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PSAT10 (10th Grade & PSAT/NMSQT 11th Grade)

The PSAT/NMSQT measures verbal, writing, and mathematics reasoning skills important for academic success in college. It serves three purposes:

  • practice for the SAT I assessment,
  • the first step in qualifying for scholarships sponsored by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation and other scholarship programs,
  • provides opportunities for students to participate in the Student Search Service.

This test is approximately two hours in length and is primarily taken in the junior year; it is sometimes appropriate for the student to take this test during sophomore year for practice. Students should consult counselors for additional information.