Peterson's Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2024

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. This month, Peterson’s will be offering an ACT and SAT special , six months of test prep for $135—99 dollars off, so that students can walk into their test confidently.

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PrepScholar

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

million juniors take the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) in the hopes of qualifying for the National Merit Scholarship Program. Each year about 1.6 But what score do you actually need to earn Semifinalist distinction?

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PrepScholar

JULY 5, 2023

If you're coming up on your sophomore or junior year, you're probably wondering when you'll be taking the PSAT and how you should prepare. In this article, I'll tell you when the PSAT is offered this year, how to get ready, and how this relates to your future plans for the SAT.

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road2college

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Dear Roadie, My son’s PSAT scores are out and we were hoping he would qualify as a National Merit Scholar, The post Dear Roadie: Will My Son’s PSAT Score Hurt His College Chances? appeared first on Road2College.

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PrepScholar

MAY 12, 2023

The College Board now offers the PSAT 8/9 to eighth graders and high school freshmen as the first hurdle in the group of tests they call the "SAT Suite of Assessments." The PSAT 8/9 is a precursor to the PSAT 10, the PSAT/NMSQT and the SAT. But when is the PSAT 8/9 offered?

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Koodoos Learning

OCTOBER 15, 2020

What is the PSAT? The PSAT is not just a practice version of the SAT - though it will help you prepare; it was created as a way to qualify students for National Merit Scholarships. When should I take the PSAT? You can take the PSAT / NMSQT (National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) in the fall, usually around October.

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PrepScholar

JULY 6, 2023

The wait for PSAT results can be nerve-wracking. It's likely your first time taking an SAT-like test, and the PSAT can give you a sense of what range your final SAT score is likely to be. When are PSAT scores released? Plus, if you score high enough, there's a lot of potential scholarship money available.

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College Wise

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Students are in the thick of testing, and parents may have questions about the PSAT, scoring, differences between the PSAT and SAT, and how the movement toward digital testing will affect future students. We're sharing everything you need to know and more!

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College Essay Guy

MARCH 17, 2023

If you’re reading this, we’re guessing one of three things is true: you’re about to take the PSAT (don’t worry … it’s just practice!), you already took the PSAT and are waiting for your PSAT scores (woohoo … you did it!), or you already received your PSAT scores and you’re now wondering, “what do these numbers even mean?”

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Marks Education

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Marks Education breaks down what your PSAT results mean and how you can use them. This month, most high school sophomores and juniors will receive the results of the PSAT they took in October. For many juniors, receiving their PSAT results marks the beginning of a concerted push to get ready for the SAT or ACT.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

A guide to the standardized test that determines National Merit and prepares students for the SAT. What is the PSAT? If you’re the parent of a high school senior, your child is likely focusing on the ACT or SAT , the standardized tests that are a crucial part of college admissions. What’s a good PSAT score?

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Top Tier Admissions

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

What is a “good” PSAT score? What is the point of the PSAT? The College Board PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test), taken October of sophomore or junior year, is more than just a warm up for the SAT or the ACT. SAT Tutoring Stressed about the SAT?

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PrepScholar

APRIL 19, 2023

You wouldn't go for your driver's license test before ever getting behind the wheel, right? In reality, you'd practice your three-point turns and parallel parking first so you're ready and know what to expect when the real test comes. Just as you suspected, this scenario is an analogy for the PSAT.

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HelloCollege

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

As students prepare to take the SAT during their sophomore or junior years, they might wonder how they can improve their scores for this critical exam. The PSAT, also known as the Preliminary SAT, is one tool you can use to gauge your academic abilities and your preparedness for the real SAT.

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College Admissions Strategies

JANUARY 17, 2023

The PSAT and SAT soon will be taken by college-bound students only by computer. The transition from paper-based to digital testing affirms the continuing relevance and usefulness of standardized tests in the test optional, post-pandemic era.

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road2college

JULY 21, 2023

The Preliminary SAT (PSAT) is an annual assessment offered to high school juniors. The post What Is a Good PSAT Score? Top scorers are considered for prestigious National. Essential Guide to Scoring, Scholarships, and Prep appeared first on Road2College.

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CTK College Coach

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Updated December 2022 Did Your Student Just Receive PSAT Scores? This One’s for You: Everyone has questions about PSAT scores when they come out each December, and I am here with answers for you. What Is the PSAT? Most high schools offer the PSAT to juniors as part of the National Merit Scholar (NMS) search process.

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Brand College Consulting

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

The PSAT will be given to area high school juniors (and younger students in some districts) on Wednesday, October 16. But does this test really matter? Do Colleges Care About the PSAT? The PSAT is not used directly by colleges and universities when they make their college admissions decisions.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Not everyone feels confident when it comes to taking tests. You’re not alone— around 40 to 60% of high school students experience test anxiety, a type of stress that makes it tough to focus and perform well during exams. As a high school student, you’re probably no stranger to big tests like AP exams, the PSAT, or the SAT and ACT.

