[1] It is expected that in 2024, 3.5 million students will take this exam, according to National Merit Scholarship Corporation.

Some PSAT scores obtained before June 1993 are accepted as qualifying evidence for admission to intellectual clubs such as Intertel and American Mensa.

[6] The Writing Skills section, introduced in 1997, was partially derived from the discontinued Test of Standard Written English (TSWE).

This paralleled the SAT, which is graded on a scale of 200 to 800 for each section (the narrower range is to distinguish from which test a score comes and to denote less accuracy).

The PSAT changed its format and content again in the Fall of 2023, continuing the transition to digital tests.

Afterward, students must complete an application to become finalists that includes grade point average, extracurricular activities, school recommendations, and awards and honors alongside a confirming SAT or ACT score.

The level of discussion is so significant that in 2013, the hashtag #PSAT reached trending status on Twitter near its administration date.