Clarksburg High School 2019 PSAT Registration - Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test - National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test

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Clarksburg High School provides detailed PSAT registration guidance for 2019, outlining eligibility for freshmen and juniors, the test date (Wednesday, October 16, 2019), and associated fees ($12 for PSAT 8/9 and $17 for PSAT/NMSQT). It explains the PSAT’s role in measuring skills for college readiness, supporting SAT/ACT preparation, and offering college planning tools and junior scholarship opportunities. The document covers registration timing and payment methods, scheduling during lunch, accommodation procedures through College Board approval, and contact options for the counseling and testing offices.

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Who should register

Why not sophomores and seniors

Test date and cost

Why should take the PSAT

How do I register

Testing accommodations

Questions and contacts

PSAT overview and eligibility for National Merit

Clarksburg High School 2019 Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) Registration Who should register? All FRESHMEN and JUNIORS Why not Sophomores and Seniors? All 10th grade students are registered automatically, free of charge. Seniors are not eligible to take the PSAT; they take the SAT or ACT. When: Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at 7:45am Cost: PSAT 8/9 for Freshmen $12.00 PSAT/NMSQT for Juniors $17.00 Why should take the PSAT? The PSAT gives students: Feedback on academic performance & suggestions on how to improve. Preparation for the SAT and ACT. Information from colleges /universities through HYPERLINK "http://professionals.collegeboard.com/higher-ed/recruitment/sss" \h Student Search ServiceHYPERLINK "http://professionals.collegeboard.com/higher-ed/recruitment/sss". A free personalized online college planning kit based on test results. And for juniors: Opportunities to earn scholarships and academic recognition—The PSAT is also the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT). How do I register? Registration will take place during LUNCH at the CAFETERIA Concession Stand window -- September 5 through September 13 Complete the registration form on the back of this page NEATLY and return it to staff when you register with cash (exact amount, please), or a check/money order payable to Clarksburg High School. You may also register online at: HYPERLINK "http://osp.osmsinc.com/MontgomeryMD/" http://osp.osmsinc.com/MontgomeryMD/ (A 3.75% convenience fee will be added). PSAT Registration Ends Friday, September 13, 2019 in order to accommodate ordering deadline from College Board If I have testing accommodations in class and on the PARCC, will I automatically have them on the PSAT? No--Students who normally receive testing accommodations should see their case managers ASAP. Only accommodations approved by the College Board—typically a 7 week or longer process—will be provided for the PSAT. I still have questions. Who can help? Contact your counselor or Mrs. Vizzini in the Testing Office (Room 157) CHS Counseling Department: 240-740-6000 CHS Testing Office: 240-740-6000 (8:00 am – 11:00 am) PSAT 8/9 and PSAT/NMSQT PRELIMINARY SCHOLASTIC ASSESSMENT TEST/ NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP QUALIFYING TEST CLARKSBURG HIGH SCHOOL PSAT TEST DATE: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2019 The PSAT is an exam that measures academic abilities important in college work. It is administered only once during the school year and consists of three sections: reading, writing and language, and math. This test is a formal practice for students preparing for their first SAT. Scores are used to help predict how well one may do on the SAT. Only students who take the PSAT in their JUNIOR year will be considered for the National Merit Scholarship Program, the National Achievement Scholarship Program, or the National Hispanic Scholar Awards Program. This year, the PSAT will be administered on Wednesday, October 16 at all Montgomery County High Schools. Again this year tenth graders will take the PSAT at NO COST through a partnership between MCPS and Montgomery College. FRESHMEN must pay $12.00 to participate in the PSAT 8/9 and JUNIORS must pay $17.00 for the official PSAT/NMSQT, which gives them an opportunity to compete in the National Merit Scholarship competition. You will receive a practice booklet when you register. Please call the testing office for additional information. PSAT/NMSQT (EXAMEN PRELIMINAR DE EVALUACION ACADEMICA) El PSAT es un examen de dos horas y diez minutos que mide las habilidades académicas importantes para el trabajo en la universidad. Es administrado solamente una vez durante el año escolar y consiste de dos secciones de 25 minutos de matemática, dos secciones de 25 minutos de lenguaje, y una sección de escritura. Este examen es una práctica para los estudiantes que se están preparando para su primer SAT. Los resultados se usan para anticipar cuán bien lo harán en el SAT. Solamente los estudiant

FAQs

Who is eligible to register for the 2019 PSAT at Clarksburg High School?

Freshmen and juniors should register. Sophomores are not eligible because 10th graders are registered automatically at no charge, and seniors are not eligible for the PSAT.

When is the PSAT and what are the fees?

The PSAT is on Wednesday, October 16, 2019. Fees are $12 for PSAT 8/9 (freshmen) and $17 for PSAT/NMSQT (juniors).

Do students receive PSAT testing accommodations automatically if they receive accommodations in class and on PARCC?

No. Students must contact their case managers ASAP, and only accommodations approved by the College Board will be provided, typically after a 7-week or longer process.

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