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I have to write an essay for the PSAT.

Why is the test called the PSAT orNMSQT?

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1
Why is the test called the PSAT orNMSQT?
both of the above
none of the above
National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.
P stands for preliminary, or practice.
2
I have to write an essay for the PSAT.
true
false
3
The PSAT is offered...
once a month
only in October every year.
twice a year
three times a year
4
When can my scores on the PSAT qualify for National Merit Scholarships?
my sophomore year
my junior year
never; only the actual SAT counts
my freshman year
5
What if I cannot afford the PSAT fee?
I can ask my counselor for a fee waiver form.
I can pay it in monthly installments.
I can save money and take it in the spring.
I cannot take the test.
6
When will I receive the results?
November
Instantly; I can check my score online.
High schools receive the results in December.
May
7
There are 5 sections on the PSAT and each one is timed.
false
true
8
National Merit Scholars can be awarded up to how much in scholarships?
$40,000
$20,000
$10,000
$4,000
9
How is the PSAT different from the SAT?
PSAT results are not sent to colleges.
The SAT is twice as long (about 4 hours.)
The SAT requires an essay,while the PSAT does not.
all of the above
10
The time allowed for the writing skills section is 30 minutes.
true
false
11
The time allowed for each of the reading and math sections is 25 minutes.
false
true