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PSAT/NMSQT Information -  During the School Day on 10/22/26

At Bellingham High School, we believe in creating as many opportunities as possible for our students to own their futures. That’s why we offer the PSAT/NMSQT® (Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) to our 11th grade students, free of charge. Whether your student is thinking about attending a two or four-year college, a job training program, or isn’t sure what they want to do after high school, the PSAT/NMSQT can help make their career goals and postsecondary path clearer. 

Results from the PSAT/NMSQT provide insights into your student’s academic strengths, along with areas they can work on while still in high school. Taking the PSAT/NMSQT can also help your student to:

• Enter the National Merit® Scholarship Program if they meet program requirements specified in the PSAT/NMSQT Student Guide

• Understand their skills and knowledge, and which areas to focus on improving

• Practice and prepare for the SAT® 

• Find out what AP® courses they’re ready to take

• Plan and pay for college

• Explore personalized career insights aligned to their score

Your student will take the PSAT/NMSQT on October 22, 2026 during the school day using their own school-issued device. Prior to test-day, we will meet with all students to ensure their chromebooks are up to date. The assessment takes about 2 hours and 15 minutes. There is no make-up date for the PSAT/NMSQT.

If you or your student have questions about the PSAT/NMSQT, please reach out to the school counseling office, or check the informative link below:

Helpful link: https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt/whats-on-the-test

If you would like to opt your student out of taking the PSAT, please contact your student's school counselor.

Sincerely,

Sarah Taglienti

BHS Director of School Counseling