The Claude Plan
Free Study Plan
PSAT Prep in 10–20 Minutes a Day
A 16-week study plan using Claude AI as your son's personal daily instructor. No textbooks, no tutoring fees — just consistent, guided practice.
16Weeks
10–20Min / Day
4Phases
3Practice Tests
How This Plan Works
- 16-week plan divided into 4 phases, 5 days per week with weekends off.
- Each daily session is 10–20 minutes. Open Claude and say "PSAT prep, Phase X, Day Y" — Claude guides the lesson.
- Claude teaches concepts, gives practice questions, explains answers, and tracks progress over time.
- Diagnostic tests use free College Board materials — links are provided during sessions.
- No textbooks required. Claude is the instructor, tutor, and quiz master all in one.
What a Daily Session Looks Like
Minutes 1–2
Quick review of yesterday's key takeaway
Minutes 3–8
Claude teaches the day's concept with examples
Minutes 9–16
Practice questions — Claude provides & grades them
Minutes 17–20
Review mistakes; Claude gives a tip to remember
How to Start Each Session
Simply type something like this into Claude:
"PSAT prep, Phase 2, Week 6, Day 3 — Grammar: conciseness and word choice"
Claude will pick up right where your son left off and guide him through the session.
Phase 1: Diagnostic & Foundations
Weeks 1–4
Week 1
Days 1–3
Take a free College Board PSAT practice test (split across 3 days)
Establish baseline
Week 1
Days 4–5
Review diagnostic results with Claude; identify weak areas
Personalized map
Week 2
Days 1–5
Reading: Main idea & evidence questions (2–3 passages/day)
Core reading strategy
Week 3
Days 1–5
Grammar: Sentence structure, punctuation, transitions
Writing conventions
Week 4
Days 1–5
Math: Algebra foundations — linear equations, inequalities
Algebra fluency
Phase 2: Skill Building
Weeks 5–8
Week 5
Days 1–5
Reading: Vocabulary in context & inference questions
Advanced comprehension
Week 6
Days 1–5
Grammar: Conciseness, word choice, rhetorical synthesis
Polished writing
Week 7
Days 1–5
Math: Problem-solving & data analysis (ratios, percentages, graphs)
Data literacy
Week 8
Days 1–5
Math: Passport to Advanced Math (quadratics, functions)
Advanced math ready
Phase 3: Strategy & Practice
Weeks 9–12
Week 9
Days 1–5
Mixed reading + writing practice sets with timing
Build test stamina
Week 10
Days 1–5
Mixed math practice sets with timing; review errors
Speed & accuracy
Week 11
Days 1–3
Full-length PSAT practice test #2 (split across days)
Measure progress
Week 11
Days 4–5
Review practice test results; identify remaining gaps
Targeted gap list
Week 12
Days 1–5
Targeted drills on remaining weak spots
Eliminate weak areas
Phase 4: Test Readiness
Weeks 13–16
Week 13
Days 1–5
Full mixed-section timed practice (15–20 min)
Simulate test day
Week 14
Days 1–3
Full-length PSAT practice test #3
Final benchmark
Week 14
Days 4–5
Review & address any last issues
Fine-tuning
Week 15
Days 1–5
Light review: flashcards, key formulas, strategies only
Confidence building
Week 16
Days 1–2
Light warm-up; mental prep and test-day strategies
Ready for test day!
Tips for Success
Consistency beats intensity. 15 minutes every day is far more effective than an hour once a week.
Tell Claude what went wrong. If a question was confusing, say so — Claude will re-explain differently.
Ask Claude to quiz you. At any time, say "Quiz me on what we've covered" for a quick check.
Track your scores. After each practice set, note your score. Claude can help you see trends over time.
Stay curious, not stressed. The PSAT is practice for the SAT. This is about building skills, not perfection.
Ready to Start?
Open Claude and type your first prompt to begin Phase 1, Day 1.
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