PSAT Info.
About the PSAT
About the PSAT
The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) is a standardized test administered by the College Board and cosponsored by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) in the United States. PSAT/NMSQT stands for Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test and National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. This test serves as both a rehearsal for the SAT as well as a qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.
The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) is a standardized test administered by the College Board and cosponsored by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) in the United States. PSAT/NMSQT stands for Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test and National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. This test serves as both a rehearsal for the SAT as well as a qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.
PSAT at MHS
PSAT at MHS
Milford High School administers the PSAT during the school day each October.
Milford High School administers the PSAT during the school day each October.
The PSAT school day administration for 2019-20 will take place Wednesday, October 16th.
The PSAT school day administration for 2019-20 will take place Wednesday, October 16th.
Each year Juniors are highly encouraged to take the PSAT in the fall as a means of preparing for the SAT. The Milford School District funds the administration of the PSAT for juniors.
Each year Juniors are highly encouraged to take the PSAT in the fall as a means of preparing for the SAT. The Milford School District funds the administration of the PSAT for juniors.
Sophomores are also welcome to take the PSAT. Please note that sophomores must submit a registration fee of $17 to the Student Services Office.
Sophomores are also welcome to take the PSAT. Please note that sophomores must submit a registration fee of $17 to the Student Services Office.
PSAT Scoring
PSAT Scoring
Total Scores
Total Scores
The total score is the sum of the two section scores; its range is 320–1520.
The total score is the sum of the two section scores; its range is 320–1520.
Section Scores
Section Scores
Your students receive scores in the range of 160–760 for each of two sections. The Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section score combines the scores for the Reading Test and the Writing and Language Test. The Math section score is derived from the Math Test score, including the calculator and no-calculator portions.
Your students receive scores in the range of 160–760 for each of two sections. The Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section score combines the scores for the Reading Test and the Writing and Language Test. The Math section score is derived from the Math Test score, including the calculator and no-calculator portions.
The Benchmarks for the 2017-18 school year were:
The Benchmarks for the 2017-18 school year were:
The College and Career Readiness Benchmarks for the current SAT predict a 75% likelihood of achieving a C or higher in related first-semester, credit-bearing college courses. The benchmarks are set at the section level, so there is a benchmark for Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and a benchmark for Math.
The College and Career Readiness Benchmarks for the current SAT predict a 75% likelihood of achieving a C or higher in related first-semester, credit-bearing college courses. The benchmarks are set at the section level, so there is a benchmark for Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and a benchmark for Math.