Some Final PSAT/NMSQT Prep

Question 1

What section of the test is administered first?

Accepted Answer

reading

Question 2

What time do you need to be at school to take the test?

Accepted Answer

8:30 at the latest (best to arrive around 8:15)

Question 3

Will you have a lunch break in the cafeteria tomorrow?

Accepted Answer

No. But you will have two short breaks during testing.

Question 4

What section of the test is administered last?

Accepted Answer

math -- calculator

Question 5

Is there a grammar section on the PSAT?

Accepted Answer

Yes. 44 multiple choice ?'s require you to revise/edit text.

Question 6

What is your schedule tomorrow?

Accepted Answer

PSAT begins at 8:30 and ends at 12:30

Question 7

What is a perfect score on the PSAT?

Accepted Answer

1520

Question 8

On what day will you be taking the PSAT/NMSQT

Accepted Answer

Wednesday, October 10

Question 9

When will you receive your PSAT scores?

Accepted Answer

They will be accessible online in December of 2018., A paper copy will be sent to school after December of 2018.

Question 10

Can you eat or drink during the test?

Accepted Answer

If you are seated in front of test materials, no., Only during breaks, away from your testing materials.

Question 11

What does the word OMIT mean?

Accepted Answer

remove

Question 12

Will you be writing an essay during tomorrow's test?

Accepted Answer

No.

Question 13

What is the consequence for disrupting the PSAT testing environment?

Accepted Answer

cancellation of your score, potential cancellation of EVERYONE's scores, removal from the testing room to SILE

Question 14

What should you do with your phone?

Accepted Answer

Don't bring it into the testing room. Period., Turn it OFF and put it away until you leave the test.

Question 15

Should you bring a calculator?

Accepted Answer

BASIC calculators are provided, but best to bring your own., Yes - it will need to be approved, however.

Question 16

What does "NMSQT" stand for?

Accepted Answer

National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Examination

Question 17

Where will you be taking the test?

Accepted Answer

in an individually assigned classroom

Question 18

What can you do if you finish a section of the test before time is called?

Accepted Answer

Re-check you answers, but DO NOT work ahead!, nap, meditate, or silently count the holes on the ceiling

Question 19

Can you use a mechanical pencil?

Accepted Answer

No

Question 20

How will you find your assigned testing room?

Accepted Answer

Lists are outside your academy office, or ask Dreyer.

Question 21

Can you use a calculator on the entire math section?

Accepted Answer

Approved calc's may be used on one part of the math test.

Question 22

Which of the following sections are included on the PSAT/NMSQT?

Accepted Answer

math -- with no calculator, reading -- literature, history, social science, and science, math -- with a calculator

Question 23

What kind of questions are on the math section?

Accepted Answer

multiple choice and some "fill-in" responses

Some Final PSAT/NMSQT Prep

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Some Final PSAT/NMSQT Prep

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