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How is extended time usually administered for the PSAT 8/9?

Under standard conditions, the PSAT 8/9 is 2 hours and 14 minutes of testing time, plus breaks:

  • 64 minutes for the Reading and Writing Test
  • 70 minutes for the Math Test

For 50% extended time, the PSAT 8/9 is 3 hours and 21 minutes of testing time, plus breaks:

  • 96 minutes for the Reading and Writing Test
  • 105 minutes for the Math Test

For 100% extended time, the PSAT 8/9 is 4 hours and 28 minutes of testing time, plus breaks:

  • 128 minutes for the Reading and Writing Test
  • 140 minutes for the Math Test

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