Best PSAT Prep Books

Great advice for handling the PSAT's various categories and testing style.

Offers a nice mixture of advice on test-taking strategies and study materials for the PSAT. Offers 2 practice tests with clear explanations of the answers. Includes additional math drills for students who need extra help in that area. Tips for better multiple choice question results.

PSAT Study Guide Prep Team

May be too large to work through quickly for last-minute test cramming.

PSAT Prep 2017 Study Guide

Low price for a helpful test prep book. Provides detailed test-taking strategies.

Offers an area with detailed study materials and test taking ideas, as well as an area with a basic overview for those pressed for time. Focuses on test-taking strategies to have success with PSAT. Answers to practice test questions contain detailed explanations, helping you figure out your mistakes.

3 New PSAT Practice Tests

Typographical errors and some mathematical errors are off-putting.

Ivy Global

Book provides a good mix of test taking strategies with tips for studying efficiently.

Provides 3 complete practice tests and a downloadable fourth test to help you figure out the areas in which you need help. Will give students confidence to take the PSAT. Explanations of the answers are available to help you understand any mistakes made.

Strategies and Practice for the New PSAT/NMSQT

Book is a couple of years old. Price is a little higher than some other options.

Best Bang for the Buck

Barron's

Especially helpful for students looking to boost their scores with specific tips.

Includes 2 full practice tests. Tips for taking the test that are focused on each section of the PSAT. Low price point for a test prep book. Good for giving students a base knowledge of the PSAT materials. Advice about National Merit Scholarships.

PSAT Exam Secrets Test Prep Team

More of an overview type of book, rather than delving deeply into each subject.

PSAT Exam Secrets Study Guide

One of the more comprehensive PSAT guides available, but it carries a high cost.

Extremely detailed PSAT guide. Many practice test questions that feature precise explanations of answers to help you understand why you made a mistake. Gives advice on understanding the vocabulary words required to have success on the PSAT tests.