178: Understanding the PSAT & National Merit Scholarships




The College Prep Podcast show

Summary: <a href="http://collegepreppodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Screen-Shot-2017-08-14-at-10.55.59-AM.png"></a>The PSAT is practice for 95% of test takers.<br> But for the other 5% it is an important test that qualifies students for the National Merit Scholarship competition.<br> Learn more during this episode about how to tackle the PSAT, whether you’re in the 95% or the 5%. Specifically, we will cover:<br> <br> * What is the PSAT and how does it compare to the SAT?<br> * What type of recognition is available for students who score well on the PSAT?<br> * Who is eligible to take the PSAT, and to be in the running for National Merit Scholarships?<br> * What scores to students need to be considered for the Scholarships<br> * What do students win if they get a National Merit Scholarship?<br> <br>