Do they offer the PSAT in the spring, or is it only a fall thing?

I missed out on the PSAT this fall... have I lost my chance, or do they offer it again in the spring? Wanted to take it for the National Merit Scholarship competition, and I'm hoping I haven't missed out completely.

Hey there! I understand you're looking to take the PSAT for the National Merit Scholarship. So, to answer your question, the PSAT is typically offered in the fall, with the main test date in October and sometimes an alternate test date in the fall as well. Unfortunately, there isn't a spring test date for the PSAT. If you're a junior and you've missed it this year, it means you won't be eligible for the National Merit Scholarship competition, as that only counts the junior year scores.

Don't let this discourage you, though! There are plenty of other scholarships out there, and if you're a sophomore or freshman, you'll have another chance to take the PSAT for the competition in the following years. And remember, the PSAT is also great practice for the SAT, so definitely consider taking the SAT or ACT as you move forward in your college admissions process!