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About the Exam - The Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT)/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT) is a standardized test targeting 10th and 11th graders in the US. The PSAT is used to practice for the SAT, becoming familiar with the layout and content of the SAT exam. The PSAT is a qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship Program and determines students' eligibility for National Merit scholarships.
Exam Format - The PSAT has traditionally been administered with a paper & pencil exam. Starting Fall 2023, students will take the digital PSAT™ 8/9 and PSAT/NMSQT®.
Test Date - The PSAT/NMSQT is offered in the Fall Semester of 10th or 11th Grade. Usually early to mid-October.
Test Centers - Blue Ridge does not offer the PSAT exam. Students will need to contact their local district or private school for a testing spot at that high school. We encourage families to contact their local schools in the Spring prior to the October Test Date.
About the Exam - The Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) is an entrance exam used by most colleges and universities to measure a high school student's readiness for college and to make admissions decisions.
Exam Format - The SAT takes three hours and consists of three tests: (1) the Reading Test, (2) the Writing and Language Test, and (3) the Math Test. The SAT has traditionally been administered with a paper & pencil exam. Starting Spring 2024, the SAT will be administered at test centers using a Digital format using the BlueBook App.
Test Date - Students are encouraged to take the SAT during the spring of their junior year or fall of their senior year.
Test Centers - Student can register for the exam at a nearby testing center. Search for a Test Center here: https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat/test-center-search
Registration Fees - $68/exam. Some students may be eligible for fee waivers. Please see below.
SAT Fee Waiver - Fee waivers are available to low-income 11th- and 12th-grade students in the U.S. Eligible students can use SAT fee waivers for up to 2 registration fees for SAT Weekend, and have access to several other benefits to help them apply for college. If you think you're eligible, email your school counselor about getting a fee waiver code.
SAT Fee Waiver Service, Student Brochure - https://cache.webcasts.com/content/pgic001/1608122/content/1a714a1f02d22e6aa52c120add8a6520fe2a26fa/sat-fee-waiver-student-brochure.pdf
The American College Testing (ACT) exam is a standardized test for high school achievement and college admissions. The ACT is offered nationally seven times each year and is accepted by all colleges and universities in the United States. A student can register for an upcoming ACT here.
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Test Preparation
Khan Academy has partnered directly with College Board, the creators of the digital SAT, to help students focus on the exact skills they need to succeed on the test. Students can get ready for Test Day with Official SAT Prep on Khan Academy® at satpractice.org. It’s the best way to get ready for the paper / pencil & digital test (starting Spring 2024), and it’s free!
The Bluebook Testing App
What is Bluebook? College Board has developed Bluebook, our own customized digital testing app that allows us to respond faster to user needs. In addition to providing resources like official practice exams and a test preview, the Bluebook app is equipped with helpful tools like a timer, a highlighter, a built-in Desmos graphing calculator, and an answer eliminator. bluebook.collegeboard.org
In preparation for taking the digital SAT, students will need to familiarize themselves with the Bluebook testing application as well as the approved devices and operating system requirements. Students can take a Full-lenth SAT practice tests on BlueBook; https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/digital/digital-practice-preparation/practice-tests
Blue Ridge Academy is partnered with Revolution Prep to provide free practice exams and additional resources to prepare students for College Admission Exams. Please see below for more details.
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