PSAT

About PSAT/NMSQT (from www.collegeboard.org)

The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) is a program cosponsored by the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). It's a standardized test that provides firsthand practice for the SAT^®. It also gives juniors a chance to enter  scholarship programs and gain access to college and career planning tools.

The PSAT/NMSQT measures:

• Critical reading skills
• Math problem-solving skills
• Writing skills

Why take the PSAT?

For Juniors (11th): Students who take the test are automatically qualified for a national scholarship offered through NMSC. The test allows for students to practice taking the test for about 1/2 the cost of the official test without releasing score to colleges. All juniors who plan on applying to universities should take the PSAT.

For Sophomores n(10th)  and Freshman (9th): A great way to have a base score or an official practice opportunity. All students are encouraged to take the test.

Cost

The cost of the PSAT is $25. AHS has a limited number of fee waiver available for students who qualify for free or reduced lunch. Priority for fee waivers will be given to juniors. Students can sign-up/purchase the test at the Student Bank through Mrs. Chun.

Where

The test will be administered at Alhambra High School on Saturday, October 15th at 7:30am. Students must show up on time. Those arriving after the test starts will not be allowed to test.