PSAT/NMSQT

Wednesday, October 23, 8:25am

All juniors will take the PSAT/NMSQT during the school day one week from today on Wednesday, October 23. This test serves as practice for the SAT in April, and can help students qualify for the National Merit Scholarship. Students will take the PSAT/NMSQT on personal laptops or AHS loaner laptops using the College Board Bluebook App.

What to Expect on Test Day

• There are two sections on the exam (Reading & Writing section, Math section); each will take a little longer than an hour to complete, with a 10 minute break between them
• Testing will begin at 8:25am
• Students without extended time should finish around 11:15am and will have a longer lunch than usual
• those with extended time should finish by 1pm
• Juniors will be expected to attend Clubs and XBlock after testing

What to Bring on Test Day

• fully charged laptop with College Board Bluebook App downloaded on it (we will have AHS loaner laptops for those who cannot download the app on personal computers)
• charger for laptop
• pencil or pen
• scratch paper will be provided—do not bring your own
• an approved calculator if you want, but there’s a graphing calculator built into the app
• an external mouse if you use one
• an external keyboard if you use one (you can only use external keyboards with tablets—not laptops)

Opting Out

• Families choosing to opt out of the test must submit an email to libby.cowles@animashighschool.com or printed letter signed by a parent/guardian as soon as possible. Please do not wait until next week!

Questions? Reach out to libby.cowles@animashighschool.com

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