Peterson's Blog

JANUARY 16, 2025

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. The test is a critical milestone for expressing academic and college readiness; your students’ confidence on test day often reflects how well-prepared they are.

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Top Tier Admissions

JUNE 4, 2024

In this ever-changing college admissions landscape, the role of standardized testing remains a hot topic (and source of confusion). Understanding how these tests fit into the broader admissions process can help demystify their purpose and highlight strategies you can use to enhance your applications.

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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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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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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. Plus, if you score high enough, there's a lot of potential scholarship money available. When are PSAT scores released?

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Top Tier Admissions

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

What is a “good” PSAT score? What is the point of the PSAT? What’s a National Merit Scholarship? And are there other merit scholarships out there? While PSAT scores are not used in the college admissions process, they are used to award certain merit scholarships and identify National Merit Scholars.

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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”. The only time you can be considered for the National Merit Scholarship is during your junior year.

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CTK College Coach

DECEMBER 10, 2021

What is the National Merit Scholar Competition/Test (NMSQT) and How Does it Relate to the PSAT? Junior year PSAT test takers are automatically considered for the National Merit Scholar competition, so the PSAT for juniors is officially known as the NMSQT/PSAT. Will I Qualify for Commended Scholar?

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Berkeley² Academy

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

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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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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College Essay Guy

MAY 8, 2024

Let’s get one thing straight: PSAT and SAT scores are not directly comparable. These two standardized tests measure different skills and knowledge bases. Still, we understand why you’re curious about a PSAT to SAT conversion chart. But let’s start by indulging your curiosity about your PSAT to SAT score conversion!

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HelloCollege

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

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. The PSAT is perfect for students who want to identify their weak points in order to focus their studies for the SAT. In addition to this test score, students also receive a score report.

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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. 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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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. Want some practice?

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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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Humbach Education Consulting

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Taking the PSAT/NMSQT is important as a freshman, sophomore and junior. It is your opportunity to take a standardized test and see how you do, without having to worry that colleges or programs will see your scores (they don’t). 5 Steps to Prepare for the PSAT in October 1.

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Peterson's Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2024

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. ACT and SAT scores decline across the U.S.

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Humbach Education Consulting

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE If you took the PSAT earlier this fall, you should expect to receive your scores sometime this week. Be smart by using your PSAT scores to improve your score on the “real” SAT. Your score report explains what areas you need to review before taking the next test. Reading Test 2.

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CTK College Coach

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

What Is the National Merit Scholar Competition/Test (NMSQT) and How Does It Relate to the PSAT? Junior year PSAT test takers are automatically considered for the National Merit Scholar competition , so the PSAT for juniors is officially known as the NMSQT/PSAT. For the Class of 2025, New Jersey and D.C.

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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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College Essay Guy

MARCH 30, 2023

If you’ve heard of the PSAT, thought about the PSAT, or taken the PSAT, chances are you’ve also heard of the National Merit Scholarship. Maybe you thought, “cool … a scholarship!” Or, if you’re like most of us, your first reaction might have been, “What is a National Merit Scholarship?

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Great College Advice

AUGUST 20, 2024

Make a plan around SAT/ACT testing If you haven’t already, fall of your junior year is the time to map out your standardized testing plan. Although most colleges remain test optional following COVID, we recommend studying and sitting for the SAT or ACT at least once. Many test prep companies will provide free resources as well.

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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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Ivy College Essay

AUGUST 10, 2023

What are the test score requirements to get into Dartmouth? Understanding the academic standards and test score expectations can make your journey smoother. Choosing Between SAT and ACT Dartmouth doesn’t favor one test over the other. Take practice tests to determine which format suits you best.

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Great College Advice

AUGUST 23, 2023

These tests loom large in the college admissions process. And yet, every student seems to be asking these days, “do my test scores matter?” ” No other aspect of the college preparation process generates as many questions—and anxieties—as the standardized tests. Do my test scores matter?

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Bright Futures Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Instead, dedicate an hour each day, more or less, to apply for scholarships and prep for exams. . Apply For Scholarships. The holiday break is a fantastic time for you to research and apply for scholarships. Depending on word count and essay prompts, adjust your existing essays to fit the different scholarship requirements. .

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Humbach Education Consulting

JULY 18, 2019

For Underclassmen Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE If you are a junior, you should plan to take the PSAT test in October. For juniors, the PSAT is the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT). Sophomores may also take the PSAT. More to come on the NMSQT in a later email.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 4, 2024

RSI alumni often go on to achieve remarkable success, earning awards like Rhodes Scholarships and making breakthroughs in fields ranging from artificial intelligence to genetic engineering. Many RSI alumni have gone on to attend Ivy League schools , MIT, Stanford, and other top institutions, often earning competitive scholarships.

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Admissions Village

JUNE 19, 2024

High School Profile: A document supplied by high schools to colleges that summarizes the school’s grading system, course offerings, standardized test score ranges, and other important data. Holistic Review : An admissions approach where colleges consider a wide range of factors about a student, not just grades, rigor and test scores.

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College Essay Guy

MARCH 13, 2023

When you’re planning to go to college, one big hurdle is that, for many schools, you must first complete a standardized test (if not a few). Keep reading to discover all of the important differences as well as which test you should take! What is on the ACT test? What is on the SAT test? What is on the ACT test?

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Great College Advice

JANUARY 14, 2025

Develop a standardized testing plan Depending on your high school, you may have already taken a PSAT practice test in the fall of 10 th grade and/or will be taking the PSAT 10 this spring. Either way, do not stress about these tests as they dont count for anything. Generous with scholarships? Big or small?

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Humbach Education Consulting

JANUARY 16, 2020

Meet with your high school counselor o Review PSAT scores with counselor and parents (if you took it in the fall) o Ask for recommendations for summer programs o Schedule next year's courses o Schedule your standardized tests for spring o Discuss any school based standardized testing (AP, IB, other) 2.

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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. A great way to begin is by taking a full-length practice test for both. Take SAT Subject Tests for any courses you’re finishing up in the fall.

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Humbach Education Consulting

MARCH 13, 2020

Or maybe you’ve already taken the PSAT? By completing those questions and checking the box, you are giving permission for the CollegeBoard to provide your information to colleges and scholarship programs. Why do colleges and scholarship programs want my information? So Many Questions. Have you signed up to take the SAT yet?

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Humbach Education Consulting

MARCH 14, 2019

Or maybe you’ve already taken the PSAT? By completing those questions and checking the box, you are giving permission for the CollegeBoard to provide your information to colleges and scholarship programs. Why do colleges and scholarship programs want my information? Check with your school counselor to find out the test date.

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HelloCollege

JUNE 21, 2024

Illinois high school students are rethinking their standardized testing plans. This transition will influence how Illinois high school students prepare for college admissions tests, so it’s important to stay up-to-date on the impact of this change. Key takeaways: Testing is still free. PSAT/NMSQT is no longer required.

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SSA Online College Prep

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Taking the PSAT is a great way to get used to standardized testing before the SAT! Take the PSAT Standardized tests are a large component of college applications and admissions. The best way to prepare for these tests is to take as many practice tests as you can and familiarize yourself with how the questions are asked.

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