PSAT Classes

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We provide a crash course for students to refresh their skills and timing covering the following areas: the structure and predictable elements of the exam, direct instruction over core content, tips for attacking specific question types, and the all important timing of the exam, along with timed-practice over real PSAT and SAT test questions.

Since we have been doing PSAT prep, we have guided many students to the National Merit Semifinalist status. As a result, the students were eligible for hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarship money.

About the PSAT/SAT

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The PSAT (Preliminary SAT) and the SAT are both standardized tests administered by the College Board. They serve slightly different purposes but are essentially the same test now.

Purpose

• PSAT: The PSAT, also known as the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT), is primarily taken by high school juniors in the United States. It serves as a practice test for the SAT and also determines eligibility for National Merit Scholarships and other academic recognition programs.
• SAT: The SAT is a standardized test used for college admissions in the United States. It measures students' readiness for college and is typically taken by high school juniors and seniors.

Format

• Both tests are fully digital.
• Both tests consist of sections in math and evidence-based reading and writing.
• The SAT includes an optional essay section, while the PSAT does not.

Scoring

• Both the SAT and PSAT use a scale ranging from 400 to 1600 for the total score.
• The PSAT scoring range was aligned with the SAT's, making the two scores directly comparable.

Timing

• The PSAT is usually administered in October.
• The SAT is offered multiple times throughout the year.

Use of scores

• PSAT scores are not typically used directly in the college admissions process but can qualify students for scholarships and recognition programs.
• SAT scores are widely used by colleges and universities as part of their admissions process.