<p>How important is the PSAT when you take it as a sophomore? I took it Yesterday, and think I got anywhere from like 185-205.</p>
<p>It is a good starting point for studying for the PSAT for next year, if you think you have a shot at National Merit status. The qualifying score depends on your state. It’s also a good starting point for studying for the SAT. You are in a very good position to improve and have SAT scores that will allow you to get into some fine schools. </p>
<p>As for the importance of this test, now? Nada. Zip. Just practice.</p>
<p>Thanks, I feel alot better. My parents and cousins are all college crazy. (If I get into a good school, then they get into a good school kinda thing).</p>
<p>Don’t worry about it too much yet. I got a 203 on the PSAT when I was a sophomore last year and now I got a 2360 on the SAT with a similar score on the PSAT as a junior. You can just start practicing in summer and score well on the SAT/PSAT in junior year. (That’s what I did for 2-3 months sporadically.)</p>