PSAT INFORMATION 10th & 11th Graders

WHAT IS THE PSAT?

The PSAT (Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test) was created by the Educational Testing Service’s College Entrance Examination Board to provide students with a practice opportunity for the SAT Reasoning Test which is required by many colleges and universities as part of their admissions process. The PSAT focuses on the knowledge and skills that evidence shows matter most for college and career readiness. It is also the qualifying test for National Merit Scholarships and Maryland Distinguished Scholar Awards.

WHEN WILL THE TEST BE GIVEN?

Bowie High School will administer the PSAT on Wednesday, October 14th , from approximately 8:00 am until 11:00 am.

WHO SHOULD TAKE THE PSAT?

All current Prince George’s County Public School Grade 10 students will take the PSAT for free. The PSAT is required for all Summit Scholars. ALL JUNIORS WHO ARE CONSIDERING COLLEGE SHOULD TAKE THE TEST. Juniors should take the PSAT to qualify for National Merit Scholarships and Maryland Distinguished Scholar Awards. Through the PSAT/NMSQT results, students may also be connected with AP Courses, scholarships and recognition programs, college planning resources.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

The cost of the PSAT is $15 payable in cash (exact change please) or money order. Money orders should be made out to Bowie High School. NO PERSONAL CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED TO PAY FOR THE PSAT. Students for whom the $15 fee is a burden should speak to their guidance counselor.

HOW CAN I REGISTER?

Fill out the registration form attached. Return the competed form and the $15 fee to Ms. Slack (Rm 127) and Ms Cadogun in the Annex. NO REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER SEPTEMBER 23, 2015.

REGISTRATION WILL TAKE PLACE FROM

SEPTEMBER 8 – SEPTEMBER 23, 2015.

With Ms. Slack in Room 127

PAYMENT OF $15 MUST BE MADE BY CASH OR MONEY ORDER AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION. NO PERSONAL CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED.


PSAT Grade 11 - Registration Form

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY.

NAME __________________________________________________________________

Last First MI

Student ID# __________________________________________

GRADE __________

1A TEACHER _________________________________

1B TEACHER _________________________________

ENGLISH TEACHER ____________________________

ENGLISH PERIOD ___________________

PSAT Ocotber 2015