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Personalized PSAT Prep Tutoring

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Prepare early and build confidence with one-on-one PSAT tutoring. A strong PSAT score can lead to National Merit Scholarship recognition and a head start on the SAT.

A tutor working one-on-one with a student on PSAT prep
  • PSAT tutors chosen from the top 5% of applicants
  • An early edge toward National Merit recognition
  • A personalized plan built around your goals

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Free 30-minute call by phone or Zoom. No commitment.

4.9 from 63 Google reviews · 3,700+ students served

National MeritA path to scholarship recognition
Top 5%We hire the top 5% of tutor applicants
500+Students have raised their score through our program
1-on-1Every session is private and personalized
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More Than a Practice Test

Your Gateway to Scholarships

The PSAT is a crucial step toward college readiness, and a chance for high-achieving students to earn National Merit recognition. We build content mastery and test-taking strategy that also lays a strong foundation for the SAT.

Available online nationwide and in person in San Diego, Berkeley, Salt Lake City, and Denver.

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PSAT Prep Tutoring with High Performance Tutoring
National Merit

How the PSAT and National Merit Work

The junior-year PSAT/NMSQT is the entry test for the National Merit Scholarship Program. National Merit uses a Selection Index, not the 320 to 1520 total score, and it counts Reading and Writing twice. Cutoffs are set state by state each year. Our free guide explains the format, the scoring, and every step from the October test to scholarship decisions.

Read the PSAT & National Merit Guide
Your Path to a Higher Score

How It Works

  1. 1

    Plan on a free consultation

    On a free 30-minute call by phone or Zoom, we review your student's starting point, goal, test date, and schedule, then recommend a program.

  2. 2

    Find the points being lost

    Your PSAT tutor uses full-length practice tests to see exactly where points are slipping and which skills will move the score most.

  3. 3

    Train, then reassess

    One-on-one sessions target the highest-impact skills, and regular practice tests guide adjustments. After every session, your tutor writes feedback on what was covered and what's next.

Book Your Free ConsultationFree 30-minute call by phone or Zoom. No commitment.
Choose Your Program

PSAT Prep Programs

Online rates, available anywhere in the U.S. Not sure which fits? We'll recommend one on your free consultation.

Focused Prep

12 hours · 4 to 6 weeks
Online rate $1,440 $120 per hour
Or from $127/month over 12 months*10% APR, subject to approval

Best for students with a shorter timeline or a few specific areas to improve.

Discuss this plan on a free consultation →

Comprehensive Prep

48 hours · 4 to 6 months
Online rate $4,800 $100 per hour
Or from $422/month over 12 months*10% APR, subject to approval

Best for students starting earlier who want the most thorough preparation and time for multiple improvement cycles.

Discuss this plan on a free consultation →

Two free starts: a free 30-minute consultation to choose a plan, and your student's first tutoring hour free, with no commitment. If you choose a program, that free hour is added on top of your program hours.

* Monthly payments shown are 12-month plans at 10% APR, the lowest rate offered through Affirm. Your actual rate (10% to 36% APR) depends on your credit and is subject to approval. You can also pay in full. See test prep pricing for package policies.

Before You Choose

Package Questions

Is a package a commitment?

Yes. A test prep package is a commitment to the hours you buy (see our program terms). That's why we start with a free consultation and a free first hour, so you can be sure before you commit.

Are the timelines fixed?

No. The weeks shown are typical, not deadlines. Sessions are scheduled around your student's calendar and test date, and you can reschedule for free with at least 6 hours' notice.

What if we finish early?

Keep unused hours as store credit at your package rate, or take a refund: we re-price the hours you used at the rate they qualify for (a smaller package or pay-as-you-go) and refund the difference.

  • Bought: 48 online hours ($4,800)
  • Used: 20 hours, re-priced at $120/hour = $2,400
  • Refund: $2,400, or $2,800 in store credit
Do practice tests use package hours? No. Your student takes full-length practice tests on their own in College Board's Bluebook app, so they don't use package time. Your tutor reviews the results with them in regular sessions.
How do we pay? Pay in full by card, or spread the cost over 12 months with Affirm, subject to approval. Rates and terms are shown in the note under the packages.
Online or in person? Online prep is available anywhere in the U.S. at the rates shown. In-person prep is offered in San Diego, Berkeley, Salt Lake City, and Denver.

Read the full SAT & ACT program terms, including the refund schedule. Not sure how many hours? Book a free consultation and we'll recommend a plan.

Meet Our Tutors

A Few Of Our SAT Tutors

Ingo, tutor at High Performance Tutoring

Ingo W.

4.9session rating
Brighton, MA
Online
SAT ACT

Ingo has over five years of tutoring experience at High Performance Tutoring and holds an ACT/SAT Prep Certification completed in 2015.

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Victor, tutor at High Performance Tutoring

Victor C.

5.0session rating
Coronado, CA
Online In-Person
SAT ACT

Victor has 7 years as a university math instructor and over 20 years of one-on-one tutoring experience.

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Book Your Free ConsultationFree 30-minute call by phone or Zoom. No commitment.
Meet all our tutors →
Real Reviews

Real Students. Real Results.

