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What is the difference between the SAT test and the PSAT/NMSQT test?

April 26, 2017difference nmsqt PSAT SAT Test

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What is the difference between the SAT test and the PSAT/NMSQT test?

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With the College Board changes in March of 2005, the two tests are very similar now. They both contain three sections: Math, Critical Reading and Writing. However, the PSAT/NMSQT does not contain an essay and has up to Algebra 1 on the math section, whereas, The SAT contains some Algebra 2. The PSAT/NMSQT is only offered in October (third Tuesday or Saturday) and the SAT is offered seven times a year. (October, November, December, January, March, May and June) The SAT is used for college entrance as well as for scholarship opportunities, but the PSAT/NMSQT’s sole purpose is to determine eligibility for the National Merit Scholarship program. Both tests are important and when students are studying test-taking techniques for one test, essentially they are also studying for the other test.