Understanding the new PSAT/NMSQT test

(WJBK) - On Wednesday, Oct. 14, and Wednesday, Oct. 28, millions of high school sophomores and juniors across the country will take the new PSAT/NMSQT (The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test), a test that focuses on the skills and knowledge evidence shows matter most for college and career readiness.

VIDEO: James Montoya, vice president of Higher Education and & International, The College Board, joined us on FOX 2 to talk about the new test and help parents and students understand the benefits, which include expanded scholarship opportunities, access to advanced placement courses and free, personalized practice for the new SAT.