1. PSAT Exam

2. When: Wed, October 11th Where: Olathe South Cost: $17
When? Where?
When: Wed, October 11th
Where: Olathe South
Cost: $17

3. TEST day: Wednesday, October 14
All Freshmen, sophomore and junior students will take an exam on this day.
Freshmen will have the opportunity to sign up for the PSAT exam or they will take a PSAT 8/9 test.
Sophomores will have the opportunity to sign up for the PSAT or they will take an ACT practice test
Juniors will have the opportunity to sign up for the PSAT exam or they will take an ACT practice test.
All students who choose to take the PSAT must register in advance!!!

4. What Is the PSAT? Standardized test that measures academic skills
Serves as an entry point to National Merit Scholarship Corporation competitions (11th graders)
Approximately 3.5 million students participate each year (44% eleventh-graders and 56% tenth-graders or younger)

5. What Skills are Tested on PSAT?
Critical Reading
Mathematics
Writing Skills
The test assesses the academic skills that you’ve developed over
the years, primarily through your course work.
These skills are considered essential for success in high school and
college.

6. Why Take The Test?
Prepare students for the SAT (college admission exam)
Start getting ready for college
Feedback on academic skills
Enter scholarship competitions . . serves as an entry point to National Merit Scholarship Corporation competitions (11th Graders)
Find out which AP courses you might be ready for
College and career planning tool
Connects students with information about colleges (admissions, scholarships and financial aid)
Preparation for the SAT: Same question types, format, and testing conditions as the SAT.
Scholarship and recognition opportunities: Entry point for National Merit Scholarship Corporation programs (usually in 11th grade) and other scholarship and recognition opportunities, including the National Hispanic Recognition Program.
Feedback on academic skills: Personalized feedback on critical reading, mathematics, and writing skills, including specific suggestions for improvement.
College and career planning tools: Free access to My College QuickStart™, an online tool that provides personalized information and interactive college and career planning resources.
Admissions and financial aid information: Students who say “Yes” to Student Search Service® when they take the test will be eligible to receive free information from colleges and scholarship services.

7. preparation and resources:
Please visit the College Board website for more information about the PSAT and for practice questions.

8. PSAT Student guide
Take the practice test in the Official Student Guide to the PSAT/NMSQT.
Understand scoring and “educated guessing.”
Familiarize yourself with the test’s format, questions types, and directions.
Student Guides are located in the counseling department and can be picked up once you’ve registered online!

9. What Should I bring on test day?
No. 2 Pencil
Approved Calculator
Social Security Number (optional)
Student ID Number
Address
Current and Valid school or government issued
photo ID (more ID information is given at
sat.org/id-requirements )

10. If you have any further questions, please contact
Take The PSAT
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Registration Began on 8/23/17 at 11:00 am
Registration Ends on 9/21/17 at 11:00 pm
The cost is $17
Visit to access the registration link
If you have any further questions, please contact
Amy Iwert