1. INTRODUCTION TO PSAT TEST
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2. It also gives students a chance to qualify for scholarships
ABOUT THE PSAT
It's a standardized test that provides firsthand practice for the SAT®.
It also gives students a chance to qualify for scholarships
Gain access to college and career planning tools.
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3. The PSAT/NMSQT includes five sections:
Two 25 minute Critical reading skills sections
Totaling 48 questions
Two 25 minute Math problem-solving skills sections
Totaling 38 questions
One 30 minute Writing skills section
Totaling 39 questions
The whole test requires two hours and 10 minutes
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4. The most common reasons for taking the PSAT/NMSQT are to:
Receive feedback on your strengths and weaknesses on skills necessary for college study
See how your performance on an admissions test might compare with that of others applying to college.
Enter the competition for scholarships (grade 11).
Help prepare for the SAT.
Receive information from colleges when you check "yes" to Student Search Service.
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5. Scoring ARLETA HIGH SCHOOL For every RIGHT answer you RECEIVE 1 point
For every WRONG answer you get DECUCTED ¼ of a point
For OMITTED answers you receive zero points
Important to read directions and when in doubt, take an educated guess.
If you cannot, then skip!
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