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PSAT/NMSQT

The PSAT/NMSQT is a test that you take when you're in high school. It stands for Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.

Now, the SAT is a big test that people usually take in their junior or senior year of high school. It's a test that colleges use to decide if they want to let you in or not. The PSAT is like a practice test for the SAT. It helps you figure out what kind of questions will be on the SAT so you can study and get ready for it.

The NMSQT part of the PSAT/NMSQT stands for National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. If you do really well on the PSAT, you might qualify for some special scholarships. These scholarships can help you pay for college, which can be very expensive.

So, to summarize: the PSAT/NMSQT is a test you take in high school to practice for the big SAT test you'll take later on. If you do well, you might also qualify for some special scholarships to help pay for college.