what is the difference from PSAT, SAT, SAT I, and SAT II ?

Question

the more detailed information on these tests, greater chance of getting 10 pts. would be greatly appreiciated.

Answer 1

PSATs are Preliminary-SATs, kind of like a practice. They're easier and given in school during the schoolday, and you only take them once. Your score isn't kept on record or shown to any colleges. SATs ("SAT I") are taken on Saturdays every month or every other month (I forget). You need to register by mail or online months in advance and then you go to a testing center on the given Saturday. You also get to take them as many times as you want and take your highest overall score from each section and add them together for your SAT score that's submitted to colleges. (For example: If you get a 600 in English and 500 in Math the first time, then get a 660 in English and 400 in Math the second time, your total score is 660+500=1160. But they're out of 2400 or something now, they were out of 1600 when I took them. They added a writing section.) SATIIs are subject tests that you take in just one subject (Math, Sciences, English, etc). You can also take those as many times as you want to get the highest score you can in order to submit it to colleges. Also taken on Saturdays, not in school.

GOOD LUCK ON ALL OF THEM!!!

Advice: Take SAT books out of your local library (or buy them if you wish) and study beforehand!! Preferablly a couple weeks before. Don't wait until right before the test. Be familiar with all the TYPES of questions that will be asked. There's thousands of versions of each, but they all have the same type of questions, even if the actual question differs. Get lots of sleep before the test and eat breakfast when you get up. Especially things with a lot of protein to help keep you awake. Bring water with you in case you get thirsty. Also wear variable clothing so you aren't too hot or cold (Ex: A tank top, a t-shirt, and a sweatshirt so you have a variety depending on the temperature of the room). Also wear comfortable clothes so you aren't distracted by a belt that's too tight or shoes that are too warm, etc. And most importantly, follow ALL the directions and relax. The more you stress out, the less clealy you'll be able to think about the questions. You''ll do fine. And don't think too much into the questions; many are designed to throw you off and trick you, but not all of them.

That's all I can think of! Good luck again!

Answer 2

The PSAT/NMSQT, or Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, is a multiple-choice standardized test administered by the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC).
The scores from the PSAT are used (with the permission of the student) to determine eligibility for the National Merit Scholarship Program. This test is much shorter than the SAT and gives feedback on items missed.
SAT-The initials SAT have been used since the test was first introduced in 1901, when it was known as the Scholastic Achievement Test and was meant to measure the level achieved by students seeking college admission. The test was used mainly by colleges and universities in the northeastern United States. In 1941, after considerable development, the non-profit College Board changed the name to the Scholastic Aptitude Test, still the most popular name. The test became much more widely used in the 1950s and 1960s and once was almost universal.
The SAT Reasoning Test (formerly the SAT I: Reasoning Test and commonly referred to as the SAT I) consists of three sections: math, critical reading, and writing, which includes an essay. Beginning with the March 12, 2005 administration of the exam, the SAT Reasoning Test was modified and lengthened. Changes included the removal of analogy questions from the Critical Reading (formerly verbal) section and quantitative comparisons from the mathematics section. A writing section (with an essay) based largely on the former SAT II Writing Subject Test was added to the exam, and the mathematics section was expanded to cover three years of high school mathematics. Also, since the writing section was included in the SAT I, the SAT II Writing Subject Test was discontinued. Short passages with one or two questions following them replaced analogies. Scores on each section range from 200 to 800, with scores always being a multiple of 10.

Answer 3

PSAT- the Preliminary Standardized Aptitude Test-taken before the SAT as a prep for it

SAT-Same thing as the SAT I, it's the test that people take for college. Most colleges either require the SAT or the ACT

SAT II- Subject Tests. Basically, you are tested in a specific subject. Again some colleges require it, but the subject tests generally aren't

Answer 4

The PSAT is basically a practice version of the SATS. It is also used for national based scholarships.

The SATS (Also SAT 1) are standardized tests in the areas of math, verbal, and writing that are used by almost all colleges for acceptance

The SAT II is also a standardized test, however the subjects vary including science, math, reading, spanish, and many more. This is often used by colleges for specific majors and is not required by most colleges.

Answer 5

PSAT- the practice SATs (dont really count for anything)

SAT- The test that colleges look at (probably one of the most important tests you'll ever take in your life).

SAT II's: Subjective tests (they test on specific areas, and are very difficult, some colleges require them such as Ivy League schools). They are not necessary for most colleges, but if you do well on them, they look really good on your application.

Answer 6

PSAT's are just the preliminary sat's....basically its liek where you stand before your real sat's....sat's are the ones college's look at...3 topics math reading writing....sat 2 are subject tests.. bio...chem...math 1..math 2...so on...