raise PSAT score by 16 points

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<p>My psat score is about 209. I would like to raise it to about 225 by the next month, since i am taking the psat on the oct. 19. </p>

<p>here's my score breakdown</p>

<p>M: 67
CR 67
W 77</p>

<p>i definitely want improve my math score by at least about 11 points (to a 78 at least), my writing score by 2 points (to 19) and reading to above 70. </p>

<p>I haven't been studying for a while, but i plan on resuming my studying. I'll take a SAT practice test every week (from now on).</p>

<p>I have the Black Book, BB, and barrons and princeton books as resources. What parts of these books would you recommend for maximum score increase? How should i prepare most effectively for it? I already know the basics of the PSAT. Is the PSAT harder or easier than the SAT? Currently, I am practicing SAT math problems and practicing CR on a few passages. </p>

<p>How feasible would it be to increase my score by 16 points by next month. I'm looking forward to qualifying as a national merit semifinalist. The score for qualification is approximateyl 221 in my state, CA. Is it a realistic goal?</p>

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<p>It is certainly realistic. Try to finish the bluebook and take all the practice tests you can find. Learning some vocab would also help. PSAT math is also very formulaic; the exact same problems appear nearly every test with numbers substituted. I went from a 67 > 76 in the span of about a week in math. The missed question was a careless mistake. Practice tests are the key to improving math and writing.</p>

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<p>bump. bump. bump. the psat is in about 3 weeks. what else can i do?</p>