PSAT Writing and Language Question 403: Answer and Explanation

Question: 403

Which statement provides the most precise and relevant contrast with what comes before in the sentence?

• A. NO CHANGE
• B. and doing what feels right.
• C. and struggling to achieve their childhood dreams of college acceptance.
• D. while bearing in mind the financial consequences of academic missteps.

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

(A) The first part of the sentence encourages students to pick a school based on what is the best fit for them. Based on the context of the passage, choice (A) provides the most logical contrast because many students might instead focus unnecessarily on school rankings. Choice (B) is too vague, and choices (C) and (D) do not provide a clear contrast.