PSAT Info
The Preliminary SAT, also known as the PSAT/NMSQT® (National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test), is a preparatory version of the SAT exam. You can only take the PSAT once per year, and most students take the test in both 10th and 11th grade. If you earn a high score on the PSAT your junior year, you could qualify to receive a National Merit Scholarship—$180 million dollars in merit scholarships are awarded to students each year! Testing your skills in reading, writing, and math, the PSAT is 2 hours and 45 minutes long. Unlike the SAT, the highest score possible on the PSAT is 1520.
PSAT and Scholarships, when taking the PSAT be sure to say "yes" to the "Student Search Service" when you fill out your answer sheet on test day. More PSAT scholarship information.
Visit the PSAT website to watch video about the PSAT, learn how to view your results online, learn to understand your scores.
Juniors, don't miss the chance to sign up for the PSAT/NMSQT!
- Deadline to register for the PSAT is September 30th.
- Test Details: The PSAT will be administered on October 22nd at 7:20.
The fee is $18 payable on RevTrak. This fee applies to all Grade 11 students, as well as Home Education and Private School students taking the PSAT/NMSQT at SHS.
Taking the PSAT not only prepares you for the SAT, but it also gives you the opportunity to qualify for scholarships like the National Merit Scholarship.
NEW THIS YEAR: You can earn a concordant score on the PSAT English / Writing Section and Math Section for your graduation tests, helping you stay on track for graduation.
“Passing”/ Concordant Scores are:
English/Writing: 470 Math: 430
It’s a great way to assess your skills, boost your college readiness, and meet essential requirements all in one test!
*** ALL IB Juniors will be automatically signed up and do not need to register.
*** ALL Grade 10 students will be automatically signed up and do not need to register.
If you have a 504 plan, IEP or ELL Plan, you must apply for accommodations by 08/27/2025 if you would like to have access to them (they are not automatically provided). You may pick up a copy of the application in guidance. If you have already applied for College Board Accommodations, you do not need to reapply