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    The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) is a standardized test that is used to determine eligibility for the National Merit Scholarship Program (NMSP).

    The PSAT is taken by 10th and 11th grade students in October, each year. Most students choose to take the PSAT in order to enter the competition for scholarships from the NMSP. Students also often take the test in order to assess their performance compared to that of their peer group in preparation for the SAT. Further, taking the PSAT also allows students to be added to mailing lists for various US colleges.

    Contact our Academic Directors Today at 1-877-545-7737 to Discuss your Child’s Strengths and Areas for Improvement.

    A Personalized PSAT Tutoring Program Designed To Achieve Results

    SchoolTutoring Academy offers comprehensive, yet very affordable test prep programs to get you ready for the PSAT/NMSQT. Our highly qualified and experienced teachers will work with you, at your pace and on your schedule. Our PSAT/NMSQT Test prep programs include:

    One-on-one tutoring sessions

    Private one-on-one tutoring sessions with a certified instructor

    Exceptional Instruction

    Our tutors are truly the best-of-the-best in terms of training, expertise and dedication

    Customized program

    Our Academic Directors build a customized learning plan to help you achieve success on the PSAT

    Flexibility and convenience

    We offer a test prep schedule built around your hectic lifestyle

    Bi-monthly Progress Reports

    Detailed, bi-monthly reports that help you track your progress

    No distractions

    Your PSAT tutor will keep you motivated and focused on achieving your best score

    Structure of the PSAT

    The PSAT test consists of three sections:

    Critical Reading

    Tests the student’s comprehension of the English language. Two parts to this section: 1. Sentence Completions: tests the student’s knowledge of words and structure of a sentence. 2. Reading Comprehension: tests the student’s ability to understand a passage or excerpt.

    Writing

    Tests the student’s writing skills in the English language and the ability to recognize faults in usage and structure. Questions are based on: Identifying sentence errors, improving sentences, and improving paragraphs.

    Mathematics

    This section includes questions on arithmetic operations, algebra, geometry, statistics and probability.

    Format of the PSAT

    The PSAT/NMSQT test is made up of 5 parts with a total test time of 2 hours and 10 minutes.

    Your PSAT Test Score

    Unlike SAT scores, the PSAT test score is not reported to colleges and is not used for college admissions. The PSAT score can, however, provide you feedback on how your performance compares to that of your peers, and can give you an early indication of the areas to improve on before taking the SAT.

    Each of the three sections of the PSAT test is scored on a scale from 20 to 80, with 50 being the median of all test takers. Also listed on your score report is the Selection Index, which is used to determine eligibility in National Merit Scholarship Programs (NMSP). It is the sum of the three scores in each test section (CR + M + W). The Selection Index ranges from 60 to 240.

    What is a Good PSAT Score

    In 2011, the average score for eleventh graders was about 48 in Critical Reading, 49 in Mathematics, and 46 in Writing Skills. The average score for tenth graders was about 43 in Critical Reading, 43 in Mathematics, and 41 in Writing Skills.

    The PSAT Selection Index is used in part to qualify you for the National Merit Scholarship. Each state has a minimum qualifying score. To qualify, the student’s composite score, or Selection Index, must be approximately in the 99th percentile. In 2011 the minimum Qualifying Score for the National Merit Semifinalists (over all states) was 201.

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    With regular progress reports and archived copies of your lessons, you can easily track your progress and review concepts from past lessons

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