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Our not-for-profit membership organization was founded more than 120 years ago. We pioneered programs like the SAT® and AP® to expand opportunities for students and help them develop the skills they need. Our BigFuture® program helps students plan for college, pay for college, and explore careers. Learn more [at](at cb.org)[ cb.org](at cb.org).  \nAbout National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC)  \nNMSC® is an independent, not-for-profit organization that operates without government assistance. NMSC conducts the National Merit® Scholarship Program, an annual academic competition for recognition and college scholarships.  \nThe Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®) is the route of entry to the National Merit Scholarship Program. Requirements for participation, steps in the competition, and awards offered are explained in the PSAT/NMSQT Student Guide and on the NMSC website. Questions about the scholarship program not answered in the published materials should be directed to:  \n~~  ~~ National Merit Scholarship Corporation 1560 Sherman Avenue, Suite 200  \nEvanston, IL 60201-4897  \n 847-866-5100  \n  [www.nationalmerit.org](www.nationalmerit.org)  \nAbout the PSAT/NMSQT  \nThe PSAT/NMSQT is cosponsored by College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation. The PSAT/NMSQT is a part of the SAT Suite of Assessments and is typically taken by students in grades 10 and 11. Structured similarly to the SAT, the PSAT/NMSQT measures the same knowledge and skills your child needs to succeed in college and career.  \nContact Us  \n  [psathelp@info.collegeboard.org](psathelp@info.collegeboard.org)  \n 866-630-9305  \n(+1 212-713-8000 international) ~~  ~~ PSAT/NMSQT  \nP.O. Box 6720  \nPrinceton, NJ 08541-6720  \nFall 2026 PSAT/NMSQT Understanding Scores For Students and Families 2  \nPSAT/NMSQT Score Resources  \nCongratulations to your student for taking the PSAT/NMSQT. Included is information about scores that may be helpful for students and their families.  \nWhat’s Included  \nThis document delves deeper into the meaning of your student’s scores, including what the assessment measures, how it is scored, and how students and their families can use the data to monitor their progress. The document also provides:  \ny Information about estimating how much a score may change from the PSAT/NMSQT® to the SAT.  \ny An explanation of how National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC®) uses the NMSC Selection Index Score to determine entry into the National Merit Scholarship Program.  \ny A sample PDF score report walk-through so you can interpret your student’s score reports.  \nRelated Resources  \n[Visit](Visit satsuite.collegeboard.org/scores to find)[ satsuite.collegeboard.org/scores](Visit satsuite.collegeboard.org/scores to find)[ to find](Visit satsuite.collegeboard.org/scores to find)[ ](Visit satsuite.collegeboard.org/scores to find)[information about:](information about:)  \ny Score release dates  \ny Managing access to online scores  \ny Resources for online score reports  \ny Downloadable Understanding Scores for Students and Families documents  \nFall 2026 PSAT/NMSQT Understanding Scores For Students and Families 3  \nThe PSAT/NMSQT and the SAT Suite of Assessments  \nHow the SAT Suite of Assessments Works  \nThe SAT® Suite of Assessments is an integrated system of tests that includes the SAT (for students in grades 11 and 12), the PSAT/NMSQT® and the PSAT™ 10 (for grades 10 and 11), and the PSAT™ 8/9 (for grades 8 and 9) . 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