Difference Between the PSAT and SAT® Tests

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The difficulty level of the questions is high on SAT compared to that of PSAT - This is obviously because of the grade difference at which the tests are taken. PSAT is taken in 10th or 11th grade and SAT is taken in 11th or 12th.

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The score range for both tests are different -

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SAT is scored in the range of 400 to 1600 and PSAT is scored from 320 to 1520.

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Other scores in the report also have different ranges for the SAT and PSAT.

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The duration and number of questions in each section vary -

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SAT is close to 4 hours of tests whereas PSAT duration is 2 hours 45 minutes. No of the questions on SAT is slightly more than the number of questions on PSAT.

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The purpose of taking the SAT and the PSAT is different - SAT is used to measure college readiness for undergrad admissions. PSAT score is not used for the admission process but it acts as a great primer for the SAT.

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