What is the PSAT? Why should I take it?
The PSAT (Preliminary SAT)/NMSQT (National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) assesses reasoning skills and emphasizes the knowledge and application of these skills. The test focuses on the subject areas of evidence-based reading, writing and language, and math.
Harrison students will take the PSAT on October 13, 2021.
The PSAT is the only way students can qualify for the National Merit Scholarship Program. The top 1% of 11th-grade PSAT takers become semi-finalists, and of these, 7,500 go on to win scholarship money. Sometimes, the PSAT/NMSQT can also be an application requirement for competitive summer programs. Visit the Junior Sign Up page to register. The deadline for juniors to register to September 10, 2021.
The PSAT/NMSQT also provides current data profiles for students that can be taken to the Harrison Learning Centers for FREE personalized tutoring!
The PSAT/NMSQT is highly relevant to a student's future success because it focuses on the skills and knowledge at the heart of education. This test measures:
If you think the key to a high score is memorizing words and facts you’ll never use in the real world, think again. You don’t have to discover secret tricks or cram the night before.
The best way to prepare for the test is to:
In short, take charge of your education and learn as much as you can.
Find out what kinds of questions you’ll see on the PSAT/NMSQT. Visit the links below, or click the Content Areas tab above.
Harrison students will take the PSAT on October 13, 2021.
The PSAT is the only way students can qualify for the National Merit Scholarship Program. The top 1% of 11th-grade PSAT takers become semi-finalists, and of these, 7,500 go on to win scholarship money. Sometimes, the PSAT/NMSQT can also be an application requirement for competitive summer programs. Visit the Junior Sign Up page to register. The deadline for juniors to register to September 10, 2021.
The PSAT/NMSQT also provides current data profiles for students that can be taken to the Harrison Learning Centers for FREE personalized tutoring!
The PSAT/NMSQT is highly relevant to a student's future success because it focuses on the skills and knowledge at the heart of education. This test measures:
- What a student learns in high school
- What a student needs to succeed in college
If you think the key to a high score is memorizing words and facts you’ll never use in the real world, think again. You don’t have to discover secret tricks or cram the night before.
The best way to prepare for the test is to:
- Take challenging courses
- Do your homework
- Prepare for tests and quizzes
- Ask and answer lots of questions
In short, take charge of your education and learn as much as you can.
Find out what kinds of questions you’ll see on the PSAT/NMSQT. Visit the links below, or click the Content Areas tab above.
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Preparing for the PSAT
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