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The PSAT/NMSQT is the Preliminary SAT (PSAT) and the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT). The 2009 PSAT/NMSQT test is scheduled for Wednesday October 14th. PCS students can choose to take the PSAT/NMSQT test by paying the $13 exam fee. 11th grade students wishing to qualify for National Merit Scholarships, need to take the PSAT/NMSQT. Fee waivers for low-income 11th grade students are available. Contact your school Guidance Counselor for details on registering to take this test as well as information about waivers.
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Because you or your high school student took the PSAT/NMSQT in October, she/he has FREE access to My College QuickStart™, a free online personalized planning kit based on their test results. Students are able to take the next steps towards college with these unique features:
• An online score report, including projected SAT score ranges, state percentiles, and the power to sort answer explanations by difficulty and by question type;
• A customized SAT study plan;
• Personalized lists of colleges, majors, and careers.
• Access to MyRoad™ - a college, majors, and careers exploration tool.
Your student will have online access to My College QuickStart until she/he graduates high school. Please encourage your student to take advantage of this exciting tool to help him/her explore college and career opportunities after high school.
Students register for My College QuickStart by visiting www.collegeboard.com/psatextra and entering the access code printed on their official PSAT/NMSQT paper score report along with some identifying information. If you or your student needs assistance with registration, please contact your school guidance department.
The following resources will assist students and parents in understanding the PSAT results and utilizing the free online resources.
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