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PBSAA tuition for Cambridge University
Keystone Tutors works with a range of specialist tutors who can assist students approaching university aptitude tests for Oxbridge including the PBSAA. Our Psychology admissions tutors have extensive experience with the PBSAA, both through having successfully sat the test and then gone on to tutor it. If you are considering applying to Cambridge University to study Psychology, our PBSAA tutors can help.
Here is a sample of the PBSAA tutors we represent:
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Oliver
Oliver
Oliver has over 5 years tutoring experience and believes in developing a student's passion for the subject in order to help them learn. Oliver has recently completed a PhD in the History of Religious Studies and Psychology at UCL. He is currently training as a Psychotherapist alongside his teaching. He has supported 120 Keystone families teaching over 2,100 hours to date.
Feedback on the tutors we work with
"My daughter enjoyed working with Frazier. She was new to academic study of the subject but she found his approach engaging and he was able to motivate her to cover the necessary ground in a short period of time despite her organisational difficulties. He was very responsive to feedback, responding well to changes in the detail of original brief. His objective was to prepare her for an Oxbridge interview and she was subsequently offered a place, so we can thoroughly recommend him."
Mother of successful Cambridge Psychology applicant"I can’t thank you enough for all of your support and guidance, it was most definitely the distinguishing factor that helped me to get an offer. All of your advice and tips for the HAA, for the interview and approaching History in general were so useful and much more specific and practical than what I was being told at school. I truly could not have done it without you. Your teaching methods and advice work!"
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How our PBSAA tutoring works
The PBSAA can be a daunting test, but with proper preparation it is a chance for a candidate to show their skills and knowledge, and set themselves up well for their interview.
Colleges are looking for students who can think clearly about complex problems, with the ability to weigh up different possible explanations and account for possible counter-arguments. They should be able to formulate a coherent argument based on their critical interpretations of what they read and hear, and communicate their ideas effectively. Colleges use the PBSAA to determine which students are most interested and engaged with the subject, and who would be the best fit for the rigour and focus of the PBS course.
The PBSAA tutors we work with are experienced in the intricacies of the Psychological and Behavioural Sciences Admissions Assessment. Preparation for entrance to university begins in the Sixth Form, and the PBSAA tutors we represent are able to provide guidance and support through the process for psychology admissions.
All tutoring is tailored to the individual needs of each child based on their strengths, weaknesses, learning style and the entrance procedures of the course they are applying to.
About Keystone Tutors
Established in 2007, Keystone have helped over 10,000 students fulfil their educational potential. Uniquely, Keystone exclusively employs 60 full-time UK based tutors and also represents a highly select pool of freelance tutors. With offices in London, Hong Kong and Singapore and recommended by head teachers of top independent schools, we have an exceptional reputation for helping students (wherever they are in the world) achieve their best; delivering outstanding results, building confidence and instilling life-long intellectual curiosity.
Finding the right tutor for each child
We go the extra mile to match a great tutor with your child and ensure a perfect fit.
When you request a tutor through Keystone we spend a significant amount of time learning about your circumstances. Priding ourselves on how well we know our tutors’ specialist strengths and university institution experience, we ensure that we put forward the very best tutor for your requirements.
During the first session the tutor starts by assessing where the child is at, their academic ability, their strengths and perceived weaknesses. Tutors will then devise a programme tailored to the specific circumstances of the student and your target course.
After the first lesson, one of our dedicated client managers will contact you to find out how the lesson went. Our client managers are always available at the end of the phone and they are frequently praised for their efficiency, dedication and responsiveness.
1. DETAILED CONSULTATION
2.ACADEMIC ASSESSMENT (OPTIONAL)
3.RIGOROUS TUTOR SELECTION PROCESS
4. REGULAR FEEDBACK & REPORTING
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FAQs
PBSAA stands for the Psychological and Behavioural Sciences Admissions Assessment.It is a Cambridge College registered assessment that was introduced by Cambridge University in recent years, in order to help them test some of the core skills necessary to thrive there. It is designed to be challenging, so that it can help them determine who should be invited to interview.
Read more in our Guide to the PBSAA.
Yes. Our PBSAA tutors are able to deliver in-person tuition in London. For those outside of central London we offer online tutoring.
The PBSAA tutors we represent are well versed in delivering online tuition, using videoconferencing and an interactive whiteboard. This gives students, wherever they are in the world, access to experienced, high quality tutors who are familiar with the requirements of the PBSAA admissions tests and Psychology interviews.
We have a monthly reporting system which is used to update parents on an ongoing basis. The monthly report details:
- the focus of that month’s tutoring
- the form of assessment used
- the student's achievements and areas for further work
- the focus for the coming month
The regular, rigorous reporting of the tutors we represent is frequently commended by parents.
Articles on Psychology
Guide to Admissions: Psychological and Behavioural Sciences (PBS) at Cambridge
Do I need to sit an entrance test for Psychological and Behavioural Sciences at Cambridge? The admissions process for those wishing to study PBS at Cambridge has changed for 2025/6 entry. Candidates will no longer required to sit the PBSAA (Psychological and Behavioural Sciences Admissions Assessment) which is no longer in use. Some Cambridge Colleges will however require you to sit what is called an at-college assessment.
Psychology Super Curricular Activities
What are super curricular activities? Every student that applies to university will know something about psychology. They may have seen a true crime documentary about a serial killer, read an article about attachment styles, or even studied the subject at GCSE or A-level. But in order to convince universities to give you an offer for undergraduate study, you will need to go above and beyond this level, exploring the subject to a greater extent.
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