PSAT
PSAT will not be held this year, 2020
Registration for the PSAT ends on Friday September 11th. Students who do not qualify for a fee waiver can go to the Student Store at Nutrition or Lunch with $16 cash to register.
If you qualify for a fee waiver (free or reduced lunch eligible) please see Ms. Chai in the college Office (room 503) at Nutrition or Lunch before Friday, Sept. 11th.
PSAT Information for Hamilton Students and Families
The PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) will be administered on October 14, 2020. This test is open to Hamilton High School students only. This year the district will pay for all 9th and 10th grade students to take the test for free. It is also offered to 11th grade juniors for a cost of $20.00. 11th grade juniors who qualify for Free/Reduced Lunch can come to Room 503 for a PSAT fee waiver.
PSAT/NMSQT Scores
What Scores will I receive?
In January, your school will receive your PSAT/NMSQT Score Report, which will be given to you in the following weeks. Your Score report will also include the NMSC Selection Index, which is calculated by doubling the sum of your Reading, Writing and Language, and Math Test scores. NMSC uses the Selection Index as an initial screen of the large number of entrants to it National Merit Scholarship Program. Once you get your score, visit studentscores.collegeboard.org to learn more about what these scores mean.
Online Preparations and Resources:
- Go to Collegeboard.org/psatpractice for sample questions and practice test answer explanations.
- Go to Collegeboard.org/psatscoring to get more information about scoring and linking to practices.
The College Office, Room 503, has extra copies of the practice test books.
**THE DEADLINE TO REQUEST ACCOMMODATIONS IF YOU HAVE AN IEP OR 504 IS AUGUST 25, 2020**
Email Ms. Lartelier at stephanie.lartelier@lausd.net if you have questions about accommodations.
Whom should I contact if I have questions?
See your college counselor, Ms. Chai, in Room 503. For further help, see contact information on page ii for the PSAT/NMSQT office, the College Board, and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC).
