PSAT Score not predictive of SAT score.

Test Preparation
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<p>I was wondering how well the PSAT predicted SAT performance. Traditionally the PSAT gives a slightly slower score, due to the academic improvement in the interval between the administration of the PSAT & SAT. However, in my class the PSAT scores somewhat failed to predict well. Here are a few, including me:
Student 1:
PSAT:213
SAT:202</p>

<p>Student 2:
PSAT:214
SAT:210</p>

<p>Then me:
PSAT:214
SAT: 233 (I'm happy about my score and not complaining)</p>

<p>The lack of correllation may be attributed to the increased difficulty of the math section in the SAT in comparison to the PSAT, a lengthier test, and the presence of an essay whereas the PSAT lacked one.</p>

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<p>its bc the curve for last year's psat was horrible...</p>

<p>I went from a 204 to a 2320.</p>

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<p>I had a worse PSAT score than SAT but I don't like either. But they were pretty similar. Only off by 20 points I think.</p>

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<p>Ronlivs: Your jump is very impressive. Nice work ;)</p>

<p>I went from a 220 on the PSAT to a 2350 on the SAT. Not very similar, 150 points different, which can be considered a pretty formidable amount. </p>

<p>PSAT definitely a wrong gauge for the SAT. I found the math section to be harder as well.</p>

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<p>Last year I got a 108 on the PSAT's and in January I got a 1370 on the SAT's. I don't really think they are a good indicator at all. My March scores have yet to be released.</p>

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<p>I took the PSAT, old SAT I, and writing SAT II in the same year. </p>

<p>PSAT: 223
SAT: 1580
SAT II Writing: 800</p>

<p>It's all about knowing what's on the test and being mentally prepared.
I'm not excited about taking the new SAT in May :-(.</p>

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<p>PSAT: 188
SAT: 206 (79m/66v/61w)</p>

<p>I studied a lot inbetween, and maybe with some more studying i can get to a 220?</p>