1. AT A GLANCE
A PRESENTATION FOR JUNIORS
TESTING

2. The most common reasons for taking the PSAT/NMSQT are to:
Receive feedback on strengths and weaknesses on skills necessary for college study.
See how student performs on an admissions test and compare with that of others applying to college.
Enter the competition for scholarships from the National Merit Scholarship Program. This is the entry into the National Merit Program.
Help prepare for the ACT/SAT. Students will become familiar with the kinds of questions and the exact directions they will see on the SAT.
Improve test taking skills in a timed setting.
Receive information from colleges and scholarship opportunities if student checks “yes" to Student Search Service.

3. PSAT/NMSQT TEST
No penalty for guessing or leaving items blank on the redesigned tests (2015)
Increased access to new scholarship providers
Khan Academy alignment
Online college and career planning tools
Admission and financial aid information from colleges

5. October 11, 2017 PSAT Test
Priority deadline for PSAT registration – September 29, 2017
$16 – Bring exact cash or check made out to John Marshall to the College and Career Resource Center
Sample test provided when you register.
Any questions, please see your counselor.

6. FEE WAIVERS Must be on free or reduced lunch
Fill out pink request form from guidance office for verification
Register for PSAT test by speaking with the secretary in the College and Career Resource Center

7. ACT
11th GRADE
ACT – All public high schools required to provide an opportunity for all 11th and/or 12th grader one FREE ACT test during school year 2017/18.
February 27, 2018 (Tuesday)
Make-up – March 20, 2018 (Tuesday)
Scores can be used for college admissions
All testing accommodations must be approved through ACT prior to testing
See your case manager or counselor for more details

8. ACT Test Dates www.actstudent.org $62.50 (Writing) $46.00 (No Writing)
Registration Deadline
Late Registration Deadline
Sept. 9, 2017
Aug. 4
Aug. 5-18
Oct. 28, 2017
Sept. 22
Sept. 23 – Oct.6
Dec. 9, 2017
Nov. 3
Nov
Feb. 10, 2018
Jan. 12
Jan
April 14, 2018
March 9
March
June 9, 2018
May 4
May 5 – 18
*July 14, 2018
June 15, 2018
June
February 27, 2018
ALL JUNIORS TEST AT JM
NO CHARGE
MAKEUP DAY
March 20, 2018
*July 14, 2018 – Not offered in Rochester

9. SAT I/II Test Dates http://sat. collegeboard. org/home $60
SAT I/II Test Dates $60.00 (SAT I - Writing) $46.00 (SAT I – No Writing) Cost varies for SAT II
Test Date
Registration
Deadline
Late Registration
*Aug. 26, 2017
July
Aug
Oct. 7,2017
Sept. 8, 2017
Sept. 27, 2017
Nov. 4, 2017
Oct. 5, 2017
Oct. 25, 2017
Dec. 2, 2017
Nov. 2, 2017
Nov. 21, 2017
Mar. 5, 2018
Feb. 9, 2018
Feb. 28, 2018
May 5, 2018
April 6, 2018
Apr. 25, 2018
June 2, 2018
May
May 23, 2018
All SAT tests are administered at Century and/or Mayo
*August test not offered in Rochester

10. COLLEGE ADMISSION TESTING…
CHECK JM COUNSELING WEBSITE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON ACT TESTING AND COLLEGE AND CAREER INFORMATION.

11. PSAT REMINDER… October 11, 2017 PSAT Test
Priority deadline for PSAT registration – September 29, 2017
$16 – Bring exact cash or check made out to John Marshall to the College and Career Resource Center
Scores are available online mid December