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I've been hearing a lot about the National Merit Scholarship, but are there any other scholarships that use PSAT scores as part of their criteria? How can I find out which scholarships I might be elig …

Hey, my school is offering the PSAT 8/9 and I'm just curious how long it takes. Do I need to clear my whole Saturday morning, or is it shorter than that?

Hey guys, I'm a bit anxious about the PSAT and I've been trying to get in some good practice before I actually sit for the test. Does anyone know where I can take PSAT practice tests that are legit an …

What’s up, guys? I'm currently a junior and doing some research on different universities. I was wondering if anyone could tell me what Northeastern Illinois University is particularly known for. Do t …

I'm curious about the PSAT and how much it matters for college admissions. What score range on the PSAT do colleges typically look for, or is it just the SAT/ACT scores that really count? Any insights …

I'm in my junior year and was wondering how often the PSAT is offered. Is it just once a year, or can I take it multiple times to improve scores before it 'counts' for National Merit consideration?

I'm in the process of listing out colleges I might apply to, and I keep running across names of smaller universities that I'm not super familiar with. Specifically, could anyone tell me what Hollins U …

Hi everyone, I'm trying to decide if sharing my journey with depression in my college essay is a good move. It's a big part of my story and has profoundly affected my high school years. I want to show …

Hey guys, I've been researching different universities and I came across Washington University in St. Louis. It seems like a great place, but I'm curious about what specific programs or aspects it's r …

So, I've seen a bunch of different answers and I'm a bit confused. Is the PSAT only for juniors, or do sophomores take it too? I wanna plan ahead and I'm trying to figure out when I'm expected to take …

Hi folks! I'm starting to map out my testing schedule and I'm wondering, when's the best time to take the PSAT and then the SAT? Is there a strategic way to space them out or should I just take them a …

I've heard that some schools are particularly well-known for certain majors, like how Fordham has a reputation in business. So, how important is it to apply for a major that the university is famous f …

Hi friends! I'm trying to figure out which colleges have strong programs for my interests. Can someone fill me in on what major programs Pace University is recognized for? Are there any disciplines th …

I took the PSAT recently and I've been wondering, beyond practice for the SAT, what exactly does the PSAT determine for us high school students? Does it have any bearing on college admissions or is it …

Hey everyone! So I've been looking into Tufts and I'm curious about what the school is really known for academically and socially? What kind of students thrive there? Any insights into campus life wou …

I want to start preparing for the PSAT, but I'm not sure which math concepts I need to review. Can anyone who's taken the PSAT give me a heads up on what types of math questions to expect?

Is it better to attend a college that has a strong program in the major I'm interested in, or should I be looking at other aspects like location, campus life, or overall academic reputation? I'm split …

Hello! I've heard about the PSAT 8/9 as an intro test for younger students. Does anyone know when this is offered? Just curious since I'm trying to get a head start on understanding these standardized …

Alright, I'm trying to get all my stuff together for the PSAT, and I suddenly realized I have no idea what calculators are allowed. If you've taken the PSAT recently, could you let me know what kind o …

I've been really swamped with junior year work, but I want to do well on the PSAT. Has anyone been in a similar situation and still aced it? Any last-minute tips or strategies would be super appreciat …