2022 PSAT Registration - Grades 10 & 11

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Registration for the PSAT/NMSQT begins Friday, August 26th! This year, the PSAT will be offered to both 10th and 11th graders. It will be administered on a school day, Wednesday, October 12th.

WHY TAKE THE PSAT? Practice! Plus, with your scores you will be able to connect to the personalized test prep offered through Khan Academy that is designed for each individual student based on an analysis of their performance on the test. 

WHAT IS NMSQT? NMSQT stands for the "National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test." For a small percentage of test takers, typically the top 1-5% of scorers, the junior year PSAT presents a unique opportunity to qualify for scholarships for college. 

REGISTRATION & PAYMENT DEADLINE: Begins August 26th - Ends September 9th (midnight EST)

REGISTRATION WEBSITE: https://aptsusa.com/holliston/

COST: $25

PAYMENT: Credit card or check - details are provided at the end of the registration form. 

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Holliston is committed to ensuring every student can take the test and will work with families as needed on adjusted fees or a payment installment plan. If you need financial assistance, please contact Elisa Taylor at taylore@holliston.k12.ma.us for the fee adjustment code to input during the payment process. This is a "no questions asked" process. 

EXAM DAY PREPARATION: College Board® offers detailed information as well as preparation tools developed in partnership with The Khan Academy. To access these tools, click here.

EXAM LOCATION: The exam will be at Holliston High School. Specific exam day reporting details will be made available by your school closer to exam day.

Questions? Contact Elisa Taylor, PSAT Coordinator, at taylore@holliston.k12.ma.us.

Enjoy the rest of the summer! We are looking forward to welcoming your student(s) back to school in a few weeks.


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