**Administration Date: October 7th (makeup date 10/8) 2026**

Cost: $19

*Northwest Cabarrus administers the PSAT in the fall each year. This is an OPTIONAL test administered to sophomores and juniors here at NCHS. Juniors who take this exam can qualify for the NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP if they obtain certain scores. PSAT is a voluntary exam but sophomores and juniors who plan to attend a four-year college or university are strongly encouraged to take this test, as it serves as excellent practice for the SAT.

If you would like to register for this voluntary assessment, please fill out the form in the ParentSquare post that was sent out to 10th and 11th grade families. You must fill out the registration form and complete the $19 payment in the k12 payment portal. If both steps are not completed, you are not registered. Registration deadline is Sept. 18th @ 11:59pm. 

*Limited numbers so sign up asap.*

Where:  NCHS AUX GYM

When: 7:15 AM 

• The test is digital so bring your CHARGED chromebook.
• Wear comfortable clothes
• Approved calculator. Calculators will be provided if needed and available through the online testing platform (Desmos) as well.
• Phones or other electronic devices are prohibited and must be powered off and placed in a designated area.

Approved calculators can be found at this link: Approved Calculator List

The PSAT is very similar to the SAT with having a Reading Test, Writing and Language Tests, and Math Test. The exam lasts a total of 2 hours and 45 minutes. Please go to the following website for more information PSAT CollegeBoard Website

**Scores will be available online through Collegeboard.org in November 2026.**