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Understanding Your Child’s PSAT Score

Excelsior Admissions Consulting

Breaking Down the Score Report Like the SAT, the PSAT has two sections: Evidence-Based Reading/Writing and Math. The PSAT is scored out of 1520 (while a perfect score on the SAT is 1600). The National Merit Scholarship Corporation compares a student’s score to the eligibility score for that student’s home state.

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Helping Students Level Up with PSAT Prep

Peterson's Blog

As one of the first high school standardized tests a student takes, the PSAT can set the stage for teenagers’ expectations of themselves and future exams. How have you helped prepare and bolster their abilities, contributing to PSAT test day success? The PSAT/NMSQT test is considered a practice test for the SAT exam.

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Insight into the National Merit Scholarship Program

Berkeley² Academy

But what does this mean, and how does the National Merit Scholarship Program work? What is the National Merit Scholarship Program? Additionally, there are three types of National Merit Scholarships available for around half of the National Merit Finalists (~7,500 students). Choose B2A to help you prepare for the PSAT!

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New PSAT Preparation Course Introduction

Peterson's Blog

Introducing our new PSAT Preparation Course crafted to give students a solid foundation for one of their first high school standardized tests. Empower learners to achieve higher PSAT scores, build confidence, and highlight their strengths for college admissions and scholarships! What Is the PSAT Test?

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Understanding the National Merit Scholarship Program

Discovery College Consulting

In October, students across the country took the PSAT/NMSQT, and some are likely wondering what “NMSQT” stands for. The answer: National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. Now that you know that, you’re probably wondering what the National Merit Scholarship is and how you qualify for it.

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National Merit Scholarship PSAT Score Cutoff by State 2023-24

College Transitions

Before we reveal the National Merit Scholarship PSAT score cutoff by state in 2023-2024 and National Merit Scholarship requirements, a short history lesson…In 1955, the headlines were dominated by earth-shaking events such as Rosa Parks’ act of civil disobedience that set off the Montgomery Bus Boycott, athletic triumphs like the long-suffering (..)

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ACT and SAT Scores Decline Year After Year

Peterson's Blog

ACT and SAT scores decline across the U.S. Standardized tests, like the SAT and ACT, are used to determine academic readiness and skills for entering university. Scores grant entry to schools with specific requirements, award scholarships, and determine areas of strengths and weaknesses within a student’s academic career.

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