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About the PSAT and SAT
About the PSAT and SAT
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The writing and language portion of the will test your ability to...
figure out the context clues.
to identify and fix grammatical errors as well as revise words and phrases
understand the summarization of the passage.
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The math portion of the exam will test your ability to...
Only everyday math
Algebra, Data Analysis and Problem Solving, Advanced Math
complete math with a calculator.
complete math without a calculator.
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How long is the SAT?
Without the essay, 3 hours.
With the essay, 3 hours and 50 min.
Without the essay, 4 hours.
With the essay, 4 hours.
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What is the PSAT?
practice version of the SAT exam
it's the middle school SAT exam
practice version of the BAT exam
practice version of the ACT exam
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The evidence-based reading portion of the test will test your ability to...
read the passage.
catch grammar mistakes within the passage.
answer related questions to the passage.
read a passage, think critically about its main ideas, and key details.
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When should I take the SAT?
Summer only
Junior or Senior year of high school
Freshman year
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What is the purpose of the SAT?
to measure a high school student's readiness for college
to determine if the student is passing high school
provide colleges with one common data point to compare applicants
to see who gets the lowest scores
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What are the PSAT sections?
Writing and Language
Evidence-Based Reading
Math (with a calculator) and Math (without a calculator)
(ONLY) Science
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How is the SAT scored?
If you take the Essay, you will receive a separate score.
Your total SAT score is the sum of your section scores.
Each section of the SAT is scored on a 200 to 800 point scale.
The highest possible SAT score is 1600.
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How is the PSAT scored?
Each correct answer on the PSAT counts as one point toward your raw score.
Each wrong answer on the PSAT counts as one point toward your raw score.
Remember, there’s no penalty for guessing on the PSAT, so answer every mult
