The PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) Axtell PSAT-October of each year The PSAT is a multiple-choice test that measures verbal and mathematical reasoning abilities important in doing college work. It is designed for college-bound students presently in grade 11 and is given once a year in October. The test is useful in the following ways: 1.Provides excellent practice for taking the SAT (this test is similar to the SAT) 2.Indicates the student’s academic strengths and weaknesses (Helps you prepare for the SAT and is a FREE SAT prep document) 3.Provides information in planning for the student’s college course of study 4.Via “My College Quick Start” provides valuable feedback on content knowledge The preliminary SAT, will be administered to all freshmen,sophomores, and juniors who sign up. The cost of the test is $15. There are no fee waivers. This serves as the qualifying exam for the National Merit Scholarship Program for juniors and as an indicator for sophomores to consider when choosing their courses for their junior year in high school. With the score reports for these tests, these students have free access to My College Quick Start a career and college program designed to match student personality traits with specific programs and colleges. This program is offered through the College Board. All students are encouraged to use this valuable resource.