Psat sophomore year????

gnusasaurus
Fri, 11 Sep 2009 11:24:04 +0000

Different kids respond differently.

My daughter is also a sophomore and will be taking the PSAT in the coming weeks. She studied for it over the summer and is treating it as if it is the real deal.

I think there is something to be said for having experience with the test in a setting more resembling the actual test conditions.

She is practicing with the SAT “blue book” tests and currently is self-studying, using the xiggi method. Her PSAT score last year was 185. After applied studying she is already scoring significantly higher on the SAT practice tests. It will be intersting to see how closely these practice test scores are reflected in her PSAT score this year.

My daughter wil also be doing practice tests about once every 6-8 weeks throughout the next few months and heavy preparation next summer for the “real” PSAT next year.

Your mileage may vary. What we think is right for us may not apply to your situation at all.