Psat

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<p>All Juniors, as far as I know, take the PSAT during the beggining of their Junior year. If one earns the National Merit Award, does that help in the admissions process? Is it difficult?</p>

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<p>National Merit Award helps in the admissions process. My son got wonderful merit aid by being a National Merit Finalist. The merit aid varies from school to school (some don't give anything and some give a lot of merit aid). Study for the PSAT this summer.</p>

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<p>whats merit aid
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<p>ArtOfMind_21, merit aid is scholarship money that is granted based on academic performance. This can include music, schoolwork, etc. but yeah, a handful of schools will give great merit aid to national merit finalists.</p>

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<p>Is the PSAT similar to the SAT?</p>

<p>Sorry for what may be a dumb question.</p>

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<p>The PSAT is exactly what its name implies. It's a preliminary SAT - a shorter version. It doesn't include the essay, but it tests you on math, critical reading, and writing skills. If you get a score of 220 or above (it varies by state), you're qualified to receive scholarship money. If you're selected as a finalist, you get that money.</p>

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<p>^^^^^^Essentially, it is a "practice" SAT that determines National Merit awards. It is similar to the SAT as it has reading, english, and math on it, but does not have a writing section and is much shorter.</p>