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

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    Anamika Jha | Contributor-Level 10

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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 hours and forty five minutes. 

    It is a national merit scholarship qualifying test. This examination can predict your SAT score as they are very similar. Students who score the top one percent eligible for being the semi finalist of national merit scholarships. 

     

    To know more about the examinations, candidates can refer to

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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. Also, it is scored out of 1520, unlike the SAT test that is scored out of 1600. Usually, students in class 9th or class 10th give the PSAT. Students in class 11th also give PSAT if they are not planning to attempt the SAT exam in 11th standard. It tests the problem-solving skills in three areas: Math, Writing, and Critical Reading.

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