PSAT/NMSQT

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The PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) will be administered at Prospect High School on Saturday, October 15, 2011.  This test measures verbal reasoning, critical reading, math problem solving, and writing skills important for success in college.

WHY TAKE THE PSAT?

We encourage juniors who are in the top quarter of their class to take the PSAT because it identifies National Merit Scholars for the class of 2012 and enables students who score at the highest levels to qualify for college scholarships.

The PSAT can also be used as a predictor for SAT scores. It allows students to compare their academic skills with those of other college-bound students.

If you are entitled to testing accommodations, PLEASE see your Counselor for additional information. The deadline for submitting Eligibility Forms and Documentation for the October 2011 PSAT/NMSQT is August 24.

The Fee to take the test is $25 through 3 p.m. on September 14, 2011;  thereafter $30.

More information about College Board accommodations

Check out the College Board website:

http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/psat/about/ontest.html


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SAT Information

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Most colleges and universities accept both the ACT and SAT.  The ACT is mandatory for students graduating from a public high school in Illinois as part of the Illinois Prairie State Achievement.

If you are considering a school on the east coast or west coast, you may decide to take the SAT. However, colleges can convert an ACT score to determine what a comparable SAT score would be.

The only District 214 high school that administers the SAT is Elk Grove High School.  EGHS Test Center Code is 175030.

  

2011-12 SAT Test Dates	Test	U.S. Registration Deadlines
		Regular	Late (a fee applies)
October 1, 2011	SAT & Subject Tests	September 9, 2011	September 21, 2011
November 6, 2011	SAT & Subject Tests	October 7, 2011	October 21, 2011
December 3, 2011*	SAT & Subject Tests	November 8, 2011	November 20, 2011
January 28, 2012	SAT & Subject Tests	December 30, 2011	January 13, 2012
March 10, 2012	SAT only	February 10, 2012	February 24, 2012
May 5, 2012	SAT & Subject Tests	April 6, 2012	April 20, 2012
June 2, 2012	SAT & Subject Tests	May 8, 2012	May 22, 2012

 

 *December test is not administered at EGHS.

 

If you want your scores sent to Prospect use our School Code, 143-062.

ON-LINE REGISTRATION FOR THE SAT

You'll need a credit card in order to complete on-line registration .

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