Category: Education

No. PSAT scores are not normally used as official college admission test scores. College Board does not send PSAT/NMSQT scores to colleges, and a PSAT score cannot simply replace an SAT or ACT score when a school requests standardized testing. A strong PSAT/NMSQT performance can still matter indirectly. The PSAT/NMSQT is the qualifying test for …

Higher Education Nomenclature: Legal, Regulatory, and Structural Distinctions Between Colleges and Universities In post-secondary education, prospective students, parents, and administrative evaluators frequently encounter the terms “college” and “university.” While colloquial usage often treats them interchangeably—particularly within North American discourse—statutory definitions, degree-granting authorities, and institutional governance frameworks distinguish the two models. This reference guide outlines the …