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Dear 11th Grade Families:
In October, our school will provide an opportunity for your son or daughter to take the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. Specifically, the PSAT/NMSQT will be given on Saturday, October 16, 2021. Students should report to the High School no later than 7:45 a.m. and testing should be completed by approximately 11:30 AM... Students are reminded to make sure they are on time.
The PSAT/NMSQT:
- Measures the reading and math skills needed for college (and for success in most jobs and careers in today's world). After the test, a score report will tell students how their skills measure up. Students can use it their score results to prepare with unique SAT practice recommendations from Khan Academy which bases their guidance on your child's performance from the PSAT/NMSQT.
- Access college planning resources that can help you explore careers, colleges, majors, scholarships and more.
- Is the first step (for juniors) in entering the National Merit Scholarship Corporation competitions for scholarships and recognition.
- Show colleges and universities that you want to connect with them.
- Assess your skill levels and readiness for college and career as well as get suggestions on how to improve your academic skills.
The Student Search Service gives PSAT/NMSQT test-takers the option to voluntarily place their names and addresses in a pool of college-bound students interested in receiving admission and financial aid information from certified colleges, universities, and scholarship agencies.
Students who are interested in taking the PSAT/NMSQT should bring $30.00 in cash or a check made out to WHS (testing fee) to the secretary in the guidance office. The secretary will register you for the examination and give you a pre-test student information booklet, which contains sample questions and other pertinent information.
Please encourage your son or daughter to take part in the PSAT/NMSQT Program. Even if your child is not considering college at this time, he or she should take this test. Just taking it can encourage a student to start thinking seriously about life after high school, about goals, and about the education needed to reach these goals.
If there is a question in your mind as to whether or not your child should take this test, please contact your child's counselor.
Sincerely,
Washingtonville High School Guidance Counselors