PSAT Overview
What does PSAT/NMSQT stand for?
Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test
Where do you take the PSATs?
Here at NAF. Each school will assign the specific room for test.
What is a benefit of the PSAT's?
As with the SAT, PSAT/NMSQT takers have a chance to opt in to the Student Search Service® and receive communications directly from colleges.
What is college board?
Collegeboard is a resource to help prepare for a successful transition to college through programs and services in college readiness and college success
1. Use for college search (big future)
2. To check AP, PSAT and SAT scores
3. Career exploration
What are the PSAT's used for?
1. practice for the SAT.
2. The grade level benchmarks and scores help students assess if they are already on track or areas they can improve upon.
what information will I need to take the exam?
1. sign-in information that is unique to you.
2. Before you test, staff at your school will lead you through a digital readiness check, You will have the chance to confirm personal information, review and agree to the Digital PSAT/NMSQT Testing Rules,
3. During these digital readiness activities, you’ll also have the opportunity to answer questions about yourself, your educational experience, and your plans for after you graduate high school. All questions are optional
What is another benefit of the PSAT's?
PSAT/NMSQT it’s the qualifying test for the National Merit® Scholarship Program
what do my scores mean?
PSAT is scored on a 320–1520 point scale.
When do you take the PSAT's?
You can take the PSAT's in 8th-11th grade.
virtual or paper?
Bluebook is the custom-built application you’ll use to take the PSAT/NMSQT. (Refer to notes)
Bonus: Why do you take the SAT's?
to measure a high school student's readiness for college, and provide colleges with one common data point that can be used to compare all applicants.
Who can I speak with about my scores?
Ms. Cook
Ms. Sheaffer
Mr. Gorman
What does the PSAT consist of?
The PSAT's will be taken on a computer. There will be a virtual calculator.
Reading test: 64 minutes (54 questions)
Math test: 70 minutes (44 questions)
What are some study tools to help prepare for the PSAT's?
Khan Academy
Practice test on Collegeboard (Free)
Ask SAT prep teacher for prep questions.