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PSAT Practice Test

Answer Some Sample Questions with Our PSAT Practice Test
If you want additional questions, take our full-length PSAT exam.
This is just a sample quiz. To take our full-length PSAT practice test, click here.

All PSAT Practice Tests

If you want to use some more in-depth prep, use the resources listed below.

  • Practice Exams = Timed and Full-Length
  • Practice Sets = Not Timed and Smaller Sets of Questions

Official PSAT PDF Practice Exams

If you prefer to study with PDFs, use the links below. These are full-length practice exams provided by CollegeBoard.

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Practice Test 1 (PDF)QuestionsAnswers

PSAT Exam Overview

The PSAT is an exam administered to high school students to help students prepare for the SAT and to qualify students for National Merit Scholarships.

The PSAT is created by the CollegeBoard and is administered by high schools throughout the United States to students in 10th or 11th grade.

The PSAT/NMSQT has switched to a fully digital format. The PSAT has undergone some formatting and content changes to switch to this new digital format. You can review those changes below.

The PSAT is made up of 2 sections, Math and Reading and Writing. Each of those sections is broken into 2 modules. Each module is timed and computer adaptive. This means that questions become easier or harder based on how you answer the previous question.

In total, there are 98 questions on the PSAT. You will have 134 minutes to take the PSAT.

SectionNumber of QuestionsLength (Minutes)
Reading and Writing Module 12732
Reading and Writing Module 22732
Math Module 12235
Math Module 22235
Total98134

PSAT Exam Overview

You can learn more about the exam by reading our guide on what is the PSAT.

How to Use PSAT Practice Exams

When using our free PSAT practice tests, we recommend using these steps to get the most benefit from your practice:

  1. Take our first full-length practice exam from start to finish. Do not worry about preparing for it. This will be used as your baseline.
  2. Review your scores and see which sections gave you the most trouble.
  3. Focus on studying the section / subjects that gave you the most trouble. This will help you be more efficient by knowing what you need to study.
  4. Answer the PSAT practice questions in our practice sets above. Those questions are setup so that you can learn in an untimed environment and really focus on learning key concepts.
  5. Take another full-length practice exam and see where you stand.
  6. Repeat steps 2-4 as needed.

Benefits of PSAT Practice Questions

Using PSAT practice questions when preparing for the PSAT has many benefits. Some benefits include:

Narrow Down Problem Areas

You can narrow down which sections of the PSAT give you the most trouble by answering practice questions. After you narrow down those areas, you can study more efficiently and save yourself some time.

Timing

Timing is one of the more challenging aspects of the PSAT. You can prepare for this by taking our full-length PSAT practice tests above. You can find a pace that works for you and allows you to answer all of the questions in a timely manner.

Familiarity

The questions on the PSAT follow a certain format. By practicing questions beforehand, you will be exposed to the types of questions you will need to answer on the actual exam. This experience can be invaluable and help you earn a top score.

Problem-Solving

You can use our answer explanations to find new ways to solve the PSAT questions. There are multiple ways to solve these questions. We may present a new or different way to solve a problem that you thought of. This can help save you time or give you a different perspective.

Frequently Asked Questions

The PSAT is scored on a scale from 320-1520. Each of the 2 sections is scored on a scale from 160-760. You can learn more about scores by reading our guide to PSAT scores.

Students typically take the PSAT in 10th or 11th grade. The exam is administered by your high school.

No, colleges will not receive your PSAT scores. They will not be used during the college admissions process.

The PSAT is mainly used as preparation for the SAT. In addition, it is also used to qualify students for National Merit Scholarships.

Dave Evangelisti
Dave is our founder and CEO. He has 20+ years of experience in the testing and test prep industry.