<p>After getting freaking 210-220 range on all the past released PSATs, I ended up choking and getting a 194 on this last one. [71 Math, 63 Writing, 60 Critical Reading] which is incredibly low by my standards, especially since I got like a 2040 on the SAT in 8th grade.</p>
<p>If I'm applying to selective summer programs that may require the PSAT score, should I just say I didn't take the PSAT and not send it in? I don't want them to think I only do well in school, but not really that well on standardized tests. Any thoughts?</p>
<p>Oh, I don’t know. Ummm, I think you should talk to your guidance counselor and ask he/she what would be best. They should know. Or, if you do send in your scores, and you go to this summer program a 2nd time then you will get a chance to show them that you can do good in standardized tests, the next time you take the PSAT.(til’ then, i suggest you study up so you can make scores that fit your standards) :)</p>
<p>For most competitive summer programs that I have seen, you can use either SAT or PSAT score. So most likely you can use your 8th grade score or take another SAT if you feel that you can do a lot better.</p>
<p>Carin, 194 is not a bad score at all. Do not be discourage with that. It is OK to keep quiet about whether you have taken the PSAT. However, if ask, to say you did not take the PSAT is a lie and I certainly will not recommend you to sacrify your character for any summer program.</p>
<p>Again, the one I have seen, they just say submit whatever you have and never said they want all the tests you have taken, so I think in that case submitting just the SAT is fine. I would also echo Christain2, I would not misrepresent myself to gain an advantage for anything.</p>
<p>One more thing on my previous suggestion to take another SAT, I must point out that SAT tests taken after 8th grade will be in your permanent record. Some very competitive colleges require that you submit all SAT scores that you have taken when you apply. So if you decide to take another SAT, good or bad, the score will need to be sent with your college application for certain schools that require to see all scores.</p>
<p>And I’m applying to many of those good programs tooT_T. Are you a junior or a sophomore? If you’re a junior, you can’t take it again. PSATs are only once a year, and there’s no retakes…so…yeah. If there are retakes, I would totally take it over.</p>
<p>wow, i got a 194. we are failures. I already talked to the dean of my local Community College. He says even with my crappy PSAT score maybe if I work hard i can get my associates degree in 4 years. I suggest you do the same.</p>
<p>okay. please don’t panic. that is a good score. i have freakishly high expectaions and i got lower than that on my PSAT sophomore year. i made a 152 (GASP. i know) but your math is high and with my 152, i got into SAMS ,which is really selective. so dont worry. and your essays should make up for it. there are more factors other than numbers. they wont discard your app, trust me =]
are you looking to get into a science&math program?
are you a junior or sophomore?</p>
<p>The best advice anyone can give you is to get the HELL over it. With the exception of summer programs that ask for your numbers as part of the application process, colleges aren’t seeing your PSAT scores. If you’re a sophomore, you’ve got less than 20 points higher to make Commended range, 10 or 15 more and you’re in Semi-Finalist range.
If you’re a junior, consider that the purpose of the PSAT is to pinpoint areas in which you need to improve so as to be successful on the SAT. If your score, which is at the very least 75th percentile, takes you out of the running for the most prestigious summer programs, there’s always broadening your search, volunteering, working, or community college.</p>