Why Take the PSAT/NMSQT?

  • The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) is more than good practice for the SAT, and the scores are more than just a number.

  • Students who take the PSAT/NMSQT and meet other program entry requirements specified in the PSAT/NMSQT Student Guide will enter the National Merit Scholarship Program, an academic competition for recognition and scholarships conducted by National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC).

  • CollegeBoard's scholarship partners use the PSAT/NMSQT to find students qualified to apply for their programs. These organizations give out over $300 million in combined awards every year.

  • The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) is structured similarly to the SAT.

  • It has the same sections and timing, and measures the Reading and Writing and Math skills needed to succeed in college and career.

PSAT/NMQST Test Date

Offered to all VHS sophomores and juniors only

Registration Deadline - September 1st

Link to register was emailed to your school email

Only 100 spots available