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What is PSAT? |
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The PSAT (Preliminary SAT) is a standardized test that provides firsthand practice for the SAT and gives you a chance to qualify for scholarships given by National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). The PSAT measures math, critical reading, and writing skills like the SAT. The PSAT contains questions from actual SATs but it is designed to be slightly easier than the SAT. The SAT is used for college admission, but PSAT scores are not sent to colleges. |
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When should you take it? |
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Most students take the PSAT in October of their junior year, but many students benefit by taking it earlier, typically in their sophomore year. |
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Why do you take PSAT? |
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- to receive feedback on your strengths and weaknesses on skills necessary for college study. You can then focus your preparation
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- on those areas that could most benefit from additional study or practice.
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How to register? |
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You must sign up for the test at your high school or at a school in your community. The test is administered by high schools, not through test centers. |
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How do I get my scores? |
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Your guidance counselor will have your score, usually in December or January. |
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How different is it from new SAT? |
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- No questions from Algebra II
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How is it scored? |
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| You get one point (+1 point) for each correct answer, and you lose one quarter point (-1/4 point) for each incorrect answer. Omitted answers have no effect (0 point) on your score. Calculation of right answers minus one forth of wrong answers yields your raw score. PSAT scores are reported on a scale from 20 to 80 each section. One each for critical reading skills, math skills, and writing skills. The average critical reading, math, and writing skills score for juniors is near the midpoint (50) of the scale. Score reports also include percentiles, which allow you to compare your scores with those of other juniors who will be applying to college. |
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- Critical Reading Section : 20~80
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How long is it and how many questions are there? |
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Critical Reading |
50 min. (two 25-min.) |
Sentence Completion : 13 questions |
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Passage-Based Reading : 35 questions |
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Math |
50 min. (two 25-min.) |
Multiple Choice : 28 questions |
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Grid-ins : 10 questions |
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Writing |
30 min. |
Identifying Sentence Errors : 14 questions |
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Improving Sentences : 20 questions |
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Improving Paragraphs : 5 questions |
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Total Time |
130 min. |
Total questions : 125 questions |
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