PSAT/NMSQT

WHO: This is an optional test for 11th grade students
LOCATION: The study hall room
DATE: October 18, 2023
TIME: 8:15 am - approximately 11:19 pm
COST: $18
Deadline: September 8, 2023
Registration: Turn in cash or a check written to TCHS for $18 to Mr. Garrison in the counseling office.
 

WHAT: The Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) is a practice test for the SAT. The SAT is used for college admission purposes and often for scholarships. The PSAT provides students an opportunity to learn the format and subjects on the SAT. Since the PSAT is only a practice test there is no need to stress about taking it.
 
The PSAT consists of questions in reading, writing and language, and math.
 
Reading and Writing exam 60 minutes
10 minute break
Math exam 60 minutes
 
The actual test time is 2 hours and 45 minutes. Additional time is needed for the reading of instructions and distributing test materials.
 
The PSAT/NMSQT is also a qualifying tests for the National Merit Scholarship Corporation competition. Some corporations and many universities offer scholarships through the National Merit Scholarship program based on a student's PSAT/NMSQT score. It is important to note that if is difficult to earn a scholarship through the NMSQT. Less than 7,000 students each year out of the 1.5 million examinees earn scholarship money based on their PSAT/NMSQT score.

 
PREPARING FOR THE PSAT:
The best preparation is to take advantage of learning as much as you can in your English and math classes. The knowledge taught over the years is the best practice you will get for the PSAT.

 
WHAT TO BRING TO THE PSAT:
Students should bring their charged school issued Chrome-book since the PSAT is administered on the computer. It needs to be a school issued computer as the College Board has to install a program on our school computers before test day.