Our 10th and 11th graders will take the PSAT/NMSQT® at school on October 10. This test is a chance to become a National Merit® Scholar, and it also offers these benefits:
1. Connect to scholarships. When students take the PSAT/NMSQT, they have an opportunity to enter the National Merit Scholarship Program, an academic competition for recognition and scholarships. The test also connects them to $160 million in scholarships from one of the largest scholarship pools in the country. Students should check “Yes” to Student Search Service® on the day of the test so that scholarship partners can find them.
2. Free, personalized SAT practice. The PSAT/NMSQT is great preparation for the SAT®. Your teen's score even unlocks a personalized SAT study plan on Khan Academy®. It’s completely free. Students simply go to satpractice.org, create an account, and link their College Board and Khan Academy accounts to get a study plan based on their test results.
3. AP course recommendations. Student score reports will suggest AP® courses that are a great match for them. AP can give your teen an edge in the admission process and allows them to earn college credit while in high school, which could save time and money in college.
There is a presentation from the College Board on the value of the PSAT linked here.
For grade 8 and 9 students, they will report to school; grade 8 students will attend their regular academic classes, and grade 9 students will be participating in activities with the guidance department. Seniors will have the opportunity to use the day for working on college applications, attending college visits, or participating in a job shadow.
If families have questions, feel free to reach out to the school counseling office.
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