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PSAT to SAT conversion for specific sections?

Hello! Recently, I took the PSAT and I'm curious about how my score might translate to the SAT later on. Can anyone help me understand the conversion of PSAT scores to SAT scores by section (Math, EBRW)? Any information or helpful resources would be greatly appreciated!

a year ago

Hello! Congrats on taking the PSAT! It's important to note that the conversion from PSAT scores to SAT scores is not a perfect 1-to-1, but it's fairly close. Here's a general guideline to give you an idea of how your scores might look on the SAT:

1. PSAT scores range from 320 to 1520, while SAT scores range from 400 to 1600. Since each test has a different maximum score, you'll need to scale your PSAT score a bit.

2. The PSAT has two sections (Math and EBRW), with each section scored between 160 and 760. Meanwhile, SAT scores for these two sections range from 200 to 800 each.

To convert your PSAT section scores to SAT section scores, you can use the following approach:

1. Calculate the percentage of the maximum PSAT score you achieved. For example, if you got a 600 on the Math section, your percentage would be (600 / 760) = 0.789 (rounded down).

2. Apply this percentage to the SAT section maximum score. For Math, it's 800, so using the previous example: 0.789 x 800 = 631 (rounded down). This would be your estimated SAT Math score.

3. Repeat the process for the EBRW section.

Keep in mind that this conversion is just an approximation based on the general scaling of the two exams, and your actual SAT performance may vary depending on the difficulty of the test questions and how well prepared you are on test day. Also, remember that the College Board has not released an official conversion chart; these estimates are just to give you a rough idea.

It's great that you're already considering your future SAT performance. Use the PSAT as a benchmark to identify areas where you need to improve and focus your study efforts. Best of luck!

a year ago

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