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PSAT
The PSAT/NMSQT (Prelimiary Scholastic Assesment Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) is a shorter and easier version of the SAT. It is also the first step in competing for a National Merit Scholarship.
WHAT ARE THE COMPONENTS OF THE PSAT?
The PSAT/NMSQT consists of 5 sections:
SECTION NUMBER OF QUESTIONS TIME(in minutes)
- EVIDENCE-BASED READING & WRITING
- READING 47 60
- WRITING & LANGUAGE 44 35
- MATH 48 70
HOW IS THE PSAT SCORED?
You will receive 3 scores:
Evidence-Based Reading & Writing 160-760
Math 160-760
Total 320-1520
These scores correlate with the SAT scores which range from 200-800 for each of the 3 sections.
WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF NJL COLLEGE PREPARATION PSAT INSTRUCTION?
- Every PSAT group is taught by at least one of the Directors.
- Groups are limited to 4-6 students per group.
- You may form your own group of 4 students and no one will be added to your group.
- Groups consist of 18 hours of instruction: 6 three-hour sessions.
- Each group has 2 teachers: 1 for Critical Reading & Writing and 1 for Mathematics.
- Private and small group lessons are available weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Co-authors of: PSAT
SAT
SAT VERBAL CARDS
SAT MATH CARDS
WHY TAKE PSAT/NMSQT PREPARATION?
- To be introduced to the skills and concepts that will be tested on the SAT.
- To receive an overview of the PSAT so that your scores reflect real strengths and weakness, not "...Well, I didn't know how to take the test."
- To obtain a competitive advantage for the prestigious NMSQT.
WHEN ARE PSAT'S GIVEN?
The PSAT's are given only in October. There is a Wednesday administration of the test and a Saturday administration of the test. You usually take the administration that your high school offers.
Contact NJL COLLEGE PREPARATION for further information.
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