PSAT

What is the PSAT/ NMSQT?

PSAT/NMSQT stands for Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. It is a co-sponsored program by the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC).

It is a standardized test that provides practice for the SAT. It also gives you a chance to enter National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) scholarship programs.

The PSAT/NMSQT measures:

• critical reading skills
• math problem-solving skills
• writing skills

Do I need to take the PSAT/ NMSQT?

The PSAT/NMSQT can help you in the following ways:

• To find out your strengths and weaknesses on skills necessary for college study. You can then focus your preparation on those areas that could most benefit from additional study or practice.

• To see how your performance on an admissions test might compare with that of others applying to college.

• To enter the competition for scholarships from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (grade 11).

• To help prepare for the SAT. You can become familiar with the kinds of questions and the exact directions you will see on the SAT.

• To receive information from colleges by using the Student Search Service.

When Should I Take The PSAT/ NMSQT?

This test is given by high schools in October. Your school counselor can help you sign up for the test. Many students take the test during their sophomore and junior years, but only test scores from their junior year are used for scholarship competitions. Ask your school counselor for a copy of the PSAT/NMSQT Student Bulletin, which includes a complete practice test.

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