SAT prep's affect on PSAT scores?

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<p>So, my parents' plan was to have me do mucho mucho SAT prep, even before I took the PSAT, because they thought I could kill 2 birds with one stone that way. Can anyone say whether or not that's a good idea? Should I hurriedly embark upon some PSAT-specific test prep so as to try and max out the PSAT too? The PSAT is really important to my family, my sister got a national merit scholarship and has a free ride for the next four years and my parents want me to have that option too.</p>

<p>How different are the two tests anyway? I know that your scores come back way later for the PSAT, but I don't know when... I'm taking it October eighth, I think. Help? Thank you everyone in advance!</p>

<p>If it's helpful, I do pretty darned well on my practice SAT's, I get 2200s but I'm going up.</p>

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<p>They are technically the same except the essay part. D1 prepped for the SAT and made NMS and then took the SAT. I don’t recall purchase any PSAT prep test books.</p>

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<p>From what I can tell, the PSAT and the SAT are not very different at all. The PSAT is a bit easier, shorter, and does not have an essay. SAT prep will prepare you just as much for the PSAT (unless you spend a ton of time practicing the essay). If you’re going to buy test prep books, save your money and get the SAT books.</p>

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<p>Studying for SAT - Kill 2 birds with one stone.</p>

<p>enuff said</p>

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<p>Don’t buy PSAT. It’s a waste of money…</p>