Nearly three million students take the PSAT each year when it is administered in mid-October. Not only does the PSAT give students firsthand practice for the SAT, but it also offers them the opportunity to compete for a coveted National Merit Scholarship. Like the SAT, the PSAT tests critical reading, math problem-solving, and writing skills. After extensive research and development, The Princeton Review has completely revised and updated Cracking the PSAT/NMSQT. It includes two full-length practice tests, drills for math, grammar, and reading sections, detailed answer explanations, and proven strategies to avoid common errors and boost test scores.