Families and students enrolled at Albuquerque High School can register here for the 2020 PSAT/NMSQT® exam to be administered on Thursday, October 29, 2020.
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: October 1, 2020
Please read through the information below and then click on Order the PSAT® Exam to submit an order.
1. Registration & Fees
Students in grade 11 may register for the 2020 PSAT/NMSQT® exam between September 1 and October 1, 2020.
The exam will be administered on Thursday, October 29, during school hours. The cost for each exam is $18.
Late registration will incur a penalty fee of $10 per exam. No exam orders will be accepted after 11:59pm on October 19, 2020.
(Note that the 2020 PSAT/NMSQT administration is open only to current grade 11 students enrolled in AHS.)
Payment can be submitted by completing the online payment form at the link on this page. The online payment form accepts payment online with debit or credit card OR via mail in payment (check or money order.) There is a 3% credit card processing fee for online payments. There is no additional processing fee for mailing in payment. Instructions will be provided on the order summary. Postmark deadline to ensure timely processing is September 9, 2020.
2. Why take the PSAT/NMSQT®
The PSAT/NMSQT® measures the reading, math and writing skills needed for college. Students can use it to find their “skill gaps” and then make plans to fill those gaps before college begins. If you are unfamiliar with timed tests made up of multiple-choice questions, it gives you a good idea of what to expect when you take the College Board Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT®), which many colleges require of their applicants.
Eligible students who wish to be considered for Merit Scholarships, Special Scholarships and Achievement Scholarships should take the October 29th PSAT/NMSQT®. Eligible requirements for these scholarships are explained in detail in the information booklet which will be given to you when you return the registration form.
3. When are scores released?
PSAT® results are usually sent to schools in late December and then are released to students soon after. Students will be able to log into their College Board profiles at https://studentscores.collegeboard.org to retrieve the scores (College Board Profiles are the same accounts used to order SAT® exams, or to log into the MyAP AP® Exam system. If students do not have one, they will need to create a profile to access scores.)
4. Can I cancel my exam and receive a refund?
No cancellations or refunds are available.
5. Is there financial aid available for the PSAT/NMSQT® exam?
Students who qualify for a fee reduction would be able to receive a significant reduction in exam fees. To apply for a fee reduction, please contact the PSAT® Exam Coordinator Georgine Katsaros at georgine.katsaros@aps.edu to request the fee reduction. Students who are approved for the fee reduction will receive a Fee Reduction Code (discount code) to apply to the payment form. Code usage will be verified for eligibility.
6. Where do I report for the exam?
Albuquerque HS will notify students of exam day details closer to the exam administration date.
7. Where can I get more information about the exam?
Visit The College Board website that has detailed information about the exam as well as practice materials. Click HERE.
For questions or assistance, please email info@aptsusa.com
