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📝 2025–2026 PSAT/NMSQT & PSAT Testing Overview
The 2025 PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) will be administered digitally during a flexible testing window from October 1 to October 31, 2025. Schools select their own test dates within this window, and some may offer the exam on Saturday, October 11, 2025, as an alternative option.
The PSAT is generally thought of as a “practice” for the SAT, but there are certain prestigious and monetary benefits of scoring high on the test.
While the SAT and ACT have specific dates ordained for their administration, schools have some flexibility in when they choose to administer the test, as it is normally done in or near the school the student is going to.
📅 Key Testing Windows:
- PSAT/NMSQT: October 1–31, 2025
- Saturday Option: October 11, 2025 (select schools only)
- PSAT 10: March 2–April 30, 2026
- PSAT 8/9:
- Fall Window: October 1–31, 2025
- Spring Window: March 2–April 30, 2026
🏫 School-Based Scheduling:
Each school determines its own testing dates within the official windows. Students should check with their school counselor or test coordinator for exact dates and registration details.
📌 Important Notes:
- Registration: Students do not register through the College Board website. All registration is handled locally by schools.
- Format: The PSAT/NMSQT is administered in a digital format.
- Score Release: Scores are typically available 2–4 weeks after the test date, especially for Saturday administrations.
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