PSAT

How to Register/Pay

Purchase through our Online Student Store by Tuesday, 9/17/24! 

• Window Opens: Friday, September 6, 2024
• Window Closes: Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at the end of 2nd lunch!

 

Exam Fee: $30
Discount for students who qualify for free/reduced lunch: $10
(To apply for free/reduced lunch, which is required each year, please complete the "Meal Application" on the RJUHSD Nutrition Services website.)

 

Open to West Park students only. For the safety and security of our staff and students, students who are not actively enrolled at WPHS (even those who live within our boundaries) may not participate in this exam.

Who Can Test (Grade)

Any student who would like to practice may sign up and pay for this exam to prepare for the SAT's. Typically, 10th graders take this exam, but anyone in Grades 9-11 may sign up.

 

Open to West Park students only. For the safety and security of our staff and students, students who are not actively enrolled at WPHS (even those who live within our boundaries) may not participate in this exam.

Practice & Preparation for the PSAT

#1 - Digital PSAT Introduction Video
The College Board (the company who offers PSAT) has a great introduction video on YouTube to help explain the digital PSAT. Please take a moment and watch it now: What to expect with the digital PSAT (2:45).

 

#2 - Explore Bluebook & Login Info
Bluebook is the term used for the digital app that you will use to access the practice PSAT as well as on test day for the real PSAT.

• Login Slips - Emails are sent about 2-4 weeks prior to test day. Keep watching your emails for instructions. Login Slips may be picked up at the Finance Office.
• Students Must Login Prior to Test Day - Please use your Login Slip to access your Bluebook account on your school-issued device. This must be done prior to the test day.
• Bluebook App - Our Tech Dept has downloaded the secure app on your student Chromebook. Please make sure you can find it (click here for directions) and begin practicing with the resources provided. If you are struggling, please reach out to the following for assistance: Mr. Alek Shibko, IT Tech, ashibko@rjuhsd.us

 

#3 - More Practice

• Do a search on YouTube for some great videos. Make sure you search "Bluebook PSAT" to find the most current resources.
• Settele Tutoring
• Khan Academy
• College Board Preparing for the PSAT
• College Board Practice PSAT
• Kaplan Test Prep

Test Day Schedule

7:30am - students check-in

8:00am - doors close; tech troubleshooting begins; begin exam

11:00am - exam ends (approx.); students resume class (2nd period)

 

Test Locations

Students with the last names starting with:

• A-Hol - Room F305/F306 (Derrs & Hurd)
• Hom-Ren - Room F303/F304 (Johnston)
• Res-Sh - Room R207 (Everts)
• Si-Z - Room R202 (Hodge)

Students who have been approved for additional time will receive a private email from Mr. Hodge with confirmation. You will test in the Maker Space (Library).

What to Bring on Test Day:

• Visit the College Board website for complete details.
• Your school-issued Chromebook (no personal devices permitted).
• Login Slips (we will have another copy for you should you forget or misplace yours).
• WE DO NOT HAVE CALCULATORS to lend students on test day. Please bring your own (visit the College Board website for specific requirements).

PSAT Benefits

Students benefit from taking the PSAT in several ways:

• It identifies their academic strengths and weaknesses early in high school, when there's plenty of time to improve before college.
• It lets them know which Advanced Placement (AP) courses they're most likely to do well in.
• It's a great way to practice for the PSAT/NMSQT in 11th grade, which qualifies them for the National Merit Scholarship Program and a chance to win recognition and money for college.
• When they take the PSAT, your child can opt in to Student Search Service and connect to over $300 million in scholarships. Learn more about scholarships.
• It's a great way to practice for the SAT, a test that's an important part of college applications.
• Your child can use their PSAT score to get a free, personalized SAT practice plan through Official SAT Practice on Khan Academy®.

Please note that the PSAT and SAT are not required for college admissions in many California colleges and universities. Please research your school ahead of time or visit with your counselor for assistance.

Resources

• To learn more about the PSAT, visit the College Board PSAT website.  The PSAT consists of three parts: the Reading Test, the Writing and Language Test, and the Math Test.

• Students need to make a College Board account in order to view their scores when they are released.  They can make an account by clicking this link: Create a College Board Account