Should My 10th Grader Take the PSAT? PSAT vs PreACT vs CLT 10
I received this question recently from a parent:
My son is in 10th grade and his school is offering the PSAT 10. Should he take it? What about the PreACT or CLT 10?
Great question! With so many practice test options available, it can be confusing to know which ones are worth your time and energy. Let me break down your options and help you decide what makes sense for your situation.
What is the PSAT 10?
The PSAT 10 (Preliminary SAT) is a practice version of the SAT exam that's typically offered to 10th (PSAT 10) and 11th (PSAT) grade students. It's designed to give students a preview of what the actual SAT will be like. The PSAT 10 and PSAT are identical, with the PSAT 10 being offered as an option for sophomores to take to prepare for the PSAT, which when taken in their junior year enters students into the National Merit Scholarship competition (which sounds great, but less than the top 1% of students go on to earn scholarships).
The test covers Reading, Writing & Language, and M...