The PSAT is a practice test for the SAT, measuring reading, writing, and math skills crucial for college success. Taken by high school sophomores and juniors, it provides valuable feedback on academic strengths and areas for improvement. Beyond preparation, the PSAT serves as a qualifying test for National Merit Scholarships. It helps students identify potential majors and career paths, while also increasing access to college and scholarship information from various organizations.
The PSAT/NMSQT is digital and adaptive by section. It no longer uses the old paper-test split into separate reading, editing, and calculator-status math sections.