Take an Important Step to College - PSAT/NMSQT

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PSAT/NMSQT is positioned as a crucial milestone for students aiming for college goals, measuring reading, writing and language, and math skills. After testing, students receive readiness feedback and access to improvement tools including a personalized SAT practice plan, practice questions, full-length tests, and progress feedback. The document also highlights scholarship opportunities via the National Merit Scholarship Program, AP course readiness feedback, and college planning resources such as interactive score reports, career-fit insights, and college search support through the Student Search Service.

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Why Should You Take the PSAT/NMSQT?

Free SAT Practice Powered by Khan Academy

Enter Scholarship Competitions

Discover Your AP Potential

Access to College Planning Resources

Connect with Colleges That Are Interested in You

2015 PSAT/NMSQT Dates

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Take an Important Step to College The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®) is a vital step toward reaching your college goals. It measures the reading, writing and language, and math skills you need for college and a career. After the test, you’ll receive feedback on how ready you are for college along with tools to help you improve. Why Should You Take the PSAT/NMSQT®? Free SAT® Practice Powered by Khan Academy You’ll receive a unique SAT study plan based on your performance on the PSAT/NMSQT that features: + Personalized online practice tailored to your strengths and weaknesses. + SAT practice questions and full-length tests. + Detailed feedback on your progress. [Visit](Visit khanacademy.org/sat)[ khanacademy.org/sat](Visit khanacademy.org/sat) to learn more. Enter Scholarship Competitions* By taking the PSAT/NMSQT and meeting published entry requirements, you may enter the National Merit® Scholarship Program conducted by National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Go to [www.nationalmerit.org](www.nationalmerit.org) to learn more. In addition, students taking the exam now have increased access to nearly $180 million in combined annual awards for low-income and minority students through leading scholarship providers. You should opt into Student Search Service® when you take the PSAT/NMSQT to benefit from these opportunities. Learn more at [collegeboard.org/sat-suite-scholarships](collegeboard.org/sat-suite-scholarships). Discover Your AP® Potential After you take the PSAT/NMSQT, you’ll receive free feedback on your readiness for 20+ AP® courses.† * See the 2015 Official Student Guide to the PSAT/NMSQT for details. † Feedback is not available for eighth-grade and younger students. Feedback for ninth-grade students is only provided for AP European History and AP World History. Access to College Planning Resources Your PSAT/NMSQT results will connect you to valuable resources that include: + An interactive score report with answer explanations to help you practice for the SAT. + A detailed personality test to help you find majors and careers that fit your talentsand interests. + Tools allowing you to search for and explore colleges, majors, scholarships, and more. Connect with Colleges That Are Interested in You Through the Student Search Service you can receive free information about admission and financial aid from colleges, universities, and scholarship programs that are interested in you. Just say “Yes” to the Student Search Service when you take the PSAT/NMSQT.‡ 2015 PSAT/NMSQT Dates: Primary Test Date: Wednesday, Oct. 14 Alternate Test Date: Wednesday, Oct. 28 Get Started Over 3.8 million students are already proving their skills and expanding their futures with the PSAT/NMSQT. Early in the fall, be sure to: • Talk to your school counselor about signing up for the test. • Visit [khanacademy.org/sat](khanacademy.org/sat) to start practicing for the PSAT/NMSQT and SAT. • Ask your school counselor for a copy of the Official Student Guide to the PSAT/NMSQT, which contains a full-length practice test. This practice test can also be found online at [collegeboard.org/psatpractice](collegeboard.org/psatpractice). ‡ Colleges receive only limited contact information and do not receive potentially sensitive information,such as Social Security numbers. © 2015 The College Board. College Board, AP, SAT, Student Search Service, and the acorn logo are registered trademarks of the College Board. PSAT/NMSQT is a registered trademark of the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation. National Merit is a federally registered service mark of National Merit Scholarship Corporation. 15b-10348

FAQs

What does the PSAT/NMSQT measure?

It measures reading, writing and language, and math skills needed for college and a career.

What benefits do students get after taking the PSAT/NMSQT?

Students receive feedback on college readiness, plus tools such as an interactive score report and a personalized plan to improve for the SAT.

How can the PSAT/NMSQT help with scholarships and college planning?

Meeting published entry requirements enables participation in the National Merit Scholarship Program, and opting into Student Search Service provides free information from interested colleges, universities, and scholarship programs.

Aug 29, 2026

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