PSAT/NMSQT
FOR SDUSD 11th GRADERS ONLY
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This exam is 100% digital. Sign-in tickets are available to students in early February - contact ramato@sandi.net if interested. Students should restart their SDUSD Chromebooks then do NOT login - go directly to apps to select Bluebook then sign-in with ticket.
This exam is 100% digital. Sign-in tickets are available to students in early February - contact ramato@sandi.net if interested. Students should restart their SDUSD Chromebooks then do NOT login - go directly to apps to select Bluebook then sign-in with ticket.
2026 Exam Dates + RSVP Links
2026 Exam Dates + RSVP Links
Please RSVP so we know who to expect on exam day - otherwise, we may not have enough exam seats. Students may only test at their school of attendance.
Please RSVP so we know who to expect on exam day - otherwise, we may not have enough exam seats. Students may only test at their school of attendance.
tbd Oct 2026
no RSVP needed - planning to test all juniors
IF YOU MISS THIS EXAM:
IF YOU MISS THIS EXAM:
You can still use your sign-in ticket before November to take a full-length practice test resulting in an unoffical score report.
You can enter the National Merit scholarship through alternate entry
We encourage juniors to start taking the SAT ASAP - https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat/registration
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the digital PSAT/NMSQT exam?
What is the digital PSAT/NMSQT exam?
A practice exam for the SAT, a commonly needed exam required for admission to colleges and universities or some scholarship applications.
A practice exam for the SAT, a commonly needed exam required for admission to colleges and universities or some scholarship applications.
PSAT = Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test
PSAT = Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test
NMSQT = National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test
NMSQT = National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test
Why take the digital PSAT/NMSQT exam?
Why take the digital PSAT/NMSQT exam?
2 - FREE for all 11th graders in SDUSD.
2 - FREE for all 11th graders in SDUSD.
3 - Practice for the "real" SAT that might be required for future schools or scholarships.
3 - Practice for the "real" SAT that might be required for future schools or scholarships.
What is on the digital PSAT/NMSQT exam?
What is on the digital PSAT/NMSQT exam?
2 topics = reading and writing + math
2 topics = reading and writing + math
Reading and writing = 64 minutes to complete 54 multiple choice questions
Reading and writing = 64 minutes to complete 54 multiple choice questions
Math = 70 minutes to complete 44 multiple choice questions / tasks
Math = 70 minutes to complete 44 multiple choice questions / tasks
How can I take the digital PSAT/NMSQT exam?
How can I take the digital PSAT/NMSQT exam?
See the link above to RSVP for your school.
See the link above to RSVP for your school.
What if I need testing accommodations?
What if I need testing accommodations?
If you already have approved accommodations by CollegeBoard, no other action is needed. When we register you, it will link to your accommodations.
If you already have approved accommodations by CollegeBoard, no other action is needed. When we register you, it will link to your accommodations.
If not yet approved by CollegeBoard, students/families MUST submit a request form to your IEP or 504 case manager - school staff cannot apply for accommodations without your permission and they are not automatically applied from your IEP/504 plan: https://accommodations.collegeboard.org/request-accommodations/request/forms
If not yet approved by CollegeBoard, students/families MUST submit a request form to your IEP or 504 case manager - school staff cannot apply for accommodations without your permission and they are not automatically applied from your IEP/504 plan: https://accommodations.collegeboard.org/request-accommodations/request/forms
Details on the accommodation request process including deadlines -https://accommodations.collegeboard.org/request-accommodations/dates-deadlines
Details on the accommodation request process including deadlines -https://accommodations.collegeboard.org/request-accommodations/dates-deadlines
How do I get my score report?
How do I get my score report?
Scores are usually available about 3 weeks after exam date.
Scores are usually available about 3 weeks after exam date.
Students are asked for a personal email and cell phone during exam setup so they can directly receive their scores.
Students are asked for a personal email and cell phone during exam setup so they can directly receive their scores.
If you cannot access, likely you have a duplicate account and they want you to call to merge them, then will grant you access - 866-433-7728
If you cannot access, likely you have a duplicate account and they want you to call to merge them, then will grant you access - 866-433-7728
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