Exams for H.S. sophs. and jrs.

PSATS

This standardized test is often taken as practice for the SAT and can qualify top scorers for National Merit Scholarships.

This clue refers to the PSATs, the Preliminary SAT tests commonly taken by high school sophomores and juniors. "H.S." is shorthand for "high school," while "sophs." and "jrs." are abbreviations for sophomores and juniors. The plural "PSATs" fits because students often take multiple versions (like the PSAT 10 and PSAT/NMSQT). The clue keeps it concise with abbreviations, a common crossword trick.