About PSAT/NMSQT (from www.collegeboard.org)
The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) is a program cosponsored by the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). It's a standardized test that provides firsthand practice for the SAT®. It also gives juniors a chance to enter scholarship programs and gain access to college and career planning tools.
The PSAT/NMSQT measures:
- Critical reading skills
- Math problem-solving skills
- Writing skills
Why take the PSAT?
For Juniors (11th): Students who take the test are automatically qualified for a national scholarship offered through NMSC. The test allows for students to practice taking the test for about 1/2 the cost of the official test without releasing score to colleges. All juniors who plan on applying to universities should take the PSAT.
For Sophomores n(10th) and Freshman (9th): A great way to have a base score or an official practice opportunity. All students are encouraged to take the test.
