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Our not-forprofit 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](careers. Learn more at cb.org)[ cb.org](careers. Learn more at cb.org).  \nAbout National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC)  \nNMSC® is an independent, not-for-profit organization that  \noperates 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  \n(PSAT/NMSQT®) is the route of entry to the National Merit Scholarship Program. Requirements for participation, steps in the competition, andawards offered are explained in the PSAT/NMSQTStudent Guide and on the NMSC website.  \nQuestions about the scholarship program not answered in the published materials should be directed to:  \nNational Merit Scholarship Corporation  \n1560 Sherman Avenue, Suite 200  \nEvanston, IL 60201-4897  \n847-866-5100  \n[www.nationalmerit.org](www.nationalmerit.org)  \nAbout the PSAT/NMSQT  \nThe PSAT/NMSQTis cosponsored by College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation.  \nCONTACTS FOR  \nSTUDENTS AND PARENTS  [psathelp@info.collegeboard.org](psathelp@info.collegeboard.org)  \n 866-433-7728  \n+1 212-713-8105 (International) 9 a.m.–6 p.m. ET, Mon.–Fri.  \n PSAT/NMSQT  \nP.O. Box 6720  \nPrinceton, NJ 08541-6720  \nPSAT/NMSQT  \nScore Report Resources  \nCongratulations to your student for taking the 2023 PSAT/NMSQTat their school. 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 PSAT/NMSQT scores, including what the assessment measures, how it is scored, and how you can use the data to monitor your student’s progress.  \nThe document also provides:  \n§ An explanation of the NMSC Selection Index score and how National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) uses it to determine entry into the National Merit Scholarship Program.  \n§ A sample score report walk-through so you can interpret your student’s score report.  \nRelated Resources  \nVisit our PSAT/NMSQT Score Information page at [satsuite.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt/scores](satsuite.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt/scores to find)[ to find](satsuite.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt/scores to find)[ ](satsuite.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt/scores to find)[information about:](information about:)  \n§ Score release dates  \n§ Managing access to online scores  \n§ Resources for online score reports  \n§ Downloadable Understanding Scores for Students and Families documents in English and Spanish  \nPSAT/NMSQT Understanding Scores for Students and Families 1  \nThe PSAT/NMSQT and the SAT Suite of Assessments  \nThe SAT Suite 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 kind of meaningful, engaging, and challenging work that students find in middle school and high school courses taught today.  \nGoing Digital  \nWhile the transition to digital brings a number of studentand educator-friendly changes, many important features of the SAT Suite have stayed the same. The SAT Suite continues to measure the knowledge and skills th","cbCaibI7gNW0RrWQ","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaibI7gNW0RrWQ","pdf",3647218,18,"English","# Score Report Resources\n## What’s Included\n## Related Resources\n# The PSAT/NMSQT and the SAT Suite of Assessments\n## Going Digital\n# How the PSAT/NMSQT Is Scored\n# What the PSAT/NMSQT Measures\n# How the PSAT/NMSQT Is Organized","[{\"question\":\"What does the PSAT/NMSQT measure in Reading and Writing?\",\"answer\":\"It measures comprehension and reasoning, with a focus on close reading across subject areas. It also evaluates skills like command of evidence, expression of ideas, and use of standard English conventions in grammar and punctuation.\"},{\"question\":\"How is the PSAT/NMSQT scored?\",\"answer\":\"Each question is scored as correct or incorrect with no penalty for guessing. 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