<p>^SAT Math includes Algebra II, which the PSATs also use, but it is toned down. Also, the SAT’s have bubble-in math questions, which the PSATs don’t</p>
<p>Really? That’s unfortunate. I guess I’ll study for both and take them both the beginning of Junior Year. </p>
<p>Next year, I’ll be eligible for the SAT II Math, at least I think I would be.</p>
<p>PSATs have bubble in math questions</p>
<p>Oh sorry, I apologize in that case.</p>
<p>However, do all schools offer the PLAN [Practice ACT]?</p>
<p>I don’t know if my school does.</p>
<p>What exactly was the purpose of creating the PSAT? Was it to prepare students for the SAT?</p>
<p>@Apollo11 Not all, because all would be impossible… most do.</p>
<p>^As a way to drain more money and get more profits for CollegeBoard and ETS.</p>
<p>Also, the PSAT is the National Merit Qualifying Exam, so it basically is the test needed to compete in the National Merit Scholarship Competition</p>
<p>@Apollo</p>
<p>Not all schools, but mine is making all sophomores take it next year.</p>
<p>@Meander
It is to have a different standardized test to give out National Merit Scholarships afaik. I’m not sure why they don’t just combine it with the SAT and/or ACT</p>
<p>Well I know that, but I don’t think the National Merit part was incorporated until later on in the PSAT’s purpose.</p>
<p>^It probably was, but that is what it is used for nowadays.</p>
<p>Nonetheless, it really is a way to make money, aside from their other products.</p>
<p>All companies need to turn a profit.</p>
<p>That is the purpose of a company. Anyone here have braces? I just got mine and I can’t talk properly. ._.</p>
<p>^Yeah…that’s my point.</p>
<p>CollegeBoard is basically using the PSAT as a way to generate extra cash, but I suppose that is the clear picture.</p>
<p>What are you trying to get at?</p>
<p>What the original purpose was.</p>
<p>EDIT: It was just for a preparation for the SAT.</p>
<p>^What does that even mean, Meander?</p>
<p>Anyway, fellow 16’ers, what are your thoughts on becoming sophomores? How will you treat the new freshman?</p>
<p>I’ve already said I was wondering why the PSAT was created.</p>
<p>Oh, okay. I guess it was to give people a way to practice for the SAT’s and because enough people at CollegeBoard decided it would turn a profit.</p>
<p>Yeah, sadly.</p>
<p>Well, it isn’t all bad. It does let anxious kids like us find what we need to work on for the SAT’s as well as it gives a small minority a $2,000 scholarship or more [I know USC does automatic half tuition for its NMF’s]</p>
<p>Sophomore year is gonna be pretty kickass for me. I’m gonna have a bunch of courses with a lot of cool girls, and currently I’m single so… 
haha but also I have a lot of classes with chill upperclassmen who I know from sports and gym classes. I will also be playing varsity football again and should be starting at least offense, maybe also defense 
and I’m gonna have a bunch of rigorous courses to keep me busy! I also won’t have to be a freshman anymore which is just wonderful!</p>
<p>^Sounds great! Also, way to do sports! I used to play soccer with Everton’s youth academy but am out for my career basically. Anyway, I also have been ‘taken in’ by the upperclassman, so I can’t wait to rule the school and look with disdain at the new freshman!</p>
<p>I’m terrified for my classes! I’m so afraid of doing badly in AP Euro/Honors Geometry. I’m trying to study over the summer but it doesn’t seem like it’s helping much. D:</p>