PSAT의 모든것 : 어떤 시험이며, 어떻게 준비해야 할까

PSAT는 주로 10학년 11학년들이 보는 시험으로 

National Merit 장학금 지원등을 목표로 할 경우 필요한 시험이며, 

SAT 준비를 위한 전 단계라 보시면 됩니다.

PSAT란?....

National Merit: The PSAT is also called the NMSQT, or the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. 

Scoring well on the PSAT can get you a National Merit Scholarship.

Scholarships: You can still get some from other organizations, 

                      even if you don’t qualify for the National Merit Scholarship.

10학년 PSAT 평균 점수대:  Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 479 Math: 479

11학년 PSAT 평균 점수대 : Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 489 Math: 498

 

 

PSAT와  Redesigned SAT 차이점

Structure: Redesigned SAT has 153 questions; PSAT has  138 questions.

Length:    SAT is 3 hrs. plus 50 minutes for the optional essay.; PSAT is 2 hrs. 45 minutes.

Purpose:  SAT is used for college admissions and scholarships.

                PSAT is used for National Merit Recognition and scholarships.

Scoring:   SAT has a possible score of 1600 

                PSAT has a possible score of 1520.

 

어떤 방식과 목표를 가지고 PSAT를 준비 해야 할까?

If your goal is to win a National Merit Scholarship, then you should invest some serious study time into the PSAT; you must score in the upper 95th – 99th percentile to even be considered. 

If your goal is simply SAT prep, then relax a little bit and use the PSAT as a preview for the real test. 

Let your final score determine which sections to focus on for the SAT.

How To Qualify for the NMSQT

First things first. Before anyone will every look at your PSAT/NMSQT score, you have to have the following things going for you. Give yourself a point if you are…

A U.S. citizen/intended U.S. citizen

Enrolled full time in high school

Taking the PSAT your junior year

Carrying a strong academic record

Going to complete the NMSC Scholarship application

 

Posted by Charles' Team