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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][b]PSAT came about because of ... the fact that URMs and low SES students were not doing as well in SATs as the usual suspects.[/b] This was a way to allow students to become familiar with the SAT without it being on their record and by doing an exam that was created by official college board material. It is just that in those days we did not call it an achievement gap.

Later on, it was determined that if the PSAT could be administered earlier than in junior year or senior year, students would have an earlier exposure to it, and more students would start thinking about colleges while in lower grades. However, for students who are in 8th and 9th, there is a great chance that they have not yet covered Algebra 1, 2 and Geometry. Thus the PSAT 8/9 is modified to not include advanced concepts in Algebra 2 and Geometry.

Now PSAT 10 is the same test for 10th and 11th graders with full fledged SAT questions and topics. Why take the PSAT?  Because you get your hands on more practice questions from collegeboard, instead of some test prep companies. If you are an ace student, maybe you can also get a chance on being a NMS semifinalist or finalist. [/quote]

Since 1971? You don't say.[/quote]

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