PSAT/NMSQT

The PSAT is a practice test given in October to juniors and is intended to familiarize students with the questions that are on the SAT. From these scores, students may identify areas in which they may improve with some focused study. The test is divided into two sections: Reading and Writing, and Math. A score in the top 1% of the nation makes a student eligible to compete for a National Merit Scholarship. Only juniors who take the PSAT qualify for this scholarship. Scores on the PSAT range from 160-760 per section, both sections contribute equally to the total score. 

SAT / ACT

HOW TO REGISTER:

• Go to www.collegeboard.org
• Create an ACCOUNT (if you do NOT have one already)
• Create a username/password - (WRITE IT DOWN!)
• Complete the identification information questions
• Select a TEST CENTER & TEST DATE

REGISTER!

• *If you have a Fee Waiver (enter in your identification number)
• Upload a photo that meets the specific requirements
• PRINT your Admission Ticket!
• *If you receive Testing Accommodations, go see your Counselor!

WHERE TO PRACTICE:

• DOWNLOAD the “Daily Practice SAT” App in the App Store
• ONLINE Practice Tests - www.khanacademy.org
• PAPER Practice tests - www.collegeboard.org
• PURCHASE an SAT Prep book at a local bookstore (i.e. Barnes & Noble)

WHAT TO BRING ON TEST DAY:

• Admission Ticket
• Photo ID
• TWO No. 2 pencils
• An approved calculator (see collegeboard.org for the list)
• A drink/snack to have on breaks

SAT vs. ACT Comparison

SAT

• Register online at www.collegeboard.org
• Proctor’s Test Center Number: 33942
• High School Code: 335700

*Remember to add the colleges you are applying to, to the list of schools you wish to receive your SAT/ACT scores*

TEST PREP OPPORTUNITIES:

● DOWNLOAD the “Daily Practice SAT” App in the App Store
● ONLINE & PAPER Practice Tests - www.collegeboard.org OR www.act.org
● ONLINE Practice Tests - www.khanacademy.org
● PURCHASE an SAT or ACT Prep book at a local bookstore (i.e. Barnes & Noble)
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Do you receive any testing accommodations in school? Students with documented disabilities should
apply to SSD to find out if they are eligible for College Board testing accommodations. Approval can take
up to six weeks, therefore please see your school counselor for a consent form to request
accommodations at least SIX WEEKS prior to your test date.