I'm a freshman in highschool...

owlice
Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:17:16 +0000

My mom now wants me to take the PSAT this year, and study like a maniac over the summer so I can take the real SAT during my sophmore year and get it over with.



You mean your mom wants you to take the PSAT as a sophomore, yes? It’s not something you can take at any time – it’s given at school in October. There’s no downside to taking the PSAT as a sophomore; I think it’s smart to take it then (and of course again in your junior year).

So do. After you take it, you’ll have a better idea as to whether you need to prep for the SAT and whether you might want to take it as a sophomore. No need to decide now.