For the PSAT results as a sophomore, I missed two questions in the writing section. Out of the thirty-nine, I answered all, so that means 37/39 without omitting. 37 goes to 36 after subtracting points for getting two problems wrong and rounding. However, according to the Princeton Review PSAT book 2015 edition, this translate to a 77. However, I got a 73 on the actual PSAT. Now, 4 may seem like too little of a difference, but I’m aiming for a National Merit finalist position, so really does matter for me. I completely understand that what test prep books say will not exactly match what score you will actually get on the PSAT, but any ideas on how off this is? And pretending you just get one question wrong on the writing section for the actual PSAT, is that still an 800? According to the Princeton book, that should be a yes, but in actuality, does anyone know if that was the case?
Thank you very much.
Will keep the different tests and curves in mind.