{"id":40130,"date":"2018-04-16T13:29:58","date_gmt":"2018-04-16T13:29:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/?page_id=40130"},"modified":"2026-05-07T11:57:11","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T16:57:11","slug":"psat-practice-test","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/psat-practice-test\/","title":{"rendered":"PSAT®<\/sup> Practice Test"},"content":{"rendered":"


\nEvery year, thousands of high school students across the country prepare for the SAT®<\/sup>. But before they take the SAT, many students take other related assessments, including the Preliminary SAT\/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT\/NMSQT®<\/sup>).<\/p>\n

Click the \u201cStart Test\u201d above to begin your free PSAT practice test! These practice questions will give you a better idea of what to study for your exam.<\/p>\n

\nPSAT Online Course<\/a>
\nPSAT Study Guide<\/a>
\nPSAT Flashcards<\/a>\n<\/div>\n

<\/span>PSAT\/NMSQT Practice Tests by Subject<\/h2>\n

If you need some extra practice in a specific subject, click one of the subjects below to get started on a subject-specific PSAT\/NMSQT practice test.<\/p>\n

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PSAT\/NMSQT Reading Practice Test <\/span><\/a> PSAT\/NMSQT Writing Practice Test <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

PSAT\/NMSQT Math Practice Test <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

<\/span> Exam Outline<\/h2>\n

The PSAT\/NMSQT contains a total of 98 questions\/tasks and has a time limit of 134 minutes (2 hours and 14 minutes).<\/p>\n

Here’s a quick look at what’s on the test:<\/p>\n

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Check Out Mometrix's PSAT Study Guide<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Get practice questions, video tutorials, and detailed study lessons<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tGet Your Study Guide<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\"\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n

<\/span>How to Pass<\/h2>\n

Though the PSAT is often considered to be a practice run for the SAT, scoring high enough on the PSAT can qualify you for the National Merit Scholarship Program. Some of these scholarships include full college tuition. Because of the potential reward of scoring well on the PSAT, you want to be adequately prepared for this important exam. Using quality study materials is crucial.<\/p>\n

It is also helpful to verify your readiness for the test by taking PSAT practice tests. You don\u2019t have to spend a lot of money on quality PSAT study materials, they are available for free, from Mometrix Academy. The links above give you access to practice test study guides that cover all the subjects included on the PSAT: Reading, Writing, and Math.<\/p>\n

There are also links to free practice tests. The PSAT practice tests will assess your knowledge and indicate how prepared you are for the actual PSAT test. A practice test will also pinpoint which subject areas need further study and understanding. You may want to consider taking a PSAT practice test for the first time and designate next to each question which of the subsequent statements is true.<\/p>\n