The PSAT and PLAN

Practice tools for your child to prepare for the SAT and ACT college entrance exams

 

About PSAT/NMSQT

The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) is a program cosponsored by the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). It's a standardized test that provides firsthand practice for the SAT®. It also gives you a chance to enter NMSC scholarship programs and gain access to college and career planning tools.

The PSAT/NMSQT measures:

You have developed these skills over many years, both in and out of school. This test doesn't require you to recall specific facts from your classes.

The most common reasons for taking the PSAT/NMSQT are to:

For more information, go to http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/psat/about.html

 

About PLAN

The PLAN® program helps 10th graders build a solid foundation for future academic and career success and provides information needed to address school districts' high-priority issues. It is a comprehensive resource that helps students measure their current academic development, explore career/training options, and make plans for the remaining years of high school and post-graduation years.

 

For more information, go to http://www.actstudent.org/plan/