Give your child the foundation
for a future they deserve
A small, selective, Gurdwara-based academic program building toward PSAT, SAT, and National Merit Scholarship.
The numbers that make this real
Total value of National Merit scholarships at 150+ US universities — covering tuition, housing, and living expenses
Per year in automatic merit aid for students scoring 1,400+ on the SAT — at hundreds of colleges
Is when the journey starts — not Grade 11. The earlier the foundation, the higher the ceiling.
A clear academic road map
A system, not just a class
30–45 min in Math + 30–45 min in English — structured daily learning via software your child can access anywhere
Personalised tutor session to work through concepts and build exam technique
In-person at the Gurdwara — application, peer learning, and discussion in a community setting
Serious preparation. Real support.
- Only 5 students per grade — your child is known, guided, and accountable
- Faculty with advanced degrees in Mathematics and Engineering, and decades of industry experience
- Dedicated Math and English tutors with full visibility into your child’s daily progress
- A structured daily practice system — 30–45 min in Math and 30–45 min in English
- A community of peers who hold each other to high academic standards
- A program rooted in Sikh values — seva, discipline, and Charhdi Kala
Who this program is for
Students willing to practise daily, participate actively, and commit to the full program. This is for families who are serious about their child’s academic future — and we honour that with equally serious preparation.
45 minutes a day. A lifetime of doors opened.
Structured practice building from your current level toward PSAT and SAT mastery
Reading comprehension, grammar, and evidence-based writing — the skills that decide SAT scores
Intensive preparation for PSAT/NMSQT and SAT — National Merit starts here
You always know where you are going
A system that keeps you moving forward
30–45 min in Math + 30–45 min in English via software you can access from home — every day
Your tutor works through exactly what you are stuck on — based on your actual progress data
In-person at the Gurdwara — apply what you have learned, teach your peers, grow together
Who we are looking for
We are not just selecting the highest scorer. We are selecting students who are willing to show up daily, ask questions, and give this their genuine best. The selection session on April 27th is simply your first step.
Be the person who made a difference
Guide selected Grade 7–11 students in Mathematics — as an act of seva. You are fully supported. You are never alone.
You are given login access to the same learning software your students use — so you can see exactly what each student is working on, where they are excelling, and where they are stuck. Your job is to guide, not lecture.
A senior faculty member is always available for consultation. You are never on your own.
Everything you need, every week
Full access to each student’s learning dashboard — see progress, streaks, and exact problem areas
Complete step-by-step solutions for every exercise assigned to your students — prepared in advance
A senior faculty member with decades of academic and industry experience is available for any question
Each session is structured — you are not improvising. A clear plan is provided each week
5 hours a week — structured and supported
| 1.5 hrs / week | Review student progress data and worked solutions via your software login |
| 1.5 hrs / week | Mid-week Zoom session — guide students through concepts they are stuck on |
| 2 hrs / week | Sunday in-person session at the Gurdwara |
| 5 hrs total | Structured, supported, and purposeful |
- Comfortable with Mathematics at the middle and high school level — Algebra, Geometry, Pre-Calculus
- Patient and able to explain concepts simply and clearly
- Reliable — Sunday mornings and a mid-week Zoom commitment throughout the program
- A genuine desire to give back to the next generation of our community
What you will receive
A heartfelt token of gratitude, a formal acknowledgement letter signed by Prof. Baltej Singh Mann, and recognition at every quarterly Parents Forum and in all program materials.
Your seva will be honoured — in gratitude, in recognition, and in the difference you make.Show Up. Be Recognized.
Outstanding students are recognised at our closing ceremony on August 30th. Four students will be awarded with a part of the fee proceeds from this program based on the four categories underneath: Best Attendance, Most Diligent, Most Improved, and Peer Leadership.
Certificate + prize for perfect session attendance
Highest daily practice completion rate across the program
Biggest score gain from first to final assessment
Nano-internship, AI and Essays Workshop, and Seva Capstone Project
What is actually possible with the right preparation?
The amounts below show real scholarship data from real universities — not a guaranteed outcome for every student. Sources and links are provided for every figure.
Total value of National Merit scholarships at 150+ US universities
Per year in automatic merit aid for 1,400+ SAT scorers at hundreds of colleges
Is when the journey starts — the earlier the foundation, the higher the ceiling
Up to $70,000+ over four years
- Full tuition up to 8 years (4 extensions)
- 4 years of on-campus housing
- $1,000 per year supplemental scholarship
- $2,000 one-time research/international study allowance
- Source: scholarships.ua.edu
- Official National Merit Package PDF for Non-Resident Finalists — includes full in-state tuition, housing, and additional stipends
- Published total: $75,000 range over multiple years
- Includes furniture and living stipends
- Source: ou.edu/enrollment/national-merit
- National Merit scholarships ranging from $10,000 to $40,000+ over 4 years
- Multiple scholarship sources available to Finalists
- Source: scholarships.tamu.edu
Up to $28,000 per year for strong SAT scores
Some public universities offer automatic scholarships to high SAT/test score achievers — awarded purely on GPA and test score range, with no separate application required.
Alabama Automatic Merit Aid
Alabama’s automatic aid reaches its highest tiers at 1550+ SAT / 35 ACT. Score tiers begin from GPA 3.0 and SAT 1050. Available to out-of-state students meeting GPA and test score minimums.
National Merit begins in Grade 11
According to the College Board, students must take the PSAT/NMSQT during their junior year of high school (Grade 11) to enter the National Merit Scholarship Program. This means preparation must begin years earlier.
Grades 7–8 · Foundation
Build Math and English fundamentals. Students who start here outperform peers on every later benchmark.
Grades 9–10 · PSAT 8/9 and PSAT 10
Early-stage PSATs are excellent practice and progress benchmarks. Students begin formal test preparation.
Grade 11 · The Qualifying Year
The only year that counts. 11th grade PSAT/NMSQT scores determine National Merit Semifinalist status.
Grades 11–12 · SAT / ACT and Scholarship Applications
Strong scores unlock automatic merit scholarships. National Merit Finalists begin receiving scholarship offers.
nationalmerit.org
Selection process, timeline, eligibility
scholarships.ua.edu
scholarships.tamu.edu
collegeraptor.com
Program Fee: $150
A one-time fee covering all 10 sessions, tutor support, and software access.
FEE DISCLOSURE The $150 commitment fee goes entirely toward student prizes and end-of-program recognition. It is not a fee for access to Khan Academy content, which is free to everyone at khanacademy.org (https://www.khanacademy.org/). No student will be turned away due to inability to pay. This program is not affiliated with or endorsed by Khan Academy. Khan Academy materials used under CC BY-NC-SA license.Ready to apply?
Fill in the interest form. Selection session is Sunday, April 27th at the Gurdwara Library.
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Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh
Seva · Charhdi Kala · Sarbat da Bhala
Program Leader: Prof. Baltej Singh Mann | San Jose Gurdwara Sahib