IvyMax’s PSAT prep course runs for 10 weeks, with one 2-hour session per week, totaling 20 hours of comprehensive instruction. Classes are delivered in small-group format, providing students with structured support and test-specific strategies as they prepare for the PSAT.
Reading & Writing
Students strengthen their ability to read critically, analyze structure and tone, and apply grammar rules effectively. Instruction includes College Board-aligned drills to help students improve sentence clarity and eliminate trap answers.
Verbal instruction includes:
Sentence transitions and rhetorical function
Word choice and context meaning
Grammar, punctuation, and clarity
Math
Students build confidence solving problems with and without a calculator. Instruction focuses on algebra, data analysis, and geometry, with repeated practice in identifying problem types and selecting time-efficient strategies.
Math instruction includes:
Linear and quadratic equations
Data analysis and word problems
Ratios, percentages, and proportional reasoning
Function modeling and graph interpretation
Geometry and coordinate math
Students take full-length PSAT mock exams that replicate official testing conditions. These simulations help reduce anxiety, improve pacing, and build familiarity with the question format. Each test is followed by a personalized score report and strategic review.
Practice time management under real PSAT timing
Understand adaptive question flow and section structure
Gain test-day confidence and reduce last-minute stress
📍 Locations: Arcadia, Cupertino, Fremont, Pleasanton, Irvine, San Diego
In-Center: PSAT Practice Exams
Why IvyMax PSAT Prep Course?
Small-Group Weekly Classes
Students meet in small groups for interactive lessons that build core skills and test strategy without separating content by subject.
Expert-Led Strategy
Each session blends instruction in reading, writing, and math, focusing on comprehension, grammar, logic, and algebra fundamentals using real College Board-style practice.
Proven Teaching Flow
The course follows a systematic weekly plan that builds on prior concepts while steadily introducing new question types and timing strategies. Students build confidence through repetition, clarity, and real College Board-style drills.
In-Center Mock Exams
Students take full-length PSAT mock exams in-person formats. Real-time pacing practice helps students improve time management, while one-on-one reviews target weaknesses.
“At first, I wasn’t planning to prep for the PSAT because I thought it didn’t matter. But IvyMax made me realize it’s a perfect way to get ahead on SAT topics. The strategies I learned—especially for reading—helped me on both tests. I scored a 1460 on the PSAT and later a 1530 on the SAT.”
“Before IvyMax, I didn’t know what to expect on the PSAT. Their class helped me understand the test structure and improve my timing. I got a 1420, which was much higher than I expected as a 10th grader.”
“My daughter joined the summer PSAT course and ended up scoring in the top 2%. The small class size and regular practice tests really helped her stay on track. IvyMax gave her the push she needed.”