Sophomores and juniors will be taking the PSAT 10 and PSAT/NMSQT, respectively, Wednesday with many juniors using the test as a tool in their preparation for the SAT.

“I haven’t studied for the PSAT specifically, but with it being my junior year, I did take time over the summer to be better prepared for my SAT,” junior Mason Classe said. “I feel not too nervous about the PSAT because I know I will just go in and do my best, and it will be what it will be. It isn’t worth getting incredibly stressed out about.”

The PSAT also poses an opportunity for students to qualify for National Merit Scholarships which are awarded to students who are among the highest scorers on the PSAT/NMSQT. 

This year, only juniors in the Class of 2026 will be eligible for this scholarship with sophomores graduating in 2027 having to wait until next year to attempt the 2025 PSAT/NMSQT.

All sophomores and juniors are required to be at school, regardless of first period late arrival or dual credit, as testing will start at 9 a.m.

Meanwhile, freshmen and seniors will have late arrival and must arrive at school at 12:15 p.m. with buses on late arrival schedules. As a result of PSAT testing, students will not have first or second period classes both on campus or at the CTE.