Though the test is like the SAT in structure and timing, the two are scored differently. A perfect score on the PSAT is 1520, while a perfect score on the SAT is 1600.

On May 13, 2023, KD College Prep released a new digital practice test platform that prepares students for the changes coming to the PSAT/NMSQT (R) and SAT (R) tests in fall of 2023 and early 2024.

The PSAT/NMSQT is good practice for the SAT and helps students get comfortable with the testing format. At 2 hours, 10 minutes, the PSAT is roughly half the length of the SAT.

The PSAT/NMSQT is good practice for the SAT and helps students get comfortable with the testing format. At 2 hours, 10 minutes, the PSAT is roughly half the length of the SAT.

Every year, millions of students take the PSAT/NMSQT — the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test — but many students and parents are unaware of the benefits of this exam ...

You also have next summer or fall to take a prep class (hint, hint) to become more familiar with how to take the test.Juniors, if you don't already have the official student guide to the PSAT/ NMSQT ...

Students can link their College Board and Khan Academy accounts to get practice recommendations custom-built from their PSAT/NMSQT results.

The exam comes in three forms: the PSAT 8/9, the PSAT/NMSQT and the PSAT 10. The PSAT 10 is the same test as the PSAT/NMSQT, though students take these exams at different times of year.