ACT / SAT / PSAT
PSAT
The PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) is a standardized exam administered by the College Board. Participating in the PSAT provides an opportunity for students to take a preliminary SAT in preparation for the SAT, evaluate areas of strength, opt into the Student Search Services, compete for National Merit and other scholarship opportunities and gain access to personalized SAT/Khan Academy preparation materials.
The PSAT was on October 2nd at 7:25 am. The test was online and cost was $16.10. Students used their Cary High chromebooks or personal laptops. No personal Chromebooks were allowed.
The PSAT is the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test; therefore, the test fee was waived for any JUNIOR with a minimum weighted GPA of 4.375 and higher.
The form must have beeen completed by September 17th, 2024 to reserve your PSAT seat. Reach out to Samantha Watson (swatson5@wcpss.net, Room 1019) with any questions or concerns.
Payments were online HERE. Students must pay for the exam to be fully registered.
If you have questions about a need-based fee waiver, please contact your counselor for more information.
Deadline to Register was Tuesday, September 17th.
The ACT and SAT are standardized exams used for college admissions, merit scholarships, and for other programs and opportunities. Student can sign up for the ACT and SAT online through the corresponding websites.
ACT - https://www.act.org/
SAT - https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat
This year, many ACT and SAT administrations have been cancelled due to the pandemic. Many colleges and universities throughout the country, including the UNC system, have opted to be "test optional" this coming year.
More information can be found on individual college websites or on the University of North Carolina System website. https://www.northcarolina.edu/standard-test-requirement-waiver/
The Wake County Public Libraries are currently offering online sessions in their Level Up: To College and Beyond series! Sign up for sessions regarding the ACT, SAT, college admissions, college applications, practice tests and more! For more information: http://www.wakegov.com/libraries/pages/default.aspx
ACT Support Materials (Click HERE for how you can prepare for each section of the test, strategies, and practice tests for each section)
Students who qualify for free or reduced lunch or meet other qualifying conditions are eligible for up to 2 ACT and SAT free waivers as well as up to 4 college application fee waivers. Students can contact their counselor for more information.
To receive a waiver, please provide a letter documenting you or your student receives free or reduced lunch. If you do not have the letter issued by the Child Nutrition office, please fill out the PARENTAL PERMISSION RELEASE OF INFORMATION form and email it to Chayne Johnson chaynejohnson@wcpss.net (Student Services Guidance Technician). Once received, she will submit the form to the Child Nutrition office for verification. Students will be contacted when verification is complete and waivers will be issued.