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1-on-1 PSAT Prep

Personalized PSAT Prep Tutoring

Free Consultation & Free First Session

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. Start with a free consultation to map out your plan.

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

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30 Minutes • Phone or Zoom • No Travel Needed

Rated 4.9 · 3,700+ students served

National MeritA path to scholarship recognition
Top 5%Only the strongest tutor applicants make our team
500+Students have raised their score through our program
1-on-1Every session is private and personalized
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
Your Path to a Higher Score

How It Works

1Build the Plan

Start with a free consultation. We learn your student's current ability level, target score, test date, schedule, and goals, then recommend the right path forward.

2Target the Highest-Impact Areas

Your student is matched with an expert tutor who uses practice-test results to identify the weaknesses with the biggest potential impact on their score.

3Practice, Reassess, Repeat

After focused practice and tutoring, we reassess progress, identify the next highest-impact opportunities, and repeat the cycle until your student reaches their goal.

Our Method

PSAT Prep Built Around High-Impact Improvement

Practice-Test Driven

We use full-length practice tests to see exactly where points are being lost.

National Merit Focus

Strategy built for students aiming at recognition and scholarships, targeting the areas that matter most.

SAT Head Start

The skills and habits your student builds now carry directly into strong SAT performance.

Continuous Reassessment

We continually test, measure what's changed, and refocus on the next highest-impact opportunities.

Choose Your Program

PSAT Prep Programs

Focused Prep 12 hours · 4 to 6 weeks
Online rate $1,200 $100 per hour
Starting at $105/month with financing*

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

Comprehensive Prep 48 hours · 4 to 6 months
Online rate $3,840 $80 per hour
Starting at $338/month with financing*

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

Not sure how much prep your student needs? We'll recommend the right plan during your free consultation.

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New families get an extra tutoring hour free with any program (12 hours purchased = 13 hours of tutoring).

* 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. Either way, your first hour is free.

Meet Our Tutors

A Few Of Our SAT Tutors

Victor, tutor at High Performance Tutoring

Victor C.

5.0
Coronado, CA
Online In-Person
SAT ACT ChemistryComputer ScienceMathPhysicsStatistics

I am a graduate of Harvey Mudd College and a PhD student of mathematics. I have been a university math instructor for 7 years and have …

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Payton, tutor at High Performance Tutoring

Payton T.

4.9
La Jolla, CA
Online In-Person
SAT ACT BiologyChemistryMathPhysicsStatistics

I have more than five years of experience tutoring from the elementary school to advanced undergraduate level. My background is at the University of Utah and …

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Ingo, tutor at High Performance Tutoring

Ingo W.

4.9
Brighton, MA
Online
SAT ACT ChemistryForeign LanguageMath

I've been a tutor at High Performance Tutoring for over five years now, and I feel very fortunate that I found an occupation that lets me …

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Meet All Our Tutors
Real Reviews

Real Students. Real Results.

★★★★★
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
★★★★★
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
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
Verified
★★★★★
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
Verified
★★★★★
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. We could not have done it without your kindness and teaching skills!
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Gina N. Denver Parent
Verified
★★★★★
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. We'd highly recommend them for a motivated student eager to improve!
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Brent W. Salt Lake City Parent
Verified
★★★★★
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. They genuinely enjoy working with the kids, and the kids enjoy working with them!
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Wendy L. Salt Lake City Parent
Verified
★★★★★
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. I'm confident the change will be the difference between acceptance and rejection at my top-choice college.
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Hanna P. Salt Lake City Student
Verified
★★★★★
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
Verified
★★★★★
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
Verified
★★★★★
This tutoring service has been life changing for our family. When we started, our son was failing chemistry. He got an 89% on his final, seriously an amazing turnaround. It's been great watching him gain confidence as he now understands the subjects instead of having his classwork wash over him.
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Maryellyn G. Salt Lake City Parent
Verified
★★★★★
Ari was excellent. He explained things very clearly. My daughter felt like a fog had been lifted, and she has greater confidence now.
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Noelle L. Denver Parent
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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

Your tutor starts by pinpointing exactly where you're getting stuck, then builds a personalized plan to close those gaps and build real understanding, not just homework answers. Every session is one-on-one and tailored to how you learn.

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.
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Our PSAT prep is sold as a package of tutoring hours, and the more hours you buy, the lower the per-hour rate. Online pricing is the same everywhere; in-person is a little higher. You can see the full price of each program, online and in person, in the programs section on this page. Not sure how many hours your student needs? We'll recommend the right plan during your free consultation.
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You can pay for your package in full with any major credit card, or spread the cost over 12 months with financing through Affirm on any of our programs. There's no payment required to book your consultation, and your first hour is free either way.

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.

Yes! It's our most popular option. We meet on Zoom or Google Meet in an interactive video classroom that's every bit as personalized as meeting in person, and it's typically more cost-effective. It also opens up our entire national network of tutors instead of limiting you to who's nearby, so you get the best possible match for your subject and goals, from anywhere in the U.S.

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.

For most students who complete our program, SAT scores typically improve 150–300 points and ACT scores 3–7 points, and those are typical ranges, not a ceiling: our best students have gained 300+ points on the SAT and 7+ on the ACT. Results aren't guaranteed; the single biggest factor is the effort you put in between sessions, and our personalized approach is built to maximize every point.

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. You have complete control over your schedule.

Last updated September 2026

Start Early, Score Higher

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Book a free consultation to plan your student's PSAT and National Merit path. For new students the first tutoring session is also free.