Overview of the PSAT Course in Saudi Arabia and India
The PSAT often referred to as the “Preliminary SAT” is for the students to get started with their Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) preparation. Approximately 3.5 million students worldwide including from Saudi Arabia and India take the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) administered by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) of the United States. The overall structure and content of the PSAT is similar to that of SAT and students can take the exam without worrying about its impact on college admission as it has no impact on GPA (Grade Point Average).
The PSAT was created by the makers of SAT, thus PSAT helps not only students but also parents, and guidance counsellors get a sense of the kind of work an individual student needs to prepare for SAT. Those who get the best PSAT scores have the opportunity to win a full-ride scholarship. Visible Stars's PSAT Course in Saudi Arabia and India equips you with skills and knowledge to get the best PSAT scores.
Professional Outcomes & Benefits of taking the PSAT Examination
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The best practice for SAT
Even though the real SAT exam is about an hour and a half longer than the PSAT, students get to experience sitting down for two to three hours of the PSAT test with few breaks.
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Qualify yourself for National Merit Scholarship
By clearing the PSAT with a certain percentile above the test, a student can be eligible to become a National Merit Scholar.
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Boost your confidence
Just like practicing before a performance or rehearsing before a sporting event that you need to succeed, PSAT Examination could do the same for your future competitive examinations in a foreign country.
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Cost-Effective
The examination fee for PSAT is less compared to other competitive examinations and is very much cost-effective.
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Access to various planning resources
While you register for PSAT, you gain access to college planning resources and other useful tools that helps match your skill with career choices.
PSAT Course Prerequisites
- The PSAT exam is generally taken by 11th or 12th Graders.
- Undergraduate students outside the USA can also apply for the PSAT examination.
PSAT Exam Modules
| Component | No: of questions | Time allotted |
| Reading | 47 | 60 minutes |
| Writing & Language | 44 | 35 minutes |
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Math (Calculator section)
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31
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45 minutes
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| Math (Non- Calculator section) | 17 | 25 minutes |
How to Pass the PSAT Examination?
Why Choose Visible Stars Training Institue for PSAT Training in Saudi Arabia and India?
Visible Stars Training Institute, Saudi Arabia and India, is one of the professional training institutes delivering the best PSAT training. Our PSAT classes in Saudi Arabia and India will help you improve your reading, writing, and mathematical skills. Our instructors possess expertise in identifying the strengths and weaknesses of students. At Visible Stars, we provide multiple study aids to the students and impart skills to enhance their competency level. Join our PSAT classes in Saudi Arabia and India to stay ahead of others
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Sibi V
Sibi V is an enthusiastic and committed instructor for competitive exams, with 13 years of teaching experience. He is highly skilled in providing guidance to students of all ages and possesses an extensive knowledge of various curriculums and competitive exams. Sibi is proficient in organizing and conducting academic activities, both in traditional classroom settings and on online platforms. He excels in simplifying complex concepts and creating a favorable learning environment. Sibi's adaptability to different learning styles, combined with his motivational abilities, instills confidence in his students.
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FAQs
The Preliminary SAT (PSAT) Or National Merit Qualifying Scholarship Test (NMQST) is a test that helps you practice for the SAT. The test enables you to enter the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) scholarship programs.
You can actually start preparing for PSAT from 9th or 10th grade onwards.
The time duration of PSAT is 2 hours and 45 minutes.
Visible Stars Training Institute provides training on 3 components, and they are Reading, Writing & Language, and Mathematics.
The reading part consists of 47 questions that include passages taken from World/ US Literature, History/ Social studies, Social Science, and Science for testing the evidence-based reading skills of the student.
Command of evidence questions will provide you with four excerpts from the passage and ask you to choose the one that gives the best evidence supporting the previous question
The writing and Language part consists of 44 questions that will assess your abilities to recognize and correct grammar errors as well as revise words and phrases to improve content.
The Standard English convention topic such as verb agreement, punctuation use, and parallel construction are included.
The Math part of the test consists of 2 parts, one that allows a calculator and one that does, not with a total of 48 questions.
There are multiple-choice questions with four answer options and short answer grid-in questions with answer options including digits 0–9, the period/decimal point (.), and the division/fraction bar (/). Problems from algebra, problem-solving & data analysis, advanced math, etc. are asked.
The Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) is a standardized test administered by the College Board, required to be taken by students seeking admission to undergraduate schools in the U.S.
The sections, question types, and topics tested in the SAT and PSAT are almost similar, but the difficulty level of the questions on SAT is harder than the PSAT.
As indicated in the table above, 1520 is the highest total score for PSAT, and 760 is the highest one can score for each component.
You can follow these steps to register for PSAT.
- Find the nearest school in your area administering the PSAT examination.
- Register for PSAT before the deadline by submitting the required documents including your ID proof.
- Sign-up and pay for the PSAT examination.
- Get familiar with the format of the PSAT syllabus by enrolling with Visible Stars Training Institute.
- Analyze your strengths and weaknesses
- Set your target score
- Take practice tests
- Appear confidently for the PSAT examination
Classroom training is the mode of training provided by us.
Yes, there is an age limit to enroll in this course.
The score range for PSAT is represented in a tabular form below
| Score | Combined Score | Math Scores | Reading & Writing Scores |
| Top Score | 1210-1520 | 620-760 | 620-760 |
| Competitive Score | 1070-1200 | 560-610 | 560-610 |
| Good Score | 950-1060 | 500-550 | 500-550 |
| Below-Average Score | 950 or Below | Below 500 | Below 500 |