The Digital PSAT and You: Detailed Look

When will the PSAT no longer be a pencil-and-paper exam?

• Fall of 2022

• Spring of 2024

• Fall of 2023

• Spring of 2023

What is one of the most significant changes to the PSAT format?

• Longer test duration

• More questions to answer

• Shortened test duration by about 45 minutes

• No changes to the format

What is one of the new features of the digital PSAT format?

• On-screen graphing calculator

• Physical answer sheet

• Longer reading passages

• More complex questions

When is the PSAT offered every year?

• Mid-September

• Mid-October

• Mid-November

• Mid-December

Where is the PSAT administered for most students?

• At a testing center

• At home

• At their high school

• Online

What does PSAT/NMSQT stand for?

• Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test

• Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Quality Test

• Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Quantitative Test

• Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualification Test

Which of the following is NOT a function of the PSAT?

• It is excellent practice for the SAT.

• It helps you qualify for several scholarship programs.

• It guarantees admission to college.

• It helps you stand out to colleges.

What is one of the benefits of taking the PSAT mentioned in the text?

• It guarantees a high SAT score.

• It provides a chance to qualify for National Merit Scholarships.

• It exempts you from all college application fees.

• It allows you to skip the SAT.

How many semifinalists become finalists in the National Merit Scholarship program?

• 7,600

• 15,000

• 16,000

• 50,000

What is the approximate number of students who receive National Merit Scholarships each year?

• 7,600

• 15,000

• 16,000

• 50,000