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SOPHOMORES & JUNIORS

PSAT - Date: Wednesday, October 7th, 2026

PSAT Make-up - Date: Tuesday, October 13th, 2026

10th & 11th - DETAILS

- 10th and 11th graders are pre-registered for the PSAT, and test for free
- You will receive your room and proctor assignments on TBA
- All testing starts and finishes within normal school hours
- Freshman will not take the PSAT

JUNIORS ONLY

SAT Test - Date: Wednesday, March 3rd, 2027

11th - DETAILS

- All juniors are pre-registered for this test. More information will be available closer to the testing date.
- Juniors at school on March 3rd must attend the SAT - there is no alternate activity
  - Except: Students in our Newcomer and Beginner ELL and ILC/ILCS programs

BOTH PSAT & SAT

- We provide two scheduled snack breaks during the exam; unscheduled restroom breaks are allowed one at a time
- The exam will last around 5 hours, including check-in time and directions. All students stay in the testing room, even if finished early.
- Cell phones, smart watches and other electronics must be turned off and placed in backpacks at the front of the room
- After entering the test, all staff will be notified of your excused absence for the entire school day.

WHY TAKE THE PSAT?

- It's great practice for taking the SAT
- It can qualify you for scholarship programs
- After the test, you get a free access to the Khan Academy + Roadmap to Careers tool
- Students will receive a PSAT guidebook during Homerooms at TBA

HOW TO PREPARE

- Create an account at www.collegeboard.org (this is also how you access scores)
- Access FREE practice tests and other help at: https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat/practice-preparation
- Learn more about the test itself at: https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat/whats-on-the-test

Free test prep resources!

ARRIVAL + CHECK-IN

You will be informed of your testing room by TBA, and posted in the commons
You will arrive at school at your normal time and proceed to your testing room, where pre-testing paperwork begins at 7:30 and the test begins at 8:00.
Students who arrive later than 7:45 will not be able to test.

WHAT TO BRING

What is the PSAT?

The Preliminary SAT (PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) is a test offered one time each fall practice for the regular SAT, and to potentially qualify for the National Merit Scholarship competition.

Yes, the PSAT can be taken by anyone, but Hazen only offers to our Sophomores and Juniors
Only Juniors can qualify for the National Merit Scholarship

What is the SAT?

The Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) is one of the college entrance exams accepted by colleges and universities. The test is offered several times a year and can be taken more than once. We recommend first taking the test in the spring of your Junior year and then again in the summer and/or fall of your Senior year, if necessary.

Test Dates and Deadline

What is the ACT?

The American College Test (ACT) is another widely recognized college entrance exam. It is also offered multiple times per year. We recommend taking at least one of these tests your Junior year and another one in fall of your Senior year, if necessary.

Test Dates and Deadlines

Should I take the SAT, or the ACT?

List of colleges that do not require SAT scores

- Yes, you absolutely should take the SAT
  - - Yes, even regardless of your graduation plans
    - Yes, even regardless of your college not requiring scores