<p>will preparing for SATs suffice for PSATs?</p>
<p>the PSAT is way different than the SAT. the writing is much easier, the CR and math are just different. you could still study for the SAT and do well on the PSAT though, I guess. there's no need to study toooo much. if you are a sophomore, dont worry at all. if you're a junior, look up the cutoff for your state for national merit, and aim for a few points above that. no recognition is given for perfect PSAT scores (or ones above 230)</p>
<p>Yes, just alter the math to the level it's tested on the PSAT and don't work on the essay. My D preped for the PSAT using the CB Blue Book, Testmasters & Maximum SAT and made NMS semi-finalist. With a little more prep on the harder math and essay, you're ready for a fall or winter sitting of the SAT. This leaves you time in the spring to concentrate on AP tests, SATII's and a SAT retest if necessary.</p>
<p>why is no recognition for perfect PSAT?</p>
<p>Well, another way to put it is that you will most likely get recognized in some way if you beat your state's cut-off score. Obviously, the higher you can score the better. Most people who get above 230 will at least be a semi-finalist. However, to be a finalist, a high score in addition to other factors like grades, ecs, financial aspects (I think) come in to play..</p>
<p>i'm having a hard time finding my state's (MI) cut off score... but what is usually a good PSAT score? keep in mind i'm aiming for a school like Notre Dame.</p>
<p>Cut off scores from previous years: <a href="http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/showthread.php?t=74297%5B/url%5D">http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/showthread.php?t=74297</a></p>
<p>thank-you!</p>