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PSAT/NMSQT Test
PSAT/NMSQT Test
NOTE: PLEASE FILL OUT ACCOMMODATIONS REQUESTS PRIOR TO AUGUST 20 (Information Below)
****Accommodations take about 7 weeks for approval****
Test Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025, Pinnacle HS
Test Time: 7:30 AM - Approx 10:30am
Registration: August 19th - September 13th (NO EXTENSIONS)
Registration is on the webstore https://az-paradisevalley.intouchreceipting.com/
(Please login with your student's ID as the user name and last name as the password)
Once you pay the fee, you are registered. I will send out room assignments prior to exam.
Cost is $18.00 - Pay at time of registration - can pay with Tax credit or non tax credit (Tax credit is non-refundable by the bookstore)
Be Prepared!
What's on the Test?
The PSAT/NMSQT takes 2 hours and 14 minutes and consists of 2 sections: (1) the Reading and Writing Section, and (2) the Math Section. Most of the questions are multiple choice, though some math questions ask you to write in the answer rather than select it.
Test Information: The following table shows how much time you get for each section and the number of questions for each test. Click links below for practice/tips on testing.
Section (Click Links) Length (minutes) Number of Questions/Tasks
Reading and Writing 64 54
Break 10 0
Math* 70 44
Total 144 98
National Merit Scholarship: Top scoring Juniors may be eligible for the National Merit Scholarship program. Please see program details here!
Practice Makes Perfect
Practice Makes Perfect
https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/practice
Khan Academy: https://www.khanacademy.org/test-prep/get-ready-for-sat-prep-math and https://www.khanacademy.org/test-prep/get-ready-for-sat-prep-reading-and-writing or https://www.khanacademy.org/test-prep/digital-sat
Official Digital SAT Prep on Khan Academy® is also a good resource for the PSAT/NMSQT. It's free, comprehensive, and available to all students.
Practice Tests: https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/practice/practice-tests
Get free, downloadable practice tests online or on paper.
Practice with Bluebook™: Loaded on your School Chromebook
Practice with Bluebook™: Loaded on your School Chromebook
Take a free, full-length practice test on Bluebook, or try a few Reading and Math sample questions in the test preview. familiar with the Tools!
First - Create a CollegeBoard account to log into the APP https://www.collegeboard.org/
If you have one, just use your existing one.
Second - Select APPS on the bottom left of your log in screen and BlueBook.
Second - Select APPS on the bottom left of your log in screen and BlueBook.
Third- Log in with the CollegeBoard username and password.
RESULTS: After you've finished the practice test in Bluebook, go to My Practice at: https://mypractice.collegeboard.org/login
Sign in with the same credentials to view your score results and review your practice exam questions, answers, and their explanations.
DAY OF TEST - STUDENTS MUST BRING
Identification (one) - School ID OR Screen Print of Infinite Campus Summary Page OR Driver's License OR Passport
School Issued Computer - charged (powercord as backup)
Pencils/Pens - 2-3 for scratch paper (we supply paper)
Calculator and Extra Batteries - Scientific or Graphing allowed
Optional:
Snacks will be allowed during the scheduled break only (exception: medical condition). Water is allowed.
**All Cell Phones/Apple type Watches will be Completely Turned Off and Away during entire duration of exam**
Contact Mrs. Reilly with any questions chreillly@pvschools.net
psat-nmsqt-student-guide.pdfACCOMMODATIONS
Please submit at least 7 weeks prior to exam. You can either submit through CB or send a consent form for submission to PHS.
Submission through CollegeBoard
Please fill out the eligibility form for CB to submit your accommodations.
PINNACLE HS TESTING SCHOOL CODE: 030377
When a family sends the Student Eligibility Form and documentation directly to the College Board, all sections, except Section 15 (Confirming Information and Signature), must be completed. An incomplete Student Eligibility Form will not be processed.
Please see instructions for filling out the Eligibility form here: https://accommodations.collegeboard.org/request-accommodations/request/student-eligibility-form
sat-ssd-eligibility-form.pdfSubmission through PHS
If you would like PHS to submit your accommodations, please fill out the below form and email to Cindy Willittes (cwillittes@pvschools.net) (7 weeks prior to exam)
ssd-consent-form-accommodations.pdfPage updated
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