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The PSAT in 10th grade is "for fun." It's an opportunity for sophomores to try the PSAT for the first time, when it really don't matter for anything.
The PSAT in 11th grade is "for profit" because the junior year PSAT is the only year it counts for the National Merit Scholarship. If you have a particularly smart 11th grader, they may score high enough to get the National Merit Scholarship. Otherwise, the PSAT is just great practice for the SAT in the spring. Either way, it's a great opportunity. It can estimate your score on the SAT, and help you figure out which colleges might be a good fit in the future.
I don't usually recommend the PSAT in 9th grade. At that age, most kids don't have the amount of math they need to score well. Since they can't do well, I worry that kids will develop a test phobia, from being forced to take a test they when they are expected to do poorly. Unless kids have completed geometry, taking the test in 9th grade may do more harm than good.
If you want to learn more about the PSAT, this article will help: Take the PSAT for Fun and Profit
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Hi there! I know this is somewhat off-topic however I had to ask. Does running a well-established blog like yours require a massive amount work? I am brand new to running a blog however I do write in my journal daily. I'd like to start a blog so I can share my personal experience and feelings online. Please let me know if you have any kind of ideas or tips for brand new aspiring bloggers. Thankyou!
Suzie, thanks for the question! I can tell you that it takes a lot of consistency and hard work. It does take a good amount of time as well, making sure it appears the way you want it to with all the correct key words and such. We all make mistakes, my blog included! It's a process, but it's worth it! I wish you the best of luck on your blog!
Hi Lori!
You know your children best, so only you know for sure if your student will benefit from taking the test more than once. Lee discusses taking the PSAT this article as well: Take the PSAT for Fun and Profit
Blessings!
Robin
We've been 'practicing' for the PSAT for a whole year now! A few dollars of investments into study books and guides is well worth it for the awards it good bring. We've seen our daughter's practice tests rise to the score that in our state would grant her a four year scholarship. I love that homeschooling allows us to take the time during our school days to work on this test beforehand. Less than a month to go!
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