r/psat • • 9d ago

Official October 2026 PSAT Discussion Thread

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Hi All,

Please use this thread to discuss all versions of the October 2026 PSAT/NMSQT.

I hope the test went well for you!


r/psat • • 40m ago

any hard vocab or math questions on psat?

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how were the vocab words (if u remember any) and the math questions at end of mod 2?


r/psat • • 8h ago

Is national merit even on the table with 6 wrong?

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my state's index is usually a 219. i think i got 3 wrong on both english and math module 2, but none on any module 1. All were prob hard ones, maybe one medium difficulty at worst. just wondering if merit is even a possibility or if i should just stop thinking about it

i don't know how the curves work 100% (i'm sure nobody does) so i'm just asking for advice from people who know it better.


r/psat • • 21h ago

PSAT/NMSQT Both math modules were easy

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Okay, the mod1 for math was an absolute breeze and I was very very confident, so I was expecting challenging stuff come mod2. But I felt like 90% of it was extremely easy as well. Not much trig or geometry, mainly basic algebra concepts. There were a couple tricky ones that I didn't get but I'm SO concerned. Did anybody else feel like this >.>


r/psat • • 20h ago

PSAT/NMSQT I need tips

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PSAT in 7 days. How many questions in each module, how much time, and what are some questions/vocab to look out for? I've gotten 1530(750 RW, 780 Math) on Practice SAT test 8 recently.


r/psat • • 1d ago

PSAT/NMSQT Took my PSAT today!

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Rw:
Module 1:26-27/27
Module 2: 18-20/27

Math:
Module 1: 22/22
Module 2: 20-22/22

Score prediction?

Vocab part was kinda hard on module 2 and I ran out of time grammar is slight as long as yk how to answer fast reading comprehension takes so long I had to skip some of them only did function main idea and inference no multi texts I guessed b and c on those

Math was easy especially module 1 I finished 12 min early I think module 2 had 2 hard questions like equalterial triangle inside circle question I js guessed that one other than that it was chill but focus on English and try to make sure u can get grammar out the way fast so you have more time to solve everything else


r/psat • • 1d ago

score prediction?

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I hope I don't jinx myself...

R&W:
Module 1: 27/27
Module 2: 23-25/27

Math:
Module 1: 22/22
Module 2: 21/22

My state always has a high index, so I'm guessing 221-225. Also the curve is rlly weird bc I got 1 wrong on a practice test and got 1500 so I'd like to know more abt that.


r/psat • • 23h ago

obsolete or unsubstantiated ?

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its driving me CRAZY


r/psat • • 19h ago

PSAT/NMSQT PSAT/NMSQT tomorrow

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so im taking the psat/nmsqt tomorrow and i took a practice test and i got a 1330. im a bit concerned that the actual test is gonna be much harder because i took the psat 10 back in spring (i believe??) and i remember it being a lot more difficult. i havent done any standardized testing prep at all, and when i did this practice test just now, i felt like it was much easier (despite the substantial amount of questions i got wrong)

i dont expect to get national merit or anything, but id just like to be as knowledgeable as possible cuz i dont like not knowing things if that makes sense

id like to hear anyones input on this


r/psat • • 1d ago

took psat/nmsqt today

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i don't think i did that well but i'm hoping for commended at least but i think my state is rlly competitive

rw mod 1: 24-27/27
rw mod 2: 20-23/27

math mod 1: 22/22
math mod 2: 19-21/22

can someone give me a rough estimate of my score range?


r/psat • • 20h ago

General Forgot to put in location data

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i forgot to put in location data and opted out of sending info. i also gave my moms phone number instead of mine. am i screwed or am i okay?


r/psat • • 20h ago

Was the Stalingrad question experimental?

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Idk I am a sophomore and got a 1550 on the sat and this one question seemed definitively harder than a very hard SAT question.


r/psat • • 21h ago

Took psat

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Hi guys do you know if the psat score is curved and what the cutoff is for Michigan and Minnesota


r/psat • • 21h ago

I have the PSAT in a few days, should I use Testninja or Bluebook?