★★★★★
We've been very impressed with the methodical, detailed tutoring by Ingo. He's been working with our son on his SAT and ACT prep. Extremely pleased so far!
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Kim T. East Bay Parent
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★★★★★
I've worked with Victor for over a year and I'm beyond satisfied with his expertise. He explains very thoroughly, and in a way that sticks! All A's on tests I study with him for. Highly recommended for subject tutoring and SAT/ACT prep.
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Ryan B. San Diego Student
Verified
★★★★★
David took the ACT and SAT each only once after his tutoring, and he was accepted to Harvard. We'd love your very best tutor for our youngest now.
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Katherine K. Salt Lake City Parent
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★★★★★
A belated thank you to Liz for a semester of math tutoring. She essentially taught all of Algebra Honors II. My child received an A in the class and scored in the 99th percentile of the PSAT.
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Gina N. Denver Parent
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★★★★★
My children have loved every tutor we have used from High Performance. The tutors have helped them excel in their studies in the classroom and helped them succeed on the AP, IB, ACT, and SAT exams!
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Trish High School Parent
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★★★★★
We've used High Performance for two years. Victor helped my son with Chemistry, his grade went from a D to a B+, and he ended up liking the class. They've also tutored him in Algebra and for the ACT.
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Wendy L. Salt Lake City Parent
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★★★★★
Gopi is an amazing tutor, my son's ACT score went up 6 points, from a 28 to a 34. Thank you!
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Janet N. Salt Lake City Parent
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★★★★★
I took their ACT prep course and they helped me raise my score from a 26 to a 33! They knew exactly what I needed to practice and my tutor was outstanding. When I saw my score I was nearly in tears.
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Hanna P. Salt Lake City Student
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★★★★★
My daughter Hannah raised her ACT score from a 26 to a 33 after completing an intensive twelve-week training program with High Performance Tutoring. This score will open up so many doors for her!
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Pamela High School Parent
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★★★★★
Calling High Performance Tutoring was one of our best decisions after treading water with other options for our daughter's ACT. My daughter jumped 6 points on the ACT and felt great about her improvement.
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Brent W. Salt Lake City Parent
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★★★★★
Matt is absolutely wonderful, he is so advanced in the topic, and has unique approach to each student.
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Tatiana G. Denver Parent
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Tutoring with Ingo has been so helpful. He's helping me discover fundamentals I never learned, while showing me I know more than I thought. I appreciate how he breaks down each problem and helps me prepare for similar ones.
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Kaila P. Berkeley Student
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A Parent's Question

“Is PSAT prep really worth it?”

For a motivated student, absolutely. A strong PSAT (junior year) can qualify for National Merit, and the skills transfer straight to the SAT. Starting early means less cramming later. Book a free consultation to plan it out, and your first session is free too for new students.

Frequently Asked Questions

New families always get the first hour of tutoring free, and it never counts against a package. So even when you enroll in a program, the free hour is on top of it: a 12-hour package is really 13 hours of tutoring, a 24-hour package is 25, and so on. It's a no-risk way to meet your tutor and make sure it's the right fit before you commit.
Book your free consultation →

For in-person sessions you choose what's most convenient, your home, a local library, or a coffee shop, at the same price either way. We tutor in person in the San Diego, Berkeley, Salt Lake City, and Denver metro areas, and online anywhere in the U.S. Once you're matched, you and your tutor settle on a regular spot that works for you both.

The whole test, not just the math. Our PSAT program is comprehensive: we cover every section, Reading and Writing and Math, along with overall test strategy, pacing, and endurance. We build the plan around the areas with the biggest impact on your student's score.

We hire only the top 5% of tutor applicants and train them to become High Performance Certified, vetted for subject mastery, teaching ability, and personality. And unlike companies that just hand you a name from a directory, our tutors work as a team: they share notes and coordinate behind the scenes, so switching tutors or getting help across multiple subjects stays seamless. You're not getting a random tutor, you're getting one of the best, backed by a whole team.

We match your student with a tutor who specializes in the PSAT and has a track record of raising scores, weighing your student's target score, timeline, strengths, and learning style. For online sessions we can draw from our full national team, not just tutors nearby. Consistency helps, so your student works with the same tutor throughout the program.

Just let us know and we'll match you with a different tutor at no extra cost, no awkward conversation needed. Because our tutors work as a team and share notes, a new tutor can pick up right where the last one left off. We care about the right fit, not just any fit.

After every session, your tutor writes feedback on what was covered and what's next. If you ever have a question about how things are going, call or message our office and we'll check in with your tutor.

Absolutely! We understand that life happens. We only ask for 6 hours' notice to reschedule or cancel a session, which is far more generous than the 24-hour policy most tutoring companies require. Just contact us and we'll find a new time that works. You can also log in to your account and reschedule or cancel a session there. Sessions cancelled with less than 6 hours' notice are charged.

Yes. We host a free, live SAT workshop on Zoom each week during the school year, open to all students with no registration. Each session covers one part of the digital SAT, so it's an easy way to start preparing before you choose a program. Victor Camacho, our founder, teaches every session. Sessions aren't recorded, but the slides and follow-up practice problems are posted on the workshops page afterward.
See the workshop schedule →

Last updated September 2026

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