Understanding Your Digital PSAT Score!

So, you’ve just received your PSAT score, and the numbers may seem like a code waiting to be cracked. Fret not! In this blog post, we’ll dissect your score, understand the nuances of the PSAT, and explore how this information can pave the way for an improved SAT performance in the future. Understanding the PSAT Score: The PSAT score range …

How to Study for the PSAT: Make Your Own PSAT Study Plan

Parents and students often wonder how to study for the PSAT. While the PSAT may be less important than the SAT, that does not mean you can’t make your own PSAT study plan. Creating a schedule to prepare for the PSAT will help you succeed at this test and provide a playbook for when the student needs to begin studying …

National Merit Scholarship: PSAT/NMSQT

Paying for college can be a daunting task, so many seek out scholarships to help cover the cost of tuition. For high school seniors looking to get into college, there are two types of scholarships. There are need-based financial aid and award-based financial aid. The National Merit Scholarship is offered by taking the PSAT/NMSQT and falls into the latter type …

Breakdown of the PSAT 8/9 and PSAT 10: Timing & Content

PSAT 8/9 and PSAT 10 Time Breakdown Section Minutes Questions Reading / Writing 64 54 Math 70 44 Total 134 98 Curvebreakers Offers Private Tutoring for the PSAT Online or In-Person What Subjects Are on the PSAT 8/9 and PSAT 10?         Explaining the Scoring of the PSAT    Download the PSAT Study Guide Plan for Free! Use …

Why Should Students Take the PSAT?

Many students feel unsure if they should take the PSAT or if it is worth taking seriously. Some have called the PSAT a prelude to the SAT or an SAT that doesn’t count. But this label may be a bit unfair because taking the PSAT offers some distinct advantages. This article will explain what the PSAT is all about and …

PSAT Scoring, Scaling and Strategy Explained

Since 1971, the PSAT which is known as the Preliminary SAT or the National Scholarship Qualifying test is offered once every year in October.  While the PSAT in reality is just a practice test, there are several reasons as to why it is important and you should give it your best effort if you decide to take it. The first …

What is the PSAT?

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Why Taking Practice Tests Will Increase Your Score

Taking one SAT seems boring enough, right? So why would you want to take one, two, or even eight more? Well, as it turns out, there are plenty of reasons you should. Whether you’re gearing up to take the SAT or the ACT, you’re probably wondering what the best way to prepare is. Rather than trying to tackle a ton …

Understanding Your PSAT Score

If you’re a junior in high school, it’s likely you took the PSAT this past fall. Scores for those tests will be arriving soon, and here’s what you need to know about them: When Will You Get Your Score Unlike the SAT and other standardized tests you may take, scores for the PSAT are delivered first to your school and …