PSAT

Registration for PSAT 10 has been opened till Friday December 16, 2022.

PSAT 10 test is going to be held on March 18, 2023 at ISP in Prague. The PSAT fee is 1,800 CZK / 80 Eur and is non-refundable.

Want to study in America? You would need the SAT.

PSAT will prepare you for it!

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What are PSAT tests?

PSAT are standardized tests of study prerequisites of the College Board - PSAT /NMSQT for the penultimate year of high school, PSAT 10 and PSAT 8/9 for younger children. They help students identify their academic strengths and weaknesses, areas where they need to focus in preparation for SAT and at significantly lower cost than the SAT fee itself. Approximately 3.5 million students take these tests each year. 

Types of PSAT by students’ age:

• PSAT 8/9 for students 14 to 15 years of age takes place from September to April
• PSAT 10 for students of 16 years of age takes place only in the spring
• PSAT / NMSQT for students 16-17 years of age takes place only in the fall (about 1% of the best students with US citizenship have a chance to get a scholarship for their university studies; NMSQT stands for National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test)

Given only in English, every year about 3.5 million students from all over the world take PSAT tests.

What does the PSAT test consist of and how does it work?

The PSAT consist of two parts:

• reading, writing and language skills
• mathematics

The whole PSAT 8/9 test takes 2 hours and 25 minutes, PSAT 10 and PSAT / NMSQT take 2 hours 45 minutes. Students receive a score ranging from 120 to 720 points i(PSAT 9/9), or 160-760 points (PSAT 10 and PSAT/NMSQT). The maximum score is 1,440 points for PSAT 8/9 and 1,520 points for PSAT 10 and PSAT/NMSQT.. Most of the test is multiple-choice, the mathematical part contains several open questions. Students can use calculators for some mathematical problems.

Part one - reading, writing and language skills

This part tests student’s reading comprehension and critical thinking skills.  Among others it tests the ability to find and correct errors in a text.  It's not about memorizing definitions. Try reading questions and/or language skills.

This is what this part tests! It checks your text comprehension and critical thinking skills.

Part two - mathematics

This part test basic areas needed in order to build on them later at a university. They include the basics of algebra, critical thinking and data analysis, and complex equations.

The test shows how a student think strategically, calculates correctly, solves problems quickly in various ways and looks for shortcuts leading to a solution. Try math questions.

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What will I find in the test results?

In addition to a score, the PSAT gives students a comprehensive overview of strengths and weaknesses, compared to global competition with their peers.  Detailed evaluation provides:

• your placement in the global ranking of students in your age group
• the level needed to prepare for the SAT and university studies
• your level of preparation in reading, language and math on a scale used in SAT tests
• results in specific areas such as expressing ideas, problem solving, data analysis or the basics of algebra
• recommendations on what to do and specific examples and instructions on how to improve in reading, language and mathematics
• a complete overview of correct and incorrect answers from the whole test

PSAT results

View a sample output from the PSAT test:

 

PDF example results.

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Why should I take the PSAT test?

Compare your knowledge and English language skills with your peers from around the world

• The acquisition of certain skills is common to all students. Compare your PSAT results with your peers from around the world.  You will find out the percentage of students that performed worse than you
• PSAT is taken by over 3.5 million students every year - it pays to compare!
• You receive a detailed report with recommendations on how to improve and areas to focus on
• Choose a test matching your age or the level at which you feel comfortable
• Checks your ability to deal with stress under time pressure, test your resistance to stress – it comes handy
• PSAT will help you learn a lot about yourself! It’s worth it
• Detailed results are much more than an assessment of your readiness, they suggest ways for improvement
• PSAT results is primarily to help students. They are much more detailed than other tests

I want to study at an American university.  Which PSAT test is right for me?

If you are going to study in the USA, then you should start with the PSAT to be ready for the SAT

• PSAT / NMSQT are ideal to prepare for the SAT, results reveal strengths and weaknesses, and also suggest areas to focus on in preparation for the SAT
• The choice of the PSAT level depends on the age of the student. PSAT 8/9 and PSAT 10 are suitable to students 14 or 15 years of age, giving them more time to prepare for the SAT
• Fees for the PSAT are significantly lower than the fee for the SAT, superior to retaking the SAT
• Retaking the SAT is possible but generally leads to minor score improvements. Starting preparation early with PSAT produces significantly better scores.
• PSAT format and content are based on the SAT and in this way generally leads to better SAT results. You will know what to expect

The PSAT produces the most detailed results of your study potential and language skills

Where can you take the PSAT in the Czech Republic?

CTM registers students to all three PSAT tests: PSAT / NMSQT, PSAT 10 and PSAT 8/9. The place and dates for the tests are determined based on the number of registered students and availability of time and space possibilities by our partner schools.

PSAT in the school year 2022/23

CTM Date Registration		Test Date
August 29 - September 9, 2022	PSAT/NMSQT – scholarship possibilities for American students	October 15, 2022
to be announced	PSAT 8/9	to be announced
to be announced	PSAT 10	to be announced

What are the fees for PSAT exams?

The PSAT fee is 2.000 CZK and is non-refundable. Should the student be allowed the so-called 'accommodation' for the exam, please get in touch with the CTM AP and PSAT administrator prior to your exam registration. In the case of special exam conditions ('accommodation), the exam fee is individually increased by an amount no less than 1.250 CZK and is individually determined depending on the kind of 'accommodation'.

 

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