Juniors were given the following information on September 5th:

PSAT

The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) is a standardized test that provides firsthand practice for the SAT. It also gives you a chance to enter NMSC scholarship programs and gain access to college and career planning tools.

The PSAT/NMSQT measures:

•   Critical reading skills

• Math problem-solving skills

• Writing skills

The most common reasons for taking the PSAT/NMSQT are to:

•   Receive feedback on your strengths and weaknesses on skills necessary for college.

•   See how your performance on an admissions test might compare with that of others applying to college.

•   Enter the competition for scholarships from NMSC (grade 11).

•   Helps prepare for the SAT and other standardized tests. You can become familiar with the kinds of questions and the exact directions you will see on the SAT.

•   Receive information from colleges when you check "yes" to Student Search Service

Please return the form below and the $18.00 test fee by September 12th to Mrs. Hammer in the guidance office.  Failure to return this form by the deadline may result in your student being unable to take the PSAT.  Make Checks payable to Antwerp Local Schools.  If you qualify for Free or Reduced Lunch, please mark that below.  Free and Reduced Lunch students qualify for a waiver of the testing fee.  Please call or email Mrs. Hammer with questions. (419) 258-5421 x 2156 or hammer_d@antwerpschools.org.