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AHM Advising

MARCH 6, 2023

As if the conversation around standardized testing isn't confusing enough, we can soon add another layer of complication as the Digital PSAT rolls out this fall, followed by the Digital SAT in the spring. Try to take a diagnostic ACT and SAT this summer to understand which test is more comfortable for you.

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CTK College Coach

MAY 24, 2023

It’s True: the SAT Is Going Digital. If you are going to be a junior next school year (Class of 2025), you are in the trial year for the new digital SAT because the College Board announced last year that it would be moving the SAT to a digital, adaptive format for spring 2024. When Does the New SAT Format Take Effect?

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Admissions.Blog

JUNE 12, 2023

You’ve likely heard that College Board is shifting the SAT to a digital format, and the transition has already begun. But questions abound: When the digital SAT will be fully available? How have the first international tests fared? What will the change mean to future test-takers? The SAT will be fully digital in the U.S.

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PrepScholar

APRIL 11, 2023

If you’ve heard the news that the SAT is transitioning to a totally digital format by 2024, you might be wondering how that will affect other exams, like the PSAT. Is the PSAT on paper or computer these days? Will the PSAT format change this year?

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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. It is meant to be a warm-up to the real test, and it is! The PSAT will still be the qualifying exam for the National Merit scholarship (the NMSQT).

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Top Tier Admissions

MAY 20, 2024

Test-optional? Test-flexible? Test-blind? Test-neutral? Test-recommended? Test-aware? While many universities have announced post-pandemic admissions policies that re-instate mandatory standardized test scores, there is still no consensus. SAT Tutoring Expert one-on-one guidance to boost your score.

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Admissions Village

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Test scores and test-optional admissions, which have been in the spotlight for several years now, are getting renewed attention as of late. Many colleges have still not decided if they will become permanently test-optional for admissions. I want to thank my colleague Meg Joyce for co-writing this blog post with me.

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CTK College Coach

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Did Your Student Just Receive PSAT Scores? This One’s for You: Everyone has questions about PSAT scores when they come out each December, and I am here with answers for you. What Is the PSAT? Most high schools offer the PSAT to juniors as part of the National Merit Scholar (NMS) search process. How Is the PSAT Scored?

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CTK College Coach

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

With Dartmouth and Yale now requiring test scores, will the test optional trend reverse? A March 2024 Update As we head deep into the middle of the school year, many juniors are taking the ACT or SAT– or wondering whether they should in this largely test-optional world.

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Spark Admissions

JUNE 20, 2023

Even better when you realize that just by taking the PSAT in the fall of your junior year, you’ve already entered yourself for this award! million high school juniors took the PSAT, but the National Merit Scholarship selected only 7,500 finalists. Students qualify for the National Merit program by achieving a high score on the PSAT.

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College Essay Guy

JUNE 15, 2023

We assume you’re here because you have standardized testing questions. TABLE OF CONTENTS (click to skip ahead) Defining terms: What’s the difference between “test optional” and “test blind/free”? How much do standardized tests matter for colleges? If I (as a student) test, what's the right test for me, ACT vs SAT?

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ACM College Consulting

MARCH 21, 2023

The digital SAT has debuted internationally and will most likely remain the only form available for international students from now on. Here is a quick breakdown of the primary differences between the two test formats: WHERE and WHEN: The test is still required to be taken at a school or official test center.

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Humbach Education Consulting

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Do you know the entire name of the PSAT test? It is officially the PSAT/ NMSQT test. NMSQT” stands for “National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test”. Taking the PSAT is the only way to be considered. You may be taking the new PSAT 10 in fall or spring.

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HelloCollege

JUNE 21, 2024

Illinois high school students are rethinking their standardized testing plans. Following an announcement by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) , the ACT will replace the SAT as the state’s high school accountability assessment. Key takeaways: Testing is still free. PSAT/NMSQT is no longer required.

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Berkeley² Academy

APRIL 13, 2024

The first sitting of the new digital SAT occurred last month on March 9, and students recently received their scores. For many test-takers, March SAT results did not align with score expectations. A January blog post warned students against having expectations of the test being easier.

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Berkeley² Academy

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The National Merit Scholarship Program is an annual academic competition for high school juniors who take the PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) and achieve qualifying scores. Choose B2A to help you prepare for the PSAT!

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Ivy League Prep

JUNE 13, 2022

Start preparing for the SAT exam, which is an important factor in determining Ivy League admission success. Test Dates Location & Format Services & Fees Subjects Tested Scoring When to First Take the SAT PSAT The precursor to the modern SAT was developed from a U.S.

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Discovery College Consulting

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

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. To enter the National Merit Scholarship Program, students must take the PSAT/NMSQT in the fall of eleventh grade.

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