<p>On the practice SATs I was taking, I would usually score between 2150-2230, but now I am scoring only about 200-210 on the practice PSATs I am taking (I have about 5). My highest so far has been a 209. Is this ok? Will i do better when the actual test comes around on wednesday?</p>
<p>P.S. I'm a sophomore so it doesn't really count.
P.P.S. My math score fluctuates a lot. I've scored 80s/800s on some but then 70s/730s on others...is that normal?</p>
<p>This is actually pretty normal because the curve for the PSAT is much harsher than that of the SAT. Obviously, the PSAT is just a preliminary test, and, since you’re a sophomore, there’s even more reason not to worry about it! Just try to be careful with your answers and be sure to look over your work before finishing a section to minimize wrong answers (since every answer counts for more points on the PSAT).</p>
<p>It’s normal to have a math score that fluctuates since the math curve is so harsh (most people ace it and therefore -1 and -2 will USUALLY get you a 770 and 740, respectively). Since the PSAT has less questions, missing some accidentally due to misreading the question or misbubbling can be detrimental to your score. I would recommend that you pace yourself and definitely check your answers if you have time left.</p>
<p>SirEvil, you’re filling up the SAT prep forum. Beware of CC addiction :P</p>
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This is normal. The difference between an 800 and a 730 is just a few questions, so it’s nothing to get too worried about.
I agree with this advice</p>
<p>Alrighty, thanks guys! 
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<p>Does anyone think studying silverturtle’s grammar guide today can increase my score from a 67ish to a 75+?</p>
<p>there is no 75+ range. One wrong is 77. Two wrong is 73. Three or four wrong is 67ish.</p>
<p>Can his guide eliminate mistakes? If you are getting 3 wrong, probably not at that point, unless you study it like crazy and learn it like an english professor would.</p>
<p>haha so it’s going to be based on luck and my attentiveness huh? and yeah i realized that. It sucks that writing doesn’t have a -1 is 80 curve like CR though… I guess I’ll aim for a 77 then :D</p>
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This isn’t always necessarily true. Depending on the difficulty of the test, this could change</p>
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If you study it thoroughly, and understand all the concepts presented in the guide, you should be fine. But I have to say, silverturtle’s writing guide can get pretty intense and hard to follow due to a lot of different grammar rules and words that most kids haven’t been exposed to.</p>
<p>^I sometimes feel like a lack of attention during PSAT practice tests may have contributed to lower scores for writing, so hopefully ill do better tommoro :D</p>