The PSAT/NMSQT is a nationally norm-referenced, standardized test owned and administered by the College Board. The PSAT/NMSQT measures verbal reasoning skills, critical reading skills, math problem solving skills and writing skills. The test is taken by all students in grades 9 and 10 and some students in grades 8 and 11. The fee for test takers in grades 9 and 10 is paid for by the Baltimore County Public Schools. The PSAT/NMSQT provides practice for the SAT, important feedback on areas of strength and weakness in order to focus future SAT preparation and allows students to qualify for National Merit Scholarship programs. Visit www.collegeboard.org or contact a high school counselor for more information.