Why Offer the PSAT 10?

The PSAT 10 provides actionable insight into student knowledge and career skills, data to inform AP Potential™, and introduces national recognition program opportunities for students.

Monitor Progress and Inform Instruction

The PSAT 10, part of the SAT Suite of Assessments, is designed for 10th-grade students. It provides an objective measure of the core skills needed for any postsecondary pathway and benefits both educators and students. 

Efficient and Flexible

As a digital test, the PSAT 10 is shorter and can be administered in a flexible spring semester scheduling window to preserve instructional time.

Data-Driven Insights

When used with other tests in the SAT Suite, it helps educators measure year-over-year performance from the aggregate to individual level. Results typically come within two weeks of testing, allowing educators to quickly address instructional needs. 

A Foundation for Success

It helps students build familiarity with the SAT and its format. Students will also be able to understand where they need to focus academically so they can reach their target SAT score. 

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4 Reasons to Offer PSAT/NMSQT or PSAT 10

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Expand Access to AP

Help more students take at least one AP course to build confidence and skills needed for high school, college, and career success. AP courses also give students the opportunity to earn college credit in high school. The AP Potential™ tool is designed to help identify 9th–11th-grade students who are ready for AP based on their performance on the PSAT 10 and other tests in the SAT Suite. By expanding access to AP, educators create a college-going culture in their school.

The Power to Plan—on Their Terms, With Their Device

Students age 13 and older who take an SAT Suite assessment on a school day can view their scores through the BigFuture® School mobile app, which includes career insights, to discover options based on their strengths. In schools where available, students can opt in to Connections™ to discover nonprofit colleges and scholarship providers actively looking for students like them and match their interests. These tools are optional and secure, allowing students to choose when and whether to share their information.

Free Access to Practice Resources

We provide students with free, world-class practice resources in the Bluebook testing app to help them succeed and get familiar with the test. These include full-length practice tests, a student question bank, and exclusive Khan Academy® courses.

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PSAT 10 Educator Resources

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