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I have access to TestNinja through a tuition I went to for SAT and I have access to all the R&W and math modules in there. But I also have bluebook too. So which should i focus on more to ace the PSAT? Or which is more similar?


r/psat • • 22h ago

took the psat today

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module 1 reading: 26/27

module 2 reading: 23/27

module 1 math: 18/22

module 2 math: 17-18/22

im being pretty conservative but yeah thats about it. module 2 math was actually hell and module 2 reading was also very tricky

I got a 1210 on my one from last year so i just wanna go up a bit (hoping for a 1300 bc i wanna prepare more for the sat)


r/psat • • 22h ago

PSAT/NMSQT taking the psat on the 27th. scoring 1100-1200 on bluebook practice (~670RW score)

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title says enough. I really need advice on improving my score. I'm doing kinda well on reading and writing, at least enough to unlock the hard module 2 but im struggling with the harder reading and writing questions. im totally lost on math, i only get scores in the 400s on the bluebook practice tests..

is it worth it to go all in on reading and writing for national merit? ik reading and writing is worth more on the selection index. my state is moderately competitive (~214 SI from the class of 2027, according to compass prep).


r/psat • • 23h ago

Took my PSAT today!

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My predictions:
Mod 1 Eng - 27/27
Mod 2 Eng - 24-25/27

Mod 1 Math - 22/22
Mod 2 Math - 20/22

What’s my predicted score guys?


r/psat • • 1d ago

I took the test today. When do I expect my scores, and how do they come out?

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Also AMA if you'd like!!!!

I've never taken a PSAT/SAT assessment before, so I was wondering: will I get an email, or do I have to check manually? Do scores come out at 12 a.m., or are they released sometime during the day?


r/psat • • 1d ago

is 216 index feasible in 1 week of prep?

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i'm currently scoring around consistent 650-700s on sat reading and 700-750 on sat math practice tests. if i grind my ass off this next week, would a 216 index be possible (1470+)? also what exactly should i do to study? i just thought of going through the bluebook question bank, taking practice tests, and reviewing my mistakes.

also are the vocab questions hard on the psat? thanks!


r/psat • • 1d ago

Which practice test PSAT was the actual thing most similar to?

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r/psat • • 1d ago

Score Prediction

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E1: 27/27

E2: 20-27/27---> Confident on 1-5, Confident on 17-27, Unsure abt the questions 5-10 and 11-13 (Overall, estimated 4-6 Wrong)

M1: 22/22

M2: 22/22 --> Sure abt 760 Math

I need around a 221 Index in my state, can anyone tell me if I made it?


r/psat • • 1d ago

my psat is this saturday and i havent studied yet

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does anyone have resources please im so stressed ive been swamped with work i litreally dont have time to study but ill try my best

1440 on sat but i also didnt study + fell asleep


r/psat • • 1d ago

800 on my PSAT as a sophmore

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I got an 800 (400 on math & reading) on my psat as a sophmore and tmr is my junior psat and I'm screwed I studied but I know im gonna do horrible because I get bad scores and I dont even know half the things Im trying to learn like basic algebra and its 9pm so idk whether just to accept defeat or learn some quick last minute desmos hacks for math portion Im just scared of being a failure always no matter how hard I try.


r/psat • • 1d ago

Any advice on how I can improve

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I didn’t study before these cause I never really study and I just can’t seem to focus when I try to. Whenever I look over my mistakes for the math it’s all like little mistakes that are really obvious. Also the English is kinda confusing especially the fill in the blank questions about science related passages because they are just so boring and confusing. Im taking the real thing this Saturday I’m not expecting national merit or anything cause it’s hard in my state.


r/psat • • 1d ago

sat practice tests & psat

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what score estimate on real psat oct 2026 if im getting 1440-1450 range on sat practice tests on bluebook like sat 4 and 11?