sheryl Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 My daughter took the psat Oct. 2014. She didn't do "great" on it. Can she take it again this month as a junior? Also, when is the ACT and SAT recommended? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butter Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Yes, in fact the National Merit qualifying only happens in 11th grade so even if the PSAT is taken before 11th it should still be taken in 11th grade. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheryl Posted October 11, 2015 Author Share Posted October 11, 2015 Thanks, Heather! I appreciate this. What about the others? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Junior year is the year that "counts" for the PSAT. The only date it will be given this year is this Wednesday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheryl Posted October 11, 2015 Author Share Posted October 11, 2015 Junior year is the year that "counts" for the PSAT. The only date it will be given this year is this Wednesday. I learned it's being administered Oct. 28 too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Kids can take it sophomore year and junior year, but it's the junior year only that counts toward possible National Merit scholarships. My dd will take it here the 28th as a sophomore just to see what it's like--she should do much better as a junior when she's had more of the math. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 I learned it's being administered Oct. 28 too. With special permission, yes. All the schools in our area are only administering on the 14th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halftime Hope Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 My daughter took the psat Oct. 2014. She didn't do "great" on it. Can she take it again this month as a junior? Also, when is the ACT and SAT recommended? Sheryl, if you go ask your question on the high school board, you'll get the latest and greatest--lots of data--from a lot of experienced moms who have BDTD. You might even get some from your area who can tell you where to have your dd take the ACT and/or SAT. I used to have all this stuff down pat, but mine are a few years out, so I'm not confident that things are exactly the same. :-) Best of luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caroline Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 My school had to order PSAT tests long ago. I doubt you will find a school with an extra test for her at this late date. Our sign-ups were in August. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechWife Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 If she is near the National Merit cut off that was used last year for your state, it might be worth it to see if you can find a place for her to take it at this late date. Otherwise, just have her take the SAT or the ACT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halftime Hope Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 We live in a large metro area. At one point, the PSAT was offered by several of the community colleges in the area. It was counterintuitive that they would do so, but they did. One can find a geographical listing on the CollegeBoard website of all the PSAT sites, but like a previous poster said, sometimes there is a cutoff date since school have to order the number of tests to administer. That was one of the advantages of taking it at the local CC, there was no early cutoff date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheryl Posted October 12, 2015 Author Share Posted October 12, 2015 Thanks, everyone! I made some calls to several schools today (public, private, homeschool-friendly) and found at least 2 schools with seats available. Many people are not in b/c it's Columbus Day, but many were in. I'm excited that I was able to get her in. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanny Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 I plan for DD to take it next year, when she is in 10th grade, for practice. And then in 11th grade. NOTE: In another thread, someone mentioned that the new PSAT has part of the Math test that prohibits calculators. That may prove very interesting to students whose instructors do not require them to write out their work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheryl Posted October 13, 2015 Author Share Posted October 13, 2015 Thanks you all. Lanny, actually calculators are allowed (4 function). It can NOT be a calculator app on a mobile phone but a hand held calculator only unit. I'm surprised by that but will not question it. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Schools here start giving it in 8th grade to those in Honors classes, so definitely yes. Oldest is taking this month. It will be her third time and she's a sophomore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Annie G Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Thanks you all. Lanny, actually calculators are allowed (4 function). It can NOT be a calculator app on a mobile phone but a hand held calculator only unit. I'm surprised by that but will not question it. :) What Lanny was referring to is a new change that starts this fall- the calculator will only be allowed on one portion of the math test. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Kids can take it sophomore year and junior year, but it's the junior year only that counts toward possible National Merit scholarships. My dd will take it here the 28th as a sophomore just to see what it's like--she should do much better as a junior when she's had more of the math. Is this new? They've been having them start taking it in 8th grade here if Honors students. The high schools give it to all students. Starting as a sophomore has not been the norm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butter Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Is this new? They've been having them start taking it in 8th grade here if Honors students. The high schools give it to all students. Starting as a sophomore has not been the norm. No, not new. Most places have always given it to 10th and 11th graders. SOME places have always given it to more grades. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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