Pillar 02 · Test Prep & Academics

Scores that move.
Real preparation.
No shortcuts.

Weekend courses for students serious about competition math, science olympiads, AP exams, and the SAT/ACT — taught by instructors who’ve sat for the same tests and scored.

How we work

Most test prep is impersonal — recorded videos, generic practice books, drilling without diagnosis. PCI’s courses run in small cohorts, with real instructors who track your data, identify your weak spots, and rebuild from there.

For competition tracks (AMC, AIME, USAMO, USABO, USAPhO, USACO), we drill problems from the actual exam history and teach the strategic shape of each test. For SAT, ACT, and TOEFL, we measure baseline, set targets, and run the cycle of practice → review → re-test until the scores hold.

International students welcome. We support bilingual students through TOEFL, academic English, and AP transition.

The catalog

Four tracks. One student at a time.

College entrance exams

SAT, ACT & TOEFL

·SAT preparation
·ACT preparation
·TOEFL preparation
·Academic English & vocabulary
·College and university English readiness

AP exam preparation

Advanced Placement

·AP Calculus AB / BC intensive review
·AP Biology exam preparation
·AP Chemistry problem-solving workshop
·AP Physics 1 & C supplemental classes
·AP English Language & Composition writing lab
·AP English Literature reading & essay coaching
·AP U.S. History (APUSH) review
·AP World History skills & essay training
·AP Computer Science Principles / Java prep
·AP Statistics test strategies

Math olympiads

Competition math

·AMC 8 / AMC 10 / AMC 12 preparation
·AIME intensive training
·USA Mathematical Olympiad (USAMO) foundations
·Competitive problem-solving strategies
·Algebra, number theory, geometry, combinatorics workshops
·MATHCOUNTS training
·Math Kangaroo preparation

Science olympiads

STEM competitions

·USAPhO / F=ma physics olympiad preparation
·USNCO chemistry olympiad preparation
·USABO biology olympiad preparation
·Earth science & environmental science competitions
·Scientific research and lab skills training

Not on the list?

Ask us anyway.

Our catalog reflects what we run regularly — but if there’s a competition, exam, or skill we haven’t listed, send us a note. We’ll tell you honestly whether we’re the right fit, and if not, point you to someone who is.

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Enrolling now for the next cohort.

Weekend classes run year-round. Reach out to find out which track and start date is right for your student.

Get in touch →admissions@pacificcrestinstitute.com

Scores that move.Real preparation.No shortcuts.