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PSAT

Effective Guessing and Elimination

Learn Effective Guessing and Elimination in PSAT from the production AIPH study guide.

Study guide topics

Understanding the PSAT StructureReading Comprehension SkillsMath FundamentalsAdvanced Grammar and WritingComplex Problem Solving in MathData Analysis and InterpretationUsing PSAT Skills in Everyday LifeScholarship and College PrepBuilding Confidence and Reducing Test AnxietyTime Management TechniquesEffective Guessing and Elimination

Study Strategies

## Smart Guessing\n\nThere's no penalty for wrong answers on the PSAT, so it's always better to guess than to leave a question blank!\n\n- Eliminate obviously wrong choices first.\n- Make an educated guess from the remaining answers.\n- Don't spend too long on one question—move on and come back if you have time.\n\n## Boost Your Score\n\nUse your best judgment and trust your instincts. Every guessed answer is a chance to earn more points!

Examples

  • Crossing out two wrong answers and choosing between the last two.
  • Guessing on the last few questions when time is running out.
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