PSAT
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Bridgeland Testing
PSAT
Thursday, October 1, 2026
PSAT/NMSQT: Testers must bring their charged CFISD device & charger on test day
PSAT Flyers: Distributed August 19-20 during English II & III, PACE CA
All 10th graders & 9th gr College Academy 1 : This opportunity is provided by the district who registers & pays for all sophomores & CA1 to test.
Registered 11th graders: Juniors register & pay ($14) in School Cash. Only junior's scores are eligible for consideration for National Merit. Option available (8/24 - 9/11). Our families adhere to deadlines.
Remember, you can only pay for the PSAT once, so School Cash will remove the option upon doing so. Check your receipts if unsure. Login to School Cash & click "History" for an itemized list of purchases. PSAT deadline is 9/11.
Required Before Test Day: Students must access Bluebook app & 'Test Device' to ensure updates.
PSAT & Bluebook
Before the Test:
Digital Info: Online tests, so students must bring their fully charged CFISD Chromebook & charger on test day. No personal devices. Bluebook App: Custom built application used to take the PSAT. College Board account is required to login and access practice tests. All testers must complete two updates. Both are scheduled during school. Prepare in the event of absences:
District Chromebook Check (Sept 21-24)
College Board Bluebook Check: Process: 1. Log out of Chromebook & open Bluebook app 2. Select ‘Test Your Device’
Student Study Guides: Digital only. Parents & students can print directly from College Board site if they prefer a hard copy.
Test Day:
HB 1481: "Away for the Day"
Bell Schedule Modified: Periods 1-3 are extended to accommodate College Board requirements. Testers must stay the entire testing window. Seniors with Early and Double Early Release should notify employers in advance.
Attendance: Students who take the PSAT on October 1st will be marked as 'TESTING' for the duration of the test. This opportunity will not impact exemptions. Juniors who do not register should still come to school as it would impact their attendance.
PSAT: Exam Setup will be completed before accessing the test. Online test is shorter (~2 hours) w/ two sections (~1 hour each) 10 minute break between each. Reading-2 Modules: Shorter reading passages. Only 1 question per passage. Math-2 Modules: Desmos calculator embedded and can be used throughout the section. Students can bring their own calculator but are responsible for accessing College Board’s calculator policy to verify it is approved for testing. Scientific or graphing calculator? Students must know which one they have and tell the proctor during calculator checks.
Contact College Board regarding PSAT Scores
College Board stated they would send score release notices to students after school hours. Students can access their PSAT scores by logging into their personal College Board account. College Board stated they will also offer scores through CB BigFuture app. Scores are not sent to campuses.
College Board PSAT Customer Support: 866-433-7728
If you are having trouble accessing scores, call College Board. Campuses do not have access to or information regarding any student's SAT Suite of Assessments.
Students with more than one account is a common reason for delay according to College Board. They will merge accounts while on the phone. Access to your scores and score report will be immediate.
Code for Bridgeland HS- 440281 If you call College Board, they will ask for your campus's AI Code.
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