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BHS PSAT/NMSQT Registration
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PSAT/NMSQT will be administered on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at BHS.
PSAT/NMSQT Registration
What is the PSAT/NMSQT?
The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) is a standardized test administered by the College Board and cosponsored by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.Registration Information
- Registration Deadline is September 12, 2022 or when max capacity is reached. Last year BHS reached MAX capacity before the deadline.
- A limited number of exams are available so order now.
- Go to this Website to Register (Registration Opens Aug. 22, 2022). https://aptsusa.com/bearden/psat/
- Cost:
- Regular Exam $25
- Fee-Reduced Exam:$0
- Qualified for free or reduced lunch program
- Please email karen.smiley@knoxschools.org for your code. Include Student Name and ID#.
- Homeschooled/Non KCS Students $33.
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BHS is happy to provide a testing site for Home School Students who live in the Bearden High School Zone for the PSAT/NMSQT. To check on eligibility and receive your Home School Approval Code (necessary to complete the online registration and payment form), please email karen.smiley@knoxschools.org.
If you are unsure of what KCS School you are zoned, please check this website https://www.kgis.org/portal/OnlineTools/SchoolZoneSearch.aspx Any questions, please email karen.smiley@knoxschools.org.
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- If you have an Individualized Education Plan, 504, or ILP and have testing accommodations, please email karen.smiley@knoxschools.org by Aug. 21, 2022.
Who should take the PSAT/NMSQT?
- 9th -11th are eligible.
- 10th- Practice
- 10th Graders will receive a free PreACT test this year.
- 11th- National Merit Qualifying Test & Dual Enrollment
When is the exam?
Tuesday, Oct 25, 2022 at BHS
Deadline to Register is Sept. 12, 2022
Go to this Website to Register https://aptsusa.com/bearden/psat/
Testing Announcements - BHS
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BHS High School Code 431-090
You need this code to register for the ACT, SAT, AP, PSAT/NMSQT, and PreACT.
PSAT/NMSQT Information
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Links to more information about the PSAT:
- College Board Information (score release and test preparation) https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10
- PSAT/NMSQT Student Guide https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/pdf/psat-nmsqt-student-guide.pdf
- How to Create a College Board Account: https://cbaccount.collegeboard.org/iamweb/smartRegister
- How to Access your PSAT/NMSQT Score Report: https://youtu.be/1I6f51n3-dc
- Understanding your PSAT/NMSQT Score Report: https://youtu.be/ie6WBDzjtGA
- How to Connect your PSAT Score to Khan Academy: https://youtu.be/patbkNnnAQ4