PLHS PSAT INFORMATION

The PSAT will be taken online this year.

STUDENTS CAN ONLY USE THE SCHOOL-PROVIDED CHROMEBOOK TO TEST

Students must attend the mandatory DIGITAL CHECK-IN at lunch 10/11-10/13:

(in the Library, room 806)

• Wednesday, 10/11 Last Names A-G
• Thursday, 10/12 Last Names H-M
• Friday, 10/13 Last Names N-Z

You MUST bring your school-issued Chromebook, charged. During this time, we will

• verify Chromebook is updated
• have all students sign into Bluebook, the app where the PSAT is taken

Before the check-in, please do the following:

• Restart your Chromebook ON CAMPUS

Students who do not attend the digital check-in will not take the PSAT on October 18.

STUDENTS WHO DO NOT BRING THEIR FULLY-CHARGED SDUSD CHROMEBOOK TO THE TEST WILL BE EXCUSED FROM TESTING.

• LAST NAMES A-K, Check-in at 8:30 AM
• LAST NAMES L-Z, Check-in at 12:30 PM

The test is shorter this year, we anticipate it taking less than 3 hours.

We will clear absences from any classes missed.

• Bring fully charged device. (Test can only be taken with school-provided Chromebook)
• A power cord and/or a portable charger (device should be able to hold a charge for 3–4 hours)
  
• An external mouse if you use one
  
• Valid school- or government-issued photo ID
  

• Bring a pencil or pen

• An acceptable calculator (Click Here)There’s a graphing calculator built into the app, but you can bring your own if you like.

• Student ID Number

• An email address

• A large Ziploc bag with Snacks and Water, with your name on it

• Bring a jacket or sweater (If you tend to get cold)

PSAT/NMSQT Student Guide

There are practice resources available for all students. The guide includes additional information about the PSAT, test-taking advice and tips, an official practice test, and how to create a College Board account to view your scores after the test. The PSAT/NMSQT Student Guide is available to be viewed online by clicking the link.

Ways to Prepare for the PSAT/NMSQT

-Khan Academy

-Practice with Bluebook

-Practice Tests