PSAT Exam Information

Who: Advanced 10th graders and ALL 11th graders

What: PSAT Exam

When: October

Where: TBA

Why:
It can help you to see how will you might do on the SAT or ACT.  It will allow you to pinpoint areas you need to improve upon to maximize your test scores. 
Lastly, as 11th graders you may have your name submitted to scholarship competitions. Additionally, while colleges do not receive your test scores, they may receive information about you. This allows you to begin the college selection process by receiving mailings from schools that can accomodate your interests.

Purpose of the test:
 It measures verbal reasoning, critical reading, math-problem solving, and writing skills that have been developed over the extent of a school career.

Content of the test:
a) 2 - 25 minute verbal sections     b) 2 - 25 minute math sections      c) 1 - 30 minute writing skills section