Improving PSAT Score

Test Preparation
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<p>I took a practice PSAT in December of 2011 and scored a 146 (CR: 47 M: 51 W:48). This was a school administered test by the CollegeBoard and I had about zero knowledge about the timing, scoring, and structure of the test. In other words I was fully unprepared for it.</p>

<p>A couple weeks before we took the test, they handed us a booklet with tips and strategies, as well as a practice test to go with it. I didn't even open up any of the material thinking that it was all inconsequential. </p>

<p>This summer, I started really studying for the SAT, and today I took that practice test that I ignored and scored a 180 (CR:65 M:55 W:60). Although it is a significant increase, I want to increase my score to a 210 for the fall PSAT. I plan on taking 2-3 practice tests a week to improve my score. I also intend to take the official SAT on October 6th before the PSAT to better prepare me for the PSAT which is on the 17th or 20th of that month. </p>

<p>Does anyone have any tips, strategies, resources or feedback to give me? I am willing to answer any questions you may have.</p>

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<p>Awesome, I am taking the PSAT too on 17th October! I’ve prepared for the SAT for the last 6 months, and I decided to take the PSAT just for the fun of it. When I got the booklet a few days ago, it seemed quite easy because I was used to the SAT. It just takes time, so just do your best for a few months and you’ll see a significant increase. My SAT score went up from a 1650 to 2110 in 6 months :)</p>