SAT |
MSBSD is offering the PSAT and SAT to the 8th-12th graders. Twindly will be offering one opportunity for each testing window for our students. The district will cover the cost of one SAT-suite test per academic year (not taken from allotment).
College Board created the Preliminary SAT (PSAT) and the SAT (Student’s Academic Skills) as an entrance exam that is accepted by most colleges and universities to use in their admissions decisions. The PSAT has been expanded to offer different tests for different grade levels that offers real practice before the SAT. Sign me up! Register here Please note, students may participate in nationwide PSAT and SAT test dates outside of the grade-bands offered by the district (Check out their dates and deadlines here). This cost is not covered by the school district. |
PSAT 8/9 |
PSAT10 |
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The PSAT 8/9 is geared for 8th and 9th graders. This preliminary SAT provides practice and is used to give parents, students, and their advisors information about a student’s strengths and weaknesses. This test generates a score report that helps you create a plan for them to improve the skills they need to graduate from high school and be ready for college. There is also a section on this test that give you information about what Advanced Placement (AP) courses your child would be ready to take.
Twindly Bridge is offering this test on Tuesday, March 21st 2023. Registration is open until January 26, 2023: Register HERE Disability Accommodations: Your child can access accommodations on this test without official College Board approval. College Board PSAT 8/9 website PSAT 8/9 Practice Tests PSAT 8/9 Student Guide |
The PSAT10 is geared for 10th graders. In terms of content and difficulty, this test is the same as the PSAT/NMSQT. What makes it different is that it is held during the Spring of 10th grade and it does not qualify students for the National Merit Scholarship Program. Alternatively, students may opt into College Board’s Student Search service where they can be connected to a different range of over $255 million in scholarships and colleges/universities can send you programming information related to applications, financial aid, and student life.
Twindly Bridge is offering this test on Tuesday, March 21st 2023. Registration is open until January 26, 2023: Register HERE Disability Accommodations: Your child must request accommodations through the school’s College Board Disabilities coordinator (Kara Byrley). Accommodations request deadline for Spring 2023 test dates: December 9, 2022 - NOW CLOSED College Board PSAT10 Website PSAT10 Practice Tests PSAT10 Student Guide |
PSAT/NMSQT |
SAT School Day |
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This PSAT is the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. While 10th and 11th graders may both participate in this test, the National Merit Scholarship opportunity is only available to Juniors. This allows juniors to compete for recognition and college scholarships- if you score high enough to qualify, there are $180 million dollars in merit scholarships awarded to students each year.
The PSAT/NMSQT will next be offered in October 2023 (final date pending). This will be a digital test. Registration dates TBD. Disability Accommodations: Your child must request accommodations through the school’s College Board Disabilities coordinator (Kara Byrley). Accommodations request deadline for Fall 2023 test dates: August 15th, 2023 College Board PSAT/NMSQT Website PSAT/NMSQT Practice Tests PSAT/NMSQT Student Guide |
The SAT School Day is available for seniors only. The SAT “School Day” provides equal access to students so they may test at their own school on a weekday. This is an entrance exam that colleges and universities use to make admissions decisions. The SAT is administered via paper-and-pencil and it is a multiple-choice test.
The SAT is designed to determine a student’s readiness for college. Colleges use this as one piece of information to make a decision regarding admissions, offer scholarships and grants, and to consider placement into special college programming. Your student's information and scores are not shared with any colleges or outside agencies. The information is only shared with the student, the school, and the school district. The SAT School Day is next offered on only one of the following dates (Final Date TBD): - Wednesday October 11, 2023 or - Thursday, October 26, 2023 This will be a paper test. Registration dates TBD. Disability Accommodations: Your child must request accommodations through the school’s College Board Disabilities coordinator (Kara Byrley). Accommodations request deadline for 2023-2024 test dates: August 12th, 2023 College Board SAT School Day Website SAT Study Guide SAT Practice Tests SAT Parent Guide SAT Student Guide |
Disability Accommodations
Accommodations are available for College Board tests.
For the PSAT10, PSAT/NMSQT, and the SAT, you must get pre-approval for all accommodations requested. These typically must be submitted at least two months in advance of the testing date. Once you have been approved for accommodations on one College Board test, you do not need to request pre-approval for another College Board test. For this reason, we recommend applying for accommodations during your freshman year to ensure they are in place later on.
For the PSAT 8/9, accommodations can be provided without prior approval. Please work with your advisor to ensure your needs are met.
Visit the College Board website for more information
Contact Kara Byrley, the SSD Coordinator
For the PSAT10, PSAT/NMSQT, and the SAT, you must get pre-approval for all accommodations requested. These typically must be submitted at least two months in advance of the testing date. Once you have been approved for accommodations on one College Board test, you do not need to request pre-approval for another College Board test. For this reason, we recommend applying for accommodations during your freshman year to ensure they are in place later on.
For the PSAT 8/9, accommodations can be provided without prior approval. Please work with your advisor to ensure your needs are met.
Visit the College Board website for more information
Contact Kara Byrley, the SSD Coordinator