<p>Does anyone know how the Barron's PSAT/NMSQT book's difficulty compares to the actual exam's? I took the PSAT last year as a sophomore and scored 219, but Barron's tests seem to be harder than I remember the actual one being. Also, the book doesn't have a score conversion table, which is irritating.</p>
<p>Any feedback is appreciated!</p>
<p>Roflbump - any takers?</p>
<p>it's irrelevant since they are two different tests...study real SATs not fake ones</p>
<p>Anyone care to answer the actual question posted?</p>
<p>Honestly, I wouldn't bother using barrons for anything unless it's for SATIIs where it's pretty good. The questions in Barrons are not real questions used in the SATs and is therefore irrelevant.</p>
<p>Thanks, raideraide.</p>
<p>Any other responses?</p>
<p>Bump bump bump...</p>
<p>Come on, guys.</p>
<p>Anyone else?</p>
<p>pleeeeeeeeease?</p>
<p>0_o da hell? 219 sophomore year I hate you lol. 1) why are you studying for the psat? and 2) use the CB book (8 tests) + the online thing which has another 6 tests</p>
<p>Well, I don't think you have to study for the PSAT separately... If anything, the PSAT is easier than the SAT-so you could just get an SAT workbook and study for that instead of trying to study for the PSAT. and plus if you got a 219 as a sophomore, you are waaayy up there already.</p>
<p>From personal experience....Don't use any other book apart frrom the CB books. I used the kaplan's book for my first SAT exam and got poor grades. I then started revising from the Blue book and was getting over 2100. Just work through the boom everyday like what I did and you'll see such a big change.</p>
<p>Bump...anyone else have any comments?</p>
<p>Barrons is crazy hard.
It shatters your spirit.</p>
<p>If you can score 219 on Barrons, you'll probably score perfect on the real deal. All barrons prepration books contain questions that are considerably harder than the actual ones on the test, so give youself a pat in the back or whatever. Goodluck.</p>
<p>I noticed the same thing - they don’t have a score conversion chart! It was annoying and when I called their office (their website is old and ugly btw), the representative told me she’d call back but never did.</p>
<p>Anyways, my highest score with Barron’s was 222 and I’ve been working through old PSAT exams since I’ll be taking the test as a sophomore this year. They’re a bit different in math difficulty and content, but the writing is pretty similar and the reading is a bit harder than the actual problems. I’d suggest using it anyways though, to get a feel for what the problems there are like. Doesn’t hurt to be exposed to it. The actual tests aren’t a breeze compared to Barron’s - they range in difficulty as well (although most of it’s simpler than Barron’s) and there are a few questions that may stump you even after Barron’s.</p>
<p>Like another person said, studying for the SATs will also help your PSAT score. SAT Math covers more advanced content though so make sure you’re covering all the tricks for PSAT math as well if you’re using an SAT book.</p>
<p>Do you have any tips for me? I’ll be taking it in a few months. :)</p>