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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My DC is a sophomore and we were wondering about the PSAT schedule and when and how best to prepare for it and take it. Any guidance please? I heard colleges start scouting students based on the PSAT scores, is that true? Also, do colleges look for a certain number of AP classes as a selection criteria? Thank you in advance![/quote]

Don't do anything.  Longer prep doesn't do anything.  My DC's school had PSAT in 9th and 10th grades and took the "real" PSAT in 11th.  Scores went up 100 points each year.  We chose not to prep for the PSAT but did do an online classes (Khan Academy) for the SAT.

My suggestion - If your school doesn't offer the PSAT in 9th or 10th grades, try to take the test elsewhere (maybe Khan academy or other place) cold, without prep.  This will give you an idea of where your child will be in the SAT.  If you think prep is necessary, then do so by all means.

PSAT itself gets you into the pool for National Merit scholarship which if you are so inclined can get you admitted to a few state schools in FL, TX, AZ and AL (and more).  Some are full pay scholarships.  Most kids in this area don't seem to want to go to those schools so NM status is just an accolade at that point.   Only the colleges that offer merit aid for merit scholars and want to improve their profile through those students actively scout those students.

Some kids prep for the PSAT and take the SAT around the same time in Junior year.  Might work as well.   We didn't.  [/quote]

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