PSAT

National Merit Scholarship

Scholarships

= Money

NMSQT

• The NMS is a tiered competition.
• Of the 1.6 million students that take the PSAT, 2/3 will be recognized.
• Around 50,000 move on to be Semi-finalists.
• Of those 50,000 around 7,500 will be Finalists. Finalists qualify for more scholarships!

SAT

SAT

• College Entrance Exam
• PSAT given by College Board
• Give you an idea on how you'll perform on the SAT
• Help you identify test skills and knowledge areas you need help with
• Colleges will not see your score

• The PSAT consists of 2 parts
• Verbal - Reading, Writing
• Math
• The test takes about 2 hours and 45 minutes.

Math

Writing

44 passage-based questions = 35 minutes

• correct errors
• edit and revise
• improve texts from English, History, Social Science, Sciences

2 sections

Calculator 31 questions = 45 minutes

No Calculator 17 questions = 25 minutes

• algebra
• problem-solving
• data analysis
• complex equations

Reading

47 Questions = 60 minutes

Includes question on:

• literature
• literary nonfiction
• charts and graphs
• Passages taken from different fields (history, science, literature)

Scoring

Scores will reveal which skills you can strengthen

Your PSAT score will range from a 320 to 1520

Top PSAT Scores: 1210-1520

160 - 760 for Reading and Writing

160 - 760 for Math

All Juniors will take the PSAT on Wednesday, October 13th.

You will receive a practice test booklet. Use this test booklet to familiarize yourself with the test questions.

Review rationales for missed questions.

Look for patterns in your answers.

Take multiple test

Join College Board Daily Question App.

Pace yourself and practice.

Tips for taking the PSAT.

Time your practice test.

SAT Material is okay.

Familiarize yourself with the format and questions to narrow in on what you can work on.

Take the Practice Test.

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