What is the PSAT (Preliminary SAT)?

The PSAT is a great way to preview and practice for the SAT.

It tests the same skills and knowledge as the SAT.

• PSAT has Three Section [Critical Reading, Math & Writing]
• PSAT Math does not Include Higher Level of Math.
• Student can use Calculator, But in**1ST Math Section it is not allowed.

Graphing calculator (TI83/84...) / Scientific calculator

• Oct 19, Oct 22, or Nov 2, 2016 Test dates for-PSAT 10th Grader/11th Grader

TEST COST SCHOOLS $15

• Sept 28, 2015, and Jan 29, 2016, or between Feb 22 and March 4, 2016

8th Grader/9th Grader TEST COST SCHOOLS $10

Format of PSAT

Sections Time # of questions

Reading 60 mins 47 questions

Writing 35 mins 44 questions

Math (1st Section) ** 25 mins 17 questions

(2ND Section) 45 mins 31 questions

Totals 165 mins 138 questions

How and when do I get my scores?

• PSAT results are usually available in early December
• Students will be emailed a copy of their results
• Students must create a College Board account with a valid email address in order to get their results

Comparison of the Major Features: Current SAT and New SAT

Current SAT:

Total testing time: 3 hours and 45 minutes

Components:

1. Critical Reading
2. Writing
3. Mathematics
4. Essay

Important Features:

• Emphasis on general reasoning skills
• Emphasis on vocabulary, often in limited contexts
• Complex scoring (a point for a correct answer and a deduction for an incorrect answer; blank responses have no impact on scores)

Essay:

• Required and given at the beginning of the SAT
• 25 minutes to write the essay
• Tests writing skill; students take a position on a presented issue

Score Reporting:

• Scale ranging from 600 to 2400
• Scale ranging from 200 to 800 for Critical Reading; 200 to 800 for Mathematics; 200 to 800 for Writing
• Essay results scaled to multiple-choice Writing

Sub score Reporting: None

New SAT:

Total testing time: 3 hours (plus 50 minutes for the Essay [optional])

Components:

1. Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

• Reading Test
• Writing and Language Test

1. Math
2. Essay (optional)

Important Features:

• Focus on the knowledge, skills, and understandings that research has identified as most important for college and career readiness and success
• Greater emphasis on the meaning of words in extended contexts and on how word choice shapes meaning, tone, and impact
• Rights-only scoring (no penalty for guessing)

Essay:

• Optional and given at the end of the SAT; postsecondary institutions determine whether they will require the Essay for admission
• 50 minutes to write the essay
• Tests reading, analysis, and writing skills; students produce a written analysis of a provided source text

Score Reporting:

• Scale ranging from 400 to 1600
• Scale ranging from 200 to 800 for Evidence-Based Reading and Writing; 200 to 800 for Math; 2 to 8 on each of three dimensions for Essay
• Essay results reported separately

Sub score Reporting: Sub scores for every test, providing added insight for students, parents, admission officers, educators, and counselors.

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