How to Cram for the PSAT: Last-minute tips, tricks, and strategies for National Merit Scholars

“First caveat: don’t freak out about the PSAT, because in the end it’s the practice SAT. The whole intent of this test is to figure out where you’re starting at, so that you can then figure out what game plan you want to take on.”

You should not wait till the last minute to study for the SAT, but if you do anyway here are some tips. They will help you prepare for this important test. Colleges look at these scores to decide if they want to accept you or not. There are multiple parts to it so you have to study more than one subject as well. There is a math and a verbal section and both matter equally.

Key Takeaways:

• Are you cramming for the PSAT? Brooke tells you the best possible ways to maximize your prep time before test day.
• You may think the PSAT doesn’t matter, but if you do really well, you could be a National Merit Scholar! That’s pretty dang cool.
• I wish I hadn’t gotten so much homework this weekend. I could just spend the whole weekend studying the PSAT