Need to know more about the Official PSAT and SAT

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19 February, 2023

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1. Most students take the PSAT and SAT in grades 11 and 12 There are nearly 4 million high school students who take these every year—a major milestone on the road to college. The PSAT is targeted to high academic achievers who are on their way to postsecondary success. Students take the PSAT for National Merit in 11th grade. The SAT is taken in the 11th or 12th grade and is for all students and many colleges use the scores to determine scholarship amounts. 2. Is it really optionalSome think the PSAT is simply a practice test—an indicator of where a student may score on the SAT. But most don’t know that, for juniors, the PSAT is also the qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship Program—one of the most exciting (and prestigious) honors a high school student can earn. At Class 101, we’re proud to have helped over 200 juniors receive National Merit scholarships—and your student could be next! Although these test are optional for many admission decisions, they are still used to help determine many scholarships. If you want money for college, these should be mandatory for you. 3. The PSAT is the only way students can be awarded a National Merit scholarship and only happens once in their Junior Year.Providing over $40 million in scholarships each year, National Merit awards range from one-time $2,500 scholarships to corporate- or college-sponsored scholarships at full-tuition. This means your student could earn thousands of dollars in scholarships! The primary nationwide test day is Wednesday, October 13. However, in response to COVID, the College Board is offering some flexibility with administration test dates also being offered on Saturday, October 1 and Tuesday, October 26. Students will want to work with their school directly to determine which day they will take the test. Students can register for and take the PSAT at their own high school. If their school doesn’t offer it, they may need to take it at a nearby school. The College Board’s school search tool is a great way to check out which schools in your area administer it. 5. Preparation is key In the world of standardized tests, taking small steps early on can add up to big scores. And with the PSAT and SAT being predictable, mastering a strategy for acing the questions is more than possible. Learning the test format in advance will pay off. Class 101 has a comprehensive PSAT prep course designed for students to quickly master all PSAT and SAT exam topics. Sign up for this session to understand the importance of these test and gain insight on how any student can maximize their scores.