PSAT/NMSQT
FOR SDUSD 11th GRADERS ONLY
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This exam is 100% digital. Students should restart their SDUSD Chromebooks then do NOT login - go directly to apps to select Bluebook then sign-in with ticket. Sign-in tickets are available to students in early September - contact ramato@sandi.net
This exam is 100% digital. Students should restart their SDUSD Chromebooks then do NOT login - go directly to apps to select Bluebook then sign-in with ticket. Sign-in tickets are available to students in early September - contact ramato@sandi.net
2026 Exam Dates + RSVP Links
2026 Exam Dates + RSVP Links
Please RSVP so we know who to expect on exam day - we may not setup enough exam seats otherwise. Students may only test at their school of attendance.
Please RSVP so we know who to expect on exam day - we may not setup enough exam seats otherwise. Students may only test at their school of attendance.
October 14 & 16
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 a commonly needed exam required for admission to colleges and universities.
A practice exam for a commonly needed exam required for admission to colleges and universities.
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?
- FREE for all 11th graders in SDUSD.
- 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?
Schools will either send out a confirmation form or plan to test all 11th graders on a school day or Saturday in October. Students can opt-out if they want and will instead do another activity to prepare for their future.
Schools will either send out a confirmation form or plan to test all 11th graders on a school day or Saturday in October. Students can opt-out if they want and will instead do another activity to prepare for their future.
What if I need testing accommodations?
What if I need testing accommodations?
If you already have approved accommodations, please have your SSD ID available as it will often need to be manually entered into the registration system for it to apply to your digital exam.
If you already have approved accommodations, please have your SSD ID available as it will often need to be manually entered into the registration system for it to apply to your digital exam.
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
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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