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PSAT and ACT Prep
The PSAT/NMSQT, usually taken in 10th or 11th grade, is the qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship Program and a preview of the SAT. The ACT is used for college admissions across the country. We build a plan around your test date and focus on the math, timing and strategy that move scores.
Test preparation
PSAT and ACT Prep
- Rate
- $40 to $80 per hour
- How sessions work
- OnlineIn person
The exact rate depends on the level and the arrangement.
What we cover
- A diagnostic to find where points are being lost
- Core algebra, functions and data analysis
- Geometry and trigonometry that appear on the tests
- Pacing and time management
- Calculator strategy
- Full practice sections with review
Who it is for
High school students preparing for the PSAT, the ACT or both, and students using the PSAT as a first step toward the SAT.
What students walk away with
- A study plan with clear weekly goals
- Fewer careless mistakes under time pressure
- Skills that carry straight into the SAT and college math
How sessions work
Every session is one hour, one-on-one, and follows your class, your homework and your goals. We review what is coming up, work through it together and leave you with practice that sticks.
- Online anywhere in the U.S.
- In person in Minneapolis by arrangement
Your instructor
Ariel Ngongo
Founder and lead tutor
Professional engineer with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and more than six years of engineering experience.
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