1. The PSAT/NMSQT propels students toward college and career readiness.
2. Say “Yes” to Student Search Service™ when taking the PSAT/NMSQT and make it easy for colleges and scholarship programs to send information to students. Millions of dollars are available through organization such as United Negro College Fund, Hispanic Scholarship Fund, Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund, American Indian Graduate Center, and the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation.
3. Taking the PSAT/NMSQT automatically screens the test taker for the National Merit Scholarship Program. Usually juniors meet entry requirements.
4. Hispanic/Latino students who take the PSAT/NMSQT could be invited to apply for academic recognition as part of the College Board’s National Hispanic Recognition Program, which is an academic honor that may be included on college applications. This recognition does not come with a scholarship, but colleges may use this program to identify academically exceptional Hispanic/Latino students. Find more information at The College Board National Recognition Programs .
5. After test results arrive, the test taker may connect a College Board account with a new or existing Khan Academy® account to get free personalized SAT study recommendations. Test results also suggest which AP courses might be a good fit for a student..