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PCHS typically administers the SAT in October, November, March and May. For SATs administered at PCHS, students should report to the PCHS Commons by 7:45am and must present a valid ID and SAT admission ticket to be admitted into the test session. Students should also bring a digital testing device, pencils, and snacks (optional).
ACT Registration Click Here
PCHS does not administer the ACT; however, you may find a local test site using the ACT Test Center Locator.
2024-2024 ACT test dates:
September 14, 2024
October 26, 2024
December 14, 2024
February 8, 2025
psat - SAT, Oct 11, 2025: registration deadline - Fri, Sept 12
psat - SAT, Oct 11, 2025: registration deadline - Fri, Sept 12
Attention Sophomores and Juniors:
Attention Sophomores and Juniors:
In October our school will provide an opportunity for you to take the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, the PSAT/NMQST.
DATE: Saturday, October 11, 2025
START TIME: 7:45 am
END TIME: Approximately 10:45 am
LOCATION: PCHS Commons
COST: $37.00 (fee waivers available for 11th grade qualifying students)
REGISTRATION: Monday, August 25, 2025-Friday, September 12, 2025
Payment must be received via School Cash Online by Friday, September 12 to finalize your PSAT registration.
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The PSAT will be administered digitally. PCHS students must bring their Chromebook.
The PSAT will be administered digitally. PCHS students must bring their Chromebook.
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What is the PSAT and why should I take it?
What is the PSAT and why should I take it?
It is an assessment administered to 10th and 11th grade students that helps prepare them for the SAT.
Students who take the PSAT/NMSQT, on average, score higher on the SAT than those who do not take the PSAT/NMSQT.
The PSAT/NMSQT connects students to recognition and scholarship programs through the National Merit Scholarship Program
The test links students who take the PSAT to personalized online SAT proactive through the Khan Academy
It provides information to students about their potential for AP success
It links students to online college planning resources
Tenth grade students who plan to apply to Southwest VA Governor's School should take the PSAT for admission consideration.
Test day must haves:
Test day must haves:
Chromebook (fully charged) and charger
Approved Calculator (optional, there is a graphing calculator built into the testing app)
Pen or pencils
Driver's License or other approved ID (see Mrs. Carter to receive CollegeBoard approved ID)
External mouse (optional)
Snacks & Water for break time
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