Varsity Tutors has private PS classes for surveyors looking to gain credential status in their profession by taking the PS exam. With the help you can receive with your PS test prep, you can demonstrate your experience and knowledge. The PS tests your ability to competently practice the surveying profession and is used by potential employers to make sure potential employees are competent enough to work in their establishment.
With the help of skilled professionals in a Varsity Tutors PS course, you can build study and test-taking skills that you can use now and in the future. You will definitely want to take advantage of the one-on-one PS test prep with qualified PS tutoring. Your personal instructor knows what is on the exam, and they can work with you during each one of your PS class sessions on the skills and concepts that challenge you the most.
There are many benefits when it comes to PS courses provided by Varsity Tutors. For one, you can get personalized PS prep sessions based on your unique needs. The PS test prep sessions are not cookie-cutter, your instructor will get to know you and create them around your needs. If you are adept in monumentation standards, but not in common law boundary principles, your tutor can focus more on the latter so you get the most out of your valuable PS prep time.
PS tutors can use many techniques to figure out where you are at with your understanding of the contents of the exam. A tutor can keep track of your progress as the sessions happen and adapt each PS test preparation session to meet your changing needs. This flexibility is one of the best benefits of working with a PS prep tutor.
The exam consists of 100 questions and your total test appointment time will be seven hours. Below is a look at what you will cover in your PS courses:
PS Exam Topics (Non-Comprehensive)
- Common Law Boundary Principles
- Sequential Conveyance Concepts
- Real Property Transactions
- Monumentation Standards
- Land Development Solutions
- Regulatory Land Development Criteria
- FEMA Requirements
- ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys
The exam consists of two sections that are 50 questions each. You will have an optional 50 minutes break after the first section. The computer-based exam uses alternative item types in addition to traditional multiple-choice questions. Your tutor can use practice exams to help you get used to this format. They can also help you perfect the timing of each section to make sure you are going into test day capable of finishing on time. Your tutor can share their expertise and hopefully help you go into exam day with more confidence.
You can benefit by spending more time on PS prep, because the more time you put in, the better you can perform on the big day. Tutors are invested in your success, so they can find your best chances to improve and help you focus there. If you are ready to get started preparing for the exam, reach out to Varsity Tutors today. We would be happy to answer your questions and set you up with expert PS preparation help from a test expert. We look forward to meeting and working with you on your PS test prep.