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PSAT (Preliminary SAT)
 
The PSAT provides initial practice for the SAT I and SAT II examinations and provides students with the opportunity to qualify for scholarship programs offered through the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.  The PSAT exam assesses verbal, reading, math and writing skills.
 
PSAT Websites
Learn more about when to take the PSAT by visiting the College Board. Get tips on how to prepare for the test as well as information on how the test is scored. Visit the National Merit Scholarship Corporation for free information about the program and additional PSAT information.
 
Register with Study Hall for free preparation for the PSAT/SAT. Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions offers an overview of the PSAT, a free practice SAT, and score information. Brush up your testing skills by answering sample PSAT questions.
 
Also, you can find review tips and strategies at Peterson’s which offers two books,  In-a-Flash PSAT and PSAT Success 2004. Princeton Review offers a free practice SAT test to help you prepare for the PSAT. Find test dates, sign up for courses, or browse books designed to help you crack the secrets to great test-taking. 4Tests offers a free online exam along with links to helpful study guides.
 
PSAT Preparation Courses
TestU offers customized test preparation for a fee. Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions offers online courses and classroom instruction. USCollegePrep offers an online course for a fee. Kaplan and Princeton Review also offer courses locally.