PSAT 8/9 and PSAT 10 are targeted at 8/9th graders and 10th graders, respectively. These versions of PSAT are meant to help students build familiarity with SAT-type questions, and does not contribute to the academic profile of a student. However, taking the PSAT/NMSQT as a junior serves a larger purpose; Students who score in the top 1%ile are deemed National Merit Scholars. Since colleges are (partially) ranked by the number of National Merit Scholars attending, this is a nice addition to a student's academic profile. Additionally, scholars receive a scholarship of $2,500 or more.
Students cannot independently enroll for the PSAT; it has to offered by the school. If your school offers the PSAT, I highly recommend taking the test.
The PSAT is essentially the SAT, minus 10-30% of the topics, depending on the version. As a result, all PSAT prep translates to the SAT as well. Learn more about our SAT tutoring service here.
For PSAT math, it is recommended to start preparing at least three months prior to the test date. Six months is ideal.
Test dates (Specific date decided by school or state):
PSAT/NMSQT: October 1 - October 31, 2024
PSAT 10: March 3 - April 30, 2025
PSAT 8/9: October 1 - October 31, 2024, March 3 - April 30, 2025
If you are aiming for the competitive National Merit Scholarship, give yourself more time to prepare.
Our 1-on-1 online PSAT tutoring costs $72 for the recommended 80-minute session ($54 per hour).
Yes. I expect my students to be able to commit to the following before working with me for maximum results.
Consistency beats intensity when it comes to learning. Hence, my students are expected to allocate at least 30 minutes a day to complete targeted homework, and attend at least one full session per week. Additionally, students must make sure to have a 3-hour block of time to take full tests every two to four weeks.
My tutoring process is intense, but not unnecessarily difficult. At no point will my students be left to wonder what to do - Everything will be clearly outlined. All progress (time tracking, homework items, submissions, test scores) will be tracked on a live document to which both the parent and the student will have access to. As Peter Drucker says, (only) what gets measured, gets managed.
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