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4 • PSAT PREP SUPPLEMENT
SET A TEST SCORE TARGET
Use this PSAT information to
replace the “Set a Test Score
Target” section on pages 6–7.
As a high school student, the next signi�icant hurdle for you in reaching
your academic and career goals is applying to and getting accepted into a
college or university. The PSAT/NMSQT test is an important step toward
achieving those goals.
The PSAT/NMSQT test is important for two reasons. First, this test, and the
PSAT 8/9 and PSAT 10, will help familiarize you with the standardized-test
taking process. As you prepare for the ACT and/or SAT tests, this testing
experience will increase your knowledge of tested concepts, pacing on
test day, and strategies you can use to achieve the best score possible. The
PSAT tests will also help you set expectations and goals to improve your
performance on this test and on the ACT and SAT tests. You will be able to
see what percentile score you achieved and work toward an even higher
score on the ACT and SAT tests. To begin the process of setting a test score
goal, �ill in your pre-assessment scores in the table on the next page.
As you use these scores to make a plan for improvement throughout this
course, remember that if you had a bad test day (for example, if you were
ill or distracted by personal problems), your scores may not be re�lective
of your true abilities. Be sure to take this into account as you set a goal for
your post-assessment and your real PSAT test.
Second, the PSAT/NMSQT test is the qualifying test for the National Merit
Scholarship and several other scholarships and awards. The chart on the
next page outlines scholarships and awards made available through the
PSAT/NMSQT test.