I'm a junior in high school and do i have to take the PSAT before taking the SAT?

Question

I'm a junior in high school and do i have to take the PSAT before taking the SAT?

Answer 1

My high school required us to take the psats as freshman, sophomores, & juniors ... If your school does not require you to take the psats I reccommend doing them once or twice anyway. Three times is probably overkill, but they really do prepare you for the sats. And with the amount of colleges that are so hellbent on numbers these days, it could really do you no harm to practice in advance for the sats!

Answer 2

no you don't but it would be good for you to see your strengths and weaknesses before you take the big SATs. i took the PSATs. but in all honesty, if you are confident in yourself, you don't have to take it. one less test to worry about.

Answer 3

i took  the PSAT last  year when i was a sophomore  it isn't a  requirement  but  it  is   a good thing to take  if u are  going  to  be taking the  SAT  so u  know what areas you need to  focus  on    so  ask   your guidance  counselor  to  sign you  up to take the  PSAT

Answer 4

It is not necessary to take the PSAT before the SAT because the PSAT is just a warm-up. Plus, if you hate your first score, you can always retake it.

Answer 5

It depends on what state you live in. Illinois public students are required to take the PSAT to graduate.

No harm in taking it though even if its not required

Answer 6

It isn't required that you take the PSAT.  The main two reasons you would take it is for practice and to make yourself eligible for a certain scholarship (I believe your junior year is the only year your PSAT will count for the scholarship).  I personally think that my PSAT was a waste of time and money.  You can take the SATs as many times as you want or need and it does not hurt you.