The Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT)/ National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT) is a standardized test co-sponsored by the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). The test is offered to 11th graders in October as practice for the SAT. The PSAT results are used to help prepare students for college admission testing in their junior and senior years. The test also serves as the qualifying exam for National Merit scholarship opportunities. The PSAT/NMSQT measures critical reading skills, math problem-solving skills, and writing skills.

The Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) is a product of the College Board that tests the subject matter learned by students in high school and how well they apply that knowledge—the critical thinking skills necessary to succeed in college. The SAT is a globally-recognized college admission test taken by most high school students during their junior or senior year of high school. For more information, visit sat.collegeboard.org.

The ACT is a national college admissions examination that consists of subject area tests in English, Mathematics, Reading and Science. The ACT Plus Writing includes the four subject area tests plus a 30-minute writing test. ACT results are accepted by all four-year colleges and universities in the U.S. For more information, visit www.act.org.

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For more information, visit https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt?excmpid=VT-00070

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