PSAT/NMSQT

PSAT/NMSQT
Name	PSAT/NMSQT
Type	Multiple-choice, essay
Developer	College Board
Knowledge / skills tested	Mathematics, Critical reading, Writing skills
Purpose	College admission, National Merit Scholarship
Duration	2 hours and 45 minutes
Score / grade range	320-1520
Offerings	October, November
Countries / regions	United States, U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico

PSAT/NMSQT. The PSAT/NMSQT is a standardized test administered by the College Board, which also administers the SAT and Advanced Placement exams, in partnership with the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. The test is designed to assess a student's Mathematics skills, Critical reading abilities, and Writing skills, similar to the ACT and SAT. Students who take the PSAT/NMSQT are also eligible to participate in the National Merit Scholarship Program, which is sponsored by organizations such as the National Merit Scholarship Corporation and the College Board.

Introduction

The PSAT/NMSQT is taken by millions of students each year, including those from New York City, Los Angeles, and Chicago, and is used as a qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship Program, which is also supported by organizations such as the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation. The test is typically taken by high school students in their junior year, although some students may take it in their sophomore year, and is used to assess their readiness for college, similar to the PSAT 10 and PSAT 8/9. The PSAT/NMSQT is also used by colleges and universities, such as Harvard University, Stanford University, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology, to identify potential candidates for admission, and is often used in conjunction with other exams, such as the SAT Subject Tests and AP Exams.

Format_and_Scoring

The PSAT/NMSQT consists of four sections: Mathematics, Critical reading, Writing skills, and an optional Essay section, similar to the SAT and ACT. The test is scored on a scale of 320-1520, with separate scores for each section, and is used by organizations such as the National Association for College Admission Counseling and the American Council on Education to evaluate student performance. The test is administered by the College Board, which also administers the SAT and Advanced Placement exams, and is used by colleges and universities, such as University of California, Berkeley, University of Michigan, and Carnegie Mellon University, to evaluate applicants, often in conjunction with other exams, such as the SAT Subject Tests and AP Exams.

Eligibility_and_Registration

To be eligible to take the PSAT/NMSQT, students must be in their junior year of high school, although some students may take it in their sophomore year, and must register through their school or a testing center, such as those located in New York City, Los Angeles, and Chicago. The test is typically administered in October and November, and students can prepare for the test by using study materials, such as those provided by Kaplan, Inc. and The Princeton Review, and by taking practice tests, such as the PSAT 10 and PSAT 8/9. Students who take the PSAT/NMSQT are also eligible to participate in the National Merit Scholarship Program, which is sponsored by organizations such as the National Merit Scholarship Corporation and the College Board.

Preparation_and_Study_Materials

There are many study materials available to help students prepare for the PSAT/NMSQT, including those provided by Kaplan, Inc., The Princeton Review, and Magoosh, which offer online courses, practice tests, and study guides, similar to those used to prepare for the SAT and ACT. Students can also use online resources, such as Khan Academy and Coursera, to prepare for the test, and can take practice tests, such as the PSAT 10 and PSAT 8/9, to assess their readiness. Additionally, many schools and testing centers, such as those located in New York City, Los Angeles, and Chicago, offer preparation courses and workshops to help students prepare for the test, often in partnership with organizations such as the National Association for College Admission Counseling and the American Council on Education.

National_Merit_Scholarship

The PSAT/NMSQT is used as a qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship Program, which is sponsored by organizations such as the National Merit Scholarship Corporation and the College Board. Students who score well on the test may be eligible to receive a National Merit Scholarship, which is awarded to students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, similar to the National Achievement Scholarship and the National Hispanic Recognition Program. The scholarship program is supported by organizations such as the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation, and is used to recognize and reward outstanding students, such as those who attend Harvard University, Stanford University, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Test_Taking_Strategies

There are many test-taking strategies that can help students perform well on the PSAT/NMSQT, including those used to prepare for the SAT and ACT. Students can use techniques such as Time management, Pacing, and Guessing strategies to help them complete the test, and can also use online resources, such as Khan Academy and Coursera, to learn test-taking strategies and prepare for the test. Additionally, many schools and testing centers, such as those located in New York City, Los Angeles, and Chicago, offer test-taking strategy workshops and courses to help students prepare for the test, often in partnership with organizations such as the National Association for College Admission Counseling and the American Council on Education. Students can also learn from experts, such as Sharon Weiner Green and Brian Stewart, who have written extensively on test preparation and strategy, and can use study materials, such as those provided by Kaplan, Inc. and The Princeton Review, to prepare for the test.

Category:Standardized tests in the United States