student’s skills, helping them and their educators understand which areas may need additional focus or support in preparation for college.
College and Career Planning: Taking the PSAT can spur students to start thinking about their post-high school plans. The score report provides tools and resources for college and career exploration.
Access to College and Career Planning Tools: Through their PSAT scores, students get access to resources like “BigFuture” by College Board, which helps them in college and major selection, scholarship searches, and other aspects of college planning.
Who can participate in the PSAT Prep Course?
Students from IB and austrian schools grades 9 to 11 are welcome to take part in this course.
Which universities require PSAT score as part of their admissions?
No universities use the PSAT score directly for admissions decisions. The PSAT (Preliminary SAT) is primarily a preparatory exam for the SAT and is used to qualify students for the National Merit Scholarship Program in the U.S.
Where does pSAT Prep take place?
pSAT Prep Courses take place in our office at Stromstraße 35, U4Success office.
How can we reach you?
You can reach us with the following transportation:
Public transport
- Subway: U6 – Stations Dresdner Straße or Handelskai
- Tram: line 2, line 31, line 33 – Station Höchstädtplatz
- Train: Stations Handelskai or Traisengasse
- Bus: line 37A – Station Höchstädtplatz, or line 11A – Allerheiligengasse
By car
All of Vienna is a short-term parking zone from Monday to Friday between 9 am and 10 pm. You can park 15 minutes for free for a drop-off and pick-up. Longer parking is available in the garage BC 20 (Dresdner Str. 43-47) and in the Brigittapassage (entrance Dresdner Straße 44), just a few minutes away from us.
I have filled out the contact form, what’s now?
If you filled out our contact form your place is reserved. To secure your spot, proceed with the payment link provided in the welcome email. In case you have more questions, you can reach us by phone or per email any time.
I still have questions, how can I reach you?
If you have further questions we will be happy to answer them! You can reach us any time by phone: +43 677 641 091 53 or per email: office@u4success.com.
Have further questions? We will be happy to answer!
Email: office@u4success.com
Tel.: +43 677 641 091 53 (Mon.-Fri. 9am – 16 pm)
