1. AT A GLANCE
TESTING
A PRESENTATION FOR JUNIORS
TESTING

2. PSAT/NMSQT
11th GRADE
PSAT 11TH GRADE
Measures college readiness and provides students with the tools they need to start planning for the future.
Used by National Merit Scholarship Corporation as an initial screening of entrants in its annual competitions for recognition and college scholarships.

3. October 19, 2016 PSAT Test
Priority deadline for PSAT registration – October 7, 2016
$15 – Bring exact cash or check made out to John Marshall to Student Support Center
Any questions, please see your counselor.

11. REDESIGNED SAT I AND PSAT TEST
No penalty for guessing or leaving items blank on the redesigned tests
Increased access to new scholarship providers
Khan Academy alignment
Online college and career planning tools
Admission and financial aid information from colleges

12. Free Practice Tests PSAT ACT SAT ASVAB ACCUPLACER
Advanced Placement (AP)
Online – Numerous free sites
Khan Academy – Official site for PSAT and SAT
After receiving their PSAT/NMSQT scores, they will receive a unique SAT study plan based on their performance. Khan Academy practice can also be used to prepare for the PSAT/NMSQT® because of the close alignment of the tests (khanacademy.org/sat).

13. FEE WAIVERS Must be on free or reduced lunch
Fill out pink request form in guidance office for verification
After verified, see your counselor for the fee waiver
Don’t wait until last day of registration to request a fee waiver – You might not be able to secure one that day

14. October PSAT Test
Priority deadline for PSAT registration – October 7, 2016
$15 – Bring exact cash or check made out to John Marshall to Student Support Center
All juniors will meet with their counselor in November/December/January in small groups or individually if took the PSAT test.
Good Luck!