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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![]()
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
- Students will access their scores online through the College Board website
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