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The PSAT/NMSQT and PSAT 10 are the same test, offered at different times of year. They have these benefits in common:
- They are both great practice for the SAT because they test the same skills and knowledge as the SAT—in a way that makes sense for your grade level.
- They both provide score reports you can use to personalize your Khan Academy® SAT practice.
- These score reports also list which AP courses you should check out.
Ask your counselor which test you’ll take.
Facts and Features | PSAT/NMSQT | PSAT 10 |
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Who takes the test? | 10th- and 11th-graders | 10th-graders |
Where do students take it? | At school | At school |
When do students take it? | Fall (view PSAT/NMSQT calendar) | Spring (view PSAT 10 calendar). |
Does the National Merit® Scholarship Program use scores to find eligible students? | Yes | No |
Does the test connect students to other scholarships? | Yes | Yes |