The PSAT is an optional practice test for the SAT and is administered each year in October. The PSAT is also the qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship competition for those students who take it during their junior year. This test may also be taken by highly motivated and academically driven 10th grade students as practice for the qualifying PSAT/NMSQT exam to be taken in their junior year.
This year, LPS will administer the digital PSAT exam at two locations – East or Lincoln High. Any LPS student in 10th or 11th grade may choose to take this exam at either testing location. All participating students will be responsible for bringing their fully charged LPS-issued Chromebook to the exam on testing day. Students will not be permitted to take the PSAT using their personal laptop or other personal device.
Registration Process: Northwest students will register for the PSAT with the Bookkeeper, Ms. Foreman, in the Student Success Center between the hours of 7:30 am – 3:30 pm on the dates below. There are a limited number of seats available for this test — do not wait until the last minute to register!
- September 11-20 – LPS JUNIORS ONLY
- September 21-29 – LPS SOPHOMORES and LPS JUNIORS
- October 2-6 – All students
Exam Fee: The cost of this optional exam is $35.00. Students who qualify for the free/reduced meals program are eligible for a reduced exam fee of $20.00. Payment must be made at the time of registration. Cash or check (made out to Lincoln Public Schools) is preferred.
Testing Dates and Locations: Students may only register for of the one dates/locations below. Students from all LPS high schools may register to take the PSAT at either of these locations.
- Tuesday, October 17 – Lincoln High School (no school day – LPS fall break)
- Saturday, October 21 – Lincoln East High School
If you have questions about the PSAT, please contact your Northwest school counselor.
