Differences btw the PSAT and SAT?

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<p>The PSAT is next week and I haven't taken any practice PSATs lol... I've taken CB tests and am scoring 2200+ on them though. I've heard people say that the PSAT is slightly harder and that it has a bad curve (miss one question = lots of points). Thus I am stressing out a bit because though it doesn't have nearly the same impact as the SAT, a National Merit would be nice. I'm a junior and I didn't take it last year (no real point) so I have no idea what the differences/nuances of the test are.</p>

<p>Basically discuss how you should prepare for the PSAT - I've seen some ppl post here on specific strategies and questions regarding it. </p>

<p>P.S If anyone has PSATs, I'ld love to get ahold of them. :P</p>

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<p>Personally I think the PSAT is easier, and as a result, there is a harsher curve.</p>

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<p>The curve for the PSAT isn’t too bad, I took both last year and got about the same score on each of them, so don’t worry about it :)</p>

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<p>You do not write an essay on the PSAT.</p>

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<p>The PSAT is a milder opportunity to experience SAT , minus the essay . My D practiced by taking tests on her own , timing herself with an old SAT book of tests .</p>

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<p>The PSAT has slightly less advanced math. It is also much shorter. This means that missing one question accounts for a higher total of your points, so I think that is why some people think it is harder when in fact the test itself is easier.</p>

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<p>It’s easier in terms of content, but the curves are brutal so you probably won’t score significantly different on the PSAT compared to the SAT.</p>

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<p>Thanks for the help guys - hopefully carelessness doesn’t screw me over. </p>

<p>I still need to get my hands on some PSATs; the test is on Wednesday for me. :/</p>

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<p>If you are near a Barnes and Noble, there are PSAT study books.</p>