PSAT offered at Landrum High School

Landrum High School is offering the PSAT (practice SAT test) to all freshman, sophomores, and juniors on Wednesday, October 15th at Landrum High School. 

The PSAT assesses reading, math and writing skills. The PSAT and SAT have the same format and evaluate the same skills. Once a student takes the PSAT/NMSQT, they will receive a custom SAT study plan based on your results.Taking the PSAT/NMSQT in 10^th grade or lower is beneficial because students receive early feedback on their skills. Students can look at their percentile to see how well they scored and compare it to other 10^th graders who have taken the test.

Students can take the PSAT/NMSQT again in 11^th grade, which will give them another skills assessment and a measure of your overall progress, as well as a chance to compete for scholarships!

Research shows that students who take the PSAT/NMSQT in both 10^th and 11^th grade score 189 points higher than those who do not!

What is the NMSQT National Merit Scholarship Program?

The National Merit Scholarship Program is a scholarship recognition program. Only juniors are eligible. Each year, the score requirements change. Upon testing, students will be notified if they are a semi-finalist.

When is it offered and where:  October 15, 2014 at Landrum High School during the school day. Students will be assigned to a testing room.

How much does it cost: The state of SC is paying for all 10^th graders to take the test, so there is no fee. All 9th and 11^th graders who take the test need to register with the Guidance office. The fee is $15 and can be paid by check or cash. 11th Grade students who receive free and reduced lunch can receive a fee waiver. They need to check with their counselor.