Spring 2026 PSAT 10 Student Guide - Test-taking advice and tips

Aug 29, 2026

Spring 2026 PSAT 10 student guide focuses on preparing for the PSAT 10 exam and using the Bluebook™ digital testing application. It explains the test’s structure, including Reading and Writing and Math sections, multistage adaptive modules, timing, and how performance in the first module influences the second. The guide also covers key actions before, during, and after testing, scoring and retesting guidance, and essential policies such as privacy, accommodations, and question inquiries.

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Pages22

Reading Time55 min

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Test-Taking Information

Using This Guide

How the PSAT 10 Is Organized

Bluebook Digital Testing

Before You Test

Special Considerations

PSAT 10 Test Dates and Fee

Testing Devices

If You Need Testing Accommodations

Privacy Policies

Telemarketing Scams

Test Question Inquiries

Additional Information on the SAT Suite of Assessments

Prepare for the PSAT 10

Test Preview

Full-Length Adaptive PSAT 10 Practice Tests

Official SAT Prep on Khan Academy

Student Question Bank

Paper-Based Practice Tests

The Official SAT Study Guide

What the Reading and Writing Section Is Like

What the Math Section Is Like

Information You’ll Need on Test Day for Digital Testing

Test Day Items

Test Day Steps

Submitting Your Answers

After the Test

How the PSAT 10 Is Scored

Retesting

BigFuture School and Connections

Getting Your Scores

Explore Career Options

College Board National Recognition Program

Scholarship Programs

PSAT 10 Testing Rules

Spring 2026 PSAT™ 10 Student PSAT 10 information Test-taking advice and tips Guide About College Board College Board reaches more than 7 million students a year, helping them navigate the path from high school to college and career. 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](Learn more at cb.org)[ cb.org](Learn more at cb.org). PSAT 10 Customer Service PHONE: 866-433-7728 INTERNATIONAL: +1-212-713-8105 [EMAIL:](EMAIL: psathelp@info.collegeboard.org)[ psathelp@info.collegeboard.org](EMAIL: psathelp@info.collegeboard.org) © 2026 College Board. College Board, Advanced Placement, AP, BigFuture, CLEP, SAT, and the acorn logo are registered trademarks of College Board. Bluebook, Connections, and PSAT are trademarks owned by College Board. PSAT/NMSQT is a registered trademark of College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation. All other marks are the property of their respective owners. Visit College Board on the web: [collegeboard.org](collegeboard.org). Khan Academy is a registered trademark in the United States and other jurisdictions. 2526-P10-251 Spring 2026 PSAT 10 Student Guide ii Contents 1 Test-Taking Information 1 Using This Guide 1 How the PSAT 10 Is Organized 2 Bluebook Digital Testing 3 Before You Test 4 Away Students 4 Special Considerations 5 PSAT 10 Test Dates and Fee 5 Testing Devices 5 If You Need Testing Accommodations 6 Privacy Policies 6 Telemarketing Scams 7 Test Question Inquiries 7 Additional Information on the SAT Suite of Assessments 8 Prepare for the PSAT 10 8 Test Preview 8 Full-Length Adaptive PSAT 10 Practice Tests 9 Official SAT Prep on Khan Academy 9 Student Question Bank 9 Paper-Based Practice Tests 9 The Official SAT Study Guide 10 What the Reading and Writing Section Is Like 11 What the Math Section Is Like 12 Information You’ll Need on Test Day for Digital Testing 12 Test Day Items 12 Test Day Steps 13 Submitting Your Answers 14 After the Test 14 How the PSAT 10 Is Scored 14 Retesting 14 BigFuture School and Connections 17 Getting Your Scores 17 Explore Career Options 17 College Board National Recognition Program 18 Scholarship Programs 19 PSAT 10 Testing Rules Spring 2026 PSAT 10 Student Guide iii Test-Taking Information Using This Guide Test-Taking Information Using This Guide Taking the PSAT™ 10 is a great way to find out how prepared you are for college and career. We’ve created this guide to help you: 􀂃 Become familiar with the test and the Bluebook™ testing application so you know what to expect on test day. 􀂃 Learn about the structure of the test, how to prepare for it, and how it is scored. 􀂃 Plan your review of the PSAT 10 Testing Rules ahead of test day. You will be required to review and agree to the Testing Rules in Bluebook before testing. | IMPORTANT: You will be bound by the Testing Rules as they exist on test day. Prior to testing, you must review any updates to these Testing Rules, which are available at [cb.org/psat10-rules](cb.org/psat10-rules). | | | | --- | --- | --- | | Howthe PSAT 10 Is Organized
The PSAT 10 measures the knowledge and skills that you are learning in school and that matter most for college and career readiness. There are 2 sections of the PSAT 10—(1) Reading and Writing and (2) Math.
The PSAT 10, and all tests in the SAT® Suite of Assessments, uses multistage adaptive testing. Each test section (Reading and Writing, Math) is divided into two equal-length, separately timed parts, called modules. You answer a set of questions in the first module before moving on to the next. The questions that you are given in the second module depend on how you performe

FAQs

What is the PSAT 10 and how is it organized?

The PSAT 10 has two sections: Reading and Writing and Math. It uses multistage adaptive testing, where each section is split into timed modules and the questions in the second module depend on performance in the first module.

What is Bluebook and why is it important for PSAT 10?

Bluebook is the custom-built application used to take the PSAT 10 and other SAT Suite tests. Using it for PSAT 10 provides practice for future tests, and schools provide sign-in access.

What should students do on test day regarding devices and timing?

Students must complete all test sections using their approved timing. If extended time is approved, they can move to the next part after the standard time passes, and they must not close the laptop lid or turn off the tablet screen before dismissal.

Aug 29, 2026

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