The Preliminary SAT/National Merit
Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT), cosponsored by the College
Board and the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, is an
important first step towards college. Test results and their accompanying analysis are valuable tools that can help prepare students for the SAT® and education opportunities beyond high school.
Each year, more than 3.4 million high
school juniors, sophomores, and younger students take the PSAT/NMSQT
to:
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Help
assess academic skills necessary for college-level work
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Prepare for the SAT
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Enter
competitions for scholarships
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Receive information from colleges
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Begin
college and career planning
The PSAT/NMSQT is the qualifying test
for prestigious National Merit scholarship and recognition programs.
Test-takers also receive My College Quickstart™,
a free personalized college planning kit that includes access to
MyRoad™,
the College Board’s online majors, college, and career exploration
program.
Resources about the PSAT and
for
Understanding Your PSAT Results:
Official PSAT/NMSQT Student Guide
Preparing for
the PSAT/NMSQT