<p>Alright so last year i took psat and got 200. Ok for soph, but i want NMS (~213 for my state). So i took 2 barrons exams and got 200. But i also took the test given at psat admission thats made from Collegeboard and got ~220. So i am at a loss as to see which one is a real estimate of my level. I did see last year when i practiced with barrons i would get around 180 and at the end got 200, but still. Does anyone else have this problem too. I am aiming for 220+. I just took one an hour ago, got 37/38 on math 37/48 on cr and 28/39 on Wr. Urg i wanna get like 80 on m and atleast 70 on each of the other. Is the barrons one really that hard, or am i actually at around 200 level and that other test was a fluke?</p>
<p>Yes, rest assured. The Barrons tests are reputedly tougher than the actual test. That's why it's such good practice. If you're getting 220 from Collegeboard tests, that's obviously the most reliable source. Give yourself enough leeway, though, in case stress during taking the real test lowers your score a bit</p>