PSAT/NMSQT

Who should take this test? High achieving juniors and sophomores

The PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) will be administered at Elk Grove High School on Saturday, October 20, 2012.  This test measures verbal reasoning, critical reading, math problem solving, and writing skills important for success in college.

WHY TAKE THE PSAT?

We encourage juniors who are in the top quarter of their class to take the PSAT because it identifies National Merit Scholars for the class of 2014 and enables students who score at the highest levels to qualify for college scholarships.  Sophomores can take the PSAT as practice.

The PSAT can also be used as a predictor for SAT scores. It allows students to compare their academic skills with those of other college-bound students.

Download PSAT/NMSQT Registration form

More information about College Board accommodations

Check out the College Board website:

http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/psat/about/ontest.html

SAT Test

Most colleges and universities accept both the ACT and SAT. The ACT is mandatory for students graduating from a public high school in Illinois as part of Prairie State Examination.

If you are considering a school on the east coast or west coast, you may decide to take the SAT. However, schools can review an ACT score and determine what the comparable SAT score would be.

2012-13 SAT Test Dates	Test	U.S. Registration Deadlines
		Regular	Late (a fee applies)
October 6, 2012	SAT & Subject Tests	September 7, 2012	September 21, 2012
November 3, 2012	SAT & Subject Tests	October 4, 2012	October 19, 2012
December 1, 2012	SAT & Subject Tests	November 1, 2012	November 16, 2012
January 26, 2013	SAT & Subject Tests	December 28, 2012	January 11, 2013
March 9, 2013	SAT only	February 8, 2013	February 22, 2013
May 4, 2013	SAT & Subject Tests	April 5, 2013	April 19, 2013
June 1, 2013	SAT & Subject Tests	May 2, 2013	May 17, 2013

John Hersey High School is the only District 214 school administering the SAT.  To test at JHHS use TEST CENTER CODE 14303 when registering.

If you want your scores sent to Elk Grove, use our School Code, 141-778.

There is a small supply of SAT registration packets in the Assessment Center, Room 123.

ON-LINE REGISTRATION FOR THE SAT
You'll need a credit card in order to complete on-line registration.