Students’ scores on the PSAT, or the Preliminary SAT, do not affect college admissions decisions — but that doesn’t mean the test should be overlooked. Other than clocking in at 15 minutes shorter — 2 ...

The new PSAT score report is full of helpful information, but it is different from its predecessor and there is no question that most families are really confused. There is a good primer video on the ...

The key facts about ACT and SAT score reports have been discussed at great length. What is perhaps more mysterious to test-takers, yet equally important, is how to interpret their PSAT score report.

High school students who take the Jan. 26, 2021 Preliminary SAT, or PSAT, should expect to receive their scores by mid-March. PSAT scores range from 320 to 1520 and present an ideal starting point for ...

Although most experts recommend junior year as the time to get serious about the SAT and ACT, sophomore year presents great opportunities for practice. Both the SAT and ACT organizations offer ...

The tests are completed, and the next question is – what did I get? Students all over the country are taking the PSAT this month and once completed, students have the long wait to find out what they ...

The Preliminary SAT is a three-hour practice version of the SAT and a National Merit Qualifying Test. The purpose of the PSAT is to prepare for the SAT, but there’s also an incentive for doing well on ...

Andrew Cross, a senior at Smithsburg High School, has something to be proud of. The 17-year-old scored a 1290 on his Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT), a standard test ...

Parents wonder if the PSAT is a worthwhile test for their high school student. We asked an expert from Academic Approach about the value of this standardized test. Most students and families are ...