Families and students enrolled at Bearden HS can register here for the 2021 PSAT/NMSQT® exam to be administered during school hours on Tuesday, October 26, 2021.
Please read through the information below and then click on Order the PSAT/NMSQT® Exam to submit an order.
Deadline to Register: September 14, 2021 (Or when Max Capacity is reached)
1. Registration & Fees
Students must register for the 2021 PSAT/NMSQT® exam between August 23, 2021 and September 14, 2021 (midnight CST) OR when capacity has been reached. Early registration is recommended as registration will end when all spots are reserved. No late registration is possible.
The exam will be administered at Bearden High School on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 during school hours.
The cost for each exam is $22.00.*
If you do not attend Bearden High School, please see the notes below.
A limited number of tests are available, please sign up early.
*Fee reductions are available for Juniors who are eligible. To check on eligibility and receive your Fee Reduction Code to apply to the online registration form, please email Ms. Smiley at karen.smiley@knoxschools.org. (The Fee Reduction Code when entered into the online registration form will reduce the cost of the exam as appropriate.)
Click on the link below to place your order/registration. Registration is possible only by completing the online form. Payment can be submitted by mailing in a check or by paying online with a credit or debit card. A small fee will be added to the exam cost if using a debit or credit card for payment. Mail In Payment instructions will be included in the form and emailed in the order summary. Postmark deadline to ensure timely processing of the mail in payment is September 8, 2021.
2. Why take the PSAT/NMSQT® exam?
9th, 10th and 11th grade students are encouraged to take the PSAT® for a variety of reasons: 1) It gives the most up-to-date picture of where you are likely to score on the actual SAT. This will assist you in determining where you wish to spend your time and effort in preparing for the SAT® exam. 2) As a junior, you are entered as a part of the National Merit Scholar Qualifying Test (NMSQT®), a competition that awards some top scoring students across the nation with scholarships. 3) Another chance at a practice exam is always a good idea. This will help you to get a feel for the actual exam, which may help to reduce testing anxiety
3. When are scores released?
PSAT® results will be available online in December via the student’s College Board Profile. When scores are ready online, you’ll get an email with instructions on creating your College Board account, going to the online score portal, and using your access code to view your score report
4. Can I cancel my exam and receive a refund?
No. Cancellations and refunds of the exam fees is not possible.
5. How do I prepare for the exam?
Click here to review information and official tools released by College Board and The Khan Academy.
Note Regarding Non-BHS Students:
BHS is happy to provide a testing site for Home School Students who live in the Bearden High School Zone for the PSAT/NMSQT. To check on eligibility and receive your Home School Approval Code (necessary to complete the online registration and payment form), please email karen.smiley@knoxschools.org.
If you are unsure of what KCS School you are zoned, please check this website https://www.kgis.org/portal/OnlineTools/SchoolZoneSearch.aspx Any questions, please email karen.smiley@knoxschools.org.
The fee for Home School Students will be $30.00 for the PSAT/NMSQT.
For questions or assistance, please email info@aptsusa.com
