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Get an overview of how the PSAT/NMSQT differs from the test students took before 2015. The first table compares the major features. The second table compares the number of questions and testing times in each part.
Major Features Compared
Category | Pre-2015 PSAT/NMSQT | New PSAT/NMSQT and PSAT 10 |
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Total Testing Time |
2 hours and 10 minutes | 2 hours and 45 minutes |
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Score Reporting
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Scores will be reported on a shared common score scale with the SAT: The scale ranges for the PSAT/NMSQT and PSAT 10 scores are 320–1520 for the total score, 160–760 for each of two section scores, and 8–38 for test scores. |
Subscore Reporting | None | Subscores for every test, providing added insight for students, parents, educators, and counselors |
Test Length and Timing Compared
Pre-2015 PSAT/NMSQT | New PSAT/NMSQT and PSAT 10 | ||||
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Component | Time Allotted (min.) |
Number of Questions/ Tasks |
Component | Time Allotted (min.) |
Number of Questions/ Tasks |
Critical Reading | 50 | 48 | Reading | 60 | 47 |
Writing | 30 | 39 | Writing and Language | 35 | 44 |
Mathematics | 50 | 38 | Math | 70 | 48 |
Total | 130 | 125 | Total | 165 | 139 |