2016 PSAT Information

College Board Presentation: Prepare for the PSAT/NMSQT

PSAT at BTHS

10/19/16,  7:30 am - 10:30 am

PSAT at a Glance:

• Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) 
• The test measures reading, writing and language, and math skills developed over many years, both in and out of school. 
• Scores are not reported to colleges; do not impact admissions 
• Primary purpose is preparation for SAT 
• For juniors only - scores determine eligibility for National Merit Scholarships
• Score reports available in January 
• Personalized SAT® practice through Khan Academy® 
• No penalty for guessing or blank responses also known as “rights-only scoring” 
• Scoring Scale: 160 – 760 for each test section; 320 – 1520 for the total score

Additional Information/Resources:

• Official Student Guide to the PSAT/NMSQT (paper copies distributed) 
• Sample Questions 
• Practice Test 
• Sample Score Report 
• 2016 PSAT/NMSQT Fact Sheet
• Khan Academy Official SAT Practice