The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) is now digital! The test is easier to take, shorter, has more time per question, and comes with a built-in calculator.
Find information about the PSAT/NMSQT, with advice about preparing for and taking the test. The guide also includes the testing rules and information about the National Merit Scholarship Program.
Each fall, schools may administer the PSAT/NMSQT on a school day during the designated testing window, or on a dedicated Saturday within that same window.
The PSAT/NMSQT is the qualifying test for entry to the National Merit® Scholarship Program (described in the second part of this guide). The test also connects you to College Board programs and services that can propel you to opportunities you’ve earned.
Find information about the PSAT/NMSQT, with advice about preparing for and taking the test. The guide also includes the testing rules and information about the National Merit Scholarship Program.
Find information about the PSAT/NMSQT, with advice about preparing for and taking the test. The guide also includes the testing rules and information about the National Merit Scholarship Program.
If you took the SAT on a school day, the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT), or the PSAT 10, find your score information here.
