• PSAT  Primary Scholastic Aptitude Test 

    The PSAT/NMSQT is the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. The PSAT is a great primer for the SAT, and even the ACT, but it’s more than just a trial run. PSAT scores are used to identify National Merit Scholars, award merit scholarships and provide insights on which Advanced Placement courses students show the most potential for achieving success.

    What is the PSAT and why is it important?

    The PSAT won’t count towards your college admissions applications, but it is the qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship. Some of the highest scoring students may win scholarship money, so while you shouldn’t stress out about the PSAT, you certainly shouldn’t ignore it either. Use the PSAT as practice for the SAT and ACT and an important guidepost on your college admissions journey.

    All 9th and 10th grader will take the PSAT for free every fall, and while this test cannot be used for college admissions and will not affect your student’s GPA, it can be used as a concordant score for the Algebra 1 EOC graduation requirement. 

    *If you have a 504 or an IEP currently in place and would like to request accommodations on this test, please contact your student's school counselor.