PSAT INFORMATION

The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) is a program co-sponsored by the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). It is a standardized test that provides firsthand practice for the SAT. It also gives students a chance to enter NMSC scholarship programs and gain access to college and career planning tools.

The PSAT/NMSQT measures:

· Critical reading skills

· Math problem-solving skills

· Writing skills

Reasons for taking the PSAT/NMSQT:

1. Receive feedback on students’ strengths and weaknesses on skills necessary for college study. They can then focus their preparation on those areas that could most benefit from additional study or practice.

2. See how students’ performance on an admissions test might compare with that of others applying to college.

3. Help prepare for the SAT. Students can become familiar with the kinds of questions and the exact directions they will see on the SAT.

4. Receive information from colleges when they check “yes” to Student Search Service.