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It highlights score access through the BigFuture School mobile app, Connections opt-in messaging without sharing personal information, and opportunities tied to the National Merit Scholarship Program. It also covers testing basics, including an October 14, 2026 date, and describes the fully digital delivery with Bluebook practice tests, Khan Academy prep, AP course fit, career insights, and scholarship access.","Get More from  \nTheir Score  \nPSAT/NMSQT at a Glance  \nThe Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®) is a part of the SAT® Suite of Assessments and is typically taken by students in grades 10 and 11.  \nStructured similarly to the SAT, the PSAT/NMSQT measures the same knowledge and skills your child needs to succeed in college and career. When they take the PSAT/NMSQT and get their scores, your teen can discover more opportunities than ever before toward their post-high school goals.  \nGuide Your Teen to What’s Next  \nThe PSAT/NMSQT is more than good practice for the SAT, and the scores are more than just a number. Whether they’re thinking about attending a two-or four-year college, a job training program, or aren’t sure what they want to do after high school, the PSAT/NMSQT is an important tool for your teen to navigate their academic journey. Your teen will:  \nHave the Power to Plan on the Go. If your teen takes the PSAT/NMSQT, they can get access to our free mobile app, BigFuture® School. With the app, they can:  \n• Access their scores.  \n• Explore customized college and career messages.  \n• Opt in to Connections™ .*  \nGet Connected to Colleges, Scholarships, and More. If your teen opts in to Connections*, College Board shares messages from nonprofit colleges, scholarship providers, and government agencies running education programs that may be a good fit—without sharing any personal information.  \nMessages are delivered via BigFuture School, email, and/or mail.  \nTHE SAT SUITE: CHARTING  \nTHE PATH TO SUCCESS  \nEvery test in the SAT Suite of Assessments provides information about your teen’s strengthsand areas of growth so you, your teen, and their teachers can work together to help them succeed.  \n TESTING DETAILS  \nDate/Time: October 14, 2026  \n*Connections is only available in the domestic U.S. to students 13 and older taking the PSATTM 10, PSAT/NMSQT, and SAT School Day. A school, district, or state can choose not to provide access.  \nEnter the National Merit Scholarship Program. 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