Hi, guys! I'll be taking the PSAT soon, and I wanted to know how much time we get for each section? Is the timing different than the old PSAT? Thanks for any info!
Hi there! Yes, the PSAT timing has changed since it became digital. The new digital PSAT/NMSQT consists of two sections: Reading and Writing, and Math. Here's the breakdown of the timing for each section:
1. Reading and Writing: You will have two 32-minute modules to complete 54 questions. This gives you around 71 seconds per question.
2. Math: You will have two 35-minute modules to complete 44 questions. This allows you 96 seconds per question, or a little over a minute and a half.
The total duration of the digital PSAT/NMSQT is 134 minutes, which is equal to 98 questions. The digital PSAT/NMSQT is now the same length as the digital SAT, whereas the old paper-based PSAT/NMSQT was slightly shorter than the SAT.
Good luck with your PSAT preparation, and I hope this information helps you plan your time management strategies!
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