Everyone knows that the SAT is a big deal and that it can set off what college you can get into, but what about the PSAT?
The PSAT is basically just a practice version of the SAT. People mostly take the PSAT to see where you would be at if you were to take the real thing and to be under the real testing conditions without the pressure of it being your actual score.
I think taking the PSAT is worth it if you have thought about going to college, since it can be put on your college application. I've also asked a few people who have already taken the PSAT and they’ve all said the same thing, “You might as well, just to see where you're at. It won't hurt you if you do bad on it.”
I decided to take it and there were 4 tests that were about 30 minutes each. There were 2 tests on reading and writing, 2 on math, each test was around 27 questions. You get a 10 minute break after 2 tests. If you're taking the SAT I think the PSAT is a great way to get used to the testing environment and after you get your scores from the PSAT you can see what you need to improve on.
So, if you're wondering if you should take the PSAT, or if it's even worth the time, it could never hurt you to know where you are in school. Plus, you could learn from the PSAT and study for it if you take the actual SAT in the future!
This is a great start to your article, but it's a bit short (considering we want to aim towards around 250-300 words minimum for newspaper articles). I'd advise talking more about what you can expect on the PSAT. Like, does it focus mainly on math, reading, or both? Stuff like that.
