PSAT is October 12th or October 13th!

Why take the PSAT?
Great question! Check out the PPT by clicking HERE.

PSAT Device Requirements

Attention 9th-10th graders!

• You are scheduled to take the Digital PSAT on Thursday, October 12th at Alpharetta HS!
• To be able to access the PSAT, you need to ensure that you have an FCS-issued device. 
  • If you do not, it is imperative that you pick up your FCS device from the Media Center before Wednesday, September 27, 2023 during your lunch period.

Attention 11th graders!

• You are scheduled to take the Digital PSAT on Friday, October 13th at Alpharetta HS!
• To be able to access the PSAT, you need to ensure that you have an FCS-issued device. 
  • If you do not, it is imperative that you pick up your FCS device from the Media Center before Wednesday, September 27, 2023 during your lunch period. 

Announcements

Save the date for the 2023 PSAT! 

• Thursday, October 12th for all 9-10th graders.
• Friday, October 13th for all 11th graders.

What to Expect with the DIGITAL PSAT/NMSQT?
Only watch this video if you are in 10th or 11th grade.

What to Expect with the DIGITAL PSAT 8/9?
Only watch this video if you are in 9th grade.  

PSAT Bell Schedule 2023

PSAT Campaign 2023

1. PSAT Question of the Day
   1. Monday, September 11^th – Friday, October 6^th.
   2. Posted in Cafeteria and on all TV monitors throughout the building.
   3. QR code for students to submit answers.
   4. One winner will be selected each day at 4pm.
   5. Winner sent to Carolyn Vezeau/Mike Scheifflee to announce the next morning.
   6. Reward will be delivered to student during 7th period.
   7. Full PSAT QOD PPT will be posted on Friday, October 6, 2023 by 4:000pm.
   8. Students may use this to help prepare for the PSAT.
2. PSAT Email Communication
   1. Week of 9/11/2023
3. PSAT Resource page - yes, this page!
   1. Information
      1. PSAT goes digital this year!
      2. Be sure you know your test date! See test dates above.
   2. FAQs
      1. See below!
   3. Resources
      • Khan Academy
        • Official Digital SAT Prep on Khan Academy® is also a good resource for the PSAT/NMSQT. It's free, comprehensive, and available to all students.
        • Click HERE to be directed to Khan Academy.
      • Practice with Bluebook™
        • Take a free, full-length practice test on Bluebook, or try a few sample questions in the test preview.
        • Click HERE to download Bluebook on your device. You can download on your personal device. If it does not already show on your FCS device, please visit the Technology Specialist in the media center.
      • Practice Tests
        • Get free, downloadable practice tests online or on paper.
        • Click HERE to start practicing!
4. PSAT Campaign Video
   1. Released during the week of 9/18/2023

FAQs
Please find the answers to many of the commonly asked questions below. If you still have a question, please reach out to Andrew Bolin, PSAT Testing Administrator.

Q: Do I need to sign my child up to take the PSAT?
A: No, all enrolled students in grades 9-11 will participate in the PSAT, if they choose.
 
Q: Do I need to notify you if my child is not going to take the PSAT?
A: No, there is no need to notify the PSAT coordinator if your child will not be taking the PSAT
 
Q: Is this test mandatory?
A: No, the PSAT is a practice assessment for the SAT and is not required. If you choose for your child not to participate, you may use the following link to have your student prepare for the SAT with Khan Academy.
 
Q: Will there be early dismissal?
A: No. Please check the AHS Website for the altered bell schedule that will be used on test days. After testing is complete, students are expected to report to their classes as directed. 
 
Q: Will the buses be providing transportation?
A: Yes, students can ride the bus at their normal operation times in the morning and in the afternoon on both days.
 
Q: Will lunch be provided?
A: Yes, students will attend lunch based on their schedule and at the time listed on the altered bell schedule.

Q: What time should my student report to school?
A: All students should plan to arrive on campus by 8 a.m. and report to their testing room by 8:10am. 
 
Q: Where is my student testing?
A: All students/parents will receive an email informing them of their student’s testing location. Please be sure to take a snapshot of the room number, as this will probably be different from your child’s regular advisement room.

Q: What should my student bring for testing?
A: Students must bring their FCS-issued device with the Bluebook app already installed. Additionally, students should plan to bring two #2 pencils. Students may NOT bring their own calculator as the digital platform has a calculator built in.

Q: Are there any student guides that I can use to help become familiar with the PSAT?
A: Yes!

• For the PSAT/NMSQT (10th and 11th graders), click HERE.
• For the PSAT 8/9 (9th graders), click HERE.