PSAT/NMSQT INFORMATION

WHO SHOULD TAKE THE PRELIMINARY SCHOLASTIC APTITUDE TEST (PSAT)

All juniors who are considering applying to a 4-year college and sophomores who are interested in gaining experience in taking a college entrance exam.  Students must test as juniors in order to be eligible for the National Merit Scholarship Program.  Scholarship organizations utilize the PSAT/NMSQT scores as a preliminary screen to identify candidates for scholarship funds.

WHEN:            SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17^th 2009

WHERE:           HIGH SCHOOL: ROOM LOCATIONS ASSIGNED AT CHECK IN

TIME:              CHECK IN IS SCHEDULED FOR 7:30 AM

                        REPORT TO THE AUDITORIUM ENTRANCE OF THE HIGH SCHOOL            

                        THE TEST BEGINS PROMPTLY AT 8:00 AM AND CONCLUDES AT 11:30AM

                        STUDENTS WHO TEST WITH ACCOMMODATIONS OF EXTENDED TIME SHOULD                                     PLAN FOR A LATER PICK UP TIME

WHAT TO BRING ON THE DAY OF THE TEST

§         YOUR CURRENT HIGH SCHOOL ID

§         A CALCULATOR

§         SHARPENED #2 PENCILS

REGISTRATION :

§         TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13TH

§         WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14TH

§         THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15^TH

REGISTRATION WILL BE PROVIDED OUTSIDE THE LARGE CAFETERIA DURING LUNCH PERIODS.

COST:                          $17.00 BY CHECK OR MONEY ORDER ONLY

                                PAYABLE TO GATES CHILI HIGH SCHOOL

                        A limited number of fee waivers are available for 11^th graders receiving                                    free/reduced lunch.  See or contact Ms. Dasta in the Counseling Department                          for information. (585) 247-5050.