On Tuesday, October 21st, your child will have the opportunity to take the PSAT/NMSQT® (Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test), an important test that provides many benefits that can help him or her along the path to college.
If your child is a junior, the PSAT/NMSQT offers him or her the opportunity to enter competitions for scholarships that can help pay for college. For all high school students, the PSAT/NMSQT is also great practice for the SAT® . They’ll also get personalized feedback on their performance to help improve their skills before taking the SAT.
In addition, students receive free college planning tools to help them start their college search and feedback on the types of AP courses for which they may be particularly well prepared. Taking these college-level classes can help students earn college credit while still in high school and provide them with a competitive advantage in the college admission process.
If your child is interested in hearing from colleges and universities across the country that are looking for students like him or her, remind your child to opt in to Student Search Service® when he or she takes the test.
Attached to the email sent to you is a guide and video that explains the PSAT’s new digital format, a guide to prepare for the PSAT, and information about what to bring on the testing day.
What to expect with the digital PSAT/NMSQT
Digital PSAT/NMSQT at a Glance
The PSAT is available for all students in 9th -11th grades. There is no cost for Juniors to take the test. Freshmen, Sophomores and Homeschool Students: the cost to take the PSAT is $18.
If you would like your student to take the PSAT on October 21st, please complete this registration form.
Deadline to register is September 5, 2025.
Questions? Please reach out to Alicia Kidder, Assistant Principal at akidder@ecaoh.com.
