Wed, Sept 10, 2025 11:30 AM
A lot of families see the PSAT as “just a practice test” for the SAT — but it’s actually so much more than that.
The PSAT takes about 3 hours and includes four timed sections:
- Evidence-Based Reading
- Writing & Language
- Math (no calculator)
- Math (with a calculator)
Students can take the PSAT once per year. Some take it in 10th grade for practice (if their school offers it) and then officially in 11th grade. Beyond preparing students for the SAT, PSAT scores play a major role in college opportunities — including potential scholarships and even full-ride offers.
Your student’s results on the PSAT/NMSQT can qualify them to become a National Merit Semifinalist or Finalist — a recognition that looks excellent on college applications and high school resumes. It can also open doors to exclusive scholarships at certain colleges.
But here’s the catch: Only a small percentage of students make Semifinalist. And after that, even fewer become Finalists, and cutoffs to qualify vary by state possibly every year based on the scores that must be attained. That’s why it’s so important for your student to take this test seriously — and ideally, start prepping in advance to maximize their score.
Feeling overwhelmed and not sure where to start? I can help.
Schedule a FREE 15-minute Discovery Zoom Call with me, and I’ll walk you through the best strategies to get your student on track to ace the PSAT and set themselves up for success in college admissions.
Schedule a FREE 15-minute Discovery Zoom Meeting with me TODAY, so that I can help solve some of the stresses of the college process that are keeping you up at night!
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