PSAT/NMSQT®
Creekside High School is pleased to offer 9th, 10th, and 11th-grade students the opportunity to take the PSAT/NMSQT® (Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
The PSAT/NMSQT is an essential step in college preparation. It offers students the opportunity to experience a college readiness exam and helps identify those who may benefit from advanced coursework. The PSAT mirrors the SAT in structure, timing, and content, providing excellent practice while evaluating essential skills in Reading, Writing, and Math—key areas for success in college and beyond. Your student will also receive personalized feedback on their skills to help improve before taking the SAT. For Juniors, the PSAT/NMSQT serves as the qualifying exam for the National Merit Scholarship Program.
Early Release
If you would like your student to check out after the exam, please complete the PSAT (10/21) Test Day – Early Release Form | October 21, 2026, by Sunday, October 18. Testing is expected to conclude between 1:15 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. Students will be dismissed once all standard-time, non-accommodated testing rooms have finished.
Registration Update
Sophomores (10th Grade) will receive the PSAT at no cost, as the state fully funds the assessment. No registration is required for 10th-grade students.
Registration for Freshmen (9th Grade) and Juniors (11th Grade) has now closed. The registration deadline was midnight on September 14, 2026, and no late registrations can be accepted due to College Board and St. Johns County School District testing requirements for computer-based assessments.
Students can download the Official Student Guide to the PSAT/NMSQT® online for convenient access anytime, anywhere. This guide is designed to help students understand the structure and content of the PSAT/NMSQT, offering valuable insights into test-taking strategies and expectations. It includes detailed test information, a full-length practice test, and answer keys for self-assessment.
Accommodations
If your student has a documented disability, they may be eligible for testing accommodations for the PSAT, SAT, and AP Exams through the College Board. Please note:
- An IEP or 504 Plan does not guarantee approval of accommodations for College Board exams. All decisions are made solely by the College Board.
- To request accommodations, the College Board’s Consent Form for Accommodations Request must be signed by both the student and parent/guardian and submitted to the student’s school counselor.
Accommodations Request Update
The deadline to request accommodations for the 2026 PSAT administration has passed. The deadline to submit a completed Consent Form for Accommodations Request to a school counselor was August 21, 2026.
Students who already have College Board-approved accommodations do not need to reapply unless there is a change to their accommodations, eligibility, or testing needs. If changes are needed, please contact your school counselor to discuss the required documentation and next steps.
For information regarding accommodations for future PSAT, SAT, and AP Exams, please visit the College Board’s Accommodations website or contact the College Board directly at 212-713-8333.
✅ Once approved, always active: If your student has received accommodations through the College Board, there’s no need to reapply for each individual exam. These accommodations will remain in effect throughout high school and will automatically apply to all future College Board tests.
📅 How long do they last? Accommodations remain active for 1 year after high school graduation unless the College Board is notified that they are no longer needed.
🔍 Check or update accommodations: Students can view their current accommodations status by logging into their College Board account. To request changes, a new consent form must be submitted.
If you have any questions about submitting College Board accommodations, please contact your student’s School Counselor.
Please visit College Board for the SSD Updates following changes beginning in Spring 2025 for the following accommodations:
- Embedded Text to Speech in Bluebook
- Extended Time
- Temporary Supports
- Accommodation Names
Helpful Resources:
- For more details about the PSAT/NMSQT®, including test format, benefits, and registration info, please visit College Board’s official PSAT page.
- To explore scholarship opportunities connected to the PSAT/NMSQT, check out Scholarships and Recognition, which includes information on the National Merit Scholarship Program, College Board’s National Recognition Programs, and additional scholarship partners.
- Students can also access free PSAT/NMSQT practice resources, including two full-length practice tests to help them prepare with confidence.
- To learn more about the National Merit Scholarship Program, including eligibility and selection criteria, visit College Board’s dedicated page.
If you have any questions, reach out to Creekside’s Testing Coordinator, Ingrid Marrero.