PSAT Testing Information

The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test is a standardized test from the College Board.  Taken as a 10^th grader, the test functions as a practice for students to experience college entrance exams.  11th graders can complete the PSAT/NMSQT test to potentially qualify for National Merit Scholarship eligibility. 

• Wednesday, October 12 (7:45 - 12:00)
• MHS will host the PSAT, and we will announce specific locations closer to test day.

$25.00

For more information, please access the College Board's PSAT/NMSQT site.

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• No. 2 pencils and eraser 
• Approved calculator (graphing or scientific; NO calculators that can connect to the internet, with QWERTY keypads or stylus) 
• Social security number (optional) 
• E-mail address (optional) 

•  7:45 Arrive at assigned testing location
• 8:00-8:10 Students are seated; attendance is checked 
• 8:10-8:55 General instructions and Pre-administration activities  
• 8:55-9:55 Reading test: 60 minutes 
• 9:55 – 10:00 5-minute break 
• 10:00-10:35 Writing and Language Test: 35 minutes                   
• 10:35 -11:00  Math Test – No Calculator: 25 minutes 
• 11:00-11:05   5-minute break 
• 11:05-11:50  Math Test- Calculator: 45 minutes 
• 11:50- 12:00 Collect test materials and dismiss 

 Contact Jennifer Abernathy in the MHS School Counseling Office at jennifer.abernathy@maryville-schools.org.