PSAT

Preliminary SAT (PSAT)

• Preliminary SAT or National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) Preliminary SAT is another standardized test which students of 9th or 10th class can appear for. As it PSAT is preliminary SAT, it gives the test takers an idea as to what the SAT will be like. PSAT helps the candidates in understanding the SAT’s format, type of questions, content and the duration of the exam in a better way. In addition to this, Preliminary SAT also serves as a qualifying test for National Merit Scholarship Program. The PSAT/NMSQT and PSAT 10 are highly relevant to your future success because they focus on the skills and knowledge at the heart of education. They’ll measure:
• What you learn in high school
• What you need to succeed in college
• If you think the key to a high score is memorizing words and facts
• you’ll never use in the real world, think again. You don’t have to
• discover secret tricks or cram the night before.
• The best way to prepare for the test is to:
• Take challenging courses
• Do your homework
• Prepare for tests and quizzes
• Ask and answer lots of questions
• In short, take charge of your education and learn as much as you can.

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PSAT Test Format

Taking PSAT Exam

The PSAT is held only once a year

The PSAT is held only once a year.