<p>I know this topic had been raised several times before but I just can't help but start a new one when I have this doubt myself.</p>
<p>I'm a Canadian who took the October PSAT. I had a 39 degree fever at the time I took the test but I estimated the score to be around 210. The score reports were supposed to be delivered in December but due to a combination of several mistakes I did not receive mine. </p>
<p>So without any knowledge of my PSAT score I took the January SAT, which, after looking through the consolidated answers thread on CC I estimated to be around 2250. And I have been quite satisfied with it.</p>
<p>But yesterday, on Feb 1st, when the online PSAT score reports became available, I found with stupefaction that I actually only got 196 (CR 57, M 75, W 64) on my PSAT! Now I'm all anxious about my Jan. How accurate is the PSAT as a indicator of your SAT 3 months laterafter all? Could my estimation fail again? Any comment or explanation is greatly appreciated.</p>
<p>In short, no. The real SAT is a lot longer, and, as a result, makes you feel very different. It’s not a good indicator, but your SAT score shouldn’t be hundreds of points off of your PSAT score either.</p>
<p>No. I took the SATs the same month I took the PSATs. PSAT score: 224. SAT score: 2330.
There are a lot of contributing variables in taking the SATs, and although PSAT scores might be close, the point range is much greater than the +/- 30 estimate TCB claims.</p>
<p>My son got 199 which was a disappointment to him and me. He had 79M, 64R, and 56W. His excuse was that there were “loud” music in the room across the hallway. I do not think so since he listens to “loud” music while doing his homework and the “loud” music seems to have little effect on math (his strength). I aked him to review the strategy and work on additional practice probelms during the winter break. He seems to be more confident this time. I was told that the AP Lan might be helpful too over the Oct-Dec period. Though, I am not sure if I believe that unless I get the scores. Anyway, it is only 8 days away. Hopefully, it would work out for both you and him.</p>
<p>I have a funny story - but do NOT assume it’s necessarily an indicator. I’ve heard people are all over the map when it comes to the PSAT versus SAT Jr/Sr etc.</p>
<p>My D took the PSAT only as a Junior, with a score of 74/74/73 = 221.
She decided to take her SAT that same month (Oct Jr year) , and got 740/740/730 (yes, same sections) for a 2210. </p>
<p>For most of the people I know, they generally score higher on their sat’s rather than their psats.
I got a 210 on my psat junior year and I ended up getting a 2990 on my regular SAT. I know a guy who scored around 180ish on his psats and scored over a 2000 on his SATs, so I think you’re fine.</p>
<p>I studied so much after the PSAT though…I remember, the video class below us was playing some loud Jonas Bros song DURING the PSATs…haha my hs=bad</p>
<p>I enjoyed your posts and am glad to see pleasant personalities here. However, I tend to believe that if the students takes the two tests within a short period of time under comparable physical and environemntal conditions, the scores should correlate reasonably well.</p>
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yeah they probably would correlate reasonably well but in my case I studied like crazy after the PSATs, as in I studied before I got my scores back. I studied a lot especially for grammar which is why my grammar improved considerably from 68 to 780. I actually got an 800 on the grammar part, I just got an 8 on the essay. I didn’t study at all for math and that explains why i probably got a similar score (70 to 710) so I guess PSATs are in a sense are reasonably close to your possible SAT scores but studying can always change it!! so to the OP, study lots!!</p>
<p>My high school’s PSAT average is like a 174. Its SAT average is 1930. Don’t be discouraged by your PSAT score; chances are, if you’re disappointed, then you know you underperformed anyways and your score will likely only go up.</p>
<p>Thank you guys for all the helpful responses. As several ppl mentioned, I did prep a lot after the PSAT, especially the vocabulary part. I’ve also determined that regardless of what my Jan. SAT score turn out to be, I 'll take the April SAT. Again, I really appreciate the replies.</p>
<p>PSAT score a few months before I took my first SAT (no prep for either and had a horrible stomach flu for the SAT that cost me in the end) was 171. Got a 2010 on my SAT, then took it again with a little bit of prep (one week) and was healthy - 2220. Don’t let a low PSAT score discourage you one bit.</p>
<p>It’s different for everyone but the more dominant experience is a higher score on your SAT. I can’t vouch for any opinion because I have yet to recieve my SAT score (2 short days away!). But I’m sure with ample preparation, you’ll be able to reach any goal that you set for yourself.</p>