Heya, folks! Quick question - does anyone know offhand how many total points the PSAT is out of? I'm not sure if it's the same as the SAT or different. Thx!
Hello! The PSAT, like the SAT, is scored on a scale from 320 to 1520. It's not scored on the 1600-point scale like the SAT is.
The test is divided into two sections: Evidence-Based Reading & Writing and Math. Each section is scored from 160 to 760, and these two section scores are added together to give you a total score.
Remember, your PSAT score is a good benchmark to see how you might perform on the SAT. But, there's a slight difference in the scoring scale because the SAT is a slightly more difficult test. For example, an 1150 on the PSAT is around 1180 on the SAT. So, you can use your PSAT score to gauge how much prep you might need before taking the SAT.
Hope this helps!
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