PSAT
PSAT
The PSAT, Preliminary SAT, helps prepare students for the SAT and ACT. Registration is available at the start of the school year. Please check your Google Cohort page for more information.
This exam does not count towards your college applications but it is the qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship.
A pen or pencil for scratch work (it doesn't have to be a No. 2 pencil)
A fully charged, acceptable testing device with Bluebook already downloaded.
A valid photo ID for check-in if testing as an Away Student.
Snacks and drinks (which must be under your desk during testing)
An acceptable calculator - please see psat.org/calculator for full list - for use on the Math section of the test (if you prefer using a handheld calculator to using the embedded Desmos calculator in the Bluebook app)
Extra batteries, a power cord, and a backup calculator
If you're not sure what your scores mean, please review the video to the left.
The SAT is used as an entrance exam by most colleges and universities. This test is used as one factor in the admission decision process. To register for the SAT, visit https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat/dates-deadlines.
Your fully charged testing device with the Bluebook application installed (see detailed device requirements)
Face covering (if required at your test center)
Your up-to-date admission ticket.
Acceptable photo ID
Pencils or pens for scratch work.
An acceptable calculator for use on the Math section of the test (with will be an embedded graphing calculator available to use within Bluebook).
Epinephrine auto-injectors (like EpiPens) are permitted without an approved accommodations. They must be placed in a clear bag and stored under the student's desk during testing. For policies on other medications and medical devices, contact Services for Students with Disabilities.
A watch without an audible alarm. (The Bluebook application has a built-in timer that tells you exactly how much time you have left, but you might still want to time your break.)
A charging cable if your testing device can't hold a charge for 3 hours.
A bag or backpack.
A drink or snacks (for your break).
A backup testing device.
Similar to the SAT, the ACT is used as an entrance exam by most colleges and universities. To register for the ACT, visit https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act.html.
Print a copy of your admission ticket to bring to the test center
Acceptable Photo ID
Number 2 pencil
Watch or other Timing Device - it may not have an alarm
Calculator
Snacks
Texbooks, foreign language or other dictionaries, scratch paper, note, or other aides
Highlighter pens, colored pens or pencils, or correction fluid/ tape
Any electronic device, other than a permitted calculator and acceptable watch or timing device
Reading material
Tobacco in any form
For more information, please visit: https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/test-day.html#id