• PSAT/NMSQT® 

    IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PARENTS OF SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS 

    Dear Parents and Students, 

    Beginning in the fall of 2023, the PSAT/NMSQT will be making a full transition from a paper/pencil exam to a digital exam. All sophomores and juniors will take the Digital PSAT/NMSQT® at their home campus and are automatically registered for this test. 

    • Sophomores: Wednesday, October 11
    • Juniors: Tuesday, October 17

    Taking the PSAT/NMSQT® can encourage a student to start thinking seriously about life after high school, about college and career goals, and about the education needed to reach those goals. The PSAT/NMSQT® has been designed to mirror the SAT®. 

    Students can prepare for this exam by reviewing the information in the PSAT/NMSQT® Student Guide. There is also additional practice available online. 

    Katy ISD provides all students with academic opportunities needed to prepare them for college and beyond. Participation in the PSAT/NMSQT® is an important step in preparing for college. 

    Taking the PSAT/NMSQT® provides the following advantages to students: 

    • It measures the reading, math, and writing skills needed for college and career planning. After the test, students will retrieve their online score report that will highlight opportunities to strengthen academic skills. Students can use the score report to show strengths and weaknesses pertaining to college readiness.

    • Prepares students for taking the SAT.

    • College Board’s BigFuture® app helps students plan for college, pay for college, and explore careers.

    • Juniors who score well may qualify for National Merit Recognition and Scholarships.

    • It provides valuable information to parents and students on student potential for advanced academics in high school.

    The College Board has partnered with Khan Academy® to provide free SAT online practice. The customized test preparation will offer skill-based videos and practice SAT questions to support students who have taken the PSAT/NMSQT®. When students get their score report, they can link their College Board and Khan Academy accounts to get free personalized learning plans based on test performance. 

    What Should Students Bring on Test Day? 

    • A pen or pencil for scratch work (No. 2 pencil not required) 

    • Current and valid school/government-issued ID 

    • Snacks/drinks to be consumed during breaks 

    • Desmos Calculator is embedded in the Bluebook app; however, a student can also choose to bring a College Board-approved calculator. If a student needs a hand-held calculator, please contact the Campus Testing Coordinator. 

    Score Reports will be available electronically to students in their College Board account on November 6, 2023. 

    Homeschool Students and the PSAT 

    • A home-schooled student, who is enrolled in 9th-11th grade, may make arrangements to take the assessment at his/her zoned high school. 

    • Parents will need to contact the Testing Coordinator at the zoned high school campus for registration requirements and possible costs. 

    • The deadline to register with the Testing Coordinator at the zoned high school is August 31, 2023. 

    • Proof of residency is required at the time of registration. See residency requirements for full details. 

    Students who are in grades 10 and 11 and are homeschooled can take the PSAT/NMSQT free of charge. Due to the ordering deadline, all inquiries after the published deadline will not be able to participate in the testing for this school year. 

    NOTE: Application is not automatic acceptance. Your information will have to be verified. Once verified, you will receive an email letting you know if your application was accepted or denied.

    If you qualify and would like to take the PSAT at JHS, please click the link below to fill out the registration form. 

    HOMESCHOOL REGISTRATION 

    You may register between 8/1 and 8/31. 

    Please use the following link to register: https://tinyurl.com/homeschoolregistration  

    Accommodation Requests for PSAT and Fall Weekend SAT 

    Please review the College Board information below regarding accommodations to better understand what is available for testers, who is eligible, and what the accommodation will look like on each of the College Board tests (PSAT, SAT, AP).  

    Please submit your requests to JHS SSD Coordinator Melanie Piché Miller: MelaniePPiche@katyisd.org