After discussing the PSAT with a parent this weekend, I decided it was time to start encouraging students and parents to take the PSAT seriously! Often, students are told not to study for the PSAT, but that simply does not compute with me. If it is truly your chance to practice for the SAT, why not show up to practice ready to practice!?

The PSAT score is not used in college admissions, but it is the score used to help students earn National Merit Scholarships. Although only 1% of students earn National Merit Scholarships (which generally max out at a single award of $2500), these awards can also be used to qualify for the Benacquisto Scholarship Program which covers ALL fees and cost of living not covered by Bright Futures and National Merit Scholarships for your entire undergraduate program.

Of course, a great PSAT score can also fill your email inbox or regular mailbox with literature from great schools that might be of interest to you!

Additionally, some high school programs, including Pine View, may restrict students with low PSAT scores from taking certain (AP) classes.

So, if you are interested in studying for the PSAT that you will take in October of your junior year you can visit the our PSAT practice tests page.