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PSAT Test-Taking Strategies
PSAT Test-Taking Strategies
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A quick introduction to the SAT. You got this!
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1
How many sections does the
PSAT
have?
1 section
10 sections
4 sections
2 sections
2
What is the PSAT?
A great practice for taking the SAT
All of these are correct
A way to help you figure out which AP classes to take
A way to possibly earn scholarship $$
3
True or False: You don't need to read the entire passage.
False
True
4
Which answer is
NOT
true about taking the PSAT on test day?
I could become a National Merit Scholar as a junior.
It could help me prepare for the SAT and the ACT.
It can't help me at all.
It could help me receive scholarship opportunities.
5
Is it okay to skip questions?
No. Guess even if you can't eliminate any answers.
Yes, but circle the question so you can come back to it.
6
What's the max amount of time you should spend on a writing/Eng question before skipping it?
3 minutes
2 minutes
30 seconds
8 minutes
7
What should you do if you run out of time?
Randomly fill in the questions left on your answer sheet.
Fill in remaining questions using all of the same answer.
8
True or False: You should try to answer a question in your head before looking at the answers.
False
True
9
What is the purpose of the PSAT?
To prepare for the SAT
To be eligible for the National Merit Scholarship
To prepare for the ACT
It's a starting point towards your college journey
10
Why should you avoid sugary snacks?
All of the above
Make you hungrier
Steep crash/sleepiness
Lack of focus
11
True or False: You can use a pen on the test
False
True
12
What is the two-pass system?
Answer hard questions first. Leave easy questions for later.
Answer easy questions first. Leave hard questions for later.
13
What's the
best way
to build your stamina for the PSAT?
Answer one SAT question per day.
You don't need to build stamina if you're a good student.
Take practice tests regularly in a timed setting. (Like the interim!)
Start with one SAT question and build up to a full test.
14
How high should you set your ideal score for the SAT?
A bit above the average score for schools you're applying to
The average percentile for all test takers
The average score for schools you're applying to
Perfect score
15
Why should you take the PSAT test?
1 & 2
2. Will help me prepare for the SAT
1. Colleges will send me brochures and useful info
3. You get out of class
16
What is the structure of the PSAT? (Order of sections)
Reading, Writing, Math
Math, Writing, Reading
Writing, Reading, Math
Science, Math, Reading
17
True or False: On the SAT, you are penalized for guessing.
True
False
18
True or False: You should write in your test booklet.
True
False
19
Which of the following snacks should you avoid?
Candy Bars
Dried Fruit
Beef jerky
String cheese
20
True or False: Students should use process of elimination on the PSAT.
True
False
21
True or False: You should edit/annotate the passage as you go.
True
False
22
What should you bring the day of the test?
pen
computer
mechanical pencil
#2 pencil
