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I've been brainstorming essay ideas, and there's an experience involving the loss of a loved one that's really shaped who I am. But I'm nervous about how to approach the theme of death without making …
I'm trying to figure out the timing for my test prep, and I'm a bit confused about the various PSAT versions. Does anyone know how long the PSAT/NMSQT is compared to the PSAT 10 and the PSAT 8/9? I'll …
I’m pretty attached to my TI 84 Plus CE calculator, especially because I've been using it for all my math classes. But can I use it on the PSAT, or is it banned? Need to know whether to borrow a frien …
Hi everyone! I'm a junior and wondering why we even bother with the PSAT if it isn't used for college admissions? Is it just for practice, or does it play a bigger role I might be overlooking?
Hey guys, just took the PSAT and I'm curious – how is the PSAT scored compared to the SAT? I've heard the scales are different, but I'm not exactly sure how. Does the PSAT scoring give a good indicati …
Hey friends! So for those ‘Why this college’ essays, what do colleges really want to hear? I've got some reasons but how can I tell it in a way that's unique to me and not just like everyone else’s an …
I'm getting my college application ducks in a row and was wondering if Caltech is on the Common App. I've looked at their website but couldn't find a definitive answer. Does anyone have experience app …
Could use a little help here! I got a 1150 on my PSAT and I'm not sure if that's competitive for college admissions. Do universities care about sophomore year PSAT scores? Any advice on improving woul …
Money is a bit tight and I'm trying to plan out my expenses for the year. Does taking the PSAT cost anything, or is it provided by schools for free?
Hey everyone, as I'm starting to prep my applications, I've hit a snag. How exactly do I email colleges through the Common App? Like, is there a specific process or feature within the application that …
Hi guys, I'm a bit stressed because my go-to calculator for math classes has been the TI-30X IIS. I'm prepping for the upcoming PSAT and I'm not sure if this calculator is allowed. Does anyone know if …
Hey everyone, kinda stressed cuz I can't seem to find where my past PSAT scores are listed. I've taken it a couple of times and I need to check my progress. Does anyone know where I can find them, or …
Hi all, I was chatting with some friends, and we were all wondering if you can take the PSAT more than once throughout high school. If so, does taking it several times help with anything, like getting …
Hello everyone! Just wondering if any of you know how to view PSAT scores online. I’m not sure where to look or when they’ll be available. If anyone has a step-by-step or a link that could help me out …
Hi friends, a bit stressed here since I took the PSAT and I'm not super happy with my scores. Can I take the PSAT more than once to improve, or is it a one-shot deal? Any advice would be appreciated!
Hey everyone, I just got my PSAT scores back and I'm rocking a 1400. I'm pretty psyched, but I'm not entirely sure how this stacks up when it comes to the National Merit Scholarship competition. Can a …
Hey folks, I'm a bit puzzled about the whole PSAT signup process. How exactly does one go about registering for it? Are there specific deadlines I have to be aware of, or can my school handle that for …
Stressed junior here... just wondering, after taking the PSAT, how long does it usually take for scores to come back? I'm trying to plan my study schedule for the SAT and knowing my PSAT score would r …
Hey guys, just out of curiosity, what kind of doors does a perfect PSAT score open? I've heard about National Merit - is that the main thing, or are there other benefits too?
Quick question for anyone who's in the know: I have a TI 36X Pro calculator, and I’m wondering if it's permitted on the PSAT. I’ve been practicing with it, so I’d really prefer to use the same one on …