Testing Information

You can purchase via the Student Store in person or online for your exam.

• Window Opens: September and will be open for a short window (approx. 2 weeks) - exact dates TBA

Exam Fee: $30 (subject to change)
Students who qualify for the Free/Reduced Lunch program will receive the PSAT at a discounted rate. Click here to apply for the Free/Reduced Lunch Program before purchasing your exam.

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.

7:30am - students check-in

8:00am - doors close; test begins

11:30am - exam ends (approx.); students resume class (2nd period)

• 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 with 504 plans or IEPs who might normally receive accommodations for assessments must apply for accommodations using this form:  SSD Accommodations Request Form.   This form must be completed and returned by the last week of August.  It can brought to the Admin office in person.
• 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
• Free test prep materials can be found at the following links:
  • College Board Practice PSAT
  • Kaplan Test Prep

There are only a few things you really need to bring on test day, and a lot of things you'll be better off leaving at home. Be sure to bring:

• Your fully charged device. You must have the app installed and exam setup complete before test day if you're testing with a personal device.
• A power cord and/or a portable charger. We cannot guarantee you’ll have access to an outlet during testing. Your device should be able to hold a charge for 3–4 hours.
• A pencil or pen.
• Scratch paper will be provided—do not bring your own.
• An approved calculator. There’s a graphing calculator built into the app, but you can bring your own if you like.
• An external mouse if you use one.
• An external keyboard if you use one (you can only use external keyboards with tablets—not laptops.)
• An approved photo ID if you’re homeschooled or if you’ll be testing at a school that is different from the one you usually attend.

Nice to Have

• A watch (without an audible alarm).
• Extra batteries for your calculator and backup equipment—you'll have to ask for permission to access them. They can’t be on your desk during the test.
• A bag or backpack.
• A drink or snacks (for your break).
• Epinephrine auto-injectors (for example, EpiPens) are permitted without the need for accommodations. They must be placed in a clear bag and stored under your desk during testing. For policies on other medications and medical devices, contact the Services for Students with Disabilities office.

Any student who would like to practice may sign up and pay for this exam to prepare for the SAT's. Typically, 10th and 11th graders take this exam, and 11th graders can use it to qualify for the National Merit Scholarship Program, but anyone in Grades 9-11 may sign up.  11th graders will have priority.

• 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.