Why Offer the PSAT/NMSQT?
Help your students get more from their score. The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) is more than good practice for the SAT and their scores are more than just a number.
Get Actionable Data
Using the online reporting portal, you’ll be able to:
- Evaluate each student’s college and career readiness.
- Determine which knowledge areas and skills need more work.
- See how much progress they’ve made from PSAT 8/9 and PSAT 10.
- Leverage this data for instructional planning.
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Connect Students to Scholarships and Recognition Programs
Broaden Access to AP
The AP Potential™ tool is designed to help you expand access to your AP programs by identifying students who are ready for AP based on their performance on the PSAT/NMSQT and other tests in the SAT Suite.
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Free Access to Practice Resources for All Students
To help students be successful and become familiar with the digital test platform, they will have access to free, world-class practice opportunities on Bluebook™ and through Official Digital SAT Prep on Khan Academy®.
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The Power to Plan—in the Palm of Students' Hands
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