The PSAT/NMSQT is the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test and National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. It measures what you're learning in school, determines if you're on track, and open doors for opportunities to prepare and pay for college. The test is offered once a year in the fall.
Taking the PSAT/NMSQT offers the following benefits to help you prepare for your academic future:
Connect to $300 Million in Scholarships: Check "yes" to the Student Search Service® question on the PSAT/NMSQT answer sheet or opt in online to connect with 1,500 colleges and over $300 million in scholarships.
Be Eligible for the National Merit® Scholarship Program: When you take the PSAT/NMSQT your junior year, you may meet requirements to enter the National Merit Scholarship Program and compete for national recognition and college scholarships.
Learn Your Academic Strengths: After you take the PSAT/NMSQT, your score report will show how well you performed and which college-level AP courses match your strengths.
Access Free, Personalized Prep: Prepare for the PSAT/NMSQT with free resources from College Board and Khan Academy, and use your PSAT/NMSQT score to create a personalized SAT study plan through Official SAT Practice on Khan Academy®.