Overview
The PSAT (Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) is an essential standardized test for high school students, serving as both SAT preparation and a qualifier for the National Merit Scholarship. FenDoDo’s PSAT course provides expert guidance, personalized strategies, and the confidence needed to maximize your score and set the stage for future college admissions success.
Course Content
- Reading: Develop close-reading skills for U.S. and world literature, history, social studies, and science passages. Practice evidence-based reading and data interpretation.
- Writing and Language: Master grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, and rhetorical skills to identify and correct errors in context.
- Math: Build foundational and advanced skills in algebra, problem solving, data analysis, geometry, and basic trigonometry.
- Test-Taking Strategies: Learn time management, process of elimination, and guessing techniques tailored for the PSAT.
- Practice Tests & Review: Take official-style mock tests with full reviews and personalized feedback to target weaknesses and reinforce strengths.
- National Merit Tips: Get specialized guidance for students aiming for National Merit Semifinalist and Finalist honors.
Assessment Structure
- Reading: 1 section, 47 questions, 60 minutes
- Writing & Language: 1 section, 44 questions, 35 minutes
- Math: 2 sections (Calculator & No Calculator), 48 questions, 70 minutes total
- Total Duration: About 2 hours 45 minutes
- Scoring: 320–1520 (combined scale); used for National Merit recognition
Skills Developed
- Critical reading and analysis of diverse texts
- Effective grammar, usage, and writing skills
- Solid mathematical reasoning and problem-solving
- Logical thinking and data interpretation
- Test-taking confidence and pacing
Who Should Take the PSAT?
- High school freshmen, sophomores, or juniors aiming to prepare early for the SAT
- Students seeking National Merit Scholarship eligibility
- Anyone who wants to identify academic strengths and weaknesses before the SAT
- Learners seeking to boost college admissions profiles and scholarship opportunities
Tips for Success
- Start preparation early—regular, focused practice pays off
- Review mistakes from practice tests to avoid repeating them
- Build a vocabulary bank and master PSAT grammar rules
- Use official College Board materials and sample questions
- Simulate real test conditions for timed practice
Advisor Selection Process
- Top University Advisors: FenDoDo tutors are top scorers and graduates of leading U.S. universities with real test-taking experience (SAT/PSAT/AP/IB, etc.).
- Internal Workshop Assessment: Every instructor passes a FenDoDo teaching workshop and trial lesson assessment before joining.
- 1-on-1 Customized Instruction: Each lesson is fully personalized—no barriers of location or schedule, just the highest teaching quality for every student.
- Continuous Support: FenDoDo staff monitor each student’s learning progress, test scores, and feedback for maximum results.
Class Process
- Google Meet link and code provided for every scheduled session
- Google Classroom for materials, homework, and feedback uploads
- Advisor prepares a teaching plan tailored to each student’s goals
- Full lesson recording and camera-on policy for quality control
- Class recordings and resources available for unlimited review
- Teaching Log documents lesson hours, progress, and next steps after each class
- Homework, mock exams, and practice results tracked in Google Classroom
- Regular student feedback and advisor evaluations ensure ongoing quality improvement
