PSAT 8/9

 The PSAT 8/9 is the first test in the SAT Suite of Assessments. It sets a readiness baseline, allowing students and teachers to pinpoint areas for focused practice as students progress through high school.

The PSAT 8/9 tests the same skills and knowledge as the SAT, and the PSAT/NMSQT—in a way that makes sense for eighth. It measures what they’re already learning, shows them whether they’re on track for college, and lets them know where they need the most improvement. That means students have time to tackle these areas long before they take the SAT.

PSAT/NMSQT

The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®) is a vital step for students to reach college goals. It measures the reading, writing, language, and math skills students need for college and a career.

PSAT/NMSQT is a standardized assessment program that provides practice for the SAT, measure college readiness, and provides students with tools to plan for college. Participation in the PSAT/NMSQT allows students to receive information from the colleges they choose and be considered for the National Merit Scholarship program as 11th grade students.

Students receive an interactive score report with answer explanations and their projected SAT score. They also receive resources that allow them to search for colleges and explore majors and careers.

Students get free SAT® practice powered by Khan Academy. After receiving their PSAT/NMSQT scores, they will receive a unique SAT study plan based on their performance. Khan Academy practice can also be used to prepare for the PSAT/NMSQT® because of the close alignment of the tests (khanacademy.org/sat).