What is PSAT? How it is different from SAT test?

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PSAT stands for Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test.it is a practice examination for SAT, taken by many juniors to have an idea of the SAT examination. 

The former is slightly easier than SAT. The examination will test your math, reading and writing . 

The time duration for this examination is 2 hour

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PSAT or Preliminary SAT is more like a practice test that candidates give to check their readiness for the SAT exam. The PSAT exam takes place once a year in October. Candidates can check the nearby school where they can register for the PSAT. The cost for taking PSAT is $17 (INR 1233) approximately

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