I’ve heard there’s no penalty for guessing on the PSAT, but I’m kinda anxious about it. Is it actually better to take a shot at answering questions I’m unsure of, rather than leaving them blank? Don’t want to tank my score by making bad guesses.
Absolutely, you should give it your best guess! It's true that the PSAT doesn't penalize you for incorrect answers, which means it's to your advantage to answer every question. Even a guess is better than leaving a blank, as it gives you at least some chance of earning those points. When faced with tough questions, try to eliminate any answer choices you know are incorrect to increase the odds that your guess is the right one. As an example, if you can eliminate two out of four choices, you've just boosted your chances of guessing correctly to 50%! Remember, the PSAT is also a great practice round for the SAT, so take this opportunity to develop your testing strategies. Best of luck!
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