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.
Milford High School administers the PSAT during the school day each October.
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.
The total score is the sum of the two section scores; its range is 320–1520.
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.
You will find a very good explanation of what your scores mean on this "Understanding Your Scores" page of the College Board Website