Top Tier Admissions

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

What is a “good” PSAT score? What is the point of the PSAT? The College Board PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test), taken October of sophomore or junior year, is more than just a warm up for the SAT or the ACT. What’s a National Merit Scholarship?

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College Essay Guy

MARCH 30, 2023

If you’ve heard of the PSAT, thought about the PSAT, or taken the PSAT, chances are you’ve also heard of the National Merit Scholarship. I thought I just had to worry about the PSAT!” PSAT Selection Index Types of National Merit Scholarships How do you become a National Merit Semifinalist?

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Humbach Education Consulting

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE If you took the PSAT earlier this fall, you should expect to receive your scores sometime this week. Be smart by using your PSAT scores to improve your score on the “real” SAT. Be smart by using your PSAT scores to improve your score on the “real” SAT. Writing and Language Test 3.

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Ivy College Essay

AUGUST 10, 2023

The Value of PSAT/NMSQT and SAT Subject Tests To further strengthen your application, consider taking the PSAT/NMSQT and two SAT subject tests. Dartmouth’s Test-Optional Policy Owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, Dartmouth adopted a test-optional policy for the 2023-2024 admissions cycle.

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CTK College Coach

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Updated December 2022 Did Your Student Just Receive PSAT Scores? This One’s for You: Everyone has questions about PSAT scores when they come out each December, and I am here with answers for you. What Is the PSAT? Most high schools offer the PSAT to juniors as part of the National Merit Scholar (NMS) search process.

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CTK College Coach

MAY 2, 2024

Schedule a mini consult to discuss your student’s test prep needs with Christina Finally, strong test takers may qualify for National Merit Scholar or Commended Scholar or National Hispanic Scholar based on the fall of junior year PSAT/NMSQT, so that gives students an additional incentive to prepare over the summer.

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CTK College Coach

MAY 2, 2024

Schedule a mini consult to discuss your student’s test prep needs with Christina Finally, strong test takers may qualify for National Merit Scholar or Commended Scholar or National Hispanic Scholar based on the fall of junior year PSAT/NMSQT, so that gives students an additional incentive to prepare over the summer.

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CTK College Coach

DECEMBER 10, 2021

What is the National Merit Scholar Competition/Test (NMSQT) and How Does it Relate to the PSAT? Junior year PSAT test takers are automatically considered for the National Merit Scholar competition, so the PSAT for juniors is officially known as the NMSQT/PSAT. Will I Qualify for Commended Scholar?

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Humbach Education Consulting

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Do you know the entire name of the PSAT test? It is officially the PSAT/ NMSQT test. NMSQT” stands for “National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test”. Taking the PSAT is the only way to be considered. Check to see if your school allows freshmen to take the PSAT/NMSQT.

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Top Tier Admissions

DECEMBER 19, 2023

ENROLL NOW PSAT Prep & Standardized Testing Begin preparing for the PSAT/NMSQT , as it can qualify you for scholarships and provide valuable SAT practice. Many applications are open NOW. SAT Tutoring Stressed about the SAT? Let our Top Tier SAT tutors help you boost your scores.

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Humbach Education Consulting

JULY 18, 2019

For Underclassmen Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE If you are a junior, you should plan to take the PSAT test in October. For juniors, the PSAT is the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT). More to come on the NMSQT in a later email. Sophomores may also take the PSAT.

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CTK College Coach

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Did Your Student Just Receive PSAT Scores? This One’s for You: Everyone has questions about PSAT scores when they come out each December, and I am here with answers for you. What Is the PSAT? Most high schools offer the PSAT to juniors as part of the National Merit Scholar (NMS) search process. How Is the PSAT Scored?

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College Essay Guy

MARCH 17, 2023

If you’re reading this, we’re guessing one of three things is true: you’re about to take the PSAT (don’t worry … it’s just practice!), you already took the PSAT and are waiting for your PSAT scores (woohoo … you did it!), or you already received your PSAT scores and you’re now wondering, “what do these numbers even mean?”

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CTK College Coach

MAY 24, 2023

Will the PSAT Be Digital this Fall? Yes, the PSAT/NMSQT (National Merit qualifying exam) will be digital for October 2024 test takers (Class of 2025). Read more about the PSAT here. This means that rising juniors taking the test after this fall and younger students will be prepping for a digital SAT.

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Humbach Education Consulting

OCTOBER 23, 2019

Sophomores and Freshmen You will have the opportunity to take the PSAT 10 and PSAT/NMSQT later (11th grade)- so you will get lots of exposure to taking a standardized test. Regardless of the timing, don’t take the SAT or ACT without preparing in advance. But, taking the real test may also be a good option.

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CTK College Coach

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Testing Tips and Timeline for High School Juniors (Class of 2025) October - Taking the PSAT Most high school juniors in the US will take the PSAT on or around October 11. The PSAT will still be the qualifying exam for the National Merit scholarship (the NMSQT). It is meant to be a warm-up to the real test, and it is!

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Humbach Education Consulting

OCTOBER 31, 2018

Sophomores and Freshmen You will have the opportunity to take the PSAT 10 and PSAT/NMSQT later (11th grade)- so you will get lots of exposure to taking a standardized test. But, taking the real test is always a benefit! Which of these approaches works for you?

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CTK College Coach

AUGUST 31, 2022

You can prep on your own– you can sync your PSAT score to Khan Academy for adaptive learning– with a private tutor, or through a group course. Don’t forget about the October PSAT ! Read more about the National Merit scholarship and the NMSQT/PSAT here. How should I prep for testing?

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Spark Admissions

JUNE 20, 2023

Even better when you realize that just by taking the PSAT in the fall of your junior year, you’ve already entered yourself for this award! million high school juniors took the PSAT, but the National Merit Scholarship selected only 7,500 finalists. Students qualify for the National Merit program by achieving a high score on the PSAT.

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Estrela Consulting Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2022

It is a big week for sophomores and juniors with the release of PSAT scores. Let’s take a deep dive into PSAT score reports, what they mean, and what your next steps should be. Read on for answers to some of your burning questions about your results!

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