The PSAT is made to prepare freshmen, sophomores, and juniors for the SAT. The PSAT is a lower stake test but has similar question formats and timing. The PSAT is an optional standardized test authorized by the College Board organization. 

Students will have the option to take the test either Monday, October 12 on a teacher workday or the week of October 13 during their first and second period.

The PSAT focuses on verbal reasoning, critical reading and thinking, math problem solving, and some writing skills. The test prepares students for the SAT which students will take their junior year.

Ivana Brothers, sophomore, said, “I think it’s gonna be like mid. I took it last year with no prep, and I did pretty good. I’m hoping it’ll be a higher score but I don’t need it to be really high.”

Brothers is stressed out about the timed questions but feels confident to take the PSAT.

One of the challenges is time.” [I am]  a little bit [stressed out] because the time is going like fast. I have to do the work for math, and I start getting stressed out looking at the time because then the numbers get mixed up.”

Brady Myers, sophomore, said, “I feel like I’m pretty good. I mean it’s a good indicator to see how, you know, the real SAT.”

The PSAT is designed to be a preparation and a test to measure students’ skill level. Students will have about two hours to take the test on either October 12, 2026 or the week of October 13, 2026. Any questions about the test can be directed to Arwood.