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Founded in 1900, the College Board was created to expand access to higher education. Today, the College Board’s membership is made up of over 6,000 of the world’s leading educational institutions and is dedicated to promoting excellence and equity in education. Each year, the College Board helps more than seven million students prepare for a successful transition to college through programs and services in college readiness and college success—including the SAT® and the Advanced Placement Program® . The organization also serves the education community through research and advocacy on behalf of students, educators, and schools. For further information, visit [collegeboard.org](collegeboard.org).  \nAbout the PSAT/NMSQT  \nThe Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®) is cosponsored by the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) . It is administered for the College Board and NMSC by Educational Testing Service (ETS) .  \nAbout the National Merit Scholarship Program  \nThe PSAT/NMSQT is the route of entry to the National Merit® Scholarship Program, an academic competition conducted by National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) . Requirements  \nfor participation, steps in the competition, and awards offered are explained in the PSAT/NMSQT Student Guide and on NMSC’s website.  \nFurther information is provided in the Guide to the National Merit Scholarship Program. Questions about the scholarship program not answered in the published materials should be directed to NMSC:  \nNational Merit Scholarship Corporation 1560 Sherman Avenue, Suite 200  \nEvanston, IL 60201-4897  \n847-866-5100  \n[www.nationalmerit.org](www.nationalmerit.org)  \nCONTACTS FOR  \nSTUDENTS AND PARENTS  \n [psathelp@info.collegboard.org](psathelp@info.collegboard.org)[ ](psathelp@info.collegboard.org) 866-433-7728  \n+1-212-713-8105 (International) 609-882-4118 (TTY)  \n[8 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET](8 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET), Mon.–Fri.  \nGENERAL CONTACTS  \n PSAT/NMSQT  \nP.O. Box 6720  \nPrinceton, NJ 08541-6720  \n610-290-8979 (fax)  \nCONTACTS FOR EDUCATORS  \n [psat/nmsqt@info.collegeboard.org](psat/nmsqt@info.collegeboard.org)[ ](psat/nmsqt@info.collegeboard.org) 888-477-PSAT (7728)  \nfor educators only +1-212-237-1335 (International) 609-882-4118 (TTY)  \n8 a.m.–8 p.m. ET, Mon.–Fri.  \nThe PSAT/NMSQT and the SAT Suite of Assessments  \nWhat is the SAT  \nSuite of Assessments?  \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) .  \nThe tests measure the same skills and knowledge in gradeappropriate ways. They work together to show college readiness over time so educators, students, and parents can monitor student progress. Their content reflects the kinds of meaningful, engaging, and challenging work that students find in the best middle and high school courses taught today.  \nWhat does the PSAT/NMSQT measure?  \nThe PSAT/NMSQT measures the skills and knowledge that research shows are the most essential for college and career readiness and success. The Reading Test measures comprehension and reasoning skills and focuses on close reading of passages in a wide array of subject areas. The Writing and Language Test measures a range of skills including command of evidence, expression of ideas, and the use of standard English conventions in grammar and punctuation. The Math Test covers a range of math practices, with an emphasis on problem solving, modeling, using tools strategically, and using algebraic structure.  \nHow is the PSAT/NMSQT scored?  \nStudents receive a total score that is the sum of their scoreson the two sections (Evidence-Bas","cbCailtKZNSR0yiX","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCailtKZNSR0yiX","pdf",3757555,23,"English","# PSAT/NMSQT Overview\n## The National Merit Scholarship Program\n## Contacts for Students and Parents\n## General Contacts\n## Contacts for Educators\n# SAT Suite of Assessments\n## What Is the SAT Suite of Assessments?\n## What does the PSAT/NMSQT measure?\n## How is the PSAT/NMSQT scored?\n## How can I use the student score report?\n### Check-in: On track for college readiness?\n### Use student scores to identify strengths and weaknesses","[{\"question\":\"What tests and skills does the PSAT/NMSQT measure?\",\"answer\":\"The PSAT/NMSQT measures skills and knowledge essential for college and career readiness. 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