October 15, 2025
The PSAT/NMSQT is now digital!
The PSAT/NMSQT is now digital!
All sophomores and several juniors will take the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT). This standardized test administered by the College Board, is cosponsored by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. The PSAT/NMSQT is now digital!
The PSAT/NMSQT is now digital! The test is easier to take, shorter, has more time per question, and comes with a built-in calculator. All sophomores will take the test free of charge and DO NOT need to register for the exam. Below you will find several resources for both students and parents. Sophomores should start practicing for the test and be ready to take the PSAT/NMSQT.
RESOURCES:
https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat-suite-benefits-students-parents/why-take-psat/why-take-psat-nmsqt
***There are no make ups for this exam.
Any Junior who hopes to qualify for the National Merit Scholarship Program MUST take the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) on October 15, 2025 (during the school day) and MUST register with our testing coordinator. The deadline to register and pay will be September 12th at 3:15pm. The cost for juniors is $20.00 payable via cash or check made out to the Villages Charter School. Payment can be submitted to Mrs. Blake in the testing office Room 5-105 or during lunches that week.
In order to be considered for the National Merit Scholarship Competition, students must take the PSAT/NMSQT during their junior year. October 15, 2025 will be the only opportunity to take this test, there will be no makeups.
RESOURCES:
On October 15th 2025, VHS will be offering an opportunity for juniors and seniors to take the digital SAT® during the school day. Students who would wish to participate MUST register with our testing coordinator. The deadline to register will be September and payment will be due no later than September 12th 2025. The cost is $35.00 payable via cash, checks made out to the Villages Charter School or through student Skyward accounts (small convenience fee will apply). Cash and checks can be submitted to Mrs. Blake in the testing office Room 5-105.
RESOURCES:
*Please note that not all National Testing Dates are offered at VHS