<p>Because I very, very, very rarely see a score of 220+, even though 2200 on the SAT is great but not unheard of.
Ideas?</p>
<p>You know, this is an interesting question. Since there is a prospect of winning cash with the PSAT, they may tweak it to be a bit more challenging. On the other hand, the PSAT has a lot fewer sections, lacks an essay, and doesn’t have math questions as advanced as the regular SAT. So, it’s hard to say really. I would say the PSAT is easier because I did better on the PSAT twice than I did the first time I took the SATs. But the second time I took the SATs, I surpassed my PSAT score.</p>
<p>The SAT is harder; I saw the October 2006 test (after it was administered) and laughed my way through the questions.</p>
<p>I found the SAT to have more “IQish” questions whereas the PSAT was more like an achievement test.</p>
<p>No. I found the PSAT easier.</p>
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<p>People only get one shot as a junior at the PSAT/NMSQT, whereas a student can take the SAT multiple times. That alone would account for more scores of 2200+. In addition it is probable that many of the 2200+ reports are not a single sitting, but superscores. Finally, students have an additional semester or 2 of classes when taking the SAT, which should result in better scores.</p>