About PSAT/NMSQT

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 you a chance to enter NMSC scholarship programs and gain access to college and career planning tools.

The PSAT/NMSQT is tightly aligned with the redesigned SAT to provide educators and students with the chance to check in on student progress. Both exams will support all students with a clear focus on the skills and knowledge that matter most for college and career success. Educators will be able to:

Measure and follow student performance.

Pinpoint areas for development.

Prepare students for the redesigned SAT

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