PSAT/SAT/ACT
- Waivers are automatic for students who have been identified as Socially or Economically Disadvantaged (SED). This includes all students in the Free & Reduced Lunch (FRL) program.
- Not in FRL, but need help? Apply via EZMealApp. If you are approved, the waiver will take effect within a few days.
Welcome! See below for information about SMUHSD school‑day PSAT and SAT testing. These exams are key tools for college readiness and, in some cases, scholarship eligibility. The process here is separate from the national Saturday exams you register for directly with the College Board.
2025‑26 Testing Calendar
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Date |
Exam |
Eligible Students |
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Oct ober 11, 2025 |
PSAT/NMSQT |
Grade 11 (National Merit eligibility) |
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SAT |
Grade 12 |
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March 7, 2026 |
PSAT 10 |
Grade 10 |
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SAT |
Grade 11 |
Registration for the March 7, 2026 PSAT/NMSQT and SAT
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Key Date |
Action |
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November 17, 2025 |
Online registration opens |
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February 13, 2026 |
Registration closes (last day to sign up) |
| February 13, 2026 |
Final day to cancel for a full refund |
How to Register
- Open the registration portal: https://apps.smuhsd.org/my-psat-sat
- Sign in with your SMUHSD Google account. The system uses Google OAuth to read your email address and verify eligibility.
- Review your available exam(s). The portal automatically displays the tests linked to your grade. Choose the one you want and complete the short form.
- Submit and confirm. You’ll see an on‑screen confirmation and receive an email copy.
Tip: You may register or cancel your registration using the link above.
Need Help?
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Trouble signing in or seeing the wrong exam? Email assessment@smuhsd.org.
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Questions about eligibility, fees, or waivers? Same email.
Testing Accommodations
Students needing accommodations (e.g., extended time) must secure approval from the College Board before test day. Start early—processing can take several weeks.
Fees & Payment for SAT (PSAT is Free)
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Cost: $100 (SMUHSD covers the PSAT-10 fee for Grade 10).
- Pay online: A Stripe link appears after you submit registration. Each link is unique to the student—do not pay the College Board directly.
Fee Waivers
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Automatically applied for students in the Free & Reduced Lunch (FRL) program.
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Not in FRL but need help? Apply via EZMealApp. Once approved, forward the confirmation or email assessment@smuhsd.org so we can waive the fee.
Refunds
Cancel in the registration portal by the Final day to cancel for a full refund. for a full refund. No refunds after that date.
Additional Resources
- College Board: exam details, Khan Academy prep links, score reports: collegeboard.org
Recognition and Scholarship
Big Future: This program from the College Board recognizes students who score in the top 10% of all students and identify as one of the following groups:
- First-generation
- Black or African American
- Hispanic or Latino
- Indigenous or Native
- Attend school in a rural area or small town
Learn more about Big Future National Recognition Programs.
National Merit Scholarship: The national merit scholarship corporation offers scholarships to students who meet specific criteria, first and foremost is completion of the PSAT/NMSQT test which is administered to high school students in the Fall.
Learn more about the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.
Taking the Test(s) as a Requirement For College Admissions
- California Public colleges and universities do not require these tests for admission
- Many private universities, e.g. Stanford, do
- If you are considering applying to a college or university that requires the SAT, then you should sign up for the exam
Other Benefits
Kahn Academy: Students can link their PSAT scores to Kahn Academy to generate customized learning pathways specific to their needs.