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1 NF1S0001. Fall 2021. PSAT/NMSQT . information Test-taking advice and tips Student An official practice test Guide FLIP THIS. BOOK FOR. OVER INFORMATION. ABOUT THE. NATIONAL MERIT . SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. About College Board College Board is a mission-driven not-for-profit organization that connects students to College success and opportunity. Founded in 1900, College Board was created to expand access to higher education. Today, the membership association is made up of over 6,000 of the world's leading educational institutions and is dedicated to promoting excellence and equity in education.

2 Each year, College Board helps more than seven million students prepare for a successful transition to College through programs and services in College readiness and College success including the SAT and the Advanced Placement Program. The organization also serves the education community through research and advocacy on behalf of students, educators, and schools. For further information, visit About National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). NMSC is an independent, not-for-profit organization that operates without government assistance.

3 NMSC conducts the National Merit Scholarship Program, an annual academic competition for recognition and College scholarships. The PSAT/NMSQT is the screening test for high school students who wish to participate in the National Merit Scholarship Program. If you have questions about any aspect of the National Merit Scholarship Program, including student participation requirements, the selection process, and awards offered, see the NMSC. section on the flip side of this publication. The PSAT/NMSQT. The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) is cosponsored by College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation.

4 It is administered for College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation by Educational Testing Service (ETS). Contact the PSAT/NMSQT office if you have suggestions, questions, or comments about test registration, administration, or score reports. If you wish to withdraw your answer sheet from scoring, or if you wish to report test administration irregularities, you must notify the test coordinator or the PSAT/NMSQT office immediately. PSAT/NMSQT Customer Service You can reach us Monday to Friday, 8 7 ET (9 7 mid-June to mid-August).

5 PHONE: 866-433-7728. INTERNATIONAL: +1-212-713-8105. EMAIL: MAIL: SAT/NMSQT. P. Box 6720. Princeton, NJ 08541-6720. ii 2021 PSAT/NMSQT Student Guide Contents 2 Test-Taking Information 24 Math 2 Using This Guide 24 Math Test Overview 2 PSAT/NMSQT Test Dates and Fee 24 Calculator Use 2 How the PSAT/NMSQT Is Organized 25 Answering Student-Produced Response Questions 3 How the PSAT/NMSQT Is Scored 25 Tips for the Math Test 4 Create a College Board Account 25 Sample Math Test Materials 4 If You Need Testing Accommodations 26 Math Test No Calculator Questions 4 Student Search Service 30 Math Test Calculator Questions 5 College Board

6 National Recognition Programs 34 PSAT/NMSQT Terms and Conditions 6 How to Prepare 34 Introduction 6 Test Day Items 34 Section 1. Required and Prohibited 6 What to Do If .. Items for Testing 6 Testing Guidelines 35 Section 2. Prohibited Behaviors 7 Privacy Policies 35 Section 3. Score Cancellation and 7 Telemarketing Scams Disciplinary Measures 7 Test Fairness Review 36 Section 4. Privacy 7 Test Question Inquiries 37 Section 5. Miscellaneous 7 Additional Information 38 Section 6. Policies and Requirements 38 Section 7. Intellectual Property Rights 8 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 38 Section 8.

7 ARBITRATION OF DISPUTES. 8 Reading Test Overview AND CLASS ACTIONS WAIVER. 9 Sample Reading Test Materials 39 Section 9. Venue and Waiver of Jury Trial 10 Reading Test Questions 39 Section 10. LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY. 16 Writing and Language Test Overview 39 Section 11. Severability 17 Sample Writing and Language Test Materials 39 Section 12. Restricted Registrations 39 Section 13. Accessibility of These Terms and Conditions 2021 College Board . College Board , SAT, Advanced Placement, AP, Student Search Service, and the acorn logo are registered trademarks of College Board .

8 PSAT/NMSQT is a registered trademark of College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation. NMSC, National Merit, and the corporate Lamp of Learning logo are federally registered service marks of National Merit Scholarship Corporation. BigFuture and Career Finder are trademarks owned by College Board . All other marks are the property of their respective owners. Visit College Board on the web: Khan Academy is a registered trademark in the United States and other jurisdictions. Student Guide 2021 PSAT/NMSQT 1. Test-Taking Information Using This Guide Test-Taking Information Using This Guide The fee for the 2021 PSAT/NMSQT is $18, but you might not have to pay it some schools cover all or Taking the PSAT/NMSQT is a great way to find out part of the cost for their students.

9 Schools sometimes how prepared you are for College and career. The charge an additional fee for administrative costs. PSAT/NMSQT is the qualifying test for entry to the Juniors from income-eligible families may be able to National Merit Scholarship Program (described on the get fee waivers from College Board . flip side of this Guide ). The test also connects you to College Board programs and services that can propel you to opportunities you've earned. We've created this Guide to help you: How the PSAT/NMSQT. Become familiar with the test so you're not Is Organized surprised or confused on test day.

10 A complete The PSAT/NMSQT measures the knowledge and skills practice test is included in this Guide . you have developed in reading, writing and language, and Learn the test directions. The directions for math. This test is not about memorizing words and facts answering the questions in this Guide are the same you will never use again. Instead, it focuses on what you as those on the actual test. have already learned in school and what you will need to succeed in College and career. It measures your reasoning Review the sample questions.