Summer PSAT vs SAT prep

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<p>I've decided to spend part of the summer doing PSAT/SAT prep (going to be a junior). I have the following books:</p>

<p>Kaplan's PSAT
Rocket Review
Gruber's
Blue Book</p>

<p>My question is this: is there a discernible difference in SAT versus PSAT prep? I figure there is, as the PSAT is for sophs/jrs while the SAT is for jrs/seniors. Yes, they are based on the same basic concepts, but there seems to be some value in doing some separate prep for the PSAT (hoping for a NMS). Is there any value (or harm) in simultaneously prepping for both the PSAT and SAT? I'm guessing one will build off the other.</p>

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<p>The only major differences that I can see from the PSAT and SAT is no essay section and the length. The writing section is just a 35 question multiple choice or grammar. Basically the same as the section 2-7 of the SAT; underlined error, error id, and improving paragraphs. SAT has 10 sections and the PSAT has 5 sections. I don't see any difference in type of questions or content.</p>

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<p>Studying the PSAT if you are going to be studying the SAT is just dumb. They are the same test, only the SAT is longer and has a essay.</p>