Did you know that excelling on the PSAT qualifies you for special recognition and money for college? It’s true – the PSAT is actually named the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.
Each year, the National Merit Scholarship Corporation gives out over $30 million in scholarships to students who score well on the PSAT.
As of today, Test Innovators is here to help. This morning we launched the PSAT on our industry-leading test prep platform. Even better, we are letting you try it for free!
It’s easy to get started. Just take a free full-length practice test, and you’ll receive an immediate score report and actionable insights into your performance. Our proven platform delivers a personalized prep plan, designed to help you reach your PSAT goals.
Given the approximately 3.5 million students will take the PSAT/NMSQT this year, it’s important for both schools and families to understand what it is and how it’s used. Read on to learn everything you need to know about the digital PSAT/NMSQT.
We are excited to introduce Mohammed, one of our 2020 scholars. Mohammed’s hard work and determination allowed him to increase his SSAT score by 67 percentile points.
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One of the most common mistakes on the SSAT is misreading a question, usually due to reading too quickly. Be sure to take a few extra seconds on every question to avoid careless errors.
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With only 25 minutes to write, managing your limited time effectively is incredibly important. Start by spending the first 2-5 minutes outlining your ideas to clarify and structure your thoughts. After you have a plan, go ahead and get writing! This is where you will spend the bulk of your...
We are delighted to introduce Bella, one of our 2024 scholars. Through dedication and perseverance, Bella was able to increase her ISEE score by over 9%, scoring in the 99th percentile overall!
Test preparation is known to increase performance on high-stakes tests, but how does it help with test anxiety? Research has shown that exposure, habit formation, skills development, and online preparation are all effective methods to reduce test anxiety, and each method is linked to test preparation.
Olivia took the SSAT as part of the application process for independent schools. She prepared for the SSAT by participating in the Test Innovators A Better Chance summer preparation course and by practicing independently on the Test Innovators online platform. Olivia was initially discouraged by her practice test scores, but...
