PSAT Information

RSU56 Updates

October 21, 2025

PSAT/NMSQT

INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS & FAMILIES

ALL Juniors and interested Sophomores will be taking the PSAT/NMSQT at Dirigo High School on Thursday, October 23, 2025 in the SCC.

WATCH → What to expect with the digital PSAT/NMSQT

The PSAT is structured similarly to the SAT; it has the same sections and timing and measures student’s Reading/Writing and Math skills that are needed to succeed in college and career. 

The PSAT/NMSQT takes 2 hours and 14 minutes. 

Most of the questions are multiple choice, though some math questions ask you to write in the answer 

rather than select it.

The following table shows how much time you get for each section and the number of questions for 

each test:

Section

Length (minutes)

Number of Questions/Tasks

Reading/Writing

64

54

The Reading and Writing section includes 54 questions evenly divided between 2 modules. You have 32 minutes to answer the questions in each module (approximately 1 minute and 11 seconds per question). To help you budget your time, questions that test similar skills and knowledge are grouped together and arranged from easiest to hardest.

Math

70

44

The Math section includes 44 questions evenly divided between 2 modules. You have 35 minutes to answer the questions in each module (approximately 1 minute and 35 seconds per question). Across each module, questions are arranged from easiest to hardest, allowing you to have the best opportunity to demonstrate what you know and can do. An acceptable calculator can be used on the entire Math section of the test.

Total

134

98

The PSAT/NMSQT is now digital! The test is easier to take, shorter in time, has more time per question, and comes with a built-in calculator. It can also qualify you for the National Merit Scholarship Program as well as other scholarships.  → Visit the NMSC

Scholarship partners use the PSAT/NMSQT to find students qualified to apply for their programs. These organizations give out over $300 million in combined awards every year.  → Learn More

Plan for Life After High School

BigFuture School is a free mobile app that delivers PSAT/NMSQT scores right to your mobile phone. You'll also get customized career information and guidance about planning and paying for college. Based on your school or district, you may also be able to use the Connections™ feature, which lets you hear from nonprofit colleges, scholarships and educational organizations that are interested in you.    → BigFuture Mobile App

What to Bring on PSAT/NMSQT Test Day

There are only a few things you really need to bring on test day:

  • Your fully charged device. You must have the Bluebook app installed before the test day.

  • The latest version of the Bluebook App is available for download in the Self Service App on all student laptops. Students should open the Self Service App on their laptop and install the App before test day (October 23, 2025). If there are any issues with the installation, please see Mr. K in the library.

  • A pencil or pen.

Scores

Scores should be available to students by Nov. 6, 2025.

Questions?

Contact Mrs. Parent, School Guidance Counselor, 562-4251 or bparent@rsu56.org.

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