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PSAT/NMSQT Exam Information

PSAT/NMSQT SCHOOL DAY 

IN-PERSON DIGITAL

Cost-$40
 
Registration window 9/1/26 to 9/21/26 at 11:59PM
Now open to Juniors Only - Seats are limited - Register early
 
OFFICIAL PSAT/NMSQT DATE IS SCHOOL DAY MONDAY, OCTOBER 5th
IN-PERSON - AT ALISO NIGUEL HIGH SCHOOL IN THE GYM
SEATS ARE LIMITED - Please note: Space is limited, and registration will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. If seats remain available, registration may be opened to sophomores at a later date.
 
• Preliminary SAT National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test for Grade 11 students  

• Highest-scoring Junior entrants in each state may qualify

• Practice SAT Test opportunities for Grades 9 and 10 are offered by Futureology.

• Please read our Refund Policy
• Students that need fee assistace please click HERE.
• Registration fee - $40 
Deadline to Register 9/21/26

REGISTER HERE

Please be sure to select the correct test you are registering for.
TEST DAY INFORMATION

TEST DAY INFORMATION

  • Students who are registered to take the PSAT will receive a Canvas message with instructions by Friday, October 2nd.
  • Doors open for check-in at 7:30am in the gym. DOORS CLOSE AT 7:50 AM. Students will not be permitted to test if they arrive late. Please plan accordingly.
  • Students must bring the following:
    • Photo ID (mandatory) Cannot be a screenshot of an ID. Needs to be the physical student ID or Driver's License or Passport. NO ID = NO TEST
    • Sign-in ticket 
    • Make sure exam set up is completed in Bluebook by Friday, October 2nd
    • SCHOOL ISSUED CHROMEBOOK - FULLY CHARGED
    • Snack/Drink - optional (please put in a clear Ziploc bag with your name on it).
  • Note: PLEASE LEAVE CELL PHONES AT HOME, IN YOUR LOCKER, OR IN YOUR CAR. Cell phones are not permitted in the testing room and cannot be accessed during the testing window.
  • Please be advised that HATS, HOODIES, BLUETOOTH DEVICES and WATCHES are not allowed in the testing room.
  • Students will be missing their 1st and 2nd period classes. Students are responsible for communicating this with their teachers and are responsible for any missed work.
 
SCORE REPORT
Please direct any questions to Kyne Thompson at knthompson@capousd.org
 

What are the benefits of taking the PSAT test?

  • Merit Scholarships (Juniors ONLY) – PSAT is tied to the National Merit Scholarship program
    • highest-scoring Junior entrants in each state may qualify
  • Prep for the SAT – access free, personalized SAT practice from Khan Academy
  • Connections to AP Courses – the score report will show AP courses that are a great match for the student