Great College Advice

AUGUST 20, 2024

Take the PSAT in October Even if you took the PSAT during your sophomore year, this is the one that counts! The PSAT is used to qualify people for the National Merit Scholarship Competition. You will sign up for the PSAT at your school, so look for announcements from your guidance office.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Junior Year – Fall (September to November) Take the PSAT. The PSAT, or Preliminary SAT, is a standardized test that gives you a sneak peek at what the SAT will be like. Plus, taking the PSAT puts you in the running for the National Merit Scholarship Program , which could help you earn some serious scholarship money for college.

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CTK College Coach

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Testing Tips and Timeline for High School Juniors (Class of 2025) October - Taking the PSAT Most high school juniors in the US will take the PSAT on or around October 11. The PSAT will still be the qualifying exam for the National Merit scholarship (the NMSQT). Public colleges in California are permanently test blind.

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Admissions Mom

JUNE 22, 2023

TESTING PRACTICE AND PREP FOR THE PSAT: You take it in October, and it helps you qualify for National Merit if you score high enough. COLLEGE INFO SESSIONS: If a college comes to your town or close to your town or school, go listen. COLLEGE FAIRS: Go to them! It really doesn’t matter what it is. Ask questions.

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