When: Wednesday, October 19, 2016
Time: Beginning at 8:00 am (Students will miss periods 1-5 of the school day)
Who: 10th and 11th grade students
*All 11th grade students are automatically registered to take the PSAT. The PSAT will be given free of charge to all 11th grade students.
*Any 10th grade student electing to taking the PSAT can register in the High School Guidance Office. The cost is $15.00. Checks should be made payable to Blackhawk High School. The deadline to register is Wednesday, October 12, 2016.
What is the PSAT and why is it important?
The PSAT is a nationwide, multiple-choice test taken by about 3.4 million high school students every year–mostly sophomores and juniors. A great primer for the SAT® and even the ACT®, the PSAT includes math, critical reading and writing questions.
The PSAT doesn't count towards your college admissions; however, for students in 11th grade, it is the qualifying test for National Merit Scholarships. That means the highest scoring students may earn scholarship money.