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About the PSAT
Most students take the PSAT in October of sophomore year and then again
in October of junior year. Only the junior year score qualifies for the National Merit competition. Neither PSAT
score is used for admission purposes.
Test registration is arranged through your school. Schools have the option of offering the PSAT
on a Wednesday or a Saturday. Please call us to discuss the ideal test preparation program that can ready
you for both the PSAT and the SAT.
| Test Date |
| October 15 (Wednesday) |
| October 18 (Saturday) |
| Total Sections/Time |
5 sections, 2 hours 10 minutes |
10 sections, 3 hours 45 minutes |
| Combined Score |
60-240 Selection Index |
600-2400 combined score |
| Critical Reading |
2 sections, 50 minutes |
3 sections, 70 minutes |
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No significant content differences |
| Math |
2 sections, 50 minutes |
3 sections, 70 minutes |
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Algebra II level math is de-emphasized on the PSAT |
| Writing |
1 section, 30 minutes |
3 sections, 60 minutes |
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No essay on the PSAT |
| Experimental |
None |
1 section, 25 minutes |
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"My Compass tutors were able to work around my busy
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