TwoEdgedSword Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 My sophmore son took the PSAT in October. My understanding is this when everyone takes it. We just got a notice from the p.s.that he's to take it next week too, in April. Anybody else doing this who has kids in or dual enrolled in p.s.? Why would this be? I thought next time would be in October as a Jr. And this would be when it counts for NM. Thank you!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie of KY Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 Maybe the school is offering the PSAT 10??? I think the "real" PSAT is only given in fall as you already know. When I google PSAT 10 - this is given in April this year. I "think" it is basically a practice version of the PSAT that can be given to students. Basically another way the College Board can make money. It says it is an easier version of the PSAT as it is intended for sophomores so that they can get ready for the harder version in the fall of their junior year. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoEdgedSword Posted April 5, 2017 Author Share Posted April 5, 2017 I think this is what he took already in October. More tests and coming in an extra day to just fill out the preliminary info...😠Maybe another simulated test is good practice. But he could also take the practice tests online. Anybody else doing this twice in one year? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amateur Actress Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 We are doing it twice. It's a free practice test for my son, so why not? It helps that the school is only 2 miles from our house. And I like to see how he's doing compared to other 10th graders, and give him plenty of experience in how standardized testing works. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourisenough Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 I think this is what he took already in October. More tests and coming in an extra day to just fill out the preliminary info...😠Maybe another simulated test is good practice. But he could also take the practice tests online. Anybody else doing this twice in one year? No, I believe previous comment is correct (at least per the high schools in my area) the PSAT is offered only in October. The PSAT 10 and 8/9 are offered in the spring to students in 9th and 10th. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanny Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 (edited) If all goes well, DD will take it during October 2017, when she is a Junior. She is Hispanic and there is a competition for Hispanic students. The top 5% get recognition that may (or may not) help on university admission applications. That's not a Scholarship, but if she qualifies will add something to her applications. Hispanic students need to take it in their Junior year, in October, to participate in that Edited April 5, 2017 by Lanny 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mabelen Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 (edited) If all goes well, DD will take it during October 2017, when she is a Junior. She is Hispanic and there is a competition for Hispanic students. The top 5% get recognition that may (or may not) help on university admission applications. That's not a Scholarship, but if she qualifies will add something to her applications. Hispanic students need to take it in their Junior year, in October, to participate in that The College Board does not offer scholarships but some universities do offer scholarships to National Hispanic Scholars. The list and the scholarships these universities offer change often so you will have to check closer to the time. Edited April 5, 2017 by Mabelen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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