PSAT/NMSQT
ATTENTION ALL JUNIORS
October is PSAT Testing month for all Juniors
All Juniors will have the opportunity to participate in the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT), which will be administered on October 22nd and 29th at Teague High School.
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Practice for the SAT
The PSAT/NMSQT is the best way for students to get a realistic, low-stress practice experience for the SAT. It helps them become familiar with the format, types of questions, pacing, and length of the actual college entrance exam, which can lead to higher confidence and better performance later on.
Access to Scholarships
For eligible 11th-grade students (Juniors), the "NMSQT" portion of the test stands for National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. Scores from this assessment are used to enter the competition for the prestigious National Merit Scholarship Program, which recognizes and provides scholarship opportunities to academically talented high school students. This is a significant source of recognition and potential financial aid that can greatly impact their college journey.
Personalized Feedback and College Planning
After the test, your student will receive a detailed score report that breaks down their performance by skill area. This report provides:
Targeted Study Recommendations: Students can link their scores to free, personalized practice materials on Khan Academy for the areas where they need the most improvement.
College Board Programs: Scores help students access tools that connect them with colleges and scholarship organizations.
Career Exploration: The score report often includes an interest profiler to help students start thinking about potential majors and careers.
Understand College Readiness
The PSAT/NMSQT provides a good baseline measure of your student’s college readiness in reading, writing, and math. Reviewing the results together can start valuable conversations at home about college aspirations and necessary steps to achieve them.