Though the test is like the SAT in structure and timing, the two are scored differently. A perfect score on the PSAT is 1520, while a perfect score on the SAT is 1600.

Since the PSAT is a mostly multiple-choice test -- math grid-in questions being the exception -- one recommended strategy is to create your own prediction before looking at the answer choices.

Start with free, full-length PSAT/NMSQT practice tests from the College Board, available to download through the Bluebook app.

The table above (click to enlarge) is based on PSAT scores in 2008 for college-bound juniors for males and females taking the mathematics exam, showing the results for the five geographical ...

The new PreACT test is a multicple-choice test designed to prepare 10th graders for the ACT college-entrance exam.

Since the PSAT is a mostly multiple-choice test – math grid-in questions being the exception – one recommended strategy is to create your own prediction before looking at the answer choices.