PSAT Information
SPS School-Day PSAT
Seattle Public Schools contracts with the College Board for the school-day PSAT and SAT only. The district—as a single entity—does not contract with the College Board for Saturday testing or the ACT. Visit the district PSAT Testing for additional Information.
Announcements
- All-School Assessment Day (PSAT)
- Date: A Wednesday in Mid-late October 2026 from 8:50 a.m. – 2:25 p.m. likely during Advisories. Free to all SPS Juniors.
- 11th Grade: PSAT
- Date: A Wednesday in Mid-late October 2026 from 8:50 a.m. – 2:25 p.m. likely during Advisories. Free to all SPS Juniors.
Why Take the PSAT?
- Provides valuable feedback on strengths and the skills necessary for college study. Students can then focus their preparation on areas that could most benefit from additional study or practice. The PSAT measures critical reading skills, math problem-solving skills and writing skills.
- Gives insight on how a performance on an admissions test compares to others applying to college. Helps students prepare for the SAT. Students will become familiar with the kinds of questions and the exact directions they will see on the SAT.
- Could help Juniors qualify for scholarships. The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) for Juniors is a program co-sponsored by the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corp. (NMSC).
Practice Resources & Information
Visit the College Board for what to expect. Refer to the district PSAT page for more information about testing and Seattle Public Schools.
- Visit College Board PSAT to learn more about the PSAT/NMSQT.
- Preparing for the Digital PSAT/NMSQT with free test prep resources from College Board.
- Review approved calculators for the PSAT – contact your CHS counselor if you need help obtaining a calculator for the test.
Using/Understanding PSAT/NMSQT
Scores to Prepare for the SAT
Students will need to log onto their College Board accounts to view their PSAT/NMSQT scores and use them to prepare for the SAT. Refer to the College Board Getting Scores site for all the information you need and a video as well.
Students should receive their original PSAT test booklets. If you would like to learn more about how to understand your scores and get tips for preparing for the SAT or need assistance with your College Board account, or your Counselor.
Grade 11 Juniors, to learn more about the SAT visit the CHS SAT Information page. To understand your PSAT scores and how to link your test results with free Khan Academy practice tests tailored just for you to prepare for the SAT view video on the College Board site. In addition learn more information about practicing for the SAT on College Board as well.
Using PSAT Scores & Scholarship Information
SAT Practice Resources with PSAT Scores
- Create your free College Board account
- Check out the College Board website for FREE test prep resources.
- The College Board has partnered with Khan Academy to provide a personalized practice program. Visit the Khan Academy to find ways to prepare for the SAT using PSAT results. Students will become familiar with the kinds of questions and the exact directions they will see on the SAT.
National Merit Scholarship Program
The PSAT/NMSQT is the route of entry into the National Merit Scholarship Program for Juniors. Questions specific to National Merit Scholarship Program should be directed to the National Merit Scholarship Corporation or to College Board.
Free or Reduced Lunch (FRL) Benefits
The PSAT/NMSQT helps Juniors prepare for the SAT and is used to qualify students for scholarships and advanced learning opportunities. These tests are offered to all Juniors free of charge; no pre-registration is required.
Students who qualify for Free or Reduced Lunch (FRL) may be eligible to receive additional benefits from the College Board such as unlimited sending of scores. In order to receive these benefits, please complete the Family Income Survey and visit the district School-Day PSAT page for more information.
As of June 26, 2026