PSAT 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.
What’s Covered
- 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.
Exam Scructure
- 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
How Our Classes Work
- Initial Diagnostic: Identify strengths, weaknesses, and baseline score.
- Customized Plan: Advisors create a tailored roadmap for improvement.
- Interactive Online Lessons: 1-on-1 sessions delivered via Google Meet with full engagement.
- Assignments & Practice Tests: Unlimited official PSAT practice exams tracked in Google Classroom.
- Progress Updates: Families receive clear reports and milestone tracking.
- Final Prep: Simulated test conditions build confidence for exam day.
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
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
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
Ready to Raise Your PSAT Score?
With top advisors, unlimited practice, and a proven record of results,
FenDoDo helps students achieve PSAT mastery and stand out in competitive admissions.
FenDoDo helps students achieve PSAT mastery and stand out in competitive admissions.
Contact us today to begin your LSAT journey with proven guidance.
