At grade 10, college-bound students may take the Preliminary SAT / National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT / NMSQT) for practice. Students must take the PSAT again in 11th grade in order to qualify for the National Merit Scholarships. If your child qualifies as a semifinalist/finalist for the National Merit Scholarship and you have questions regarding the completion of the application, do not hesitate to call the National Merit Scholarship Corporation at 847-866-5100.
For more detailed information regarding the PSAT test, refer to the August 2009 HSLDA Homeschooling Thru High School Newsletter, “The Scoop on Tests for Teens”.
Homeschool state codes (CEEB) for the PSAT are usually available from the test administrator on the day of the test However, it would be wise to verify that your state code is current.
The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) is a program cosponsored by the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). It's a standardized test that provides firsthand practice for the SAT®. It also gives you a chance to enter NMSC scholarship programs and gain access to college and career planning tools.
The PSAT/NMSQT measures:
- Critical reading skills
- Math problem-solving skills
- Writing skills
You have developed these skills over many years, both in and out of school. This test doesn't require you to recall specific facts from your classes.
The most common reasons for taking the PSAT/NMSQT are to:
- Receive feedback on your strengths and weaknesses on skills necessary for college study. You can then focus your preparation on those areas that could most benefit from additional study or practice.
- See how your performance on an admissions test might compare with that of others applying to college.
- Enter the competition for scholarships from NMSC (grade 11).
- Help prepare for the SAT. You can become familiar with the kinds of questions and the exact directions you will see on the SAT.
- Receive information from colleges when you check "yes" to Student Search Service.
If you are a homeschool student....
If you do not attend a school that is offering the PSAT/NMSQT, you may contact a school in your area and request to take the test there. While the College Board encourages schools to host other students if possible, some schools are not able to do so. A school's appearance on this list does not indicate ability or willingness to host other students. psatordering.collegeboard.
PSAT/NMSQT High School Search
| LAKE MARY HIGH SCHOOL | |
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| School Code | 100883 |
| School Address | 655 LONGWOOD LAKE MARY RD LAKE MARY, FL 327463701 |
| Test Date | Wednesday - 10/16/13 |