• Basha Testing Dates for Fall of 2024

    October 21st through October 25th- Students will choose one of the five days to take the PSAT.  

    Registration is now Closed. 

    Bluebook Digital Readiness Check Instructions for PSAT testers. 

    Device Check - please complete sometime while on campus 

    1. Pick up your Sign-In Ticket.
    2. Log into your computer - make sure no other applications are open
    3. Open up Bluebook by clicking on the App on the main screen. If Bluebook is not loaded, go to the Tech Hub in D107 to have it loaded.  Bluebook may need to update, and you will reopen after the update.
    4. Test your device by clicking on Test Your Device in the top right corner of your screen.
    5. Sign in to Bluebook by clicking on the yellow bar to sign in with your sign-in ticket. Do not use your CollegeBoard account.
    6. Once Logged in, Complete the Exam Setup
      1. Read the privacy policy for the Bluebook app.
      2. On the Bluebook homepage, you’ll see PSAT/NMSQT under Your Tests, then select Start Exam Setup to go through the screens.
      3. Confirm your name and approved accommodations are listed
      4. Read and agree to the testing rules
      5. Optional: share your number so you can get scores delivered via a mobile app called BigFuture School
      6. Answer a few questions to determine eligibility to enter the National Merit Scholarship Program
      7. Read the privacy notice.
      8. Answer questions about yourself.  All are optional. Basic contact info Race/ethnicity, first and best language

    GPA (https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/plan-for-college/college-basics/how-to-convert-gpa-4.0-scale), intended major, level of educational aspirations Parent/guardian’s highest education level, Checklist for what to bring on test day

    Final screen: Exam setup complete

     

     

     

    General Information

    9th and 10 grade take for practice but is not mandatory

    11th grade take with the chance to qualify for the National Merit Scholarships, but is still not mandatory.  

    PSAT/NMSQT 

    The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) is cosponsored by College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation. 

    College Board

     The College Board reaches more than 7 million students a year, helping them navigate the path from high school to college and career. Our not-for-profit membership organization was founded more than 120 years ago. We pioneered programs like the SAT® and AP® to expand opportunities for students and help them develop the skills they need. Our BigFuture® program helps students plan for college, pay for college, and explore careers. Learn more at cb.org.

    National Merti Scholarship Corporation 

     National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) NMSC® is an independent, not-for-profit organization that operates without government assistance. NMSC conducts the National Merit® Scholarship Program, an annual academic competition for recognition and college scholarships. The PSAT/NMSQT® is the screening test for high school students who wish to participate in the National Merit Scholarship Program. If you have questions about any aspect of the National Merit Scholarship Program, including student participation requirements, the selection process, and awards offered, see the NMSC section of this publication.

    How the PSAT/NMSQT Is Organized

    The digital SAT Suite of Assessments uses multistage adaptive testing. Each test section (Reading and Writing, Math) is divided into two equal-length, separately timed parts, called modules. Students answer a set of questions in the first module before moving on to the next. The questions that students are given in the second module depend on how they performed on the first module. This type of adaptive testing allows for a much shorter, but just as reliable, assessment that delivers accurate scores more efficiently.

    The test breaks down like this: Section Time Allotted (min.)/ Number of Questions

    Reading and Writing 64/54

    Math 70/44